The Cataumet Arts Center is currently open only for scheduled events, classes and functions.

 

2023 Events & Exhibition Schedule

 

Join Us for our Holiday Open House!
Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 from 2-6 pm

 Selected Fine art and Artisanry by local favorites include Watercolors by Justin Hansen, Photography by Jen Kano, Wooden carved bowls and sculpture by Gary Tabor, Functional Pottery by Anju Rajani, Hand Carved Wooden Birds by Richard Jason, Handmade Paper Creations by Bobbi Bailin, as well as works by additional gallery artists including oil paintings, photography, Recipe Note Cards by Pen Gwynn Prints and more.

Sippewisset Marsh - Photograph by Jen Kano

Join us and the artists in the gallery on Friday, Nov 24, from 2-6 pm, for some early gift shopping, inspiration and holiday cheer! Additional exhibit viewing hours on Saturday, Nov 25 from 10 am-2 pm, and Sunday, Nov 26 from 1-4 pm, or by appointment (call Andrea at 508 737-8261).

Hand-carved wooden birds and whale by Richard Jason - see some of the artist's new works on view in the Cataumet Arts Center Holiday Open House this weekend.

Hand-made Pottery by Anju Rajani - see her new works at our Holiday Open House, Fri - Sun, Nov 24-26, 2023

 

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ARCHIVE of EVENTS & Exhibitions 2023:

 

"SQUETEAGUE"
On View Sept. 1-2, 2023
Watercolors of Squeteague Harbor, Cataumet and surrounding areas
by Justin Larocca Hansen

Join us for a Gallery Reception
Fri. Sept. 1, from 4-7 pm  Meet the Artists and enjoy Beverages & Light Refreshments

Exhibit also on view
Sat. Sept. 2, 9 am-12 pm 

Stop in Friday evening or Saturday morning to enjoy viewing this exhibit of Justin l. Hansen's recent watercolor paintings that share the artist's perspectives on the calm and beauty of some of the area's favorite marshes, harbors and moorings.

Visit the artists' website for more information at  www.justinlaroccahansen.com

 

Fiber Arts & Collage by Bobbi Bailin

On view in her studio on the premises and in the galleries, Bobbi Bailin's watercolor seascapes, handmade paper bowls, earrings, and collaged votive candle holders and vases, often incorporate dried pressed seaweed and leaves, and invoke the blues, greens, golds, oranges and lavenders of the changing colors of the sky, trees and ocean on Cape Cod.

Vase and Collage by Bobbi Bailin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2022 Archive of Events & Exhibitions

 

Works by Hella Bailin in the Main Exhibition Gallery

Nationally recognized artist working in oil and watercolor, Hella Bailin's imagery captures the timeless in the immediate landscape, portrait or group of figures.

"Boat", Oil by Hella Bailin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photography by Sean Palfrey

On view in the exhitition gallery, subtly nuanced photographed landscapes, portraits and architecture, created with traditional film and multiple exposures. The images offer the viewer poetic, experiencial and sometimes illogical views not commonly available with single exposure imagery.

"Boat on Shore" photograph by Sean Palfrey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Felt Scarf-Making Workshop with Wendy Bagley
  Create a one-of a kind scarf in one session!

  Back by Popular Demand!

   Sun. April 10, 10:30 -2:30

    $70 includes materials. Instructor: Fiber Artist Wendy Bagley

Create a one-of a kind scarf in one session in this felting workshop. Learn a unique felting technique called NUNO which involves felting wool fleece and other embellishments onto a sheer silk backing. Color and free-form design are the trademarks of this style of felt making. The result is a much lighter and more flexible scarf than can be produced with traditional wool felting techniques. Create a fun and functional gift for a friend, family member or for yourself! No previous experiece necessary. All materials provided.

Bring a bag lunch, and your love of color, texture and fun!

To register please call Wendy: 508 221-8908

 

2019 Archive of Events & Exhibitions 

 

Cape Cod Seasons - Photograaphy by Greg Anderson
On View August 23 - September 8, 2019

"Boat" - photograph - copyright Greg Anderson

Photographer/photojournalist Greg Anderson presents an artist's eye view of the Cape Cod coastal environment, as light and forms transform throughout the four seasons. A lighthouse, sunset, great blue heron, osprey or a wooden dory become iconic symbols seen in a fresh, distilled way. 

Gallery Hours: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 1-4 pm, and by appointment.
Meet the Artist Reception - Sun. August 25, 2019, 2-4 pm

 Greg Anderson is an award-winning photojournalist who has worked for major daily newspapers including the Miami Herald, The Dallas Morning News, The Detroit News and The Seattle Times. His photos have been published in Time, Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. During his 40-year career, he covered events ranging from the Miami riots to the Super Bowl, from the Seoul Olympics to Palm Beach society, from major golf tournaments to the Iditarod. He was at the forefront of the digital newsroom and a pioneer in establishing a web presence for newspapers.With his recent retirement to Cape Cod, he is combining his journalistic skill with an artist’s eye to capture the beauty of Cape Cod and New England.

 

 

2017 Archive of Events & Exhibitions

Holiday Open House: Sat. & Sun. Dec. 16 & 17, 2017.
Hot cider, goodies, visit with artists in their studios. Join us for some creative inspiration and holiday cheer!
Gallery Admission is free and the Art Center is wheelchair accessible.

Hand-carved wooden birds and whale by Richard Jason - on view in the Cataumet Arts Center Annual Holiday Open House this weekend.

