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Walker Hancock (1901-1998), Passing Off, 1960s, bronze. Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA. Museum purchase, 1982, with funds provided by Evelyn Bartlett [Acc. #2576.23]

Join the Cape Ann Museum in celebrating the 2021-2022 Community Art Exhibition, Sculpting Self. This special exhibition pairs sculptures by Walker Hancock (1901-1998) with sculptures created by nearly 300 eighth graders at Manchester-Essex Middle School, Rockport Middle School, and Gloucester’s O’Maley Middle School. Sculpting Self was inspired by Hancock’s Basketball Player series currently on view at CAM. Created over a fifteen-year period (c. 1961-1977), Hancock made these sculptures while watching Gloucester High School’s varsity basketball team practice.

During the 2021-2022 school year, CAM’s Education Manager, Miranda Aisling, visited each class of eighth graders twice to talk about Hancock’s work and to teach the students how to create their own wire armature and cover it with clay. Each student was asked to portray themselves doing their favorite activity. From basketball to reading, ballet to dabbing, listening to music or playing video games, these sculptures capture the interest of today’s eight graders on Cape Ann.

All participating students and their families are invited to join CAM Members for an exhibition opening on Saturday, April 23 from 3:00 – 5:00. The Cape Ann Museum will also be free for families during April Vacation Week from Tuesday April 19 – Saturday April 23.

Walker Hancock (1901-1998), Passing Off, 1960s, bronze. Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA. Museum purchase, 1982, with funds provided by Evelyn Bartlett [Acc. #2576.23]