Arts Foundation of Cape Cod

Three-Day Festival Highlights the Arts and Culture of Cape Cod!

Fall for the Arts The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and Cape Cod VIEW Magazine are delighted to announce that the second annual Fall for the Arts Festival will be celebrated on the weekend of October 2-4.
 
Fall for the Arts promotes and celebrates the vibrant arts and culture of Cape Cod. Cape residents and visitors enjoy live music, delicious food and a spectrum of art at hundreds of venues including museums, galleries, restaurants and parks.
 
In 2008 the event was presented in three towns - Falmouth, Hyannis and Dennis. This year, all fifteen Cape towns are invited to participate and showcase the unique artistic flavor and flair of their community.

Members of the Cape's creative community are encouraged to get involved with the Festival and take advantage of the rewarding opportunities available to Fall for the Arts participants. For more information about the event please www.artsfoundation.org/fall-for-the-arts.
Volunteer for Pops by the Sea!

Volunteer for Pops by the Sea
photo by Studio by the Sea
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod has opened volunteer registration for the TD Banknorth Pops by the Sea concert on Sunday, August 2 on the Hyannis Village Green. Volunteers will help set up before the concert, monitor parking lots, collect tickets, lead group tours, and much more.

Complete job descriptions and registration instructions can be found online or by calling the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod at 508-362-0066. All Pops volunteers receive two free lawn tickets, a commemorative Pops t-shirt, and more.

The TD Banknorth Pops by the Sea concert is the only Cape Cod appearance of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with conductor Keith Lockhart. This year's celebrity guest conductor is Angie Dickinson. For more information about the 24th Annual TD Banknorth Pops by the Sea concert, please visit www.artsfoundation.org or call the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod at 508-362-0066.
Castle Hill Announces Its Third Members' Open Gallery Exhibition

Castle Hill Gallery Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is pleased to announce its third member's open exhibition will be on display at the Castle Hill Gallery from now - June 26.  A reception for this exhibition will be held on June 18 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. During the reception, tours will be available to interested people or those unfamiliar with Castle Hill's facilities.

The show will feature work from Castle Hill's community of artists and members, including paintings, drawing, prints, sculpture, photography and ceramics.  Castle Hill offers workshops in all of these media.

Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is located at at 10 Meetinghouse Road in Truro.  For more information call 508-349-7511 or visit www.castlehill.org.
Hyannis Art Shanties Summer Season 2009

Art Shanties The Harbor your Arts Artist Shanties are open for the season! This popular attraction provides a picturesque setting to view art made by both man and nature.  Visitors to the seven harbor side shanties can enjoy photography, painting, handmade jewelry, ceramics, mosaics, scrimshaw, mariner knot work, pressed seaweed and much more created by local artists and artisans.

Over 24 artists will occupy 6 of the artist shanties.  This year, the seventh shanty is featuring Cape Cod Art Association and they will have over a dozen artists rotating in the shanty this season.

The shanties are now open seven days a week, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm through Labor Day.

The Hyannis Art Shanties are located in Bismore Park on Hyannis Harbor. For more information call 508-862-4767 or visit www.harboryourarts.com.

2009 National Exhibit at the Cape Cod Art Association

Robert Mesrop
Low Tide Maine by Robert Mesrop
The CCAA presents 2009 National Exhibit, an open juried exhibit and sale.  Artists from all over the country have contributed to this show.  The exhibit will run from June 18 - July 13.  The reception and awards will be held on Friday, June 19 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm and is open to the public.

The Cape Cod Art Association is located at 3480 Route 6A in Barnstable.  For more information call 508-362-2909 or visit www.capecodartassoc.org.
 
7 Sins at the Woods Hole Community Hall

7 Sins The Woods Hole Theater Company will present 7 Sins: My Life of Envy, Greed, Gluttony, Pride, Lust, Sloth & Wrath, San Francisco's long-running comedy hit, written and performed by James Judd, on June 18-20, at 8:00 pm.

Performances are at the Woods Hole Community Hall located at 68 Water Street in Woods Hole. For more information or tickets call 508-540-6525.





 
The Poetic Approach Opening at Bowerstock Gallery

Darlou Gams
Moment by Darlou Gams
Bowersock Gallery continues its "Year of the Salon" with its latest exhibit The Poetic Approach, launched with an evening of live poetry from readings by winners of the Bowersock Invitational and Juried Poetry Reading & Contest, spirited wine and inspiring art - a perfect combination. The event is on June 19 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

The visual art will include the entire Bowersock stable of artists - with a room of works displayed ceiling to floor in relaxed, parlor salon fashion. In addition the front room will feature the work of two of the gallery's more sought after artists, Darlou Gams and Stan Moeller.

Bowersock Gallery is located at 373 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-4994 or visit www.bowerstockgallery.com.
Window to the Sea: Birds, Light and Water at PAAM

Pat de Groot
January Wind by Pat de Groot
The Provincetown Art Association and Museum is pleased to announce Window to the Sea: Birds, Light and Water, a retrospective exhibition of the work of Pat de Groot from June 19 - August 2. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 19 from 8:00 - 10:00 pm.

The exhibition represents twenty-five years of observing the meeting of the sea and sky as it appears outside her window facing Provincetown Harbor.  On display will be twenty-five paintings showing the harbor light as it changes throughout the seasons; oil on paper drawings of black ducks and water; and an installation of calligraphic studies of cormorants drawn in a kayak at the breakwater.

PAAM is located at 460 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org.
Osborn and Rugh Gallery Summer Open House

Osborn and Rugh Gallery Osborn and Rugh Gallery is holding an open house at the gallery's new studio/gallery this Saturday, June 20 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. There will be a special short vocal performance - 2 or 3 songs of Beauty from the British Isles at 4:00 pm by baritone Christopher Tufts.

Osborn and Rugh Gallery is located in Queen's Buyway at 114 Palmer Avenue in Falmouth. For more information call 774-269-6302 or visit www.OsbornAndRughGallery.com.
 
NEW/NOW - New painting, drawing and photography

Elizabeth Condon
Woods by Elizabeth Condon
The Schoolhouse Gallery presents it premier exhibition for the 2009 season.  NEW /NOW is a special exhibition consisting of artwork from seventeen artists all new to the gallery. The artists consist of two photographers, three sculptors and twelve painters, though many move between mediums.