Fine art and artisanry by over 40 Cape Cod artists are on view in both the main and the exhibition galleries during the holidays. Enjoy an inspiring display of local creativity and artistry, and perhaps find a few special handmade gifts! A rich display of oil paintings, watercolors, photography, pen and ink paintings, pottery, mosaics, wood and metal sculpture, fiber arts, hand blown glass, woven apparel, carved decoys, hand turned wood bowls, handmade jewelry, scarves, artist-made cards and more.

 

Spiritual Landscape - Photographs from Tibet, India and the American Southwest by Mike Tompkins
On view September 16 - October 8, 2017
Opening Reception: Sun. Sept. 17, 1-5 pm. Gallery Talk/Slideshow at 2 PM. 

Summer Cape Cod resident Mike Tompkins will be showing a selection of his photographs taken during treks through remote areas of Tibet, India and the American Southwest. Join the artist on September 17 between 1 and 5 pm for the opening reception. At 2 pm the artist will be giving a gallery talk and slideshow about the cultural and spiritual context that these landscapes exist within, as well as the inspirational experieces that led to creating the images.
Gallery admission and talk are free and open to the public.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Art Because... ": Selected Works by Ann Torry-Ballou, Kat Brennan and Elizabeth Hathon
On view Sept. 2 - 24, 2017

Art Because is an exhibit of paintings and photography by three Upper Cape artists includig painter Kat Brennan of Cataumet, MA, photographer Elizabeth Hathon of North Falmouth, MA and painter Anne Torry-Ballou of West Falmouth, MA.

 

Shirley Mossman Nisbet: A Retrospective Exhibit
August 12-27, 2017
Gallery Reception Sunday, August 20, 3-5 pm

 
This contemporary art solo exhibit includes pieces from the past 50+ years of Cape Cod artist Shirley Mossman Nisbet's experimentation with materials and subject matter. Themes include horizon, the interaction of light, sea, sky and clouds, and the expressionistic abstraction of flowers, nests, vessels, and essences of architecture.

The exhibit exudes serenity and a spiritually emotive transcendence that comes from the artist's response to the visible world and her transformation of it into the subtle nuances of the paint, color, gesture, tonality and visceral use of texture.

Pieces in the exhibit range in size from a few inches across to nine feet wide. The exhibit includes several encaustic (wax) paintings, oil paintings on paper, canvas ad board, printmaking, watercolor, and mixed media paintings with metallic pigments.

Proceeds from the purchase of paintings will go to benefit Hope Hospice of Falmouth, MA.

 

 

"Pink Floating in Silver" - Oil Painting by Shirley Mossman Nisbet

 

In the Mind's Eye: A Selection of Photographs by Gallery Artists
On view through September 10 , 2017

A selection of over two dozen photographs by twelve photographers who have shown previously in the Cataumet Arts Center galleries. The exhibit displays experimental printing methods, double exposures, time lapse photography, topical commentary, wildlife, seascapes, architecture, and abstract images shot with film in both color and black and white. Photographers include Ben Allsup, Howard Dunn, Tyler Fields, Jen Kano, Ida Little, Julita Lucas, Robert Manz, Sean Palfrey, Don Parkinson, Claudin Poyant, Alex Stevens and Amy Weeks.    

39th Annual Cataumet Artists' Fair!
Sun. July 30, 2017, 10 am-4 pm

Robert Manz photography exhibit at the Cataumet Artists' Fair
   
Featuring indoor and outdoor exhibits by over 50 Cape Cod artists. Meet local and regional artists in a wide variety of media including painting, sculpture, photography, weaving and fiber arts, pottery, furniture, nautical art, wood carving, jewelry and more. In the gallery, meet additional exhibitors and visit artists working in their studios - learn about their inspiration and their unique processes.
Art-making and live story-telling for kids.
Lunch concession include hot dog grill, veggie burgers, iced tea, coffee, lemonade and the ever popular baked goods table! Lunch foods available from 11 AM - 4 PM.
Admission is free. Stroll through the exhibits, enjoy some lunch and take in the creative inspiration!

Chasing the Light: Oil Paintings by Eleven Upper Cape Cod Artists

On View June 10 - July 9, 2017
Exhibition Gallery Hours:
Fri. & Sat. 10-5, Sun.1–5 & by appointment

Opening Reception - Sat. June 10, 3- 6 pm 

Exhibiting Artists: Valerie Belcher, Linda Farmer, Joyce Foley, Susan O’Brian
Linda Peterson-Pollen, Bonnie Thomas, Dale Schimmel
Susan Sigel, Harriet Stone, Christine Weisiger, Dale Wallace

The artists, accomplished in their own right, are connected through their participation in a painting group at the Falmouth Art Center with noted artist/painting mentor Terry Dunn, and through their common love of light in the landscape, still life and interiors. Terry Dunn's work is on view year-round in the main gallery.

On View: Favorites from the Gallery Artists

 
 "Spiral Clouds" - Oil Painting by Hillary Osborn

 On view year-round in the main gallery.

Works by over 40 local and regional fine artists and artisans shown year-round in the Artful Way gallery. The variety of media includes oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, photography, printmaking, pottery, wood and metal sculpture, fiber arts, hand blown glass, hand painted silk scarves, carved decoys, handmade jewelry and more.

