Art Walk

Enjoy an evening in downtown Cambridge strolling the art galleries, browsing a range of artwork, and enjoying free refreshments during the Art Walk, which happens the second Saturday of every month. The free receptions are open to all. The galleries feature art created by local, regional, national, and international artists. Downtown Cambridge is home to several galleries, as well as excellent restaurants and independently ow ned shops and museums.  On Second Saturdays, downtown shops stay o pen until 8 or 9pm, often with special sales or events. Here a re the downtown Cambridge art galleries:

• Dorcheste r Center for the Arts: The DCA features a new exhibit every month and often showcases local and regional artists. Second Saturday reception runs 5-7:30pm. Don’t m iss StudioWorks, the gift shop with artist-made items. The DCA also offers a range of art classes for children and adults, as well as musical and theatrical perform ances. 321 High Street, 410-228-7782.

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• Main Street Gallery: Showing the wo rk of regional artists and others in a range of m edia — oil, ceramic, metal, photography, j ewelry, and more. Second Saturday receptions u sually run 5 to 8pm. 518 Poplar Street, i [email protected]
• Downtown Frame of Mine: Featuring original artwork — incl uding paintings of Shore life and sports memorabilia prints—by guest artist Ge orge Wright. As well as landscapes and more traditional art by other area ar tists. The shop also offers custom f raming. 319 High Street, 410-2 28-7977
• Leggett Gall ery at Chesapeake College: Chesapeake College’ s Cambridge Center has trans formed a hallway into a spa ce to showcase the work of local artists. Second Sat urday receptions usually go from 5-6:30pm.  416-418 Race Street, 410-228-5754