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Paul Batch: Sweet Light of New England

Recent works by Paul Batch inspired by the sweet light found on evening walks around New England. The works in this exhibition are are a poetic response to shared experiences conveyed through paint, representative of scenes we know while perhaps not intended to be literal representations of specific places. Join the artist for a demonstration from 4 to 4:45 for a brief while surprisingly informative demonstration illustrating how composition, value, scale and edges can work together to create a sense … Read More

Swooping In for Wild Care

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

Artists from across the Cape and beyond are joining the Addison Art Gallery in support of Wild Care. Spearheaded by artists SaraJane Doberstein and Amy Sanders, and Helen Addison, Swooping in for Wild Care includes an exhibit of new works by gallery and invited artists, demonstrations from 3:00 to 4:30 and a reception from 5 to 7, live music, book signings and a raffle. Educational animals planning to attend include two Eastern Screech Owls, Up Up and Nickerson, and Turtle … Read More

On the Bright Side: Cynthia Reid and Garden Tour

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

In Cynthia Reid’s upcoming summer show, “On the Bright Side,” color, shape, and texture are key elements in her oil paintings. Reid’s bird portraits, florals, bird nests, cottages, landscapes, and garden vignettes provide a contemporary take on traditional subject matter. In painting her flowers and birds, she takes a whimsical approach and uses a sunny palette of colors. “These paintings are intended to evoke joy and portray the inherent beauty of the natural world,” says Reid. We will also be … Read More

Jonathan McPhillips One Man Show Reception and Demonstration

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

Join Jonathan McPhillips from 3 to 4 as he demonstrates his process for creating a coastal painting. Using sketches, plein air studies, photo editing tools, and memory, he will create a painting with a unique style that elevates the source material to a higher level of visual attention and painterly expression. Then chat with him at his reception from 5 to 7. Jonathan graduated from Connecticut College in 1993 with a Cum Laude Distinction in Fine Art. Jonathan’s artwork has … Read More

Marc Kundmann One Man Show Reception

Marc Kundmann works in encaustic and acrylic media. Both allow him to build and remove layers of color, transparency, and pigments, and to use texture expressively. His hope is that the resulting layers create not only intriguing and beautiful surfaces, but also give emotional life to the subjects and hint at the mystery inside. From 3:00 to 4:00, Marc will demonstrate how he creates starting with a spark of an idea and using a variety of media. He’ll begin with … Read More

Jonathan Earle: Emerging Artist One Man Show

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

Jonathan Earle was born on Cape Cod in 1971. After graduating from The University of Massachusetts with a degree in landscape architecture, he spent 20 years in architectural and construction management. As his career path moved him further and further away from expressing his ideas with pencil and paper, he returned to his true passion, painting. “Creating a sense of place in the landscape is at the core of landscape architecture. A sense of place is the experience or emotions … Read More

Olivier Suire Verley One Man Show Reception

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

Always looking for new lights, Olivier travels often, to Italy (Rome, Venice), Morocco, Spain, Egypt, Mauritius, etc. He shows throughout France, in China, Japan and, in the United States, exclusively at the Addison Art Gallery. His work is featured multiple books and films. Artist's Statement Helen and I have been working together since 2005. I hope this exhibition will be as lively and full of spontaneity as the previous seven! My first inspiration remains the human being and its environment, … Read More

In Thoreau’s Views

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

“Wishing to get a better view than I had yet had of the ocean, which, we are told, covers more than two-thirds of the globe, but of which a man who lives a few miles inland may never see any trace, more than of another world, I made a visit to Cape Cod.” — Henry David Thoreau A reception and exhibit featuring scenes immortalized by Thoreau and cherished by us today.

After Hopper 2019

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

Artists and collectors flock to Cape Cod from all across the globe, just to see the sites that Edward Hopper painted. Half a century after his death, new generations continue to be inspired by his work and the area that this great American painter chose as his home. Creative people in all fields learn from those who have gone before: while honoring their teachers, they add their own talents and experience, their own selves, and make something new. Acknowledging and … Read More

Abele and Eizenberg: Our Illuminated Landscape

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

You are invited to join Robert Abele and Maryalice Eizenberg for demonstrations from 4 to 4:45, reception 5 to 7, and an exhibition of new work capturing light-filled scenes from the shore, gardens, and towns of Cape Cod. Maryalice will reference a plein air study for a larger studio piece, demonstrating a detailed underpainting start with possibilities for changes in composition. During application of heavier pigment she will discuss brush and color choices influencing emotional response. Robert Abele will discuss … Read More

In Thoreau’s Views Plein Air Painting, Show and Reception

Eastham Public Library 190 Samoset Road, Eastham, MA

“Wishing to get a better view than I had yet had of the ocean, which, we are told, covers more than two-thirds of the globe, but of which a man who lives a few miles inland may never see any trace, more than of another world, I made a visit to Cape Cod.” — Henry David Thoreau Artists' reception and exhibit, at the beautiful Eastham Public Library, featuring scenes immortalized by Henry David Thoreau and cherished by us today. In addition … Read More

Celebrate Our Waters

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

As part of Celebrate our Waters weekend, the Addison Art Gallery is sponsoring plein air painting, a fresh paint exhibition, and a reception with music by Bruce MacLean and artist demonstration. 8am to noon Plein Air Painting Artists from Cape Cod and beyond will be painting at waterside sites around Orleans. (Paul Schulenburg, Catherine Hess, Linda Beach, Andrea Petitto, Linda Turoczi, Don Bachman and Maryalice Eizenberg are among the artists who will be painting.) Their wet paintings will be brought … Read More

In Honor of Home

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

Geographic area, community or living space, home is close to one's heart. We invite you to join us to explore works celebrating specific scenes our bodies and souls inhabit along with their universal affinities.

Show of Gratitude

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

A gathering of artists and friends, old and new, celebrating this season of bounty and joy.

ArtsLight Launch Celebration

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

Join us in celebrating the launch of ArtsLight's new website and newsletter, and meet Johnny Bergmann, the driving force behind this successful multi-media endeavor, and many of the artists featured in, and working on, ArtsLight. Maryalice Eizenberg and Andrea Petitto will be demonstrating in oil; Amy Sanders will be showing the intricacies of pastel; music by the ever-popular Sarah Burrill; nibbles by Mary's Fine Provisions; beverages donated by Truro Vineyards and Addison Art Gallery; raffle and giveaways. ArtsLight shares the … Read More