OpArt

In 2004 the NAA started an art training program for the associates at Opportunity Works in Newburyport, MA. in Newburyport.

OpArt is a partnership between the Newburyport Art Association and Opportunity Works of Newburyport that supports and encourages adults with developmental disabilities to enrich their lives through the art making process. An NAA volunteer and staff member facilitated the program on a weekly basis in an open classroom environment using very basic art materials, such as crayons, poster paint, and co

nstruction paper. Program funding was provided by the NAA, and the first exhibition of the associates’ work was held at the NAA in February of 2005. Today, this critical art education outreach program - OpArt - is managed by coordinators Jenna Signore and Rachel Fort with the help of several volunteer NAA Members. The program has grown to include the participation of talented associate artists working with advanced art supplies and techniques, such as acrylic paints, pastels, water colors, charcoals, photography and sculpture. The artists have enjoyed growing recognition at the regional and state-wide levels for the quality of artwork created. The program is now widely known for the positive impact it has had on artists with special needs over the years. Sales of the artwork in various retail venues support the artists and Opportunity Works, Inc. The program would not be possible without the support of our local funders, The Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, the Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation, and The Provident Bank Community Foundation. Please see more about the program at www.newburyportart.org.

03/31/2025

It’s our favorite time of year! Join us for an OpArt exhibition full of color and joy featuring the work of over 35 artists from at the April 3rd through May 3rd!

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from OpArt!❤️

05/02/2024

04/25/2024

Card preview for OpArt 20 Years!

04/18/2024

Celebrate with us on May 2nd, 11:00-1:00! Exhibition will be on view May 2nd through May 19th

12/20/2023

Many thanks to Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association for inviting OpArt to exhibit a selection of works at the hospital this month! We love to share the joy that this artwork brings to so many people and appreciate this wonderful opportunity to highlight our talented artists. The show will be on display through January 1, 2024!

12/16/2023

Enjoy supporting our fabulous artists from with this limited edition 2024 calendar featuring some OpArt highlights! Available

12/12/2023

Some great community news!
There is an OpArt exhibition at AJH that will be up through January 1st. And, the new OpArt holiday cards are being sold at the Newburyport Art Association and Anna Jaques Hospital Gift Shop!

12/02/2023

It’s OpArt Holiday card time! Available at or reach out via DM🤗

05/16/2023

NEWBURYPORT — Newburyport Art and Opportunity Works present the “2023 OpArt Exhibition.”

04/20/2023

Come celebrate with us!

Address

65 Water St
Newburyport, MA
01950

Website

http://newburyportart.org/?page_id=270

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