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Art Gallery

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NEWBURYPORT ART ASSOCIATION, Newburyport

For more than 70 years, the Newburyport Art Association has been nurturing and promoting the work of local artists from traditional landscape painters to printmakers, sculptors, and digital artists. Today, its three galleries host rotating exhibitions including member works, thematic shows by artists across the region, and individual exhibits by notable artists, all united by their quality and depth. When you’re done indoors, complete your visit with a stroll through the Range Light Sculpture Garden. 65 Water St., Newburyport, 978-465-8769, newburyportart.org

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MONTSERRAT GALLERIES, Beverly

Montserrat College of Art boasts seven different galleries featuring exhibits of contemporary art by students, faculty, and established artists. Frequent exhibitions featuring students and emerging artists keep the shows vital and exciting. Two galleries require advance appointments, but another two can be viewed from the street at any time of day or night. Essex St. and Cabot St., Beverly, 978-921-4242, montserrat.edu/galleries

Beach

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CRANE BEACH, Ipswich

This North Shore favorite is an icon for a reason. Well, several reasons: uncrowded stretches of white sand, breathtaking views, and trails that let you explore more than 1,000 acres of sand dunes, maritime forest, and marshland. Advanced, timed reservations are required, which makes the process of arriving, parking, and staking