The Crow Show & Community Roost
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 17, 2-5 PM
Essex Art Center is thrilled to announce The Crow Show, opening Saturday, October 17, 2026, and running through February 20, 2027.
Back after a six-year hiatus, this year’s exhibition is organized by Lawrence artist Kate Delaney. The Crow Show recognizes the nightly phenomenon that takes place in Lawrence along the Merrimack River: the roosting of thousands of crows.
Upcoming
Crow Events
November
Crow Mobile Workshop
Make alongside artist Johanna Finnegan-Topitzer in this crow-inspired mobile workshop.
WorkshopRegister for workshop ↗
Crow Themed Movie Night
A double feature with Patrick Gurrero: The Birds + Birdemic.
Free eventDecember
Crow Themed Movie Night
Join Patrick Gurrero for a screening of The Crow.
Free eventA Murder of Prints
Make a crow-inspired risograph print with artist Kate Delaney.
Printmaking workshopRegister for workshop ↗
January
Crow Shadow Puppet Workshop + Crow-eoke
Create shadow puppets and join the crow-eoke with Patrick Gurrero.
WorkshopRegister for workshop ↗
February
A Murder of Prints
Return for another risograph crow workshop with Kate Delaney.
Printmaking workshopRegister for workshop ↗