After 14 great years in downtown Newburyport, the gallery has closed its doors and is now exclusively an online gallery. We would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to our clients, neighbors, the local art community and all the people who came through our doors for their support. Even […]
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SWEETHAVEN GALLERY IS CLOSING
Sweethaven Gallery, located on Inn Street in downtown Newburyport, is closing its doors after 14 years. Over the years, the gallery was transformed from a dark basement space lit by two fluorescent fixtures into a beautiful, light-filled contemporary gallery showcasing the work of photographer Greg Nikas and other local artists. […]
Read MoreMYSTIC VISION — Photo-Art Works by Olga Merrill at Sweethaven Gallery
Harbor’s Secret . MYSTIC VISION is a collection of photo-art works by Olga Merrill. She uses photography as a tool – like an instrument to make music or a brush for painting – to create an image of her vision, with a dreamy and indirect relationship to external reality. . Some images are […]
Read MoreNewburyport ArtWalk at Sweethaven Gallery – October 16th – 10am-6pm
Aurora – Chatanika, Alaska. Newburyport ArtWalk at Sweethaven Gallery Saturday, October 16th, 10am–6pm. Light refreshments will be served. IN MY TRAVELS – a collection of photographs by Greg Nikas. Greg’s work can be viewed at: sweethavengallery.com. This show will be on view October 6th through November […]
Read MoreIN MY TRAVELS – Photographs by Greg Nikas at Sweethaven Gallery
Santa Fe Face – Santa Fe, New Mexico IN MY TRAVELS is a collection of photographs by Greg Nikas that puts a smile on his face and brings back fond memories of the trips he was on when they were taken. Some of the trips were for pleasure and […]
Read MoreWILDHEART — Photography by Karen Olson
Karen Olson is a photography-based artist working at the intersection of human emotion and the natural world. She uses the medium to illustrate the language of the subconscious and dig deep into the psyche. Karen employs diverse materials and methods of construction to create her ethereal imagery […]
Read MoreNEW WORK — Oak Leaf – by Lisa Hoag – Meet the artist – at Sweethaven Gallery
NEW WORK — Oak Leaf Pigment Ink Print on Cotton Rag — 30″ x 22″ (Original: 38″ x 28″ – colored pencil on cotton rag) LISA HOAG is an award winning artist, photographer, and designer, living and working in Western Massachusetts. She holds a BFA with honors in Fine Art from Parsons […]
Read MoreSweethaven Gallery is Reopening! Witnessing the Voice of Nature – has been extended
Sacré Coeur, Montmartre Linocut 8 x 10 Matte Archival Giclée Print (Original: linoprint on rice paper) SHOW EXTENDED Presence: Witnessing the Voice of Nature by LISA HOAG Now through June 2021 We are very excited to extend Lisa’s show. Once you see it, we think you will share in our excitement. […]
Read MoreSweethaven Gallery is Reopening — Featured Artist — LISA HOAG — Presence: Witnessing the Voice of Nature
Sweethaven Gallery is Reopening! The gallery reopened August 19th and we are back to normal hours. When you visit the gallery, be assured that we will be following all state COVID-19 guidelines and ask everyone who visits the gallery to please do the same. A mask and temperature check will […]
Read MoreJOPPA CLOUDS — by C. Max Schenk — Best in Photography at Newburyport Art Association
We are thrilled that C. Max Schenk, one of our gallery artists, has won “Best in Photography” for his image “Joppa Clouds” in the Newburyport Art Association’s regional juried show! We have this image in the gallery. Give us a call at 978-465-7656 if you must have a print. […]
Read MoreArtist Discounts at Sweethaven Gallery
To support our artists, we are offering our multiple purchase discount to all first time purchases. This opportunity to purchase art at a discount will help us keep the gallery running and support the local Newburyport economy. Choose prints by clicking on the artist’s name next to their image to […]
Read Morea WING and a CARE — Photographs by Shawn Carey
Green Heron – © Shawn P. Carey This show is currently on display in the gallery. But due to Covid-19, the gallery is closed until further notice. The Opening reception is currently scheduled for May 2, from 3–7pm during Newburyport ArtWalk. We are hoping this will happen, but only time will tell. We will be […]
Read MoreA WING AND A CARE — CANCELED
OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS, THE NORTHSHORE PHOTOGRAPHY LECTURE SERIES HAS CANCELED “A WING AND A CARE” LECTURE BY SHAWN CAREY. OUR HOPES ARE TO RESCHEDULE IT FOR NEXT SEPTEMBER AS THE FIRST LECTURE OF THE 2020-2021 SEASON. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. Shawn’s show […]
Read MoreThe Fine Art of Documentary: Why beautiful pictures of war, poverty, and disease matter.
Photo © 2016 Amilton Neves from “Godmothers of War” For eleven years, the Social Documentary Network (SDN) has been presenting powerful, and often beautiful, photographs of both challenging and uplifting situations around the world. The uplifting work often explores the grace of indigenous cultures, the majesty of the natural […]
Read MoreSHOW EXTENDED — WOODCUTS: A Journey in Printmaking — by Sandra Swan
Sprague Farm Horses – Sandra Swan SHOW EXTENDED! Now — January 5, 2020. Because of the great response to Sandra’s prints, we are extending her show until January 5th. Sweethaven Gallery, 25L Inn Street, Newburyport, MA. By the fountain, down the stairs. Sandra Swan was born in Bronxville, NY, […]
Read MoreFrom Personal to Universal — Photographs by Rania Matar
Sara and Samira – Bourj El Barajneh Refugee Camp, Beirut Lebanon, 2018 Northshore Photography Lecture Series co-sponsored by Sweethaven Gallery and Firehouse Center for the Arts Rania Matar was born and raised in Lebanon and moved to the U.S. in 1984. Originally trained as an architect at the American University of […]
Read MoreWOODCUTS: A Journey in Printmaking — by Sandra Swan
Sprague Farm Horses – Sandra Swan Join us for the next Newburyport ArtWalk Nov. 2, 10am – 6pm WOODCUTS: A Journey in Printmaking by Sandra Swan Artist Reception: 3 – 6pm Light refreshments will be served This show will run from Oct. 30 – Dec. 1 Sandra Swan was […]
Read MoreMoments of Zen — B&W photographs by Jeremy Barnard
Thistle & Isles – © Jeremy Barnard Sweethaven Gallery October 2 – October 27 Opening reception: October 5, 4–7pm 25L Inn Street – downtown Newburyport By the fountain down the stairs Light refreshments will be served When I was young, I was interested, to the point of obsession, in all things Zen. […]
Read MoreArt and Perturbation: Social Responsibility and the Photographer Lecture by A. D. Coleman
Exploring the question(s) of what social responsibility a photographer has, using three examples: Jerry Uelsmann, Robert Frank, and W. Eugene Smith. Northshore Photography Lecture Series co-sponsored by Sweethaven Gallery and Firehouse Center for the Arts A. D. Coleman has published 8 books and more than 2500 essays on photography and […]
Read MoreJACK FROST – A YANKEE HOMECOMING — at Sweethaven Gallery July 27 through August 4
Please join us for Yankee Homecoming July 27 – August 4 SWEETHAVEN GALLERY 25L Inn Street, Newburyport, MA FEATURING ORIGINAL WORK OF Jack Frost Creator of Yankee Homecoming — 1958 This exhibit runs until Sunday, September 1st. United Church of Christ – Wilmington, MA Jack Frost (1915-1997) was […]
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