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“Where Are We?” History of Navigation from 1200 BC
From ancient Polynesian stick charts and Icelandic spars to vintage nautical charts to modern electronic equipment from RDF to AIS, […]
35 Classic Sports Cars
A really great collection of over 50 Classic Sports Cars, mostly English with some Japanese and European ones thrown in. […]
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque: Layered Meanings
Transparent | Translucent | Opaque: Layered Meanings, can be interpreted broadly. Works of art often use these visual cues to convey […]
Joel Meyerowitz Photographs From the Permanent Collection
In 2021, PAAM received an unprecedented gift of 201 photographs by Joel Meyerowitz for its permanent collection. PAAM is pleased […]
The Tragedy of the Essex
In November 1820, an enraged sperm whale rammed and sank the Nantucket whaleship Essex in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 1,300 […]
Whale Ecology
Explore a newly installed whale ecology interactive exhibit in the Whaling Museum Candle Factory. For more information, click here.
Glassblowing Demonstrations
Watch molten glass, drawn from the furnace, blown and pressed into exquisite shapes. Learn why the Boston & Sandwich Glass […]
Levine Lighting Gallery
The Levine Gallery of Early American Lighting is an installation of Sandwich glass lighting devices from 1825 to the electric […]
Wayne Strattman: Pure Effects
Artist Wayne Strattman transforms electricity into light through the mediums of blown glass, rare gases, and custom built electronics. Internally […]
An Intimate View: Sandwich Through A Lens
Explore and engage in the life of a storied, multi generational Sandwich Family through intimate photographs created by original 9 […]
Collectors Collecting Collections
What one collects, why, and how one collects, will be explored throughout 2022 in the curated series of four installations […]
Nature’s Year
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History was recently gifted a portfolio of twelve illustrations designating each month of the […]
Student Art Showcase
Students from the Nantucket Elementary, Nantucket Intermediate, and Cyrus Pierce Middle Schools are preparing their own works of art inspired […]
The Whaling Port of Provincetown, 1800-1925
Provincetown was once the third most important whaling port in the country, after New Bedford and Nantucket. This exhibit illustrates […]
The 19th Century’s Perfect Storm: The Portland Gale of 1898
The Portland Gale was a massive storm that struck the coast of New England in late November of 1898. With […]
Hyannis Port Railroad Wharf: 1854-1937
Prior to the Railroad Wharf in Hyannis Port, the nearest port for ships travelling to and from Nantucket was New […]
PAAM In 3D: The Virtual Experience
No matter where you are in the world, you can visit PAAM right now! PAAM is pleased to present PAAM […]
Portrait Exhibit: Friday Figure Group and Portrait Class
Friday Figure ‘drop in’ class has met for nearly twenty years each Friday morning at Falmouth Art Center. This show […]
Quest for Cod
Using models, photos, diagrams, nautical charts, and personal stories, this exhibit follows two hundred years of commercial fishing in Provincetown […]
Through Young Eyes
This year's exhibition showcases the artwork of 90 students from 15 schools across Cape Cod. Twelve (12) of the participating […]
Members’ Open
Each year PAAM mounts upwards of 5 members’ open and juried exhibitions in which participants display their work alongside some […]
Action/Abstraction Redefined
Action/Abstraction Redefined presents modern Native American art from the 1940s through the 1970s. The exhibition features 55 artworks by leading artists […]
First Look
First Look celebrates 26 recent acquisitions to CCMoA's Permanent Collection. This year’s exhibition includes works accessioned in both 2020 and […]
Searching for Form: A Non-Objective Workshop by Carol Odell
Searching for Form: A Non-Objective Workshop by Carol Odell
Dates: March 28 – March 30, 2022, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Class Fee: Non-Members $190 / Members $170 For more information, […]
Design for Days with Kelsey Chenoweth –Mondays
Design for Days with Kelsey Chenoweth –Mondays
Dates: Mondays, March 28 – May 30, 6:00 pm – 9:00pm (10 Weeks) Class Fee: $390 - $440 For more […]
Virtual Talk: “Our Team” with Luke Epplin
Virtual Talk: “Our Team” with Luke Epplin
In July 1947, not even three months after Jackie Robinson debuted on the Brooklyn Dodgers, snapping the color line that […]
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Big Brush Painting, with Joe Gallant
Big Brush Painting, with Joe Gallant
Learn how to create a particular feeling or mood in your painting. Experience the fun, freedom, and spontaneity of using […]
Try Your Hand with Seth Rainville
Try Your Hand with Seth Rainville
Dates: Tuesdays, March 29 – May 31, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (10 Weeks) Class Fee: $390 - $440 For […]
Food for Thought Lecture: Exploring the History, Mysteries and Myths of Nantucket Lightship Baskets with Jack Frisch
Food for Thought Lecture: Exploring the History, Mysteries and Myths of Nantucket Lightship Baskets with Jack Frisch
History, myths, and mysteries of Nantucket Lightship Baskets with Jack Frisch. More details to come! For more information, click here.
