RAA&M NATIONAL JURIED SHOW
Saturday, November 15 β Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Hibbard & Maddocks Galleries, and Online
Gala & Awards Reception: Friday, November 14, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM
Purchasers of full-price Gala tickets ($100/$80) receive $100 off a work of art from the exhibition valued at $500 or more.
Over $24,000 in Cash and Merchandise Awards! $5,000 Grand Prize
Juror of Selection and Awards: Cindy Baron
RAA&M NATIONAL 2025 β ONLINE GAlLERY
All RAA&M National Juried Show 2025 art sales are final. Buyers are responsible for all shipping and packing costs.
All art is available for purchase online, over the phone, and in person.
Shipping will be handled by Easy Ship and Pack (ESP) in Gloucester, MA, after the exhibition ends on December 31, 2025. Buyers can expect a call from ESP in early January 2026. If you will be picking up your purchase at the RAA&M, please email director@rockportartassn.org to schedule a pick-up day/time.
For additional information, please contact Kristin Czarnecki: director@rockportartassn.org
Thomas Adkins, Dawn Dockside Vinalhaven Island
Oil, 20 Γ 30 in.
$4,800
Raymond Beaupre Award for Excellence in Representational Oil
Bob Avakian, The House on the Hill
Photography, 32 Γ 32 in.
$2,500
The Henri Cartier-Bresson Inspiration Award for Excellence in Street Photography, Cityscapes, or Environmental Portraiture
Suzie Baker, Buoyancy
Oil, 30 Γ 30 in.
$11,000
The Nancy A. Kommers Memorial Award for Excellence in Marine Painting
Harley Bartlett, Beach Road
Oil, 24 Γ 30 in.
$9,500
The Emerson Dusk to Dawn Award for Excellence in a Sunset, Sunrise, or Nocturne Painting
Mary Chandler, Deep Reflection, Burnett Fountain
Watercolor, 15 Γ 18 in.
$2,500
Mary Bryan Memorial Award & Gold Medal for Contemporary, Representational, or Semi-Realistic Watercolor
James Coe, February Light, Hull Farm
Oil on Linen, 18 Γ 24 in.
$3,600
Paul Goodnow Memorial Award for Traditional Landscape in Oil
Fred Doloresco, Summer Day
Oil, 24 Γ 30 in.
$5,200
Gallery Montanaro Award for Excellence in Painting in the Cape Ann Tradition
Roger Gill, Pilot Schooner No. 5, Transiting the East River, New York City in the Early 1900s
Oil, 24 Γ 36 in.
$8,000
Law Hamilton, Foggy Dec 29th, 11:07am
Photography, 10 Γ 18 in.
$500
RAA&M Photographers Award for Excellence in Fine Art Photography
Sean Harrington, Winding Up
Welded, Forged, and Plasma Carved Steel, and Stone, 23 Γ 12 Γ 12 in.
$900
Neal Hughes, Parker House
Oil, 30 Γ 30 in.
$17,500
Christopher A. Hamilos Memorial Award for Best in Show in Any Medium
Eric Jacobsen, Still Life with Apple Blossoms
Oil, 24 Γ 30 in.
$3,800
Second Place Award for Any Medium
Gail Jenner, Along the River Bank
Photography, 12 Γ 18 in.
$275
RAA&M Photographers Award for Excellence in Fine Art Photography
Dave Kaphammer, Yellow
Soft Pastel, 24 Γ 18 in.
$1,800
Best in Art & Architecture Award for Oil, Pastel, or Watercolor
Christopher Leeper, The Finest Light
Oil, 18 Γ 24 in.
$3,250
Folly Cove Fine Art Award for Excellence in Oil Painting
Carin Macnamara, Egret Fan Dancers in a Peeking Dawn
Photography, 20 Γ 36 in.
$1,900
RAA&M Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Fine Art Photography
Leo Mancini-Hresko, Golden Fields
Oil, 24 Γ 26 in.
