Newburyport Art (NAA) is dedicating their first of the summer Art Market Pop-up, to The Pink House, a beloved, historical, cultural icon that was demolished last year. As it endures being an artistic influence & inspiration, the gallery at 65 Water Street will celebrate Pink House Day, this Sunday, June 14th, 11am-5pm, with those devoted to “creating memories through art”. Nine artists will sell their own original Pink House artwork in the Sculpture Garden, including Alison Odle, Gerry Kent, Heather Corbett Ortiz, Janet Bornemann, Kallyn Lavallee, Kathy Culbert, Laureen Maher, Liza Lynehan, and Peter Neverette.
The Pink House Celebration Day was declared last year by Governor Maura Healey during the 100th Birthday Celebration of The Pink House, the region gathering together as a community with dozens of locations featuring Pink House Art and themed specials. This year Newburyport Art invites all to experience the memorable beauty and shared stories of The Pink House. This event is organized by Kelly Page, NAA staff, and board member of the former non-profit, Support The Pink House.
Pink House artwork can also be found in the Summer Gift Shop through August 22nd, by artists Barry Berman and Bonita LeFlore, while NAA Poet-in-Residence, John Burciaga’s “Ode to The Pink House” poem will be displayed in the Sargent Gallery.
The Summer Art Market series on Sundays in the Sculpture Garden will continue on July 12th, August, 9th, and September 13th, 11am-3pm.
The new hours are: Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am–5:00pm. The gallery is handicap accessible. More information, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.
For more information: supportthepinkhouse.com; IG: @supportthepinkhousecommunity; and Facebook: @savethepinkhousediscussiongroup