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Curatorial Tour
Curatorial Tour
Please join Joanne Ingersoll, Highfield Hall & Gardens Director of Exhibitions & Interpretation, on a tour of the current exhibition, Collectors […]
Coffee with the Kennedys – Vintage TV footage featuring Rose Kennedy giving a tour of the Big House at the Kennedy Compound
Coffee with the Kennedys – Vintage TV footage featuring Rose Kennedy giving a tour of the Big House at the Kennedy Compound
Watch vintage TV footage featuring the president’s mother, Rose Kennedy, giving a tour of the Big House at the Kennedy […]
All About the Atmosphere with Seth Rainville
All About the Atmosphere with Seth Rainville
Dates: Wednesdays, March 30 – June 1, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (10 Weeks) Class Fee: $390 - $440 For […]
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Exploring Hand Building with Patrice Mogan
Exploring Hand Building with Patrice Mogan
Dates: Thursdays, March 31 – June 2, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (10 Weeks) Class Fee: $390 - $440 For […]
Wheel 102 Kelsey Chenoweth–Thursdays
Wheel 102 Kelsey Chenoweth–Thursdays
Dates: Thursdays, March 31 – June 2, 6:00 pm – 9:00pm (10 Weeks) Class Fee: $390 - $440 For more […]
Figure Drawing and Painting, with Sarah Holl
Figure Drawing and Painting, with Sarah Holl
This class meets in the Great Hall in the main building. Students may work in any medium of their choice. […]
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Shellfishing Cape Cod: Past, Present, Future
Shellfish, water dwelling invertebrate animals, live on the seafloor or burrow just under the seabed surface. The fresh and saltwaters […]
Hope Is Not Passive
Join the AWSC team for Earth Month and a special exhibit of “Hope is Not Passive” at the Shark Center. […]
Juried Exhibition: PAAM + PMPM
Provincetown Art Association and Museum and the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum are hosting an opportunity for members of both […]
Falmouth History’s Walking Tours
Falmouth History’s Walking Tours
Village Green: Famous Residents, Falmouth Firsts, Favorite Spots Learn about several famous Falmouth citizens, see a house full of Falmouth […]
Workshop: Monoprint/Monotype with Alice Galick
Workshop: Monoprint/Monotype with Alice Galick
Dates: Friday through Sunday, April 1-3 Friday April 1: 4pm – 7pm Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3: 10:00 […]
Opening Reception for Mutual Muses XIII: A Marriage of Visual and Literary Art
Opening Reception for Mutual Muses XIII: A Marriage of Visual and Literary Art
The reception will be held from 5-7pm, followed by a poetry reading from 7-8pm. All are welcome to celebrate the […]
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Mixed Company Jam Classes
Mixed Company Jam Classes
Here is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to cook in our beloved 1903 kitchen. Join Emalee Pierce in the […]
Spring Indoor Garden Workshop
Spring Indoor Garden Workshop
Join Anna Holmes for this fun, relaxing hands-on workshop about putting together a beautiful miniature indoor garden. During the workshop Anna […]
Bookbinding 2-Day Workshop with Heather Pilchard
Bookbinding 2-Day Workshop with Heather Pilchard
Dates: Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3, 2022, from 1:00 – 3:00pm Class Fee: Non-Members $85 / Members $70; […]
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George Winston Presents “The Winter Concert”
George Winston Presents “The Winter Concert”
George Winston is undeniably a household name. He’s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs […]
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George Winston Presents “The Winter Concert”
George Winston Presents “The Winter Concert”
George Winston is undeniably a household name. He’s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs […]
28 events,
Gardening 101
Gardening 101
Dates: Four Tuesdays, beginning April 5, 2022 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Class Fee: Member Price: $112 Non Member Price: $128 […]
Family Night at the Museum
Family Night at the Museum
PAAM welcomes families to a series of special events focused on you! Featuring facilitated activities, artmaking, and creative exploration for […]
Food for Thought: Sandbar Sharks: Our Misunderstood Summer Visitors with Caroline Collatos