$7,300
Jim Iacono Memorial Award for Excellence in Impressionist Painting
Jennifer McCalmont, Endless Possibilities
Oil, 16 Γ 20 in.
$2,800
Dylan McKnight, Southend Construction
Watercolor, 15 Γ 20 in.
$2,800
Raymond Beaupre Award for Excellence in Representational Watercolor
Brian McQuillan, Jimi
Recycled Steel and Antique Metals, 27 Γ 25 Γ 16 in.
$900
BankGloucester Award for Sculpture
Vanessa Michalak, Painterβs Playground, Pigeon Cove
Oil on Canvas, 20 Γ 24 in.
$2,300
BankGloucester Award for Abstract Art
T.M. Nicholas, Fairfax, Vermont
Oil on Canvas, 24 Γ 30 in.
$30,000
Alden Bryan Memorial Award & Gold Medal for Traditional Landscape Painting in Oil
Nick Paciorek, Lobster Noon
Oil on Canvas, 36 Γ 36 in.
$4,800
RAA&M Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Non-Traditional Contemporary Artwork
Pamela Pindell, Muse
Bronze, 31 Γ 12 Γ 11 in.
$18,500
Parco Fine Art Award for Representational Painting or Sculpture
Sergio Roffo, Room with a View
Oil, 18 Γ 30 in.
$12,500
In Memory and Gratitude of the Greatest Generation Award for Traditional Painting, Drawing, or Sculpture
Luis Ruvalcaba, Hand Stand in Red Chalk
Red Chalk - Pitt Pastels, 28 Γ 20 in.
$2,000
William Schneider, I'll Have Mine Rare
Oil, 18 Γ 24 in.
$4,350
Best Figurative/Portrait Painting Award
Janet Schwartz, Passing Lane
Soft Pastel, 24 Γ 36 in.
$2,200
Third Place Award for Any Medium
Mark Shasha, Season's Promise
Oil, 18 Γ 24 in.
$8,000
RAA&M Presidentβs Award for Traditional Coastal Painting
Allan Forrest Small, Essex Lady
Watercolor, 16 Γ 12 in.
$850
The Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M) invites artists from across the country to enter this annual exhibition celebrating the best of contemporary and traditional fine art.
RAAM NATIONAL 2025 β CALL TO ARTISTS PROSPECTUS
Artists Reference: Please see the prospectus for more information about the exhibition, artwork specifications, policies and procedures, and so forth.
Artwork Pick-Up Day: Friday, January 2, 2026 (11:00 AM β 3:00 PM)
RAA&M NATIONAL 2025 β EXHIBITING ARTISTS
Raa&m national awards 2025
Christopher A. Hamilos Memorial Award of $5,000 for Best in Show in Any Medium β Neal Hughes, Parker House
Sponsor: Kathy Hamilos
Second Place Award of $3,000 for Any Medium β Eric Jacobsen, Still Life with Apple Blossoms
Sponsors: Munir Kapasi and Lisa LaGambina
Third Place Award of $2,000 for Any Medium β Janet Schwartz, Passing Lane
Sponsor: Bazel General Contracting
The Nancy A. Kommers Memorial Award of $1,500 for Excellence in Marine Painting β Suzie Baker, Buoyancy
Sponsor: Her Children and Their Spouses
Alden Bryan Memorial Award of $1,000 & Gold Medal for Traditional Landscape Painting in Oil β T.M. Nicholas, Fairfax, Vermont
Sponsor: The Vermont Community Foundation
Mary Bryan Memorial Award of $1,000 & Gold Medal for Contemporary, Representational, or Semi-Realistic Watercolor β Mary Chandler, Deep Reflection, Burnett Fountain
Sponsor: The Vermont Community Foundation
Charles Movalli Memorial Gold Medal for Excellence in Painting β Debra Huse, Vixen
Sponsor: Dale Ratcliff
Award Also Includes a $250 Gift Certificate Provided by JFM Frames
Robert Allyn Bosselman, Sr. and Lucienne Marie Sasco Memorial Award of $500 for Traditional Painting, Drawing, or Sculpture β Jennifer Sampson, Early Autumn, Fall Island
Sponsor: Robert Allyn Bosselman, Jr.