The exhibition will be on display now - July 8. It has been set to coincide with the Provincetown International Film Festival and will be on view over Provincetown's large July 4th weekend celebration. There will be a public reception on Friday, June 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and a second reception on Friday, July 3 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

The Schoolhouse Gallery is located at 494 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call  508-487-4800 or email mike@schoolhouseprovincetown.com or visit www.schoolhouseprovincetown.com.
Falmouth Arts Alive Festival

Arts Alive Arts Alive, a three-day arts festival with events and activities for all members of the family, is set for Friday - Sunday, June 19-21 in Falmouth. Arts Alive is sponsored by ArtsFalmouth, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts and supporting artists and performers of all kinds in Falmouth and the Upper Cape area.

Festival events, including music, dance, theater, circus, and other types of performances, as well as exhibits and Upper Cape Cod artists and craftspeople offering their works for sale, will be held on Shore Street Extension, adjacent to the Falmouth Library, and on the eastern side of the library lawn facing Main Street. The Festival starts on Friday at 5:00 pm, continues on Saturday from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, and then finishes up on Sunday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Many additional activities and performances are scheduled. The full schedule is available on the ArtsFalmouth website, www.artsfalmouth.org.
 
Join the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod - Fly Free to Nantucket!

Join the AFCC
photo by
Studio by the Sea
Join the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and fly free to Nantucket! Now, all new and renewing adult members of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod will receive a free, round-trip ticket from Hyannis to Nantucket from Cape Air!

Why become a member of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod?
  • Because the Arts contribute to the wonderful quality of life on Cape Cod
  • Because Arts and Culture are an essential part of the Cape Cod economy
  • Because I receive a free round-trip ticket to Nantucket from Hyannis on Cape Air with each adult membership
  • Because Arts Foundation of Cape Cod memberships make wonderful gifts - and I could keep the Nantucket tickets!
  • Because the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod celebrates, promotes, and supports the Arts year-round; they need and deserve my assistance
Join online now as a member!
New works by Paul Schulenburg at Addison Art Gallery

Paul Schulenburg
Pulling in Close to the Pier
by Paul Schulenburg
Addison Art Gallery will hold an artist's reception of new works by Paul Schulenburg on Saturday, June 20 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Paul is a widely collected artist and is featured in the June issue of American Art Collector.

Addison Art Gallery is located at 43 South Orleans Road (Route 28) in Orleans. For more information call 508-255-6200. For previews visit the gallery or visit the website at www.addisonart.com.







Philip Koch and The Artful Hand at the Cape Cod Museum of Art
Cape Cod Museum of Art
Down to the Bay by Philip Koch
The Artful Hand Opening at CCMA
The museum proudly announces a new partnership with The Artful Hand Gallery.  Beginning July 1, The Artful Hand Gallery will have a new retail space at the CCMA, open daily during regular museum hours.  The Artful Hand Gallery is widely recognized for its collection of fine American crafts. The shop also specializes in art cards, stationery, and soaps and candles produced by artisans.  It maintains a collection of mirrors, calendars, furniture and objects for the modern home.

Unbroken Thread: Nature Paintings and the American Imagination
This exhibit of Philip Koch will be on display June 20 - August 16. The works in this exhibition were created over the past seven years at various locations throughout New England as Koch followed in the footsteps of artists from the 19th century through the present. Philip Koch will conduct a Plein Air Painting Workshop, June 20-21 at the museum.

The Cape Cod Museum of Art is located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, on the grounds of Cape Cod Center for the Arts, Dennis. For more information, or to register for the workshop, call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
29th Annual Cape Cod Chowder Festival

Chowder Festival This Sunday, June 21 from noon - 4:00 pm, a Cape Cod tradition continues as the Cape Cod Melody Tent hosts the 29th Annual Cape Cod Chowder Festival, sponsored by 106 WCOD.  Several restaurants are competing for the title of Best Cape Cod Clam Chowder.

Live entertainment, brought to you by the Melody Tent and The Cheap Seats on WCIB/Cool 102, features Pink Cadillac, the Fred Clayton Band, and more great bands performing under the Tent. A children's play area will be hosted by Clown Around Town.

The Cape Cod Melody Tent is located at 21 West Main Street in Hyannis. For tickets call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 ir visit www.melodytent.org. For more information visit www.106wcod.com/2009-WCOD-29th-Annual-Chowdah-Fest/4490021.
 
15th Annual Father's Day Car Show on Main Street

Hyannis car show For the 15th consecutive year, the Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Main Street Father's Day Car Show.  Awards will be presented in 30 categories.  There will also be the Village Green Marketplace with food and other vendors and lots of additional fun for the whole family.
 
Taking place on Sunday, June 21 from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, the event is one of the most popular car shows in the Northeast.  Past years' shows have been a great success with over 350 cars lining both sides of Main Street, and more cars and spectators are expected this year.
 
For more information contact the Hyannis Chamber at 508-775-7778 or visit www.hyannis.com. 


First Annual Cape Cod Quahog Day

Quahog Day The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce is hosting the First Annual Cape Cod Quahog Day on Sunday, June 21, starting at 2:00 pm at the Quahog Republic Waterfront Eatery in Bourne!

The day of family fun will kick off with the "Quahog Prognostication" - an announcement from the Secretary General of Quahog Republic. Other highlights of the festivities include a clambake preparation ritual, demonstrations by members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, live entertainment, children's activities, and various contests, where attendees will have a chance to compete to be the 2009 Ms. Quahog, Boss Hog and Mister/Miss Littleneck. The general event is free and open to the public, with food and drink available for sale at the restaurant.

The Quahog Republic Waterfront Eatery is located at 162 Leeward Road (Mashnee Island) in Bourne. For more information visit www.QuahogDay.com.
Cape Cod Museum of Art Garden Tour: Secret Gardens Revealed

CCMA Garden Tour The Cape Cod Museum of Art's 2009 garden tour is Tuesday, June 23 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. This year, the format is a self-guided tour showcasing gardens from Dennis to Provincetown which provides an opportunity to customize the day - by location or by garden type. Several local restaurants have offerings for garden tour ticket holders, including Wequassett Inn and Resort, Chatham, The Lobster Pot, Provincetown, and The Orleans Inn, Orleans. Garden locations include Yarmouth Port, Harwich, Provincetown, Dennis, Orleans, and Chatham.

The Cape Cod Museum of Art is located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, on the grounds of Cape Cod Center for the Arts, Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at CCftA

Much Ado About Nothing Cotuit Center for the Arts is proud to present Much Ado About Nothing, the comic battle of the sexes by William Shakespeare, directed by Toby Wilson. Mix scheming match-makers with scheming villains, a deluded constable leading a bumbling watch and wise-cracking, insult-hurling soon-to-be-in-love couple and you have Shakespeare's wittiest and funniest romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing.

