Gloucester: Cape Ann Historical Museum, 27 Pleasant St., presents an exhibition of photographs by Leslie D. Bartlett, "Chapters on a Quarry Wall," featuring 40 vertical images displayed as unmounted scrolls, through Jan. 31. There are hands-on activities for children relating to the exhibition. Free. An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Cape Ann artist Jeff Weaver continues through Jan. 31. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. $6.50 adults, seniors $6, students $4.50, children younger than 6 free. 978-283-0455, capeannhistoricalmuseum.org.
Haverhill: Positive Images Gallery 61, 61 Wingate St., presents a holiday exhibit with fine art photography, tiles, pottery, and jewelry by local artisans, through Jan. 31. Open Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 978-556-9366.
Ipswich: River Gallery, 4 Market St., presents a group holiday exhibition featuring original work by North Shore artists through Jan. 13. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 978-356-1559, rivergalleryipswich.com.
Marblehead: Thirty-two new artist members juried into Marblehead Arts Association in 2007 exhibit their diverse artwork Jan. 5 -27. Reception, Jan. 6, 2-4 p.m., at Marblehead Arts Association, King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St. 781-631-2608, marbleheadarts.org.
Marblehead: Jan. 6-29, Cloister Gallery at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 135 Lafayette St., Route 114, presents an exhibit of paintings by members of the Gardner family, long-time residents of Marblehead. Artwork by Katherine Seward Gardner, Katherine Gardner Bryant, and Donald Watt Gardner Jr. is featured in "A Mother and Her Children" opening Jan. 6 with a reception10:30 a.m.-noon.
Marblehead: Jan. 4-30, Virginia Carten Gallery at Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St., will display the work of Benjamin Gross, a modern storyteller, who conveys a story through visual means. Gross is the director of the Winfisky Art Gallery at Salem State College. Reception, Jan. 20, 2-4 p.m. 781-631-1481, abbotlibrary.org.
Melrose: Melrose Arts and Cultural Association kicks off its 2008 monthly series of free art demonstrations Jan. 9, 7 p.m. at The Milano Center, 201 West Foster St. Eva Cincotta will demonstrate her acrylic painting technique and offer a free critique for anyone who brings in a piece of their artwork. Free. melrosearts.com, 781-665-5840.
Newburyport: Oil paintings by Haverhill artist Richard Winmill are displayed in the exhibition "Local Impressions," through Jan. 28 in the Juliet Kellogg French Room at Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike. Reception, Jan. 6, 2:30-4 p.m. Open Tuesday-Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Call in advance; the exhibit hall is occasionally unavailable due to other events held in the room. 978-462-9998, joppaflats@massaudubon.org, massaudubon.org.
Salem: The Gallery at Grosvenor Park, at Vinnin Square, 7 Loring Hills Ave., presents an exhibit by watercolorist Patricia Worth, Jan. 5-31. Reception, Jan. 6, 3-5 p.m., with music by The Treble Makers. Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 978-741-5700.