A Cultural Cornerstone of Martha’s Vineyard
The Cousen Rose Gallery plays a vital role in Martha's Vineyard's cultural landscape.
Opening
Saturday | May 23 | 2026 Call For Artist COUSEN ROSE GALLERY is pleased to present an exhibition in celebration of the Polar Bears 80th Year! The exhibit will depict artwork of the iconic Polar Bears from emerging to professional artists Details Below
Reception Date Friday, July 3, 2026 | 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. The artwork would be on exhibition for five days and work will then rotate in the gallery.
Deadline to submit email of image: May 25th 2026 Interested artists should email an image of their Polar Bear image Where to submit images · zcousens@verizon.net
Requirements: Art submitted original paintings, oils, watercolors, photographs, encaustics, collages or giclee prints Size: No larger than 40”x40”
Note: When emailing please put Polar Bear Image in the subject line.
Be sure your name and contact information is included. If you do not get a return email confirming receipt of your image . Text your message to: 617-939-3012
Image Submitted: Excellent resolution, do not include frame Artists should indicate: Medium (i.e. oil, photo) | Artist Name | Size and title Retail price which includes a 40% gallery commission If the artwork you’re submitting is not for sale, please indicate NFS **Note: Not all submissions are guaranteed to be selected for exhibition
Cousen Rose Gallery | Zita Cousens Owner | Curator 71 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA 617-939-3012 | zcousens@verizon.net
“It’s more than a gallery”
Cousen Rose Gallery (CRG) represents emerging and nationally known artists working in a variety of media, including paintings, abaca, photography, and collages.
Zita Cousens, owner entrepreneur, and gallery curator, has strived to make a permanent home for art. Housed in a gingerbread-Gothic-style building typical of the historic Camp Ground Association, Cousen Rose Gallery features new exhibits weekly during July and August. Receptions present artists and authors to the backdrop of live music, a tradition in Oak Bluffs.
Historian and Island resident the late Robert Hayden stated, “Cousen Rose Gallery is a significant part of the cultural life on Martha’s Vineyard. The gallery reflects a global perspective appealing to the Vineyard’s diverse population. As the longest-running gallery in Oak Bluffs, it’s a must-see when visiting Martha’s Vineyard.”
Abaca | Encaustics Oils | Photographs Collages | Acrylics
