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Art in the Barn is recognized as one of the North Shore’s premier art events, showcasing the work of some of the most talented artists in the region. An annual fundraising event for over 30 years, the show takes place at Greenbelt's headquarters, Cox Reservation in Essex, an iconic plein air painting location, conserved forever by Greenbelt.
The event dates for 2024 are:
Friday, June 14
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Exhibit
and 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Exhibit and Party
Live music by Labor in Vain!
True North Ales on tap!
and food from Mi Corazón Taquería!
Saturday, June 15
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibit
Mayflour pastries and coffee!
No Sunday hours
Special Silent Auction Pieces:
To be announced soon!
Artists contribute 50% or more of proceeds to Greenbelt's conservation work!
Returning & New Artists:
Packets will be mailed out to participating artists in May, 2024.
Please check your mailbox and your email inbox for the Inventory Sheets.
Inventory Sheets are due Wednesday, May 21.
Wall Art drop off day is Mon., June 10, 9:00am-Noon & 4:00pm-7:00pm
Table Art drop off day is Wed., June 12, 9:00am-3:00pm
Large Sculpture drop off is by arrangement with Greenbelt staff.
Attend the show:
Allyn Cox Reservation
82 Eastern Ave.
Essex, MA
Essex County Greenbelt Association
82 Eastern Avenue
PO Box 1026
Essex, MA 01929
Phone: 978.768.7241
82 Eastern Avenue
PO Box 1026
Essex, MA 01929
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p. 978.768.7241
Greenbelt thanks the photographers whose work is featured prominently on our website: Jerry Monkman, Dorothy Monnelly, Adrian Scholes, David Alden St. Pierre & Neil Ungerleider