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  • Before the Masterpieces Reception

    Addison Art Gallery 43 South Orleans Road, Orleans, MA, United States

    An intriguing show of new works along with the sketches, studies, reference photos and notes created in preparation for the finished paintings. Studies can help an artist plan composition, color choices, light and perspective. More spontaneous than most finished works, studies can be dynamic, show the artist’s thought process and often differ greatly from the finally presented paintings. For instance, Michelangelo’s study for the Libyan Sibyl on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is based on a male model while … Read More

  • Amy Sanders Painting Demonstration

    Addison Art Gallery 43 South Orleans Road, Orleans, MA, United States

    Amy will demonstrate building depth and luminosity with pastel as she works towards bringing a painting to life through the multiple layers. Pastel particles retain their individuality within layers. If carefully layered using strokes in a variety of colors, weights and direction, light bounces among the particles creating a unique radiance. Audience questions and comments will be encouraged and add to the afternoon.

  • Art at Home on the Cape

    old Cape Sotheby's 6 Rt. 6A, Orleans, MA, United States

    A special exhibition of work by popular and award-winning artists John F. Murphy and Paul Schulenburg

  • Demonstrating in Color

    Addison Art Gallery 43 South Orleans Road, Orleans, MA, United States

    Susan Overstreet, contemporary expressionist, will demonstrate her distinctive use of color while painting a larger work based on a plein air study. Audience questions and comments are welcome and will add to this lively presentation.

  • Paths of Color, Susan Overstreet One Woman Show

    Addison Art Gallery 43 South Orleans Road, Orleans, MA, United States

    This exhibition showcases an exciting collection of the latest plein air work by one of the region's most distinctive contemporary expressionists. Following the footsteps of the Cape’s historically influential artists, Overstreet forges a new path exploring her singular window into a world of wonder and beauty. “Sand, sea and sky offer an evolving kaleidoscope of color,” explains Overstreet. “Capturing the array of vivid chromatic compositions on the Cape drives my spontaneous and intuitive process.” Overstreet will demonstrate that process by … Read More

  • Traveling Home to Cape Cod, Journeys in Paint

    old Cape Sotheby's 6 Rt. 6A, Orleans, MA, United States

    Join us for a reception for award-winning artists John F. Murphy of Orleans and Paul Schulenburg of Eastham. “Traveling Home to Cape Cod, Journeys in Paint” will be on exhibit at oldCape Sotheby's International Realty in August and September. The original oils capture the area they have chosen as home as well as works inspired by their extensive travels throughout the United States and abroad. Hosted by Jim Trainor, Eric Ehnstrom and Emily Van Giezen, the reception will include live … Read More

  • Paul Batch Demonstration

    Addison Art Gallery 43 South Orleans Road, Orleans, MA, United States

    Spend a summer afternoon with us and watch the amazing Paul Batch create a painting on site.

  • Light Catchers: The Work of Jonathan Earle and Paul Batch Reception 5:00 – 7:00

    Addison Art Gallery 43 South Orleans Road, Orleans, MA, United States

    “This body of work focuses on locations throughout the Cape looking out towards the ocean. I’m drawn to the varying color combinations offered to me in the wee hours of morning and as the sun sets, constantly inspired by the promise of a new day.” — Paul Batch “The sense of place can be described as the emotional or physical relationship with your surroundings. My work for this show explores light, shadow and temperature, and its impact on the sense … Read More

  • Wine & Dine with Phillip Koch at Truro Vineyards

    Truro Vineyards & South Hollow Spirits 11 Shore Road, Truro, MA, United States

    Live music and five-course tasting menu presented by Blackfish Restaurant accompanied by Truro Vineyard wines and South Hollow cocktails. Reservations must be made in advance at trurovineyardsofcapecod.com/events-calendar/ .

  • Edward Hopper’s Legacy on Cape Cod: An Illustrated Talk

    Wellfleet Public Library 55 W. Main Street, Wellfleet, MA

    The light and landscape of Cape Cod played a major role in shaping the imagination of one of our greatest artists, Edward Hopper. Since 1983 veteran landscape painter Philip Koch has had 16 residencies staying and working in Hopper’s former studio in South Truro. As a young artist Koch was inspired by seeing Hopper’s art to change from painting abstractions to working in a realist direction. In his illustrated presentation Koch will share his insights into Hopper’s work and life … Read More

  • Phillip Koch Painting Demonstration

    Addison Art Gallery 43 South Orleans Road (RT 28), Orleans, MA, United States

    Artist Philip Koch will demonstrate in the Gallery his practice of creating his colorful landscape oil paintings based on the black and white charcoal drawings he makes on location in the open air. A former abstract artist, Koch was inspired early in his career by the work of Edward Hopper to change to working in a realist direction. Since 1983 he has been granted 16 residencies to stay and work in Hopper’s Truro studio. Koch is the great grandson of … Read More

  • After Hopper Reception

    A new exhibition celebrating the work of contemporary artists inspired by Edward Hopper and Cape Cod, the region he chose to build his home and to paint for decades.

  • Celebrate our Waters Plein Air Painting

    Orleans Cape Cod Orleans, MA, United States

    As part of the 2018 Celebrate our Waters weekend, the Addison Art Gallery is sponsoring plein air painting, a fresh paint exhibition, book signing, reception and demonstration. Artists from Cape Cod and beyond will be painting at waterside sites around Orleans including Rock Harbor, Little Pleasant Bay at Paw Wah Landing, Town Cove and Pleasant Bay Community Boating. Their wet paintings will be brought to the Addison Art Gallery for an exhibition and reception from 4 to 6.

  • Celebrate our Waters Artists’ Reception, Demonstration and Book Signings

    Addison Art Gallery 43 South Orleans Road, Orleans, MA, United States

    Amy Sanders will demonstrate building depth and luminosity with pastel as she works towards bringing a painting to life through multiple layers. Pastel particles retain their individuality within layers. If carefully layered using strokes in a variety of colors, weights and direction, light bounces among the particles creating a unique radiance. Questions and comments from audience member of all ages will be encouraged and add to the event. Sandy Macfarlane will be on hand to answer questions and sign copies … Read More

  • Susan Overstreet Painting Demonstration

    Susan will demonstrate how she uses a plein air study in oil as reference for a larger studio piece in acrylic, discussing the influences and techniques incorporated in her spontaneous and evolving style. Questions are encouraged and will add to the event.