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Variations 2026 Opens This Weekend

Variations is the Marblehead Arts Association’s biggest exhibition of the year. This captivating exhibition celebrates the richness and complexity of artistic expression, offering viewers a vibrant tapestry of styles, mediums, and perspectives.

Opening Reception: Sunday, April 19th • 2pm – 5pm| Click Here to Learn More

Upcoming Exhibits

1st place – Fine Art

Ashes & Mist by Sarah Bogdal

2nd place – Fine Art

Cream on Top by Arena Shawn

Honorable Mention – Fine Art

View of the Donnauro Farm by Lisa Arcomano

1st place – 3D

Francisco’s by John Brickels

2nd place – 3D

Formula 1x – Sylvia 3/12 by Robert Obier

Honorable Mention – 3D

Emerging by Karen Dobson

1st place – Photography

Achromatopsia by Joseph Roach

2nd place – Photography

Rubio by Tom Cawthon

Honorable Mention – Photography

Head in Color by Jeanette Robinson

Upcoming Events

Variations 2026 Opening Reception

Sunday, April 19 • 2:00pm – 5:00pm
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Drop-In Life & Portrait Drawing Session

Sunday, April 19 • 9:00am – 12:00pm
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SOLD OUT – Jazz at the Arts: Jeanie Stahl & Billy Novick

Thursday, April 23 • 7:00pm
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Marblehead Poets Group Meetup

Sunday, May 17 • 7:00pm
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Jazz at the Arts: Alex Minasian Quartet

Thursday, June 4 • 7:00pm
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Summer Member Show Opening Reception

Sunday, June 21 • 2:00pm – 4:00pm

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Calls for Art

To view all of the Marblehead Arts Association’s calls for art, click here.

2027 Solo Show Proposals

Open to juried MAA Artist Members only.

Deadline for Submissions: April 30, 2026

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2026 Summer Member Show

Open to MAA Artist Members, all mediums are welcome

Deadline for Online Submissions: June 15, 2026

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