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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 2024 are:
Friday, June 14
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Exhibit
and 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Exhibit and Party
Live music by Labor in Vain!
True North Ales on tap!
and food from Mi Corazón Taquería!
Saturday, June 15
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibit
No Sunday hours
Special Silent Auction Pieces:
To be announced soon!
Artists contribute 50% or more of proceeds to Greenbelt's conservation work!
New Artists: The jury submission period is now open, through April 7.
Please consult this document before submitting your application:
Application FAQs
Please use this form to submit your application: 2024 Application Form
AI art or AI assisted art are not permitted mediums.
*We suggest uploading image sizes of 3MB each for best presentation.
*Please note: We are not able to accept donations of art by 3rd parties. All art in the show must be submitted by the creating artist. Thank you!
Returning Artists: You do not have to re-jury to be in the show! Deadline to reserve your spot in the show is April 7. Look for an email from Jane in late February!
Packets will be mailed out to participating artists in May, 2024.
Please check your mailbox and your email inbox for the Inventory Sheets.
Inventory Sheets are due Wednesday, May 21.
Wall Art drop off day is Mon., June 10, 9:00am-Noon & 4:00pm-7:00pm
Table Art drop off day is Wed., June 12, 9:00am-3:00pm
Large Sculpture drop off is by arrangement with Greenbelt staff.
Attend the show:
Allyn Cox Reservation
82 Eastern Ave.
Essex, MA
Essex County Greenbelt Association
82 Eastern Avenue
PO Box 1026
Essex, MA 01929
Phone: 978.768.7241
82 Eastern Avenue
PO Box 1026
Essex, MA 01929
e. Contact by Email
p. 978.768.7241
Greenbelt thanks the photographers whose work is featured prominently on our website: Jerry Monkman, Dorothy Monnelly, Adrian Scholes, David Alden St. Pierre & Neil Ungerleider