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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 2023 are:
Friday, June 9
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Exhibit
Live painting demo by Maria Nemchuk
and 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Exhibit and Party
Live music from the Vinegar Flies
Beer from True North Ale Company
and Butter UR Biscuit food truck!
Saturday, June 10
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibit
No Sunday hours
Special Silent Auction Pieces:
Ceramics by Daphne Borden
Sculpture by Kris Francis
Artists contribute 50% or more of proceeds to Greenbelt's conservation work!
New Artists: The jury submission period is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied!
If you'd like to be on the list to be notified when the jury process opens for next year, please email artinthebarn@ecga.org
Returning Artists: You do not have to re-jury to be in the show! Deadline to reserve your spot in the show is April 2.
Packets were mailed out to participating artists on Friday, May 5.
Please check your mailbox and your email inbox for the Inventory Sheets.
Inventory sheets are due May 22.
Wall Art drop off day is Mon., June 5, 9:00am-Noon & 4:00pm-7:00pm
Table Art drop off day is Wed., June 7, 9:00am-3:00pm
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Andrew Sidford Architects
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Butter "UR" Biscuit
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New England Running Company
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Essex, MA 01929
Phone: 978.768.7241
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PO Box 1026
Essex, MA 01929
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Greenbelt thanks the photographers whose work is featured prominently on our website: Jerry Monkman, Dorothy Monnelly, Adrian Scholes, David Alden St. Pierre & Neil Ungerleider