Food for Thought: Sandbar Sharks: Our Misunderstood Summer Visitors with Caroline Collatos
Who are they? What are they up to? Why do we care? Should we be afraid of them? Learn about […]
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Nature Drawing with Eliza Renz
Nature Drawing with Eliza Renz
Embrace your inner artist and draw inspiration from the beautiful gardens and grounds of Highfield! Illustrator Eliza Renz will lead […]
Tunnel Book Workshop, with Dawn McKenzie
Tunnel Book Workshop, with Dawn McKenzie
Dates: Six Wednesdays, beginning April 6, 2022, at 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM. Class Fee: Members: $120 Nonmembers: $140 For […]
Hope is Not Passive
Hope is Not Passive
AWSC is excited to host the ‘Hope is Not Passive’ Artist Reception at the Shark Center Chatham. Join us in […]
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There are Treasures Everywhere
There are Treasures Everywhere
Join the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary, Orleans Branch for a wonderful spring time event featuring C.L. Fornari, "The Garden Lady" […]
Thursday Gallery Tour
Thursday Gallery Tour
Offered the first Thursday of the month, this docent-led tour spotlights something special about the museums historic house and current […]
Night at the Museum
Night at the Museum
Explore and enjoy art exhibits, hand-on art making activities with a local artist, live music, wine and cheese. Registration required. […]
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Open Mic Night, with Featured Poets Susan Berlin , John Bonanni, and Lucile Burt
Open Mic Night, with Featured Poets Susan Berlin , John Bonanni, and Lucile Burt
Join us for a spectacular evening of poetry at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod with featured poets Susan Berlin, […]
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A Walk Around Yarmouth’s Indian Reservation
A Walk Around Yarmouth’s Indian Reservation
Did you know in 1713 the Yarmouth residents laid out a 160-acre reservation for the indigenous peoples of Yarmouth? Join […]
Silhouette Portraits
Silhouette Portraits
Silhouette portraits are an artisan reminder of history, of romance, of slower living, and as reminders of family. You too […]
Painting Waves Workshop, with Livia Mosanu
Painting Waves Workshop, with Livia Mosanu
In this class students will learn how to paint realistic ocean waves and gain the confidence to paint seascapes in […]
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Mountain Music Workshop
Mountain Music Workshop
Join Musician Bruce Molsky as he gives a talk on the roots of mountain music, plays a few of the […]
Shorebirds on Cape Cod, with Mark Faherty of Mass Audubon
Shorebirds on Cape Cod, with Mark Faherty of Mass Audubon
It’s spring! Join us to learn about the most common shorebirds that visit and nest on Cape Cod, including sandpipers, […]
An Afternoon with Fiddler Bruce Molsky
An Afternoon with Fiddler Bruce Molsky
Bruce Molsky is “one of America’s premier fiddling talents” (Mother Jones) and a twice Grammy-nominated artist on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and song. […]
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Dinnerware on the Wheel with Coco Raymond
Dinnerware on the Wheel with Coco Raymond
Dates: Mondays, April 11 – May 16 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm Class Fee: Non-Members $240 / Members $225; includes […]
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Gentle Stretching
Gentle Stretching
Dates: Six Tuesdays, beginning April 12, 2022 at 09:30am - 10:30am Class Fee: Member Price: $84 Non Member Price: $96 […]
Dinnerware on the Wheel with Coco Raymond
Dinnerware on the Wheel with Coco Raymond
Dates: Tuesdays, April 12 – May 17 from 10:00 - 12:30 pm Class Fee: Non-Members $240 / Members $225; includes […]
North Quaker Village Walk
North Quaker Village Walk
Led by Robert Kelley and Judy LeGrand. Visit homesites and other locations in the historic Quaker area north of Route […]
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Ric Howard; Red, White & Blue
Richard (Ric) E. Howard (1912-1996) planted his roots here in Dennis in the 70’s after being Executive Director of Macy’s […]
David Nordlander, Ph.D. – JFK & Cape Cod’s Connection to the Cold War.