Artists include painters Gary Boehk, Duncan Brown, Hal DeWaltoff, Terry Dunn, Herb Edwards, Bill Evans, Joyce Ewing, Jill Finsen, Lilia Frantin, David Kupferman, Priiscilla Levesque, Diana Lee, Joseph McGurl, Shirley Mossman Nisbet, Hillary Osborn, Cindy Prevett, Doug Rugh, Betty Savanor, Mimi Schlicter, Dale Schimmel, Mark Stimson, erica szuplat, Nick Vardack, Susan Pomerantz and Diana Lee; sculptors Alfred Glover, Gary Tabor and Richard Jason; photographers Ben Allsup, Taylor Fields, John Fish, Jen Kano, Ida Little, Robert Manz, Ned manter, Claudin Poyant and Sean Palfrey; hand-made glass by Bryan Randa, jewelry by Bobbi Baili, Aiana Bailin, Heather Dadak, Lauren Inoue and Don Parkinson; pottery by Amber York; fiber arts by Wendy Bagley, Bobbi Bailin, EJ Mills Brennan, Loba Chaduk, Ilene Karnow and Jane Parhiala; and printmaking by Chelsea Clark and Naomi Cohan.

 

Summer Artists' Circle
Saturday, June 17, 2017
6:30-9:30 pm

Artists and friends are invited to a free evening of sharing work and art forms, and an opportunity for meeting and networking with other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pot luck dinner in the gallery, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of each artist's or performer's work. Presenting is encouraged but not required. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, literary and performing arts.

 

April Coffee House - Live Music with New England area singer/songwriters
Saturday, April 29, 2017
7:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Tickets $15 at the door or by phone reservation (508 563-5434)

Featuring John and Rachel Nicholas & David Dodson as The Lowdown
 

John and Rachel Nicholas have been making music together for more than 30 years, many of those here on Cape Cod. They return from their new musical stomping grounds on the coast of Maine to perform with us again April 29, 2017. John and Rachel will delight fans and newcomers with their original songs and engaging lyrics. Rooted in both historical and contemporary folk and popular music, they sing of love and loss, and the strivings, triumphs and comedies of the human heart. John and Rachel have performed at the Sweet Chariot Music Festival in Maine for the last several years. They have shared the stage with Dave Mallett, Patty Larkin, Chris Smither, Paul Sullivan, Mary Gauthier and many others throughout New England. John & Rachel will be performing here with David Dodson as the trio "The Lowdown".

David Dodson writes great songs that run the gamut of American styles-folk, rock, blues, jazz and country.  They cover a variety of topics and range from poignant to hilarious.  He plays a mean guitar, tells a good story, sings like a bird, and he's got rhythm.  Who could ask for anything more? He has shared the stage with K D Lang, Bill Staines, Ramblin Jack Elliot, Gordon Bok, Dougie MacLean, The Persuasions, Greg Brown, Joe Ely, Marcia Ball, Sha Na Na, Chicago, and the Flying Burrito Brothers. He was a winner of the "New Folk"  contest at the Kerrville Folk Festival.   

Seats are limited. For Reservations Call: 508 563-5434.

 

 

2016 Archive of Events & Exhibitions

Canyons of Light - Photography from the Desert Southwest by Ida Little 

 

On view through Sun. Aug. 21, 2016
Closing Reception Sat., Aug. 20, 4-6 pm
Gallery Talk with the artist 4:30 pm Sat. Aug. 20 

 
Exhibition Gallery Hours: Fridays 1-5, Saturdays 10-5, Sundays 1-5

 

 

 

 

 Tuesday with the Muse! - A Poetry Performance
Tues. July 26 at 7:30 pm
Join us for an informal reading of recent poems by artist/poet David Reckford spoken by poet/choreographer Alicia Morton accompanied by Reckford's visual images inspired by lines from Shakespeare's writings.
Artist David Reckford recently presented an exhibit and poetry reading at the SciencesPO Bibliotheque in Paris, France where he is an English teacher, in celebration of this 400th year after the death of William Shakespeare.
A number of Reckford's intimate scale watercolors and gouaches will be on view at the Cataumet Arts Center during the Tuesday evening reading. The images are based on what Reckford feels are evocative lines for our time from several of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets.
Readings of lines from some of the Shakespeare works will be woven into the poetry reading this Tuesday.
The event is free and wheelchair accessible. Refreshments will be served.

The 38th Annual Cataumet Artists' Fair
Sunday, July 31, 10 am - 4 pm
Admission is free.
Indoor and outdoor exhibits by over 40 Cape Cod artists in a wide range of media.
Glass making demonstrations, painting, sculpture, fiber arts, pottery, furniture, nautical art, jewelry, photography, wood turning and more.
Live music with the Falmouth Fiddlers.
Meet artists working in their studios - learn about their work and their unique processes.
Activities for kids of all ages and live story-telling performances with artist/musician David Ward.
Lunch concession 11 am-4 pm. Hot dogs, iced tea, lemonade and baked goods.

Fiber Optics
An Exhibition of Works by Contemporary Fiber Artists Featuring Visual Innovation.
Works by Wendy Bagley, Ilene Karnow, Emma Jo Mills Brennan, Bobbi Bailin, Melissa Averinos, Chelsea Clarke, Jane Parhiala, Loba Chudak and Andrea Moore include felted paintings, weaving, needlepoint, fiber sculpture, paper collage and more.
On view July 9-17
Gallery Reception: Sunday, July 10, 3-5 pm
Exhibition Gallery Hours: Fridays 1-5, Saturdays 10-5, Sundays 1-5

 

Summer Artists' Circle
Saturday, June 18, 2016
6:30-9:30 pm Thanks to all who attended. Great turn out - great food - inspiring presetnations!

Artists and friends are invited to a free evening of sharing work and art forms, and an opportunity for meeting other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a social hour and pot luck dinner in the gallery, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of each artist's or performer's work. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, literary and performing arts. Bring a favorite dish, salad, bread or dessert, and a few pieces of your work to share. Presenting is encouraged but not required.

