2023The Gruppe Family Art Exhibition took place at City Hall.Arts and Culture, Events & Anniversaries, Celebrations & Anniversaries, Art

More than 2,000 people attended a two-day exhibit of 40 paintings by three generations of Gruppe artists: Charles Gruppe (1860-1940), Emile Gruppe (1896-1978), and Robert Gruppe (1944- ), who was in attendance. Also featured was sculptures by Robert’s uncle, Karl Gruppe (1893-1982). Many visitors expressed feelings of connection to the paintings due to showing their family fishing boats, the wharves, family, the waterfront.