David Nordlander, Ph.D. – JFK & Cape Cod’s Connection to the Cold War.
The Cold War issue was central to Kennedy’s presidency and its connection to local Cape and islands sites are not […]
Truro Shipwrecks
Truro Shipwrecks
Dan Sanders will present the stories behind some of the most famous shipwrecks that occurred in the Truro area including […]
White Asparagus from Landes, France: A Dinner, with Chef Joe Cizynski
White Asparagus from Landes, France: A Dinner, with Chef Joe Cizynski
This is yet another vegetable that was made famous by Louis XIV! White Landes asparagus was grown in the king's […]
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Coffee & Conversation
Coffee & Conversation
Join the Cape Cod Maritime Museum for a complimentary visit and then join Executive Director, Elizabeth York for coffee and […]
Pastel Painting Nocturnes: from Dusk to Dark
Pastel Painting Nocturnes: from Dusk to Dark
Dates: April 14th and 15th, two days, 10:00am – 4:00pm Class Fee: Non-Members $250 / Members $225 (There will be […]
Nature Screen: Designing America
Nature Screen: Designing America
PBS documentary Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America Frederick Law Olmsted, known as the father of American landscape architecture, was among the […]
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Big Brush: One-Day In-Person Workshop with Joe Gallant
Big Brush: One-Day In-Person Workshop with Joe Gallant
Have you ever wondered how some artists capture feeling—a mood– in their paintings? An emotional quality that separates certain paintings from […]
Amazing Animal Ambassadors Return!
Amazing Animal Ambassadors Return!
Seeing wild animals up close can become a child's treasured memory, open up a whole new world of wonder, and spark a lifelong love of animals. […]
An Evening with Singer, Composer, Actor Kemp Harris
An Evening with Singer, Composer, Actor Kemp Harris
Kemp Harris defies categorization. He is a singer and songwriter, a master weaver of American musical styles. He’s also an […]
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Mad Science: Marvels of Motion
Mad Science: Marvels of Motion
Bring motion to life with this interactive event that’s all about the fundamentals of “moving science” with Newton’s three laws […]
Spring Break at CCMoA: Celebrating Nature Through Art with Jennifer Stratton
Spring Break at CCMoA: Celebrating Nature Through Art with Jennifer Stratton
Dates: April 18 – 22, 2022, 9:30 – 12:00. Class Fee: Members-$150 / Non-Members-$170 Kids Age: Ages 6-10. Register early, class […]
Guided Family Field Walks
Guided Family Field Walks
Join one of our naturalists and explore the world outside the Museum. Our naturalist will explain the various plants, animals, […]
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Make Color Work
Make Color Work
Dates: Tuesday-Friday, April 19 – 22, 9am-4:30pm. Class Fee: Members: $380, Non-Members: $400. For more information, click here. This lively and […]
Family Jam Classes
Family Jam Classes
Here is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to cook in our beloved 1903 kitchen. Join Emalee Pierce in the […]
Food for Thought: Seen and Saved on Nantucket with Stephen St. Pierre
Food for Thought: Seen and Saved on Nantucket with Stephen St. Pierre
“Seen and Saved on Nantucket” with Stephen St. Pierre, DVM of Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket. As a full-time Nantucket resident, Steve became involved […]
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School Break Activity – Cranky the Cape Cod Clam
School Break Activity – Cranky the Cape Cod Clam
Beckey A. Randazzo, author of Cranky the Cape Cod Clam, will be doing a reading of her book and a fun […]
Celebration Cupcakes: A Class for Kids with Anabel Ressner
Celebration Cupcakes: A Class for Kids with Anabel Ressner
This class is for students ages 9-12. Let's make cupcakes! From cake to icing, we'll bake and decorate cupcakes, adding your […]
Writing Poetry: Models for Inspiration, with Lucile Burt
Writing Poetry: Models for Inspiration, with Lucile Burt
Sometimes, you have an idea for a poem, and so, once you sit down to write, you have a place […]
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School Break Activity – Art and Music expression for kids!