 

2015 Archive of Events & Exhibitions

Gary Boehk -
Plein-air Paintings from Cape Cod and Provence, France
On View from Nov. 7 - Dec. 27, 2015

Chappaquoit Harbor - Plein-air oil painting by Gary Boehk

This exhibit features oil paintings done by Cape Cod artist Gary Boehk over the past few years. The paintings depict intimate views of the marshes, coves and dunes on Cape Cod, and rural farms and fields of Provence, southern France. Fresh brush work, sensitivity to place, light and the elements characterize these plein-air oil paintings, on view in the exhibition gallery through November 29, 2015. 

Opening Reception - Saturday, November 21, 2-4 pm 

 
Annual Holiday Group Exhibit
Nov. 28 - Dec. 27, 2015.

Hand-carveed wooden birds and whale by Richard Jason - on view in the Cataumet Arts Center Annual Holiday Exhibit.

Fine art and artisanry by over 40 Cape Cod artists are on view in both the main and the exhibition galleries during the holidays. Enjoy an inspiring display of local creativity and artistry, and perhaps find a few special handmade gifts! A rich display of oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, photography, ink brush painting, pottery, mosaics, wood and metal sculpture, fiber arts, hand blown glass, woven wall hangings and apparel, carved decoys, hand turned wood bowls, handmade jewelry, scarves, artist-made cards and more.

Gallery Hours: Saturdays 10-5, Sundays 1-5.
 Holiday Open House & Open Studios: Sat., Dec. 12, 10 am -5 pm.
Holiday Greens Making Workshop: Sat., Dec. 12, 1-4 pm.

Hand-made wooden rocking horse by Paul Sicchio of Pocasset, on view in the Cataumet Arts Center's Annual Holiday Store.

Winter Artists' Circle
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015
6:30-9:30 pm

Artists and friends are invited to a free evening of sharing work and art forms, and an opportunity for meeting other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pot luck dinner in the gallery, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of each artist's or performer's work. Presenting is encouraged but not required. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, literary and performing arts.

Fall Artists' Circle
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015
6:30-9:30 pm

Artists and friends are invited to a free evening of sharing work and art forms, and an opportunity for meeting other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pot luck dinner in the gallery, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of each artist's or performer's work. Presenting is encouraged but not required. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, literary and performing arts.

Annual Summer Exhibit - "Summertime"
Aug. 1- Sept. 20, 2015

Herb Edwards  - "Red, Yellow, White" Oil o Canvas

A sensation of summer light, color and coastal views from over 40 Cape Cod artists—on view in both the main and the exhibition galleries at the Cataumet Arts Center through Sunday, Sept. 20.

Works include oil and acrylic paintings by Joseph MdGurl, Gary Boehk, Herb Edwards, Doug Rugh, Hal DeWaltoff, Hillary Osborn, Terry Dunn, Diana Lee, erica szuplat, Bill Adelman, Nick Vardack, Mark Stimson, David Kupferman, Shirley Nisbet, Bonnie Thomas and Mimi Schlicter; watercolors by Kathy Timmins, Emma Jo Mills Brennan and Priscilla Levesque; pastels by Diana Lee and Susan Pomerantz; printmaking and mixed-media by Betty Savenor, Bobbi Bailin, Chelsea Clark and Naomi Cohan, photography by Robert Manz, Ida Little, Jen Kano, Claudin Poyant, John Fish, Alex Stevens, Ned Manter and Taylor Fields; fiber arts by Wendy Bagley, Ilene Karnow, Loba Chudak and Bobbi Bailin; hand-blown glass by Bryan Randa and Don Parkinson; wood sculpture by Alfred Glover, carved birds by Richard Jason, hand-turned wood bowls, platters and vessels by Gary Tabor, Bill Dibella, John Burke and Mike Grady; handmade jewelry by Deborah Handschin, Don Parkinson, Bobbi Bailin, Aiyana Bailin, Heather Dadack and Lauren Inoue; as well as artists' cards, hand-made rugs and more.

 

Fall Coffee House - Sept. 12, 2015
 "Idlewheel" Acoustic - featuring Craig Bickhardt (Back by popular demand!)
& Jack Sundrud (of Poco) 

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015
7:30 pm
Tickets $18 (at the door or by phone reservation - Call 508 563-5434)

Craig Bickhardt , acclaimed recording and performing artist - will deliver his masterful blend of vocal, lyrical and guitar originals.

Craig Bickhardt spent 25 years in Nashville and is the composer of three number one Billboard hits, 9 top ten hits, as well as the recipient of several RIAA Platinum CDs. His voice and songs can also be heard in the Academy Award winning film "Tender Mercies" starring Robert Duval, as well as the films “Switchback” and “At Close Range”.

Craig signed his first record contract with Albert Grossman (Dylan's manager, and owner of Bearsville Records) in 1974 at the age of 19. Since then he has recorded for four labels including Capital-Liberty Records, Warner Brothers Records, MTM Records and his own Stone Barn label. He has shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, Stephen Stills, Judy Collins, Hank Williams Jr., Leo Koettke, Kathy Mattea and Tim O'Brien among many others. His songs have been recorded by notables such as Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Tony Rice, Jonathan Edwards, Kathy Mattea, Trisha Yearwood, Poco, David Wilcox, and Martina McBride. Craig currently tours extensively, captivating audiences with his songs, his stories, and often with just his guitar.  The promoters of the Philadelphia Folk Festival had this to say about him: “Craig Bickhardt is one of the giants of performing songwriters. His show on (last) year’s main stage was outstanding…” Craig’s recent CD, “The More I Wonder,” was released in May, 2014.

