Cape Ann Artisans Open Studio Mini Tour – Tax Free Weekend

Event Title: Cape Ann Artisans Summer One-Day Open Studio Mini-TourEvent Description: Join five local artists opening their studio doors for a one-day-only summer mini-tour across Gloucester and Rockport, MA. This special event coincides with the Massachusetts Tax-Free Weekend, allowing visitors to purchase unique, handmade local art and retail items valued at $2,500 or less without paying state sales tax. Participating artists include John Bassett (recycled glass sculpture), Cynthia Curtis (stoneware pottery), Cindy Efinger (mosaic & sculpture), Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco (sea glass jewelry & hair accessories), and Nina Goodick (functional pottery). Visitors can look for the bright pink “Cape Ann Studio Tour” banners at each location.Event Date: August 8, 2026Event Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMCost: FreeEvent Category: Summer / Arts & Culture. https://capeannartisans.com/media-advisory-cape-ann-artisans-open-doors-on-tax-free-weekend/