School Break Activity – Art and Music expression for kids!
Explore music and art as a way to express your BIG feelings! There is a lot going on these days […]
Moon Adventure
Moon Adventure
Learn why would we want to land near a Moon crater. Then take on the Moon Adventure Game. Can your crew solve […]
Moon Adventure
Moon Adventure
Learn why would we want to land near a Moon crater. Then take on the Moon Adventure Game. Can your crew solve […]
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Island People: Portraits and Stories from Nantucket
This exhibition will draw from the NHA’s collections of painted, photographic, and silhouette portraits to highlight both famous and lesser-known […]
School Break Activity – Celebrate Earth day with Kelly Batista
School Break Activity – Celebrate Earth day with Kelly Batista
Spring break program for children 5-10 years old. Join Kelly Batista and celebrate Earth Day at Highfield Hall with a […]
How to Write Your Own Obituary: The Story Only You Should Tell, with John Parke
How to Write Your Own Obituary: The Story Only You Should Tell, with John Parke
Have you ever read an obituary and cringed? Perhaps it wasn’t very flattering or didn’t seem to capture the person’s […]
Ceramic Poetry Vessels
Ceramic Poetry Vessels
Create clay vessels with poetry inscriptions in this ceramic workshop with potter, Traci Noone. Bring poems of your choice or […]
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Cotuit Community Beach CleanUp
Cotuit Community Beach CleanUp
Join staff from Cotuit Historical Society and Barnstable Land Trust for an Earth Day weekend cleanup celebration! We need volunteers […]
Mixed Company Jam Classes
Mixed Company Jam Classes
Here is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to cook in our beloved 1903 kitchen. Join Emalee Pierce in the […]
Visible Mending
Visible Mending
Join the renewed trend of repairing your clothing with beautiful traditional Japanese mending techniques. For hundreds of years, Japanese peasants […]
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Wetu Talk and Trail Walk
Wetu Talk and Trail Walk
Join Nipmuc – Wampanoag Marcus Hendricks on this one-mile Native American Walk along the Thacher Trail. Discussions will range from […]
The Ecology of Horseshoe Crabs Around Cape Cod, with Sarah O’Toole
The Ecology of Horseshoe Crabs Around Cape Cod, with Sarah O’Toole
Learn more about when and where to find this fascinating “living fossil,” and how you can help protect them in […]
The Realities of Alzheimer’s
The Realities of Alzheimer’s
Come join us for a discussion about Alzheimer’s and learn about the existing support on Cape for anyone living or […]
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Trans(formation)
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod announces “Trans(formation): A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity in our Cape Cod Community”, […]
Big Brush Painting, with Joe Gallant
Big Brush Painting, with Joe Gallant
Learn how to create a particular feeling or mood in your painting. Experience the fun, freedom, and spontaneity of using […]
Food For Thought: Nantucket’s Portuguese Heritage with Frances Karttunen
Food For Thought: Nantucket’s Portuguese Heritage with Frances Karttunen
Whaling brought men from the Cape Verde Islands and the Azores to Nantucket. Later, opportunities for a better life brought […]
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Poetry Marathon at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Poetry Marathon at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Join us for an all-day Poetry Marathon in celebration of the beauty and power of poetry in all its forms! […]
Peggy Jablonski – Cape Cod Camino Way
Peggy Jablonski – Cape Cod Camino Way