The show runs June 25 - July 19, with performances at 8:00 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinee performances at 4:00 pm. There is no performance on July 4.  

The Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Cotuit. For more information or to purchase tickets call 508-428-0669 or visit www.CotuitCenterForTheArts.org. The Passport to the Arts will be accepted for this production.
John Brown's Body at The Beachcomber

John Brown's Body On Friday, June 26 at 9:00 pm, progressive reggae band John Brown's Body performs at The Beachcomber.  JBB's last studio album Amplify, debuted at number one on Billboard's Reggae Chart, and made iTunes "Best of 2008" list.  JBB returns with Re-Amplify, a new release featuring six remixes of songs from Amplify, along with a new, previously unreleased track.  

John Brown's Body has gone through significant changes since the release of 2005's Pressure Points. Emerging from these changes, the band's current line-up is a focused, more experimental outfit than ever before, challenging the usual notions of contemporary reggae.

The Beachcomber is located at 1120 Cahoon Hollow Road in Wellfleet. For more information call 508-349-6055 or www.thebeachcomber.com.
Lyman-Eyer Gallery Announces Solo Exhibition by Deborah Barlow
Deborah Barlow
Roybee No. 3 by Deborah Barlow
The Lyman-Eyer Gallery is pleased to announce the solo exhibition of new work by Deborah Barlow. The exhibition will be on view from June 26 - July 8. The opening reception will be held on Friday, June 26 at 7:00 pm.

Deborah Barlow's new work continues to explore the atmospheric qualities of layering the painting surface with powdered pigments.  Using a unique technique that she has been developing over the last 27 years, her paintings achieve dimensionality and depth without the use of traditional techniques of representation or perspective.
                
The Lyman-Eyer Gallery is located at 432 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-3937 or visit www.lymaneyerart.com.

Melting Hemispheres at Studio on Slough Road

 Benton Jones Benton Jones will display a selection of work from his annual show in an original Installation at The Studio on Slough Road. The reception is on Saturday, June 27 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm.
 
The show will feature Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Marine Biologist and Fisheries & Aquaculture Specialist, Diane Murphy will be available during the reception to help provide us with strategies for reducing our negative impact on our planet. Benton Jones will donate 10% of the proceeds of his Melting Hemispheres collection to climate change research at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute!
 
Studio on Sough Road is located at 75 Slough Road in Brewster. For more information call 508-367-5749 or visit www.studioonsloughroad.com.
Translations exhibit open at the Cotuit Center for the Arts

 Translations Cotuit Center for the Arts is proud to present Translations, a gallery exhibit and sale featuring the work of painter Jessie Nickerson, of Cotuit, and glass artist Yukimi Matsumoto, originally of Japan.  The exhibit features works inspired by and derived from each otherís subtly connected yet distinctly different media.

This exhibit and sale is on view through now - June 27. An opening reception, free and open to the public, will be held for the artists on Saturday, June 6 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

The Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Cotuit. For more information or tickets call 508-428-0669 or visit www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org.
The First Annual Wellfleet Garden Tour

PrezHall Five outstanding gardens of Wellfleet will be open to the public for the first time this year on Saturday, June 27 from noon - 4:00 pm (rain date June 28), offering visitors a rare chance to discover both intimate and sprawling gardens where perennials live happily beside cabbages and herbs. This back to nature event is presented by by Wellfleet Preservation Hall and Wellfleet Community Garden.

This self-guided tour offers a delightful afternoon to leisurely explore unique natural landscapes that feature feasts for the eyes and for the table.  Visitors can complete the experience with a refreshing Sangria reception offered from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.    

For more information or tickets visit www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org. Tickets will also be available at Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main Street on Saturday, June 20 and the day of the tour from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

WHAT 25th Anniversary Gala - A Limited Number of Tickets Remain!

WHAT On Saturday, June 27, starting at 6:30 pm, the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater officially celebrates its silver anniversary with a bash that will blow the lid off the WHAT for Kids tent.  Enjoy delicious specialties prepared by Cosmo's Catering and Winslow's Tavern.  The Daniel Sullivan Trio will perform under the tent.  Our extraordinary cast of Noises Off will give you a glimpse of what is sure to be the hit of the summer.  Liquid refreshments courtesy of Joseph Carr and Ruby Wines.
 
WHAT is located at 2357 Route 6 in Wellfleet. For more information or tickets call 508-349-9428 or visit www.what.org.



Aoife Clancy: A Celtic Concert, with Chuck Colley and Erik Wendelken

Aoife Clancy Aoife Clancy, with Chuck Colley and Erik Wendelken, will perform at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod on June 28 at 7:00 pm.

Aoife (pronounced Eefa) has been a featured soloist with orchestras such as the Boston Pops and Cincinnati Pops and, while performing with Cherish the Ladies, collaborated with the Boston Pops on their Grammy nominated Celtic album. Now with seven recordings under her belt, Aoife is one of the divas of Irish and contemporary Folk Music.

Chuck Colley (guitar & vocals) has performed with many groups including the Chuck Colley trio with Chris Westerlund and Erik Wendelken, Bill Morrissey, Pierce Pettis and Bill Staines and at festivals including The Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival, Nectar Fest and The Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival.

Erik Wendelken (bass & vocals) has performed and recorded with many groups and artists including The Clancy Legacy, The Chili Brothers, Pierce Pettis, Corky Laing, Bill Morrissey and the Chuck Colley Trio festivals including The Kinsale Fringe Festival (Ireland), The Newport Irish Folk Festival, The Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival and The Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival.

The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. For more information or reservations call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
Spirit of America Band Presents Exploration 2009

Exploration 2009 Exploration 2009 will be performed by Spirit of America Band on Wednesday, July 1 at 8:00 pm at Dennis - Yarmouth Regional High School. Admission is free.

Spirit of America Band breaks new ground, pushing beyond the boundaries of its traditional "field show" with Exploration. In this hour-long show the band combines music in motion, dance, full costumes, and set to tell the story of Annie Warren, a young photographer from the mid-West, who comes to New York City to make her way in life. When Annie loses her spark of inspiration - her stardust - she is taken on a fantastical journey, and meets famous explorers and historical figures who give her just what she needs to regain her integrity and purpose.

