Talking Walls of Gloucester

Did you know that our region offers some of the finest Works Project Administration (WPA) and other New Deal era program murals? Or that Gloucester City Hall has the best collection of WPA murals in Massachusetts?
 
Join Essex Heritage and the Gloucester Committee for the Arts on Thursday, May 22, for a rare, behind-the-scenes guided tour of Gloucester City Hall’s renowned and extensive WPA wall murals commissioned in the 1930's. Space is limited in order to provide a unique, intimate experience with these recently restored artistic and cultural gems with Gloucester artist and lecturer Susan Erony – who has been overseeing the murals’ documentation.
 
Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with some of our nation’s most evocative works of art!  This event is open to the public, but space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made online at www.essexheritage.org or call Essex Heritage at 978-740-0444. Tickets cost $15 for Essex Heritage Members; $20 for Non-Members. All funds from ticket purchases directly support Essex Heritage’s mission to preserve and enhance the historic, cultural and natural resources of the Essex National Heritage Area, and support partner sites.