Celebrate the Motif in May!

While we can’t come together for the Motif No.1 Day in the traditional way, we can still celebrate the Motif! Join organizations and businesses throughout Rockport in honoring our iconic fishing shack. And be sure to purchase your  collectible 2021 Motif poster.

This year’s poster theme is fitting: Save Motif 1 Day! The festival that defines the unique spirit of Rockport has now been quarantined (so to speak) for two years. Rockport Exchange would love to bring Motif No. 1 Day back in 2022, but we need your help! Proceeds from the sale of posters support the all-volunteer community work of Rockport Exchange.

You can purchase online or by stopping by the wonderful establishments, listed below, who have partnered with us in offering the 2021 poster for sale.

Many, many thanks to the following businesses:

The Paper Mermaid, John Tarr Store, Bullseye Books-Flyboys, Tuck’s Candy & Gifts, Seaside Boutique and Beads, Sea and Cellar, Floating Lotus, Wicked Peacock, Love Strut Boutique, Susie’s Stories, Nature’s Body Art, Esmeralda’s, Bearskin Neck Leathers, Katie’s Gift Shop, The Dove, James Russell Goldsmiths, Lula’s Pantry, Coast and Country Boutique, The Last Resort

This year’s poster is designed by our own Darren Mason, with his usual blend of artistic skill, appreciation for Rockport, and a bit of wry humor. Thank you Darren!!!

The 2020 Motif No. 1 Day Commemorative Poster

During this difficult time, a strong community is more important than ever. Our 2020 festival poster highlights all the joys of being a part of this beautiful place while recognizing that this year is not like all the other Motif No. 1 Days that have been celebrated in Rockport.

The 2020 poster artist and designer is Darren Mason. Darren has been always been a crucial part of the work of Rockport Exchange, long before our nonprofit organization even had a name — back when we were an ad hoc group of enthusiastic and willing Rockporters, ready to contribute to building community in our corner of the world. Darren has generously given countless (literally, countless) hours to designing all of our logos and promotional pieces, as well as our merchandise. Not only does he give of his design talents, he has also given countless hours helping set up, run, and break down  our multiple yearly festival and events and the weekly farmers’ market. In many ways he is the spirit of Rockport Exchange, always an upbeat, positive, hardworking presence even during those times when things have been very, very hard for our little organization. 

So it is fitting that Darren design this year’s poster. He brings his positive spirit to this time, when things are very hard for many of us and the call to come together is more important than ever.

Thank you Darren, for more than a decade of what you’ve brought to Rockport Exchange, and to our larger community — locals and visitors alike. Thank you for bringing us together, yet again, with this year’s poster design. 

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The Inns of Rockport Cookbook: Available for Sale on May 16th!

Motif #1 Day Only!   Pick up the Inns of Rockport Cookbook and save 25%!

The cookbook will be available for pickup on Motif #1 Day from 11 – 3 at two locations in town!   To be safe in these days of social distancing, we will follow strict contact-less sales. 

Books will be available on a table outdoors for individual pick up.  Deposit $15 (a 25% off savings) into the basket and pick up book!   It’s that easy.  

Two Locations:   Beech Tree B&B at 55 Broadway or the Seafarer Inn at 50 Marmion Way.

Lobster Mac and Cheese:  Cookbook page 180.

We’re all INN this together! The innkeepers of Rockport, MA share their favorite and most requested recipes. From breads and muffins to frittatas and quiches, from soups and appetizers to main dishes and desserts. Some simple, some complex, some new, some handed down through the generations. Find out more about the Inns as well as fun facts about Rockport as you enjoy The Inns of Rockport’s favorite recipes. Bring home a taste of Rockport. 

Also available on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1793422702


Photographs of the Motif by Mandy Hazen

Check out the beautiful photographs submitted by Mandy Hazen of Rockport for the Virtual M1D Fest! Thank you, Mandy, for honoring our Rockport icon and capturing the beautiful light so masterfully.

photo by Mandy Hazan

For more, go to our M1D Photography page HERE. 

Be sure to submit your work — prose, poetry, films, photography, painting, sculpture (even selfies at a safe social distance!) — with a Cape Ann/Rockport theme to rockportexchange01966@gmail or to Rockport Exchange, P.O. Box 2294 in Rockport.

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