The Dennis - Yarmouth Regional High School is located at 210 Station Avenue in South Yarmouth. For more information call 508-255-3999 or visit www.spiritofamericaband.org.
paperJAM: a works on paper invitational

Kenneth Stubbs
Shorescape (CM013) by Kenneth Stubbs
artSTRAND will launch its first-ever works on paper invitational, paperJAM. The work of more than 70 artists, including drawings and other works on paper from six important twentieth-century artists, courtesy of Acme Fine Art in Boston, will be displayed in the show, which will be on exhibit now - July 1.

A celebration of the process of drawing and working with paper as a creative act, a process, a search and a discovery, paperJAM is a survey of what is possible and what has been achieved in the world of artwork on paper, past and present. The artSTRAND members have focused on inviting talented emerging artists who are not currently represented in Provincetown galleries, as well as well-established and historic artists, to participate in the show.

artSTRAND is located at 494 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-1153 or visit www.artstrand.com.
Landscapes by Daniel Springer at the Brewster Ladies Library

Daniel Springer
Autumn Morning by Daniel Springer
The Brewster Ladies Library will exhibit Landscapes by Daniel Springer from July 1 - 15, with an opening reception on July 3 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Springer, who lives and works on Cape Cod, has had two previous solo exhibits of his work at the Brewster Ladies Library, in 2006 and 2007.

Daniel Springer paints contemporary, luminous, atmospheric landscapes evoking an emotional sense of place. He captures moments when light creates a contemplative mood compelling the viewer to linger. Trained at Parsons School of Design in NYC, he currently chairs the Fine & Performing Arts Department at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, sits on the Advisory Board of the Cape Cod & Islands Art Educators Association and teaches at the Cape Cod Museum of Art.

The Brewster Ladies Library is located at 1822 Main Street in Brewster. For more information call 508-896-3913 or visit springed.wordpress.com.
Screening of Short Films by A.S. Films International

A.S. International To celebrate Independence Day and an increasingly vibrant film scene on Cape Cod, directors Dan Boylan and Guy Taylor of A.S. Films International will screen a series of short films exploring themes of freedom and America's role in the world at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod on July 2 at 7:00 pm.

In addition to Clam Pie, an award-winning short comedy that features Cape locations, the evening includes a special director's screening of The DC Trilogy, three short films that take a non-traditional approach to 9/11-related issues - war, terrorism and espionage. One film won a 2008 CINE Golden Eagle award and another premiered at last year's Cannes Film Festival in the Short Film Corner, where Boylan and Taylor promoted the trilogy with theatrical trailers in Arabic, Turkish, Spanish, and French.

The Cultural Center is located at 307 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. For more information, call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org. The event is funded in part by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.
Winstanley-Roark Fine Arts Gallery Announces Its 2009 Featured Artist Series

WRFA Gallery The 2009 Featured Artist Series will run July 4 - September 5. Each Saturday, from 3:00 - 6:00 pm will be a reception for the week's featured artist, who's work will be exhibited through the following Thursday. For a schedule of artists visit the website at www.masterfulart.com.

New works are arriving daily in preparation for the Gallery's upcoming season.  All are invited to visit now for a sneak preview of the wonderful masterpieces the Gallery's talented artists are creating.

Winstanley-Roark Fine Arts Gallery is located at 744 Route 6A in Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4713 or email wrfa@masterfulart.com or visit www.masterfulart.com.
Painted Ladies Art Show and Sale

Painted Ladies The Painted Ladies will be holding their 6th annual show and sale at the Pocasset Community Center on Saturday, July 4 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. The Pocasset Community Center is located on Barlows Landing Road in Pocasset. For more information email dpmyers@gis.net.
Tabitha Vevers: Narrative Bodies at PAAM

Tabotha Vevers Tabitha Vevers: Narrative Bodies is a mid-career survey exhibition of work by painter Tabitha Vevers that highlights the artist's feminist engagement with tradition and myth. The exhibition will be on view at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum now - July 19, with an opening reception on Friday, June 5 from 8:00 - 10:00 pm.

Tabitha Vevers: Narrative Bodies will explore the development of the artist's work through sixty paintings selected from her different series: Secular Icons, Flesh Memories, A History of Cloning, the Shell Series, Women & Knives, Flying Dreams, Lover's Eyes, and the Eden Series.

PAAM is located at 460 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org.
Introducing the Massachusetts Cultural Data Project

CDP The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Massachusetts Cultural Data Project (Massachusetts CDP), a powerful online financial management and reporting tool for arts and cultural organizations in Massachusetts. Visit the website at www.massculturaldata.org.

The Cultural Data Project will provide nonprofit cultural organizations across Massachusetts with an array of tools to understand, analyze and report on their own financial situation. It will make it easy for organizations to benchmark and compare their own data to aggregate information from other cultural organizations in the state. And it will help all of us in the nonprofit cultural community to make our case - to board members, potential donors, advocates, and policy-makers - for investment in our sector. Best of all, the CDP will be provided to all nonprofit cultural organizations in Massachusetts at no cost to participating organizations!

For more information call the CDP staff at 215-575-4852 or visit www.massculturaldata.org.
Plan Ahead to Increase your Funding Opportunities

AFCC logo An increasing number of funding opportunities for Cape Cod Cultural Organizations will require that applicants obtain a DUNS number and a CCR registration number IN ADVANCE of their application submission.  This process can take a few weeks - please act now to successfully position your organization for success.

1. Apply for a Dun & Bradstreet "D-U-N-S Number." A D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit sequence recognized as the universal standard for identifying and keeping track of over 100 million businesses worldwide. Applying is easy; step-by-step instructions are available here.

2. Enter your organization in the federal "Central Contractor Registration" database. To do so, visit the CCR database homepage. At the menu bar to the left, click on "Start New Registration" and follow the simple steps.
 
