Don Wilding, author of the books "Henry Beston's Cape Cod" and "A Brief History of Eastham," takes a closer look at the Eastham and Cape Cod experiences of Henry Beston, author of the literary classic, "The Outermost House.” Travel back with Don for this comprehensive localized look at Beston's ultimate Cape Cod experience.
Chef Brian Erskine of Blackfish Restaurant will create a five-course tasting menu, complemented by South Hollow Spirits cocktails and Truro Vineyards wines, featuring live music by Auguste and Alden. For tickets or more information, please call 508.487.6200 or email events@trurovineyardsofcapecod.com. 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, … Read More
Join these long-time painting comrades, both recipients of extensive national recognition, for a distinctive show of new works. In their own styles, these master artists capture the magnificence of our natural environment, our structures and those around us. “A pair of superb painters” — Fine Art Connoisseur
Adults and children alike are amazed to see the processes that lead to a finish painting. Artists are happy to answer questions and discuss their techniques. Maryalice Eizenberg and Susan Overstreet will be painting in oil plein air (outside, weather permitting) and Amy Sanders will be working in pastel inside the Museum.
Join artists, author Don Wilding, friends and neighbors while viewing the Outermost Inspirations exhibition at the newly refurbished Orleans Historical Society Museum.
Learn how Beston’s trail to Cape Cod began in World War I, how he tapped into the healing power of nature on the Outer Beach, how The Outermost House inspired legislators in Washington to establish the Cape Cod National Seashore, and the influence The Outermost House had on Rachel Carson and the American environmental movement. Archival photos and footage from the Beston/Outermost House documentary film will be included. Wilding will be available to sign books before and after his talk.
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
“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
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/ .
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
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.
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
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.
A fall celebration of this fabulous region
We hope you can join our artists and guitarist Fred Fried in opening this festive season celebrating autumn's bounty with new works and a casual reception. A portion of proceeds to benefit the Friends of Cape Cod National Seashore. As always, classic, complimentary gift wrapping and convenient shipping.