In Memory and Gratitude of the Greatest Generation Award of $500 for Traditional Painting, Drawing, or Sculpture β Sergio Roffo, Room with a View
Sponsor: Robert Allyn Bosselman, Jr.
Gallery Montanaro Award of $500 for Excellence in Painting in the Cape Ann Tradition β Fred Doloresco, Summer Day
Sponsor: Gallery Montanaro (Todd and Ashley Montanaro)
Raymond Beaupre Award of $500 for Excellence in Representational Watercolor β Dylan McKnight, Southend Construction
Sponsor: Raymond Beaupre
Raymond Beaupre Award of $500 for Excellence in Representational Oil β
Thomas Adkins, Dawn Dockside Vinalhaven Island
Sponsor: Raymond Beaupre
Folly Cove Fine Art Award of $500 for Excellence in Oil Painting β Christopher Leeper, The Finest Light
Sponsor: Folly Cove Fine Art
Elinor and Geoffry Juviler Award of $500 for Excellence in Original Printmaking β Sherrie York, In the Weeds
Sponsor: Elinor and Geoffry Juviler
Best Figurative/Portrait Painting Award of $500 β William Schneider, I'll Have Mine Rare
Sponsor: Leslie Lobell and Eric Timsak
Best in Art & Architecture Award of $500 for Oil, Pastel, or Watercolor β Dave Kaphammer, Yellow
Sponsor: Bazel General Contracting
RAA&M Photographers Award of $400 for Excellence in Fine Art Photography β Law Hamilton, Foggy Dec 29th, 11:07am
Sponsor: RAA&M Photography Members
Award Also Includes a $150 Gift Certificate Provided by Post Road Framers
RAA&M Presidentβs Award of $300 for Traditional Coastal Painting β Mark Shasha, Season's Promise
Sponsor: Harley Bartlett
Award Also Includes a $250 Gift Certificate Provided by JFM Frames
BankGloucester Award of $300 for Abstract Art β Vanessa Michalak, Painterβs Playground, Pigeon Cove
Sponsor: BankGloucester (Bank President Patrick Thorpe)
Award Also Includes an Artist Materials Bundle Provided by Holbein
RAA&M Board of Governors Award of $300 for Excellence in Non-Traditional Contemporary Artwork β Nick Paciorek, Lobster Noon
Sponsor: Philip and Kimberly Garton
Award Also Includes an Artist Materials Bundle Provided by Holbein
RAA&M Photographers Award of $300 for Excellence in Fine Art Photography β Gail Jenner, Along the River Bank
Sponsor: RAA&M Photography Members
Award Also Includes a $150 Gift Certificate Provided by FinerWorks
Jim Iacono Memorial Award of $300 for Excellence in Impressionist Painting β Leo Mancini-Hresko, Golden Fields
Sponsor: Sidoti Gallery of Fine Art
Award Also Includes an Artistsβ Brush Set Provided by Rosemary & Co
BankGloucester Award of $300 for Sculpture β Brian McQuillan, Jimi
Sponsor: BankGloucester (Bank President Patrick Thorpe)
Award Also Includes a $100 Gift Certificate Provided by Blick Art Materials
RAA&M Board of Governors Award of $300 for Excellence in Fine Art Photography β Carin Macnamara, Egret Fan Dancers in a Peeking Dawn
Sponsor: Philip and Kimberly Garton
Award Also Includes a Photography Card Bundle Provided by Strathmore Artist Papers
Paul Goodnow Memorial Award of $250 for Traditional Landscape in Oil β James Coe, February Light, Hull Farm
Sponsor: Stapleton Kearns
Award Also Includes a $250 Gift Certificate Provided by MAKO Art Supply
Parco Fine Art Award of $250 for Representational Painting or Sculpture β Pamela Pindell, Muse
Sponsor: Parco Fine Art (Leonard Parco)
Award Also Includes a $100 Gift Certificate Provided by Blick Art Materials
The Emerson Dusk to Dawn Award of $250 for Excellence in a Sunset, Sunrise, or Nocturne Painting β Harley Bartlett, Beach Road
Sponsor: The Emerson Inn