Performances and Shows
  • Elvis... The King and Me, by Jay Stewart, musical direction by Robert Wilder, directed by Nina Schuessler, is at the Harwich Junior Theatre at 8:00 pm on June 19-20, July 3-4, 10-11, 24-25, 31, August 1, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 and September 2-6. The Harwich Junior Theatre is located at 105 Division Street in West Harwich. For more information or tickets call 508-432-2022 ext. 4 or visit www.hjtcapecod.net.
  • June entertainment at the Harvest Gallery Wine Bar: Friday, June 19, 7:00 - 11:00 pm: TBA; Saturday, June 20, 7:00 - 11:00 pm: Toast & Jam (Tim Dickey); Friday, June 26, 7:00 - 11:00 pm: Fred Boyle w/ Guest; Saturday, June 27, 7:00 - 11:00 pm: Sarah Swain w/ Guest. The Harvest Gallery Wine Bar is located at 776 Main Street in Dennis Village. For more information call 508-385-2444 or visit www.harvestgallerywinebar.com.
  • The Wellfleet Beachcomberlineup for this week: Friday, June 19, 10:00 pm: Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk; Saturday, June 20, 9:00 pm: Squidda; Sunday, June 21, 4:00 pm: Incredible Casuals. Sundays in June are the best times to come see the Casuals without large crowds. The Beachcomber is located at 1120 Cahoon Hollow Road in Wellfleet. For more information visit www.thebeachcomber.com.
  • Multi-instrumentalists Lorraine and Bennett Hammond will be in concert Saturday, June 20, 7:30 pm at the North Falmouth Congregational Church. The duo's repertoire ranges in style from classical through Celtic, blues and contemporary. The church is located at 155 Old Main Street, North Falmouth.
  • The Mystery of Irma Vep - A Penny Dreadful, by Charles Ludlam and directed by Todd Olson, is on the WHAT Julie Harris Stage now - June 20, Wednesday - Sunday at 8:00 pm. The Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater is located at 2357 Route 6 in Wellfleet, next to the post office. For more information or tickets call 508-349-9428 or visit www.what.org.
  • A reading and discussion of Golden Boy, by Clifford Odets and directed by Michael Ornstein,  will be held on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:30 pm at the Falmouth Jewish Congregation, 7 Hatchville Road in East Falmouth. For more information call 508-540-0602 or visit www.falmouthjewish.org.
  • The Ohio University Players have announced the schedule for their 52nd season at the Monomoy Theatre: Anything Goes, now - July 4; The Learned Ladies of Park Avenue, July 7-11; Is He Dead?, July 14-18; Dracula, July 21-25; Honk!, July 30 - August 8; Romeo & Juliet, August 11-15; The Trip to Bountiful, August 18-22; and Room Service, August 25-29. Tickets are now available by mail until the box office officially opens June 15. Season subscriptions are available. Monomoy Theatre is located at 716 Main Street in Chatham. For more information or tickets call 508-945-1589.
  • Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio featured artists Gary Girouard and Louis Landon will perform a concert as part of the USA: Perspectives art and music showcase on Friday, July 10 from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at the Falmouth campus of the Cape Cod Conservatory, 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. For more information or tickets call 508-540-0611 or visit www.capecodconservatory.org.
  • The Academy Playhouse presents Chicago now - July 11, Tuesdays - Sundays at 8:00 pm. The Academy Playhouse is located at 120 Main Street in Orleans. For more information or tickets call 508-255-1963.
  • The Bald Soprano, by Eugene Ionesco and directed by Brendan Hughes, is on the WHAT Harbor Stage now - July 12, Wednesday - Sunday at 7:30 pm. The Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater is located at 2357 Route 6 in Wellfleet, next to the post office. For more information or tickets call 508-349-9428 or visit www.what.org.
Current and Upcoming
  • Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is pleased to announce that its third annual member's open exhibition will be on display at the Castle Hill Gallery from now - June 26.   The show will feature work from Castle Hill's community of artists and members. A reception will be held on June 18 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is located at 10 Meetinghouse Road in Truro. For more information call 508-349-7511 or visit www.castlehill.org.
  • The next monthly poetry open mic session is on Thursday, June 18, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the back room at O'Shea's Olde Inn. June's featured poets are North Truro poets Mary Ann Larkin and Patric Pepper. Arrive before 7:00 for sign up. O'Shea's Olde Inne is located at 348 Main Street (Route 28) in West Dennis - one mile East of the Bass River Bridge. For more information call 508-398-5434 or email alarmpup@verizon.net or visit www.capecodpoetstheater.com.
  • The Cape Cod Art Association presents 2009 National Exhibit, an open juried exhibit and sale. The exhibit will run from June 18 - July 13, with a reception on Friday, June 19. The Cape Cod Art Association is located at 3480 Route 6A in Barnstable. For more information call 508-362-2909 or visit www.capecodartassoc.org.
  • The Responsibilities of Green, an exhibit by Kathy Edmonston, is on display at Color Obsession now - June 19. Come to the gallery to see how artist Kathy Edmonston reveres the color green in her beautiful painting of international and local scenes. Color Obsession is located at 15 Joy Street in South Cape Village, Mashpee. For more information, or to register for the workshop, call 508-246-6246 or visit www.colorobsessiongallery.com.
  • The Cape Cod Conservatory's Barnstable Campus will exhibit works from the T.G.I.F. Printmakers now - June 19. The participating artists are Loretta Feeney, Edith Cohenno Bryant, Jeanne Runewicz, Joan Gallerani, and Ann Solomon. The Cape Cod Conservatory is located at 2235 Iyanough Road in West Barnstable. For additional information call 508-362-2772 or visit www.capecodconservatory.org.
  • The Eastham Cultural Council presents the 11th Annual 2009 Hands on the Arts Festival on the Windmill Green, June 20 - 21, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. All activities and instruction will take  place under the big tent on the Green from noon - 4:00 pm. For more information call 508-240-5915 or visit www.handsonthearts.com.
  • Heritage Museums and Gardens is offering free admission for dads on Father's Day, June 21, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Heritage Museums and Gardens is located at 67 Grove Street in  Sandwich. For more information call 508-888-3300 or visit www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org.
  • The exhibit Pieces: The Photography of Robert Manz is on display at Highfield Hall now - June 21. The photographs featured in his Highfield Hall show depict a broad brush of the land and its people with images from Ireland, Cape Cod, the Middle East, and Italy. Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive in Falmouth. For more information call
    508-495-1878 or visit www.highfieldhall.org.
  • The Woods Hole Historical Collection and Museum will open June 23 with an exhibit on the work of six area potters. It celebrates the diversity of pieces that are both functional and decorative.  The Woods Hole area nurtures many potters and a wide variety of artistic styles. The show runs from June 23 - October 10. The Woods Hole Historical Museum is located at 579 Woods Hole Road. For more information call 508-548-7270 or visit www.woodsholemuseum.org.
  • The Alden Gallery presents A Dozen Divas: Artwork by Robert de Michiell, an exhibit of iconic portraits by the nationally published illustrator, now - June 25. Alden Gallery is located at 423 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-4230 or visit www.aldengallery.com.
