We believe in supporting the arts and their ability to bring joy.

Who We Are

We are an event hosted by First Church, Ipswich. You can find our website under the “about” menu to learn about our Open and Affirming congregation.

Why We do this

This event is a fundraiser for the church, helping to enable our work in serving the community around us and bringing people together, especially in times of great divisiveness. This year’s event happens to fall on the weekend that is the 25th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11. If one of the goals of those attacks was to divide us as a country, we believe that coming together in supportive communities is an important reparative response.

Friday, September 11th

6:00-9:00PM - Opening Reception

The opening reception on Friday evening,  Sept. 11 from 6-9 PM provides an opportunity to celebrate our contributing artists and to appreciate our wonderful sponsors. If you would like to be a sponsor, you too can attend! This joyous reception opens the art show, and features terrific live music from Labor in Vain, sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and soft drinks.  

A group of five older adults performing music outdoors in front of a brick building. They are playing guitars, violin, and an accordion, with microphones and music stands set up.

Saturday, September 12th

12:00-6:00PM

  • Art gallery open for browsing

  • Crafters + food & drink on the lawn

  • Arts & crafts tent for kids

  • Live Music

    • 12-1:30 Dr. Viola Voila

    • 2-2:30 Pavilion Jazz

    • 4-5:30 Tom Palance Jazz

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An art gallery with several landscape and still life paintings on white walls, a large window with natural light, a vase of white flowers on a small wooden table, and a maroon chair.

Sunday, September 13th

Noon-6:00 PM

  • RAIN UPDATE: Gather on the Green is Moving Indoors!

    Due to rain in Sunday’s forecast, all activities scheduled for the Green are moving inside the Meetinghouse and Fellowship Hall.

    Join us indoors Sunday, September 13th, for all the art, music, and fun—same time, completely dry!

  • Art gallery open

  • Crafters + food & drink

  • Arts & crafts for kids

  • Live Music

    • 12-1:30 Essex River Rounders

    • 2-3:30 Egrets Only 

    • 4-5:30 Bottles & Cans 

    • 5:30 PM Children’s Parade

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