Jack Sundrud cracked the charts with Great Plains (Sony Records) and now plays bass in the pioneering country-rock group Poco, whose 40-year roster reads like a who’s-who in the genre. His songs have been recorded by Kenny Rogers, The Judds, The Persuasions and others. Together Craig and Jack wrote Ty Herndon’s mega hit “It Must Be Love”.

"Serendipity" -  a performance collaboration between visual artist Tom Morton and choreographer/poet Alicia Morton - THANK YOU TOM & ALICIA - Richly enjoyed by all! We hope you can perform this again next summer.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
7:30 pm

Join us in the gallery for an evening of "Serendipity" as visual and performance artists Tom and Alicia Morton explore connections between Alicia's poetry and Tom's visual images projected and interacted with during this choreographed reading. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served and informal discussion with the artist to follow.

"Looking Back": Cataumet Club - Celebrating 100 Years of Family and Friends
On view at the Cataumet Arts Center from July 27 - August 5, 2015.

Find family and friends past and present in this assembly of memorabilia and photographs from a century of summers in Cataumet. The exhibit presents a history of the Cataumet Club as seen through the Cataumet Club members and various summer activities through the years including sailing, tennis, summer camp and more.
On view in Studio 4 in the main gallery daily from 1-5, and Saturdays 9-5.

37th Annual Cataumet Artists' Fair!
Sun. August 2, 2015, 10 am-4 pm
Thanks to all the artists who particpated in the fair and for the work that went into making the outstanding and beautiful displays you offered. Several huindred visitors to this years festival enjoyed meeting  you and seeing your work. And for the perfect temperature, blue skies and light wind - well - we have the weather muse to thank for that!

Robert Manz photography exhibit at the Cataumet Artists' Fair
 
The 37th Annual Cataumet Artists' Fair features indoor and outdoor exhibits by over 50 Cape Cod artists in a wide range of media. Basket weaving and glass making demonstrations, painting, sculpture, fiber arts, pottery, furniture, nautical art, jewelry, photography, wood turning and more. Live music with the Falmouth Fiddlers. Stop in the gallery and meet artists working in their studios - learn about their work and their unique processes. For kids of all ages - juggling performances by Circus Smirkus alum Janoah Bailin, and live story-telling performances with artist/musician David Ward. Lunch concession with hot dogs, iced tea, lemonade and baked goods available from 11 AM - 4 PM.
Admission is free.

 

"New and  Exploratory Paintings" – Shirley Mossman Nisbet
On view June 26 - July 12, 2015
Meet the Artist Reception on Saturday, June 27 from 3-5 pm.

An exhibition of recent lumious oil and mixed-media

paintings by regional artist Shirley Mossman Nisbet

will be on view in the exhibition gallery

from June 26-July 12.

 

 

"Pink Floating in Silver" - wax with pigments and metalics, 22" x 30", Shirley Mossman Nisbet

 

 

Summer Artists' Circle
Saturday, June 13, 2015
6:30-9:30 pm

Artists and friends are invited to a free evening of sharing work and art forms, and an opportunity for meeting other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pot luck dinner in the gallery, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of each artist's or performer's work. Presenting is encouraged but not required. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, literary and performing arts.

 

Spring Artists' Circle
Saturday, March 14, 2015
6:30-9:30 pm

Artists and friends are invited to a free evening of sharing work and art forms, and an opportunity for meeting other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pot luck dinner in the gallery, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of each artist's or performer's work. Presenting is encouraged but not required. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, literary and performing arts.

Annual Winter & Holiday Group Show
On view from Nov. 29, 2014 thru March 2015

Fine Art & Artisanry by over 40 Cape Cod artists is on view in both the main and the exhibition galleries at the Cataumet Arts Center during the holidays. Enjoy an inspiring display of local creativity and artistry, and perhaps find a few special handmade gifts!

Works include oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, photography, pottery, mosaics, wood and metal sculpture, fiber arts, hand-blown glass, woven tapestries and apparel, carved birds, hand-turned wood bowls, handmade jewelry, scarves, hand-made rugs, artist-made cards and more.

Above: Hand-turned wooden cherry “burl” vase by sculptor Gary Tabor.

 

2014 Archive of Events & Exhibitions

 

POP-UP Holiday Event!
Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, 10am -9 pm

Fine Arts & Artisan Gifts—11th-Hour Shop!
Live music, open studios, refreshments. Drop in anytime!
Open all day and evening Fri. Dec. 19 from 10 am to 9 pm. Pottery, hand-woven and felted fleece scarves, hand-blown glassware and ornaments, jewelry, paintings, photography, wood turned bowls, hand-carved birds, hand-made rugs & more. Meet local artists and artisans.

5:30-7:00 pm: Falmouth youth Cellists Qianlong Xun and Celeste Newman (students of cellist Nikki Patton) will perform a repetoire of classical music for two cellos - a perferct compliment for the inspired atmosphere among the fine art and artsanry on view by over 40 Cape Cod artists.

December Gallery Hours:
Saturdays 10-5, Sundays 1-5
& by appointment.

Pictured (left) are blown-glass ornaments by Bryan Randa, pottery by Kim Medeiros, hand-made soaps by Beach Cottage Soaps, wood sculpture by Alfred Glover, hand-carved wooden birds and whale by Richard Jason, photography by Robert Manz and John Fish and woven apparel by Gunjan Laborde.

L'Esperance Mandolin Ensemble - Christmas Concert

Saturday, December 20
4:00 pm

Tickets $10
Available at the door, or to reserve tickets call 508 296-0960, or email desk(at)cataumet-arts.org.