Award Also Includes a Rosemary & Co Artistsβ Brush Set and a Strathmore Papers Bundle
The Henri Cartier-Bresson Inspiration Award of $250 for Excellence in Street Photography, Cityscapes, or Environmental Portraiture β Bob Avakian, The House on the Hill
Sponsor: Barry Berman
Award Also Includes a $75 Gift Certificate Provided by The Finer Image Photo
Honorable Mention 1 β Katarina Spitzer, The Air We Breathe
Includes a Materials Bundle Provided by Strathmore Artist Papers
Honorable Mention 2 β Cynthia Crimmin, Pure Joy
Includes a Materials Bundle Provided by Strathmore Artist Papers
Honorable Mention 3 β Justin Gordon, Seeking Solace
Includes a $100 Gift Certificate Provided by Ampersand Art Supply
Honorable Mention 4 β Kirk Williamson, Dory Sunset
Includes a Gift Certificate Provided by Bay Photo Lab
Peopleβs Choice Award of $250 β Selected by the Votes of Visitors to the Exhibition
We are honored to welcome as our Juror of Selection and Awards
Cindy Baron, OPAM, PAPA, AWS, AIS, LPAPA is nationally known in both watercolors and oils, painting the grand landscapes from east to west, coastal to mountains.
Born and raised in Indiana, she has lived all over the country and now resides in Rhode Island with a significant amount of time on the west coast, where she is a full-time artist and instructor.
Her passion in the arts began with pastels, which then led to watercolors and oils. She is among a small group of artists that has received acknowledgment from her peers in both mediums. Cindy is a highly sought after instructor, teaching her skills around the country and internationally. She has had the privilege of judging some of the top award shows and has been featured in numerous publications. Cindy is represented in galleries from the east coast to the west coast.
Signature Member: Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA), American Watercolor Society (AWS), Oil Painters of America Master (OPAM), American Impressionist Society (AIS), Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA).
What is the RAA&M National 2025 Show?
RAA&M National 2025 is a juried exhibition for artists across the United States to exhibit artwork crafted in a wide and diverse number of media (painting, drawing, mixed media, collage, photography, digital art, original printmaking, and sculpture) at the prestigious Rockport Art Association & Museum. It is a unique opportunity to engage in true cultural exchange: introducing new artistic influences from beyond the Cape Ann region to local artists and the public alike while simultaneously presenting the talents of our native Cape Ann artists to the nation at large.
The submitted artworks are selected through a rigorous digital jurying process, with winning pieces being juried in person and awarded monetary prizes ranging from $250 to $5,000. Many regionally β and nationally β recognized artists participate in this show year after year in what has become the crown jewel in the Cape Ann art sceneβs yearly calendar of events!
RAA&M National 2023 Gala highlights!
Gala Reception in the Hibbard Gallery β RAA&M National 2022
Opening Reception in the Hibbard Gallery β RAA&M National 2019
RAA&M National Exhibition 2019 - Maddocks Gallery
special thanks to our distinguished RAA&M National jurors:
2024: Vlad Duchev and Donald Demers
2023: John C. Traynor
2022: Ken DeWaard and Linnea Leeming
2021: Teresa Oaxaca & Mark Boedges
2020: Cindy House & Bruce Herman
2019: Joanne Rothschild & Tom Hughes
John Abisamra, Early Morning Light
Photography, 24 x 36 in.
$560