Artists Painting Artists and Figures in the Landscape

Join artists and friends for an exhibition of paintings of artists — painters, actors, musicians — and others of figures in our surroundings. Previews available at the Addison Art Gallery and at addisonart.com

Sold Out: Mary Heaton Vorse House 2022

Opening reception is sold out. Tickets are required and free courtesy of the Provincetown Arts Society. To be included in the September 25 and October 9 events, e-mail helen@addisonart.com. Thank you. Addison Art Gallery is honored to be invited to show at Provincetown's Mary Heaton Vorse House. Below, please find links explaining the significance of this house, and the restoration by noted designer Ken Fulk to revive the spirit of an amazing age in our country’s history. MHV house curator … Read More

Celebrate Our Waters

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

Join us for an exhibition of new works, live painting by Paul Batch and Sharon McGauley, and a casual reception at the Addison Art Gallery, 43 South Orleans Road/Route 28, from 4:00 to 6:00. The exhibition will include works completed that day along with studio works created by master artists from the region and afar. American Art Collector magazine calls Addison Art Gallery “One of the most successful galleries in the country” astounding “the public with art by newly discovered … Read More

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples

Major works created by Native Americans, "Wampanoag Art for the Ages" and children's book signings, cards, small gifts, works inspired by indigenous philosophies, live flute music, traditional beverages and treats. “Wampanoag Art for the Ages” was vetted by three tribal elders. Author Lee Roscoe, a journalist, environmental educator and activist, was privileged to have unique access to artists and tribal leaders. The book starts in the wetu (a domed hut dwelling), and looks at pottery, wampum, clothing, adornment, matting, twining, … Read More

Autumn Reception at the Mary Heaton Vorse House 2022

Mary Heaton Vorse House 466 Commercial Street, Provincetown, Massachusetts

Reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are required and free courtesy of the Provincetown Arts Society. Donations appreciated. To inquire, please contact helen@addisonart.com. Thank you. Addison Art Gallery is honored to be invited to show at Provincetown's Mary Heaton Vorse House. Below, please find links explaining the significance of this house, and the restoration by noted designer Ken Fulk to revive the spirit of an amazing age in our country’s history. MHV house curator Gene Tartaglia has chosen work … Read More

In Honor of our Environment: Dottie Leatherwood and Marc Hanson

Dottie Leatherwood and Marc Hanson share a love of, and passion for, painting the sea and marshes. Each interprets Cape Cod’s extensive scenes from their own perspective while finding inspiration in each other’s vision. The many moods of the bay and ocean have long captivated artists. In addition to adding their personal approaches to our major bodies of water, Leatherwood and Hanson pay homage to our biologically diverse wetlands, areas that provide wildlife habitats, essential erosion control, and unexpected beauty. … Read More

Paul Batch

Inspired by the luminescent Cape light, "Paul Batch models the landscape with the skill of a portrait painter. . . utilizing a wide range of values and purposeful brushstrokes he breathes life into his paintings.” Peter Trippi, Editor-in-Chief, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine Light cascading across the dune shacks, sunrises rising salt marshes, quiet beaches illuminated merely by the moon, distant boats—Batch’s work takes the viewer through a myriad of memories and wonderment. Paul will give an oil painting demonstration from … Read More

A Colorful Education: Maryalice Eizenberg and Sharon McGauley

Representational artists Maryalice Eizenberg and Sharon McGauley have distinct styles and disparate approaches to color while each artist has control of subtleties and understands the power of a splash of pigment. While Eizenberg’s floral and architectural works are often noted as bright and light filled, McGauley’s people and scenes are known for their atmospheric, muted effects. We hope you can join these artists for a casual demonstration on the lawn from 4:00 to 4:45 and a reception from 5:00 to … Read More

Playing with Knives and Brushes: Marc Kundmann and Andrea Petitto

Of Marc Kundmann’s work arts reporter Deborah Forman wrote, “His bold colors are evocative, and the surface erupts in robust textures. You want to reach out and touch is paintings.” Andrea Petitto also excels with color and emotional messages portrayed by people as well as animals. Shown together, the work of these two expressive painters brights delights and insights rarely seen in representational paintings. We hope you can join us for the multi media demonstrations from 4:00 to 4:45 and … Read More

Beyond Bohemia at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill

Join us for a reception and new exhibition including work by a diversity of contemporary artists highlighting the dune shacks, and works by dune dwellers William S. Fitts and Joyce Johnson. Exhibition August 22 through September 1, we hope you don't miss it!

Plein Air Painting at Edgewood Farms, Truro

Edgewood Farms, Truo 3 Edgewood Farm Road, Truro

During the opening reception for Truro Treasures 2023, Addison Art Gallery and Truro Center for the Arts will present artists painting en plein air at beautiful Edgewood Farms. It is suggested that you arrive early (sunset will be at about 7:00). Carpooling is strongly advised. Plein air, French for “open air,” is used to describe paintings created outdoors. In Italian, the term would be alfresco. In the 1870s, the growth of plein air painting flourished with the introduction of paints … Read More

Celebrate our Waters Gallery Reception

Join neighbors and friends and meet the artists at the Addison Art Gallery reception from 3:00 to 5:00, all part of Celebrate Our Waters 2023.

The Artful Sunday Afternoon

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

Everyone is invited to make the most of the holiday weekend at a Sunday afternoon toast to autumn and exploration of the latest exhibition while enjoying music by the fabulous Fred Fried. The gallery rooms are now abounding with new works and this gathering offers a casual way to join artists and friends in discovering the freshest paintings by many of the Cape’s most sought-after artists.

Andrea Petitto: Introducing Fused Media

In her latest work, Andrea Petitto incorporates charcoal drawings and vigorous and colorful brush work with digital painting. For decades, Petitto has excelled in developing skill with brushes, sticks, palette knives, and digital applications. Now she is combining these techniques to create new compositions. “Using the unique capabilities of digital painting in conjunction with my own drawing and painting techniques results in a fresh look, an extension of my traditional painting style.” —Andrea Petitto These compelling works are expertly printed … Read More

Renaissance Woman Producing in Every Season

In the course of eight decades, Stephanie Foster has been a photographer with two solo shows at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, author of two books, award-winning humor columnist, dune shack dweller, journalist, world traveler, nature lover, Channel 4 gift consultant, Playboy Bunny, Boston model, and flower farmer. Come meet this true Renaissance woman and review an array of her photography, books, lavender products, Kitty Weed, and flowers. Music by the fabulous Natalia Bonfini! Join the wonderful members of … Read More