Newburyport ArtWalk 2008

Art-focused tours and special events
by galleries in the city of Newburyport, Massachusetts
2008
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Welcome to the official web site of the Newburyport ArtWalk. This site is updated with all the information on the participating galleries and special events of the Newburyport ArtWalk 2008.

2008 Artwalk Special Events
Saturday, April 26
Saturday, June 28
Saturday, August 23
Saturday, October 25

Gallery Brochure and Map

Click here for the 2008 ArtWalk Brochure and Map.

The Newburyport ArtWalk Galleries, available as a self guided tour at any time, invite you to these special art-focused events beginning each year in April. The ArtWalk special events are when you may enjoy special gallery themes, artist receptions, light refreshments, new works of art, and more, at destinations all within walking distance around town. Some galleries may stay open later during special event dates.

Start at any gallery, at any time, pick up a map, and continue through to other galleries.


Special Event

ArtsFest Merrimack Valley
Sept. 26, 27 & 28

Enjoy a special Newburyport Artwalk as part ArtsFest Merrimack Valley- the first ever Merrimack Valley-wide celebration of the arts, from Greater Lowell to the Sea!! The Newburyport Artwalk opening will be Friday, Sept. 26th from 12 -5 pm. Enjoy downtown Newburyport and the arts! Tour six galleries of Newburyport during the opening. Pick up your map at one the following galleries and walk your way through town enjoying artwork along the way.Bridge Gallery, Chameleon, The Churchill Gallery, Ferry Wharf Gallery, Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport Art Association, Off the Wall, Somerby's Landing Sculpture Park, Valerie's Gallery, & The Walsingham Gallery. Visitors are invited to use the Artwalk Newburyport map to visit the open galleries during Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28. Directions: Walsingham Gallery, 47 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Take 95 to Exit 57/Rte 113 E. Turn left onto Green St. Follow signs to public parking on right at the bottom of Green St. Pick up your art trail map at Walsingham Gallery on the corner of Merrimac and Green Sts. ArtsFest Merrimack Valley is a collaborative event brought to you by the Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council and its partners, the Essex National Heritage Commission, Lowell Open Studios and Newburyport Artwalk.

Please visit www.MerrimackValley.info for more information on participating
venues, and our partners.

Newburyport ArtWalk

Participating galleries include: Bridge Gallery, The Churchill Gallery, Child at Heart Gallery, Indigo Artist Studio, The Walsingham Gallery, the Newburyport Art Association, Valerie's Gallery, Off the Wall, Spirit of Newburyport Gallery, Ferry Wharf Gallery, Connor Summers Gallery, the Firehouse Center, Somerby's Landing Sculpture Park, Lepore Fine Arts, and Chameleon. Galleries are open year round and offer a brochure with map that shows a convenient walking tour of all gallery locations in town. The map may be downloaded from our website as well as picked up at galleries, the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, the middle passage way between State and Inn Street, and various restaurants and inns.

See 'About Us' for more specific details on each gallery and their special events.

Newburyport Pedicab Service

Have elders that appreciate artwalks but can't walk the walk? Want to reach an out of the way gallery quickly? The Newburyport Pedicab service will always be available during for the Artwalk from any point at any time! Check out their website to learn more.

Gallery Brochure and Map

Click here for the 2008 ArtWalk Brochure and Map.




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