Join us in welcoming l'Esperance - a unique mandolin-string ensemble - for a special holiday concert in the gallery. Conductor Joshua Bell will be bringing together members from both the Rhode Island and Cape Cod ensembles to perform a selection of classical pieces for mandolin and strings. L’Esperance is a band of musicians of different backgrounds and ages who enjoy making music with each other and have been sharing that joy with audiences around New England since 1994.

Director of l’Esperance Mandolin Ensemble Joshua Bell was named the Concertmaster of the Providence Mandolin Orchestra in 1979. He has played with the North American Mandolin Ensemble, The American Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra, the Classical Mandolin Society of America and The Tacoma Mandoleers of Washington, D.C. He currently teaches mandolin, mandola and mandocello on the Cape as well as at the Calvary Music School in Providence, RI.

Winter Artists' Circle
Saturday, December 13, 2014
6:30-9:30 pm

Artists and friends are invited to a free evening of sharing work and art forms, and an opportunity for meeting other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pot luck dinner, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of your work. Presenting work is encouraged but not required. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, literary and performing arts.

Holiday Open House / Open Studio Studios
Sat. Nov. 29, 10 am - 5 pm.Visit with local artists who will be on hand in the galleries and in their studios. Enjoy creative inspiration, refreshments and holiday cheer!

Fresh holiday greens-making workshop (in the gallery) with local gardeners.
Sat. Nov. 29 - drop in from 12-5. (Greens and basic materials provided, or bring some of your own - holly, pine, cedar, sedum, rosa multiflora, sage, etc.)

Americorps - "Together We Grow" - The Tree Project Posters
On View October 24 - November 9, 2014

Join Us for a Meet-&-Greet Reception
Friday, Oct. 24, 5– 8 PM

The Exhibit “Together We Grow:  15 Years, 15 Towns, 15 Trees” – Celebrating AmeriCorps Cape Cod‘s fifteen years of service in Barnstable County, will be on view from October 24 – November 9, 2014 at the Cataumet Arts Center. The exhibit showcases posters designed to commemorate a tree given by AmeriCorps Cape Cod to each of the 15 towns on the Cape.

The exhibit’s theme “Together We Grow” celebrates simultaneously AmeriCorps’ fifteen years of service on Cape Cod, the fifteen towns on the Cape that AmeriCorps members have partnered with, as well as the fifteen trees planted to highlight these partnerships and the environmental focus of the Cape Cod branch of the AmeriCorps. Learn More here....

Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 10-5, Sundays, 1-5. Wheel chair accessible.

 

 

"Seeing the Light" – Plein Air Landscapes from Painters on Cape Cod
On view September 13 - October 19, 2014
Meet the Artist Reception on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 3-5 pm.

An exhibition of landscape paintings done on location in natural light at local marshes, bogs, harbors and beaches on the Cape and Islands, Maine and abroad. Artists exhibiting works include Gary Boehk, J. Duncan Brown, Hal DeWaltoff, Herb Edwards, Lilia Frantin, Diana Lee, Priscilla Levesque, Joseph McGurl, Hillary Osborn, Doug Rugh, erica m. szuplat and Nick Vardak. Paintings feature intimate views and interpretations of the unique reflective light and forms of land and seascapes from Cape Cod and beyond. 

 

"Clouds Over Falmouth Heights" - Plein-air acrylic on paper by Diana Lee

Seaside Painters: A Summer of Portraits from Nobska Beach
On view September 13 - October 19, 2014
Meet the Artist Reception on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 3-5 pm.

A fresh approach to plein air portraits painted this summer by a group of six Upper Cape Cod painters. The group met in the natural light and elements on Nobska Beach in Woods Hole once a week from June through August. The artists painted and completed a portrait of a different guest portrait model each week. The sometimes blustery conditions and the reflective light off of Vineyard Sound made for vigorous sessions capturing the changing light and impression of the day. Artists whose work is represented in the exhibit include Amanda Wastrom of Sandwich, MA, and Damon Gayer, Maggie Kean, Doug Rugh and erica m. szuplat of Falmouth, MA.

Both exhibitions will share a “Meet the Artist Reception” on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 3-5 pm. Enjoy meeting with the artists, learning about their techniques, viewing the many works on view and celebrating the light and quality of the people and the landscape of summer on Cape Cod.

Fall Artists' Circle
Saturday, September 13, 2014
6:30-9:30 pm

Artists and friends are invited to a free evening of sharing work and art forms, and an opportunity for meeting other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pot luck dinner, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of your work. Presenting work is encouraged but not required. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, literary and performing arts.

"Sand, Stone, Water and Glass"
 Photographs by Sean Palfrey
On view August 14-Sept. 6*, 2014 (*extended veiwing date)
Meet the Artist Gallery Reception - Sat. Aug. 16, 4-6 pm.

"Boat on Shore, Battle's Ended" — Photograph by Sean Palfrey

Using a modified medium format camera, Sean Palfrey takes one or several exposures on the same negative. This allows him to superimpose images and colors on top of one another, and create intimate textures and richness in his images. "Sand, Stone, Water and Glass" - Photographs by Sean Palfrey presents a stunning, exhuberant, and sublte array of photographs of these favorite themes inspired by visits to Chile, Puru, China, Thailand and other locations, as well as by works of art and architecture which often provide the overlay for people, natural forms and places. For more of Sean's work, visit www.seanpalfrey.com.

Poetry Reading, Photo Exhibit & Book Signing
with Lillis Palmer and Ida Little
Sun. August 17, 3:30 pm

Join us in the gallery for a live reading from "Virga" - a newly published book of poems by Lillis Palmer with photographs by Ida Little. Ida's photography will be on exhibit during the reading. Join Lillis and Ida for refreshments and book signing to follow.

