Exhibition

You’re invited! Please join us this Friday at 6 PM for the Opening Reception of the EAA Summer Juried Show! Running concurrently in the Gantner Gallery will be a special solo exhibition by artist Alexa MacCrady. Congratulations to the award winners! For the first time ever at EAA, we’re excited to present a unique fusion of visual art and poetry: Ekphrastic poetry readings by EAA artists — debuting at the opening reception! These original poems, inspired by artwork in the show, offer a powerful literary reflection on the visual experience. Ekphrastic poetry is an ancient tradition — poetry written in response to visual art — and we’re thrilled to bring it to life in our gallery! The poems were created in a special workshop led by the insightful and multitalented Edward Lent, who is the President of the Ekphrastic Poetry Trust, Poet Laureate of Madison and EAA member. His thoughtful guidance sparked meaningful connections between image and word by EAA artists. Poetry readings begin at 7 PM, followed by the award presentation. Free admission, light refreshments, and a night of multi-sensory creativity await at 10 North Main Street, Essex. We hope to see you there! www.essexartassociation.com www.alexamaccrady.com www.ealentartistpoet.com

Please join us for the EAA Elected Artists Show Opening Reception! The Essex Art Association, housed in a historic Essex building, has served the Shoreline area as a nonprofit seasonal art gallery since 1946. We were the first local art association to embrace all styles of art, from the traditional to the cutting edge. The excellence and variety of our shows have made the EAA an outstanding exhibition venue showcasing quality art.

Please join us for the EAA Volunteer Show Opening Reception! The Essex Art Association, housed in a historic Essex building, has served the Shoreline area as a nonprofit seasonal art gallery since 1946. We were the first local art association to embrace all styles of art, from the traditional to the cutting edge. The excellence and variety of our shows have made the EAA an outstanding exhibition venue showcasing quality art.