  • The Cultural Center of Cape Cod will hold an art reception on June 26 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Film Only Group, an exhibit of works by a group of photographers working in film (as opposed to digital). The exhibit is in the Great Hall from June 24 - July 5. Sheila Granger, paintings, is in the Board Room from June 24 - July 5. Thomas J. Lauria, model ships and boats, and photographs is in the Blue Room, June 24 - July 5. All are welcome. The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. For more information call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
  • Beginning June 26, the Old Village Art Gallery will be open 6 days a week. The gallery is located at 193 Main Street in Chatham, in the landmark Greek Revival building on the side of the road leading to the Chatham Light and is a home for some of Cape Cod's finest artists.  The Old village Gallery is a co-op gallery that begins its third year of operation representing 10 award winning artist. For more information call 508-430-8305 or email paintinglady7@aol.com.
  • The Cape Cod Art Association presents Art in the Village VII is on June 27 - 28 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm in Barnstable Village. Events include:  Strawberry Festival and Children's Art Fair on Sunday, Hyannis Sound performance, artist tents throughout town, and more. For more information call 508-362-2909 or visit www.CapeCodArtAssoc.org.
  • At Guyer Barn, Craig Caldwell currently has a solo show running now - June 28. Exhibit hours are Fridays - Sundays 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Guyer Barn is located at 250 South Street in Hyannis. For more information call 508-862-4767 or visit www.town.barnstable.ma.us/GuyerBarn.
  • The Falmouth Artists Guild presents a Juried Photography Show now - June 28, with an opening reception on June 7 from 2:30 - 4:00 pm. Show and reception are at the new art center located at 137 Gifford Street. For more information call 508-540-330 or visit www.falmouthart.org.
  • Harvest Gallery Wine Bar is showing an exhibit of Rete-Chromes by Janet Shapero now - July 5. The Harvest Gallery Wine Bar is located at 776 Main Street in Dennis Village. For more information call 508-385-2444 or visit www.harvestgallerywinebar.com. 
  • Face to Face by Richard Neal, is an exhibition of large multi-media paintings of faces at the Cape Cod Museum of Art now - July 12. CCMA is located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, on the grounds of Cape Cod Center for the Arts, Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
  • Wellfleet's Historical Society's Annual House Tour will be held on Sunday, July 12 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. It will features 6 houses - some old and some contemporary. The tour requires driving and walking. Tickets will be available the first week of July at the Wellfleet Historical Society Museum and the Wellfleet Information Booth. For more information call  
    508-349-2920 or visit www.wellfleethistoricalsociety.com.
  • Garden Paintings, vibrant impressionistic garden landscapes by Gail Fields, are on exhibition at the Cape Cod Museum of Art now - July 19. CCMA is located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, on the grounds of Cape Cod Center for the Arts, Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
  • From Horses to Lighthouses: The Watercolors, Equine Sculptures and Carousel Carvings of Weston Emmart is on exhibit now - July 19 at the Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. Hours are 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Saturday; 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sunday.
  • Breten Bryden, from Dennis, is having a one-person show at Mayflower Place now - July 19, while they celebrate their 20th anniversary. She works in acrylics and focus mostly on local scenery and subjects. The Mayflower Place is located at 579 Buck Island Road in West Yarmouth.
  • Pilgrims, Patriots and Products, on view at Provincetown Museum from now - November 30, explores how the marketplace has exploited a mythical image of America's colonial past. Featured in the exhibit are colorful reproductions of cards, advertisements, calendars, and posters. Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum is located at 1 High Pole Hill Road in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-1310 or visit www.pilgrim-monument.org.
Ongoing
  • Pearl Street in Hyannis is home to Sarah Holl Artspace, open Saturdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm and by appointment (www.sarahholl.com).  Artist work studios at 50 Pearl with artists Melanie Chartier, Carole Ann Danner, Deb Donovan, Jenny Fragosa, Ken Gavin and pottery studio of Molly Driscoll are open Saturdays, most weekdays and always by appointment.  Pearl Street plays an important role as part of the artist campus of the Shirley Blair Flynn Center for the Arts, a unique artist live / work space developed by the Town of Barnstable which includes the Guyer Barn Gallery and Art Center. For more information call 508-862-4787 or visit www.harboryourarts.com.
  • The Front Porch Gallery is a new gallery just opened in Wellfleet featuring fine art, handcrafted wooden furniture, pottery and more. Open Thursdays-Mondays 3:00 - 7:00 pm. The Gallery is located at 210 Baker Avenue in Wellfleet. For more information call 508-633-0600.
  • A Book in the Hand celebrates the tactile pleasure of the printed page and the intimacy of the spoken word. On the second Monday of every month, two Cape Cod authors will read from their published prose. Jacob Sears Memorial Library, 23 Center Street, East Dennis. For more information call 508-385-8151.
  • Cape Cod Community College continues its free Foreign Film Series in Lecture Hall A of the Science Building, Tuesdays at 3:30 pm. Films from Belgium, Denmark, France, Romania, Morocco, Argentina, Russia, Spain, Iran, Norway and the Netherlands. For more information call Cindy Pavlos at 508-362-2131 x4453.
  • Open Mic Night at The International Inn, 662 Main Street in Hyannis, every Wednesday. Blues, Rock, Jam, Funk, Fusion, Acoustic, Full Band, Improv, Comedy. Featuring The Clayton's Hat Jam Band.
  • The club A Chord in the Hand, for folks who enjoy traditional folk songs, child ballads, classic protest songs, sea shanties, and the like meets on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Adult musicians and singers of all levels welcome. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. For more information contact Elizabeth Moisan at 508-394-3679 or liz1485@verizon.net or visit www.cultural-center.org.
  • Table Francaise meets the first Wednesday of every month, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, for adults who enjoy French culture and language and have at least a tourist's understanding of French. The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. Contact JoAnna at 508-685-6561 or jwatson@capecod.net for information.
  • Cape Cod Viewfinders Camera Club welcomes photographers of every skill level, from the newest beginners to the most advanced amateurs and working professionals, to join the club. Meetings are on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from September-May starting at 7:15 pm at Brooks Library in Harwich, located at 739 Main Street. The Cape Cod Viewfinders Camera Club is a member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). For more information email webmaster@capecodviewfinders.org or visit www.capecodviewfinders.org.
  • The Photographic Society of Cape Cod meets year round on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, from 7:00 - 9:30 pm at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. All local amateur and professional photographers are welcome to attend this meeting as guests of the Society. To help in the growth and development of its members, the Society concentrates on educational programs. For more information call 508-428-3937.