Local author and educator Peggy Jablonski treks through historic neighborhoods and along Main Streets and back roads of Cape Cod […]
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Learn to Paint Water-soluble Mediums (Water-soluble Oil, Acrylic, & Watercolor)
Learn to Paint Water-soluble Mediums (Water-soluble Oil, Acrylic, & Watercolor)
Dates: April 28-June 9, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Six Thursdays, *No class on Thursday, May 12, 2022 Class Fee: Non-Members […]
Nature Screen: Designing America
Nature Screen: Designing America
PBS documentary Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America Frederick Law Olmsted, known as the father of American landscape architecture, was among the […]
Easy Winter Cooking with Gail Blakely – Fresh Pasta with the Food Processor and Kitchen Aid
Easy Winter Cooking with Gail Blakely – Fresh Pasta with the Food Processor and Kitchen Aid
Learn how to make delicious fresh pasta with your food processor and Kitchen Aid mixer! Dust off those appliances and […]
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Opening Reception – Trans(formation)
Opening Reception – Trans(formation)
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod announces “Trans(formation): A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity in our Cape Cod Community”, […]
Figure Friday – Paint or Draw from a Live Model
Figure Friday – Paint or Draw from a Live Model
Paint or draw from a live model from 6-9 pm on the last Friday of the month. The class will […]
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Provincetown Print Workshop, with Bernadette Waystack
Provincetown Print Workshop, with Bernadette Waystack
Join instructor Bernadette Waystack as you follow in the footsteps of a long line of artists who have embraced this uniquely Cape Cod method […]
Go Mad with Maps
Go Mad with Maps
This one-day workshop will give participants an introduction to using maps in collage and mixed-media art by looking at the […]
Getting Started in Watercolor with Marian Colman
Getting Started in Watercolor with Marian Colman
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, April 30 – May 1, 10am to 3pm Class Fee: $190 - $210 For more information, […]
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Vintage but Not Forgotten Cape Cod Art and Artists
The Gallery at Post Office Square will be featuring in their entrance and main Gallery, numerous works of art by […]
Master Artist Exhibit
This Special group exhibit will feature the Master Artists of Cape Cod Art Center. For more information, click here.
Words in the Wild
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) is launched Words in the Wild, a unique […]
Presidential Summers: The Kennedys on Cape Cod
The summers were magical. On Friday evenings, President Kennedy would arrive by helicopter on the lawn of the sprawling Kennedy […]
RFK: Ripple of Hope
The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is pleased to announce the return of a special exhibit to commemorate the life […]
John F. Kennedy’s Rocking Chair, ca. 1962
he JFK Hyannis Museum is honored to be the temporary home of President Kennedy’s Rocker during the renovation of The […]
Bird Photography Walk with Nancy Orbe
Bird Photography Walk with Nancy Orbe
Join well known Bird Photographer, Nancy Orbe, on a Barnstable Land Trust trail walk in celebration of Cape Cod Art […]
A Walk Around Yarmouth’s Indian Reservation
A Walk Around Yarmouth’s Indian Reservation
Did you know in 1713 the Yarmouth residents laid out a 160-acre reservation for the indigenous peoples of Yarmouth? Join […]
MusArt Interconnections featuring Anna Glig and Susan Overstreet
MusArt Interconnections featuring Anna Glig and Susan Overstreet
MusArt Interconnections are multi-media concerts founded and curated by pianist Ana Glig. MusArt stands for synthesis of music and art […]