"Ida Little’s precise and evocative photographs of everything from country roads to the play of light on water give us a world of personal images and vision that complement, indeed complete, Lillis Palmer’s poetry, which lovingly alludes to the great mysteries of life by disclosing the richness of its detail. A book to linger over during luxurious contemplative moments showered with soft summer sun or muted by the still winter, awaiting spring song."
—NORTH CAIRN, author of By Monomoy Light, columnist and environmental journalist

"French Conections"
 Paintings by Tom Morton and David Reckford
On view from August 6-13, 2014
Meet the Artist Gallery Reception - Friday, Aug. 8, 4-8 pm.

"Variations on Monet — The Garden Path, Giverney" Acrylic by Tom Morton

An artist, teacher and curator, Tom Morton's works include painting, sculpture, sound and video installations, performance and mixed-media. He served as the Managing Director of the Leverett Crafts and Arts Center,  Leverett, MA, and Co-director, Amherst Community Arts Center, North Amherst, MA for many years. Mr. Morton who summers on the Cape with family, has created several exhibitions previously at the Cataumet Arts Center. Mr. Morton will be showing landscapes and marine subjects and acrylic paintings closely influenced by French artists of the nineteenth and early twentieth century – Monet, Gauguin, Bonnard, and especially, the Fauves – Matisse and Derain.

David Reckford is showing watercolors, many including and responding to poetic texts by Rimbaud, Shakespeare, Edward Lear and the artist himself.  Mr. Reckford lives in France and teaches painting, art appreciation and art history at “Ecole Nationale Superieur des Beaux Arts" and "Ecole du Louvre"- the school of the Louvre, and several regional French universities. Deeply immersed in French art and culture, Mr. Reckford’s work is exhibited with several Parisian galleries including "Paris Concret" and "Pavé d'Orsay" as well as additional venues inside and outside of Paris. “French Connections” is his fourth time exhibiting at the Cataumet Arts Center, two of these shows with Tom Morton.

The public is warmly invited to meet and talk with the artists at an opening reception on Friday, August 8 from 4-8 pm. David Reckford and modern dancer and choreographer Alicia Reckford Morton, will be offering readings of original and classic poetry at the reception. Light refreshments will be available. Admission is free. The Cataumet Arts Center is wheel chair accessible.

36th Annual Cataumet Artists' Fair!
Sun. August 3, 2014, 10 am-4 pm
Outdoor 2014 Artists' Fair cancelled due to rain. Indoor gallery and studio viewing and indoor kids' activities only. NOTE: No rain date will be scheduled for the 2014 Cataumet Artists' Fair. We look forward to seeing you summer 2015. (2015 date to be announced.)

 

Robert Manz exhibit at the Cataumet Artists' Fair

The 36th Annual Cataumet Artists' Fair features indoor and outdoor exhibits by over 50 Cape Cod artists in a wide range of media. Visitors enjoy basket weaving and glass making demonstrations, painting, sculpture, fiber arts, pottery, furniture, nautical art, jewelry, photography, wood turning and more, Live music with the Falmouth Fiddlers. Open artists' studios. Meet area artists and learn about their work and their unique processes. Live story-telling for kids with artist/musician David Ward, and "Something's Fishy" making-things art activities for kids. Lunch concession with grill, iced tea, coffee, lemonade, fresh fruit and pastries available all day. Admission is free. 

"A Sense of Place"  Watercolor and Casein Paintings
by Priscilla Levesque
On view from July 16 - August 3, 2014
Meet the Artist closing day -  Sunday, August 3 from 10 - 4

An exhibition of paintings by Priscilla Levesque will be on view at the Cataumet Arts Center from July 16 through August 3. This exhibition will showcase the artist's watercolors and casein paintings created on location over several decades. Images include intimate views of some of the artist's favorite Cape Cod houses, cranberry bogs and marshes - as seen throughout the change of seasons. Visitors to the exhibit will recognize scenes from the Upper Cape's unique local coves, marshes, cranberry bogs and conservation lands, Parker’s Boatyard, roads and houses in Cataumet and surroundings, as well as paintings done in Provincetown and the outer Cape - locations she has enjoyed drawing and painting for over 40 years.
Join us for an Opening Reception with the artist, Sat. July 19, 4 to 6 pm.

 

Summer Coffee House (Thanks to all for a great evening!)
Featuring Craig Bickhardt and Hugh O'Doherty

Thursday, July 17, 2014
7:30 pm
Tickets $15

Acclaimed recording and performing artist Craig Bickhardt will deliver his masterful blend of vocal, lyrical and guitar originals in a split-set evening with returning regional singer-songwriter favorite Hugh O’Doherty.

 

Craig Bickhardt signed his first record contract with Albert Grossman (Dylan's manager, and owner of Bearsville Records) in 1974 at the age of 19. Since then he has recorded for four labels including Capital-Liberty Records, Warner Brothers Records, MTM Records and his own Stone Barn label.
He has shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, Stephen Stills, Judy Collins, Hank Williams Jr., Leo Koettke, Kathy Mattea and Tim O'Brien among many others. His songs have been recorded by notables such as Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Tony Rice, Jonathan Edwards, Kathy Mattea, Trisha Yearwood, Poco, David Wilcox, and Martina McBride. He is the composer of three number one Billboard hits, 9 top ten hits, as well as the recipient of several RIAA Platinum CDs. His voice and songs can also be heard in the Academy Award winning film "Tender Mercies" starring Robert Duval, as well as the films “Switchback” and “At Close Range”.