  • FilmArt@PAAM screenings are held twice a month on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the museum's galleries. PAAM is located at 460 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information contact Howard Karren at hjkarren@mac.com or 508-487-9457.
  • Cape Cod Art Association invites photographers, amateur and professionals, to join their Camera Club, which meets second and fourth Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm at CapeAbilities, Inc. in Barnstable. Educational pre-meetings at 6:30. Participate in demonstrations, lectures, presentations, workshops critiques and contests. Great for expanding knowledge or learning to take basic photographs. For more information call 508-362-2909 or email curator@capecodartassoc.org or visit www.capecodartassoc.org.
  • Artful Thursdays at the Cape Cod Museum of Art: Talks by exhibiting curators at 11:00 am, docent-led museum tours at 2:00 pm, and special events on selected Thursday evenings. For more information call 508-385-4477 x12 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
Classes and Workshops
  • The Guyer Barn has several classes geared for children this summer.   Many offer discounts and "drop in" days. Classes include Summer Art Camps for Kids with Melanie Chartier; Fun with Clay and More! with Molly Driscoll;  smARTs-When Art Meets Science with with Mellissa Morris; Kids Improv and Teen Acting Lab Workshops with Laura Latrelle and Tom Kee. Workshops offered for teens and adults this summer include: Mixed Media Workshop with Sarah Holl; Embellished Mirrors with Alfie Glover; Exploring Abstract Art with Bonnie Brewer; Landscape Meditations with Bernadette Waystack; Watercolor Realism: Landscapes and Seascapes of Cape Cod with Sandy O'Connor. Guyer Barn is located at 250 South Street Hyannis in Hyannis. For more information call 508-862-4767 or visit www.harboryourarts.com.
  • Meryl's Music and Arts Center announces open registration for its 6-week summer session of classes for Cape Cod families.  Offering Music Together for children 0-5 and their adult caregivers in Orleans, Harwich, Sandwich and Cataumet (New Location!).  Also offering a new program, Making Musical Instruments, for kids 4-6 in Harwich and Sandwich.  Free demonstration classes in June.  For more information or to register call 508-432-5240 or visit www.merylsmusicandarts.com.
  • The Cape Cod Art Association is is offering several weekend workshops through the summer. The Cape Cod Art Association is located at 3480 Route 6A in Barnstable. For more information, including a full schedule and class descriptions, call 508-362-2909 or visit www.capecodartassoc.org.
  • The Cape Cod Conservatory is offering more than 100 classes for its Summer 2009 Session, starting June 22 and running through late August. The courses range from art, ballet, photography, Pre-K reading and writing to the ever-popular Belly Dancing. There are many new classes offered at both campuses, along with returning favorites. In addition, the Conservatory offers private and group instruction for all musical instruments and voice.  The Barnstable campus is located at 2235 Iyanough Road and the Falmouth campus is located at 60 Highfield Drive. For more information call 508-362-2772 or visit www.CapeCodConservatory.org.
  • This summer, Cape Cod Museum of Art is offering a wide variety of adult classes and workshops, and Art Camp and clay workshops for children. Summer Art Camp and clay workshops for kids begin June 29. Children's afternoon workshops teach the basics of drawing, painting, sculpture, book making and collage. The Cape Cod Museum of Art is located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, on the grounds of Cape Cod Center for the Arts in Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
  • The Harwich Junior Theatre's summer classes are for all ages! There are two sessions: June 29 - July 24 and July 27 - August 21. Classes include Creative Movement, Creative Drama, Teen Acting, Musical Theatre, Basic Acting, Technical Theatre, Comedy Improv, Playwriting, Film Acting, and more. HJT is located at 105 Division Street in West Harwich. For more information, or a brochure, call 508-432-2022 x11 or visit www.hjtcapecod.org.
  • The Cotuit Center for the Arts will offer Summer Art, an intensive program for students, ages 12 - 16, with an enthusiastic interest in art. Sculpture, drawing, painting, and photography will be taught. Three 2-week sessions will be offered: June 29 - July 10, July 13 - 24, July 27 - August 7. Tuition includes all materials, equipment, and studio fees. For more information call 508-428-0669 or visit www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org.
  • The Callie Lewis Tyber Center for the Arts is offering Kids Create Camp week-long classes from June 29 - August 28. Sign up by the week or drop in by the day. Themes include theater arts, acting, painting, drawing, movement, pastels, watercolor, crafts, clay and more! For more information, stop by, call 508-292-1417 or visit www.cltartcenter.com.
  • Summer classes in watercolor and drawing will be offered at the Cataumet Arts Center, 76 Scraggy Neck Road, Cataumet. Priscilla Levesque will teach basic drawing Tuesdays from 9:30 am - noon for 8 weeks beginning June 30. She will also teach watercolor for beginner and intermediate levels on Wednesdays from 9:30 am - noon for 8 weeks beginning July 1. For more information or to register and obtain a list of supplies, contact Priscilla at 508-564-4616 or email priscilla@priscillaart.com.
  • The Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, 225 Route 6A in Orleans will be holding a Nature and Art Program for children ages 7-11 from July 6 - August 7, 9:00 am - 4:20 pm. Sign up for 1 week or all 5. A wide variety of projects and field trips. Space is limited, only 11 students per week. For more information or to register, call Nancy at 508-274-9031 or email scrimshawbynancy@yahoo.com.
  • Cotuit Center for the Arts will offer Summer Stock, a 3-week theater immersion workshop, from July 13-30, designed for high school teenagers grades 9 - 12. This workshop is open to all levels of experience.  Previous acting experience is helpful but not required. The instructor of the workshop, Bob Bock, has been active as an actor and director in the Cape theatre scene for many years. The Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28). For more information or to register call 508-428-0669 or visit www.CotuitCenterForTheArts.org.
  • Six weeks of Summer Arts Day-Camps for kids ages 6-12, July 13-August 21, at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Register for one or more. All camps are Monday-Friday, 9:00 - 11:45 am. Snack included. Topics include photography, arts and crafts, creative writing, scrapbooking, and jewelry-making. For more information, or for a registration form, call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
  • Harwich Junior Theatre will be offering four Special Fridays Theatre Workshops for Kids this summer at Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Cotuit. These three-hour exposure based workshops are a great introduction to the world of theatre. Mary Arnault instructs classes which meet each Friday from 9:00 am to noon beginning July 17 - August 7.  All experience levels are welcome. Advance registration is required as class size is limited.  Enrollment forms may be downloaded online at www.CotuitCenterForTheArts.org or register by calling CCftA at 508-428-0669.
  • Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is offering over one hundred spring and summer workshops in a wide range of subjects and media. Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is located at 10 Meetinghouse Road in Truro. For more information call 508-349-7511 to request a catalog or visit www.castlehill.org.
