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Arts Gala

this is a sold out event! Contact Amy Tuttle @ wait list

Join us June 11, 2026 at Wychmere Beach Club

Be Where the Arts Live.

Live performances, curated auction, and inspiring community.

Supports artists, youth access, and a thriving arts sector!

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The Auctions are LIVE!

Join us for a night celebrating the arts!

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Joe Digs, Arts Gala, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod,

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Joe Digs, Artist of the Year, Arts Gala, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod,

Julie Wake and Amy Tuttle, Arts Gala, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod

Jo Hay, Arts Gala, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod

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Julie Wake, Arts Gala, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod

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Tickets: Sold Out

This event is sold out. Reach out to Amy Tuttle to inquire about our waitlist at: ATuttle@ArtsFoundation.org

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Our annual Arts Gala is an uplifting and memorable celebration of creativity on Cape Cod. It’s an evening filled with live performances, connection, and shared purpose — a reminder of how deeply the arts enrich our lives and our community.

The Gala does more than celebrate the arts — it propels them forward. It supports local artists and cultural organizations, champions bold ideas, and opens doors for people of all ages to experience creativity in ways that are welcoming, accessible, and deeply meaningful.

The impact of the Gala extends far beyond a single evening — helping to shape a strong future for the arts on Cape Cod. At a time when creative funding faces real challenges, gatherings like this matter more than ever. They affirm that the arts are essential to who we are and who we aspire to be as a community.

Join us for an inspiring evening that celebrates and supports the arts!

Event details

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Wychmere Beach Club
23 Snow Inn Rd
Harwich Port, MA 02646

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Creative Visionary Award

2026 Creative visionary award

Lisa Oliver

February 18, 2026 (Cape Cod, MA) – In June, the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod will celebrate Lisa Oliver with its Creative Visionary Award at its Arts Gala on Thursday, June 11th at the Wychmere Beach Club in Harwich Port. The award recognizes Lisa’s longstanding support of the arts and her commitment to giving back through her volunteerism and philanthropy.

Arts GALA

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!

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The Arts Foundation is the link between the Cape’s cultural community and its residents, visitors and visitors. Arts Gala sponsors not only increase their branding power with advertising and recognition opportunities — they also support promote, celebrate, and strengthen our creative economy.

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