Envisioning a world transformed through the power of nature and of art
Manship Artists Residency is dedicated to the preservation of an environmentally- and historically significant site that has been given new life as an international, interdisciplinary artists residency for the benefit of the community and visitors to Cape Ann.
Manship Artists values those who challenge us to think differently and aims to create an environment where creativity and questions are encouraged and where all are welcome.
If you want to play an integral role in building our creative community,
please join us in supporting the work of visiting and local artists.
One powerful way to do this is to join the Prometheus Circle, a group of donors who contribute $1000 or more annually to support operations and the development of programming at the Manship Artists Residency.
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recent news + upcoming events
We are excited to announce that Manship Artists Residency was awarded an NEA CHALLENGE AMERICA grant to support an artists residency! We will be using this grant to help support the residencies of five women artists of color who are creating the Vessels of Slavery project, a collaboration between the Artists, the Cape Ann Museum, and the Manship Artists Residency.
Vessels of Slavery is an ongoing, participatory art project undertaken by IlaSahai Prouty, Christle Rawlins-Jackson, Sika Foyer, Susi Ryan and LD Rackard. In addiction to the National Endowment for the Arts, this project has been partially funded by MassHumanities, Essex National Heritage Commission, and the Prometheus Circle.
Sign up for the CAMTalk offered on March 17, 2024! This public event will fill up quickly.
SAVE the DATES
March 17 Vessels of Slavery
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May 10-27 The Net Works
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June 1 Dreams and Dances
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LEADERSHIP NEWS:
Manship Artists Residency is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Bird, Former Chief Financial Officer of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to its Board of Trustees and as the Development Committee Chair. Bird has been a member of Manship’s Finance Committee since 2021. She brings with her a wealth of experience in non-profit development and financial management. Bird has successfully stewarded several complex organizations through periods of growth and change.
To learn more about our history and accomplishments, check out the Progress Report we created last year.!
This bulletin is a review of some of the key milestones Manship Artists Residency has attained in the past seven years since the founding of the nonprofit.
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to ALL who made this dream a reality. We welcome you, dear reader, to join us as we create the future.
CLICK HERE FOR LINK to ONLINE REPORT that is DOWNLOADABLE
We invite you to be a part of this!
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We are pleased to share that our organization has earned a 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid, formerly Guide Star!
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Photo courtesy Richard Trenner
Click to learn more about The Prometheus Circle - a donor society that is supporting MARS as it develops, restores the site, and establishes the residency program.
Artistic Legacy
Best known as the creator of the Prometheus Fountain at Rockefeller Center, Paul Manship developed this Lanesville estate which he dubbed Starfield on the site of two former working quarries. Paul, his son John and daughter-in-law Margaret Cassidy shared a love for this special place on Cape Ann. Link to history of the property by historian Prudence Fish.
Conserving Open Space
This idyllic 15-acre property boasts two pristine quarries, scenic vistas, rocky summits, and over 5 acres of forested land. MARS is dedicated to protecting these natural habitats which contribute to the quality of life on the property and in the community.
Creative Placekeeping
MARS is contributing to the revival of the artistic community which once flourished here. MARS is engaged in two years of pilot programming with an artists residency program at its core. Through its artists retreats and funded residencies, community engagement, public offerings such as performances and exhibitions, as well as workshops and rentals, MARS will sustain this site and allow it to thrive with new creative energy.
