Jonathan McPhillips: Light on the Cape

Jonathan McPhillips' latest works are a vibrant collection of observations and interactions with our surroundings. His settings on canvas explore the simple beauty of untouched landscapes, as well as the visual energy of places marked with the presence of humankind. Jonathan's paintings continue to marry relatable experiences with unique qualities of light and depth. Oil painting demonstration from 4:00 to 4:45, reception 5:00 to 7:00.

Paul Schulenburg Reception

“Paul Schulenburg has earned his place in the continuum of great American Painting.” -Peter Trippi, Editor-in-Chief, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine We hope you can join us to meet Mr. Schulenburg and explore his extraordinary work at a casual Addison Art Gallery reception. As is our tradition due to ongoing demand, new paintings are posted online for review and may be reserved by collectors at any time. For more information, please email helen@addisonart.com. Music by Dario Acosta Teich whose masterful guitar … Read More

Beyond Bohemia

Honoring those who came before us and treasuring our environment, "Beyond Bohemia" celebrates Outer Cape history and artists creating today. We hope you can join artists and friends for this reception and intriguing exhibition. "America’s bohemian movement was both more inclusive as to one’s class, religious adherence, or ethnicity and more directed to establishing a new 'American' definition of democratic socialism and an 'American' voice and style in literature, theater, and painting. These would be unique because by 1900 America … 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

More Than You First See: Karri Allrich Friday

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

Karri Allrich is an expressive New England artist painting evocative landscapes, seascapes, figures, still lifes and nature-inspired abstractions with an immediate appeal bringing the viewer into a depth of color and understanding. She is a graduate of the Corcoran School of Art in Washington DC, where she majored in studio painting and photography. Her eclectic artistic influences include Wolf Kahn, Fairfield Porter, Forrest Moses, and Helen Frankenthaler. Music by Bruce MacLean will add to the festivities. From the Copley Society … 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.

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

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

Annual Show of Gratitude

We hope you can join artists and friends for a celebration of the season. Music, wine, art and fabulous company.