Artists have a special role in communicating the urgency of the climate crisis on Cape Ann and throughout the world. Art awakens people. Art ignites hope. Art invites activism.
Art Credit: Susan Quateman
The Climate Arts Action Group aims to evoke an emotional response to the climate crisis that engages our community. Together, we can make a positive impact.
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On March 20, 2021 we produced our inaugural webinar ‘Call to Artists – Climate Change and the Arts in Our Community’. The webinar featured the premiere of Lisa Smith’s short film ‘Without Just Grounds’ about the artwork and environmental philosophy of the late, beloved Rockport artist Elaine MacGray Starrett. The presentation also included a panel of distinguished local environmental artists, Mags Harries, Sinikka Nogelo, and Elaine’s daughter Amy Bower, oceanographer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Stay tuned for the next event by the Climate Arts Action group and Contact Us if you have an idea you’d like to share and/or become a member.
Artwork: Elaine MacGray Starrett from her series “Without Just Grounds”
“Without Just Grounds” Talk at White-Ellery House- August 21, 2022
Scenes and Audio from the ‘Without Just Grounds’ exhibit featuring the artwork of Rockport artist Elaine MacGray Starrett at the Cape Ann Museum’s White-Ellery House on August 21, 2022. Her daughter Amy Bower talked about Elaine’s life and love of nature; Cape Ann Climate Coalition members Susan Quateman and Axel Magnuson spoke about her artwork, environmental activism, and the need for a call to action for artists on the environment and climate change.
Click to play the talk that was presented at the Cape Ann Museum on August 21, 2021
Scenes from ‘Without Just Grounds’ exhibit featuring the artwork of Rockport artist Elaine MacGray Starrett at the Cape Ann Museum’s White-Ellery House on August 21, 2022. Her daughter Amy Bower talked about Elaine’s life and love of nature; Cape Ann Climate Coalition members Susan Quateman and Axel Magnuson spoke about her artwork, environmental activism, and the need artists to make a call to action on the environment and climate change. 
Scenes from the ‘Without Just Grounds’ exhibit featuring the artwork of Rockport artist Elaine MacGray Starrett at the Cape Ann Museum’s White-Ellery House on August 21, 2022. Her daughter Amy Bower talked about Elaine’s life and love of nature; Cape Ann Climate Coalition members Susan Quateman and Axel Magnuson spoke about her artwork, environmental activism, and the need for a call to action for artists on the environment and climate change.