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Art and Artists to Benefit Cape Cod Foster Childen

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

We hope you can join us for an art show and reception to benefit the Cape Cod Foster Closet. We'll toast to this most worthy organization, see award-winning artists and painting instructor Maryalice Eizenberg demonstrate oil painting, and enjoy the song stylings of the ever-popular Sarah Burrill.   Children frequently enter the foster care system with no belongings, or with a trash bag containing just a few clothing items. Babies often arrive with no diapers, bottles, or formula. This is a … Read More

10 Authors Signing, 30 Books, Homeless Prevention Council Benefit

Join authors, artists, friends and neighbors for a celebration of Cape creators and the abundance of gifts they offer at a benefit for the Homeless Prevention Council (HPC). CEO Hadley Luddy said, "HPC is thrilled to partner with Addison Art Gallery and grateful for their support as we see unprecedented community need.” Ten authors will be on hand and 30 titles ranging from mystery, art and memoir to history, nature and architecture will be available. Jeannette de Beauvoir is a … Read More

Exploring the Portrait Tradition at Preservation Hall

Wellfleet Preservation Hall 335 Main Street, Wellfleet, MA, United States

Master artist Paul Schulenburg and Wellfleet oysterman Richard Blakeley to Welcome the Public If you haven’t yet had an opportunity to meet Paul Schulenburg or Richard Blakeley, men who have mastered intriguing, distinctive career paths, now’s your chance. Paul Schulenburg and members of the Schulenburg Studio Figure Painting Group will begin painting Wellfleet oysterman Richard Blakeley at 3:00 at WPH. Painting will continue through the start of the reception (a great time to meet with artists and to learn more … Read More

Winter’s Creative Explosion

Painting Demonstrations. Live Music. Theater Groups. Book Signings. Some who aren’t on the Cape in the winter wonder what happens here after the aromas of suntan lotion and fried clams have dissipated. Those lucky enough to be here in the quieter months know it is a time of exploration, socializing and productivity. The public is invited to join authors, artists, performers, friends and neighbors at the Addison Art Gallery in celebrating Cape creators and discovering the results of recent inspirations … Read More

Art Week Opening Celebration

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

Master artist and teacher Jonathan McPhillips will demonstrate oil painting at the Addison Art Gallery from 4:00 to 5:00. Orleans Art Week Opening Reception 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Join friends, old and new, at a reception replete with painters, writers, live music and libations. The featured exhibition includes works by some of the Cape’s most sought-after artists along plein air pieces created that day. Respected painter and instructor Maryalice Eizenberg with demonstrate oil painting, and master pastelist Amy Sanders will … Read More

Cape Cod Viewfinders

While open to photographers of all skill levels, the Cape Cod Viewfinders gallery shows are juried and usually present an array of award-worthy works by photographers recognized throughout the region and beyond. Music for the opening reception will be provided by internationally recognized composer and arranger Jim Skinger, a professional classical and jazz guitarist. He will be joined by Vicki Goldsmith, an accomplished flutist. Their magical programs embrace music from the 18th century Baroque of J.S. Bach to the exciting … Read More

Memorial Day Weekend Reception and Figure Painting

Paul Schulenburg and members of the Schulenburg Studio Figure Painting Group will begin painting a specially chosen model at 3:30 and continue through the start of the reception (a great time to meet with artists and to learn more about their work) at 5:00. Long before the onset of photography, portraits served to capture a person’s likeness. As well, portraits conveyed power, familial ties, virtue, or other aspects of the subject. Today, portraits continue to portray far more of a … Read More

Helen’s Birthday Celebration for the Cape Cod National Seashore

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

Helen Addison is sponsoring a special reception for the Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore as her birthday gathering. No presents, donations to the Friends encouraged. “Living on Cape Cod, I am reminded daily of the gifts afforded by the Seashore. It is an honor to introduce people to the work done by the Friends.” While there is not a fee to attend, guests will be treated to the song stylings of popular musician Sarah Burrill, libations, and nibbles … Read More

Beyond Bohemia Wellfleet Exhibition

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

Cape Cod’s naturally spectacular environment and cultural community continuously draw people from across the globe. As John Taylor Williams wrote, this was true over 100 years ago as well. “Beginning around 1910, those dedicated to radical political reform, a new exploration of personal relationships free from Victorian strictures, and a search for the new ‘American’ voice in writing, painting, architecture, and theater congregated . . .” —The Shores of Bohemia, A Cape Cod Story, 1910-1960 Honoring this history and celebrating … Read More

Reading of Susan Glaspell’s “Trifles”

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

"Trifles" was first performed by the Provincetown Players at the Wharf Theatre in 1916. Written during the first wave feminist movement, it contrasts how women act in public and in private, with men versus women. It is frequently anthologized in American literature textbooks.

Figure Painters and Model at Work

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

Paul Schulenburg has organized a group of artists to paint a live model from 1:00 to 3:300. The public is invited to watch the Figure Painters at Work, welcome to ask them questions as they progress, and to stay until 4:00 for extra time to explore the works and chat with the creators. Schulenburg’s group reflects the long tradition of artists painting the figure together; perhaps Charles Hawthorne’s Cape Cod School of Art classes are the most recognized. The list … Read More

Beyond Bohemia at the Wellfleet Public Library

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

Plein air painting starting at 8:00 am; reception 5:00 to 6:30. Please email helen@addisonart.com to participate and/or to to attend. Thank you. Cape Cod’s naturally spectacular environment and cultural community continuously draw people from across the globe. As John Taylor Williams wrote, this was true over 100 years ago as well. “Beginning around 1910, those dedicated to radical political reform, a new exploration of personal relationships free from Victorian strictures, and a search for the new ‘American’ voice in writing, … Read More

Portraits of Nature: Doberstein and Reid

Oil painting demonstration by Sara Jane Doberstein from 3:30 to 4:30; opening reception for Sara Jane and Cynthia Reid from 5:00 to 7:00. Nature in its many guises comforts the soul and brings new light each day. Nature gives gifts asking nothing in return except kindness and respect. Reid and Doberstein create art that reflects and glorifies these truths. With their art, they honor nature with joy, playfulness, and a bit of whimsy.

Live Culture! Art and Music

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

Start your weekend with live music by 8-string master Fred Fried, one of the best of today's modern jazz guitarists and a view of the latest paintings. Plus, at 5:00, Amy Sanders will demonstrate in pastel and Maryalice Eizenberg will create a painting in oil.