Calls for Work, Grants and Applications
  • Intern Positions at the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod: Design and Media Services Intern and Administration and Development Intern. For more information please see the position description.
  • New publication requests for photographers and artists: The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Coastal Community Capital, Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Cape Cod, Cotuit Center for the Arts, and Cultural Center of Cape Cod are creating a Sourcebook of Handcrafted Items with Architectural Elements designed for Architects, Designers and Builders.  Artists must live or have their main place of business on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, or Nantucket and be able to supply photographs of work installed in homes or businesses.  The photographer selected needs extensive experience in interior shots, with particular skills in lighting and staging. For full requests for proposal email clare@capecodchamber.org.
  • Call to artists to help support veterans: in search of artists, professional and otherwise, whether it's with a paint brush, cooking spatula, a guitar with a few chords, or a poet writing a poem. Those with a creative skill are asked to volunteer and share their skills with veterans. Robert John Cook is inviting creative folks across Cape Cod to join in a weekly series of television interviews of Cape Cod artists. For more information or to participate contact Robert John Cook at 508-367-5571 or email MayflowerStudio@aol.com.
  • The Falmouth Cultural Council's Art Market is up and ready for its third summer. It is running now - September 3, every Thursday from 3:00 - 8:00 pm, at Town Hall Square in Falmouth. There are about 30 local artists showing and selling their artworks. And there are musicians performing and the occasional surprise performers. Everyone is invited to come, show or sell art, publicize upcoming events or classes, etc. There is no charge if nothing is sold and only a 15% commission on what is sold. Proceeds go towards the Falmouth Cultural Council's grants pool to be given to local artists and arts organizations. For more information email martket@verizon.net.
  • The Arts Education Partnership (AEP) is seeking small group session proposals for the Fall National Forum on October 2-3 in Cambridge, MA.  AEP Forums are the major convening point for the field to address important issues, themes, and trends affecting arts education and to share information and resources among national, state, and local constituencies.  The Fall 2009 Forum theme will consider the ways the principles of 21st century learning, particularly imagination, creativity and innovation, are incorporated, articulated and supported throughout the education system from pre-K to higher education. Proposals are due June 19. Forms are available online or contact Laura Smyth, Senior Associate for Communications and Partnerships, at lauras@ccsso.org.
  • Call to all artists for any which way at Guyer Barn, an eclectic exhibition that will run  September 19 - October 12. Artists use one or several 12 x 6 panels to create any which way their heart desires in any media. Panels will be available for pick up beginning June 19.  Panels can be picked up in Growth Management Department, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and on Tuesday evenings at the Guyer Barn from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. For more information contact Sarah Holl at 508-364-7949 or sarahhollart@yahoo.com or Melissa Hersh at 508-862-4767 or Melissa.hersh@town.barnstable.ma.us.
  • Call for artists and photographers. The Cape Cod Art Association will present the seventh annual Art in the Village festival on June 27-28 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm in Barnstable.  Artists tents will be set up throughout the entire village. Take a tent space or volunteer. All space is on a first come first served basis and available until June 20.  Fee is non-refundable and there is no rain date for this event. For tent spaces call 508-362-2909 and to volunteer email susan.cahoon@verizon.net.
  • The Cape Cod Conservatory is looking for unusual images from scenes beyond the shores of Cape Cod. Submissions must relate to the theme of USA People and Places. Included can be images of people, building interiors and exteriors, machinery, constructed objects, citiscapes and landscapes. Submission dates are June 22 - 26, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Falmouth campus, 60 Highfield Hall in Falmouth. For more information call 508-540-0611 or visit www.capecodconservatory.org.
  • The Arts Education Partnership (AEP) is seeking submissions of art to be featured as the program cover design of the AEP Fall 2009 National Forum, "Charting a Course for the Arts and 21st Century Learning" to be held on October 2-3 in Cambridge, MA. The winner will have his/her work displayed on the cover along with a brief biography in the program, and receive a small monetary prize. Submissions are due June 25. Details about the contest, submission requirements, and submission forms are available online. Questions about the contest should be directed to Teka Phan, Program Assistant at tekap@ccsso.org.
  • Painters, sculptors, photographers and printmakers may register for ART at the FARM (Meetinghouse Farm outdoor Show and Sale in West Barnstable on August 15 during the Village Festival) by June 30 to receive the discounted entry fee. After June 30, artists may still register, but without discount. We have over 20 local artists on board, and two demos scheduled to date. The event is rain or shine. For more information, or to register, contact Jean Carbonell at 508-362-1339 or email carbonel@cape.com or Pat Nickerson at patnickersonart@yahoo.com.
  • Town of Barnstable 4th of July Committee seeks volunteers for this year's parade. America and All That Jazz is this year's theme for the 4th of July Parade, taking place on Saturday, July 4 at 4:00 pm on Main Street, Hyannis.  Lou Colombo will be the Grand Marshall. For more information or to volunteer, contact Anne Walther Hayes at 508-255-2713 or amwh2713@earthlink.net.
  • The Harwich Summer Arts and Craft Festivals, on July 11-12 and August 8-9, are accepting applications from artists and craftspeople. Information and applications for exhibit space are available from Harwich Cranberry Festival Summer, Crafts Registrar, P.O. 555, Harwich Port, MA 02646, by telephone at 508-527-7620 or by email at mcmanused@msn.com.
  • Counter Productions, the primary renter at the Provincetown Theater, is employing stage crew and tech people for their 2009 Summer Season. The Provincetown Theater is located at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown. For more information about the shows and employment visit www.counter-productions.org.
Auditions
  • King Mac Productions, a Mashpee based film production company, announces two audition dates on the Cape in June for their next film project, a short film titled Old Man of the Mountain. King Mac is holding an open casting call for actors and actresses ages 17-30 for the five main roles on Sunday, June 21, at the Arts Alive Festival on the library lawn on Main Street in Falmouth. The film will be shot over four weekends in August and September on Cape Cod and one weekend on location in New Hampshire. King Mac is specifically looking for actors and actresses ages 17-30 for the five main roles, one young man or older gentleman to play the main antagonist, and a slew of minor and walk on roles of all ages, shapes, and sizes. For more information call Matt Burke at 413-265-4747 or email mmbjournalism@yahoo.com.

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