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  • Outermost Inspirations: Talk by Don Wilding, Beston Expert, at the Orleans Historical Society

    Orleans Historical Society 3 River Road, Orleans, MA, United States

    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.

  • SaraJane Doberstein Painting Demonstration

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

    SaraJane will demonstrate the tonal sketch technique with raw umber on linen to establish the drawing and values for the rest of the painting.

  • Sharon McGauley Painting Demonstration

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

    Sharon McGauley will be painting a tiny oil painting from a combination of sketches and photos. She will be working with her plein air easel and recent photographs.

  • Paul Batch Painting Demonstration

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

    Paul Batch will demonstrate his approach to painting Cape Cod dunes. Emphasis will be on simplification of the subject and paint application. All materials used will be explained in detail.

  • Maryalice Eizenberg Painting Demonstration

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

    Working in oil, Eizenberg will demonstrate how she constructs the foundation of a successful painting by taking a blank canvas and creating a monochromatic underpainting on which subsequent layers of paint will be applied until the work is complete.

  • Before the Masterpieces Reception

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

    An intriguing show of new works along with the sketches, studies, reference photos and notes created in preparation for the finished paintings. Studies can help an artist plan composition, color choices, light and perspective. More spontaneous than most finished works, studies can be dynamic, show the artist’s thought process and often differ greatly from the finally presented paintings. For instance, Michelangelo’s study for the Libyan Sibyl on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is based on a male model while … Read More

  • Amy Sanders Painting Demonstration

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

    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.

  • Susan Overstreet Painting Demonstration

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

    Susan will discuss inspiration and process while developing a larger studio piece from compositional sketches and plein air color studies.

  • Art at Home on the Cape

    old Cape Sotheby's 6 Rt. 6A, Orleans, MA, United States

    A special exhibition of work by popular and award-winning artists John F. Murphy and Paul Schulenburg

  • Demonstrating in Color

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

    Susan Overstreet, contemporary expressionist, will demonstrate her distinctive use of color while painting a larger work based on a plein air study. Audience questions and comments are welcome and will add to this lively presentation.

  • Paths of Color, Susan Overstreet One Woman Show

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

    This exhibition showcases an exciting collection of the latest plein air work by one of the region's most distinctive contemporary expressionists. Following the footsteps of the Cape’s historically influential artists, Overstreet forges a new path exploring her singular window into a world of wonder and beauty. “Sand, sea and sky offer an evolving kaleidoscope of color,” explains Overstreet. “Capturing the array of vivid chromatic compositions on the Cape drives my spontaneous and intuitive process.” Overstreet will demonstrate that process by … Read More

  • Traveling Home to Cape Cod, Journeys in Paint

    old Cape Sotheby's 6 Rt. 6A, Orleans, MA, United States

    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

  • Paul Batch Demonstration

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

    Spend a summer afternoon with us and watch the amazing Paul Batch create a painting on site.

  • Light Catchers: The Work of Jonathan Earle and Paul Batch Reception 5:00 – 7:00

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

    “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

  • Wine & Dine with Phillip Koch at Truro Vineyards

    Truro Vineyards & South Hollow Spirits 11 Shore Road, Truro, MA, United States

    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/ .