Craig currently tours extensively, captivating audiences with his songs, his stories, and often with just his guitar.  The promoters of the Philadelphia Folk Festival had this to say about him: “Craig Bickhardt is one of the giants of performing songwriters. His show on this year’s main stage was outstanding…” Craig’s new CD, “The More I Wonder,” was released in May, 2014

 

 

A veteran of New England, Greenwich Village, and California songwriting communities, Hugh O’Doherty was raised in a family in which music was as essential as oxygen: listening to it, dancing to it, playing it. Hugh O’Doherty’s live performances take the audience on a journey from romance to satire and from riveting emotional issues to downright self-deprecating silliness. Hugh lives in and sings about the real world, and puts the frameworks of human connections into perspective with songs of: love, humor, childhood, friendship, marriage, parenthood, blended families, justice, environmental issues, and other contemporary topics.

Hugh has performed at a wide range of venues including the Old Eagle Theatre, Sacramento , Santa Barbara Songwriter Showcase, Los Angeles Songwriter Showcase, Club Passim, Cambridge, MA, South Shore Folk Music Club, Kingston, MA, Wintertide Coffeehouse, Martha’s Vineyard, MA, Coffeehouse at the Mews, Provincetown, MA, on WERS-FM, Boston, MA, WUMB-FM, Boston, MA,

Hugh has opened for performers including Michael Cooney, Bob Franke, Paul Geremia, Jack Hardy, Greg Kihn, Christine Lavin, Rod MacDonald, Cosy Sheridan, Noel Paul Stookey, Cheryl Wheeler , and Brooks Williams.

“Hugh’s lyrics speak to the frailties of the human condition. He pokes good and kind hearted fun at our shortcomings in some songs, and makes a plea for justice and personal harmony in others.” - HURDY GURDY, the South Shore Folk Music

Doors open at 7:00 pm, Concert starts at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are available in advance at the Cataumet Arts Center or at the door starting at 7:00 pm. For phone reservations call: 508 296-0960. Coffee, tea & pastries will be for sale.

Summer Artists' Circle
Saturday, June 14, 2014
6:30-9:30 pm

Artists and friends are invited to a free evening of sharing work and art forms, and an opportunity for meeting other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pot luck dinner, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of your work. Presenting work is encouraged but not required. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, literary and performing arts.

June Open Studios!
Sunday, June 15, 1- 5 pm.

Meet artists working in their studios on the premises, and learn about their artistic process and inspiration.

 Watercolor/fiber artist Bobbi Bailin and painter erica szuplat will be among artists on hand in their studios at the Cataumet Arts Center's June Open Studios, Sunday, June 15, from 1- 5 pm. Fine arts and artisanry by over 40 Cape Cod regional artists will also be on view in the galleries, where vistors can informally meet with artists and explore a wide range of art forms and techniques represented.

 

Studio of artist erica m. szuplat

 

Spring Artists' Circle
Saturday, March16, 2014
6:30-9:30 pm

Artists and friends are invited to a free evening of sharing work and art forms, and an opportunity for meeting other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pot luck dinner, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of your work. Presenting work is encouraged but not required. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, literary and performing arts.

 

Winter Coffee House - Live Music with New England area singer/songwriters
John & Rachel Nicholas

Saturday, February 22, 2014
7:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Tickets $10

John and Rachel Nicholas have been making music together for more than 30 years, many of those here on Cape Cod. They return from their new musical stomping grounds on the coast of Maine to perform with us again Februrary 22. John and Rachel will delight fans and newcomers with their original songs and engaging lyrics. Rooted in both historical and contemporary folk and popular music, they sing of love and loss, and the strivings, triumphs and comedies of the human heart. “Two voices singing as one."

John & Rachel will be performing with special guests - Chris LoCascio, Hugh O'Doherty, and Denny Williams.

John and Rachel have performed at the Sweet Chariot Music Festival in Maine or the last several years and have also have become part-time members of David Dodson’s band. They have shared the stage with Dave Mallett, Patty Larkin, Chris Smither, Paul Sullivan, Mary Gauthier and many others throughout New England.

Concert starts at 7:30 pm.
Doors open at 7:00 pm.  
Tickets will be on sale at the door starting at 7:00 pm.
For Reservations call: 508 296-0960, or email desk(at)cataumet-arts.org.

 

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2013 Archive of Events & Exhibitions

Winter Artists' Circle
Saturday, December 14, 2013
6:30-9:30 pm  

Artists and friends are invited to a free inspirational evening of sharing work and art forms, and opportunity for meeting other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pot luck dinner, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of your work. Presenting work is encouraged but not required. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, performing and literary artists.

Annual Fall Group Show & Holiday Store
On view from Nov. 23 thru Dec. 29, 2013

Fine Art & Artisanry by over 40 Cape Cod artists is on view in both the main and the exhibition galleries at the Cataumet Arts Center during the holidays.

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Cataumet Arts Center Gallery - On the Road!
at Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, MA
November. 2012 - December, 2013

An exhibition featuring over 20 works by artists from the Cataumet Arts Center gallery is currently on view at Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, MA. The exhibit was arranged by Melissa Woringer, art consultant to Cape Cod Healthcare for both Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital. The exhibition is made possible as part of Cape Cod Healthcare's ongoing commitment to bring original artwork into the hospital environment. Recent exhibitions curated by Melissa Woringer at Cape Cod Hospital included a group show of works from the Munson Gallery, a one person show of works by North Falmouth painter Shirley Nisbet, and an exhibit of oil paintings by Herb Edwards (Herb Edwards work can also be seen at the Cataumet Arts Center in the new Herb Edwards Fine Art gallery - see above for details.)

  

Holiday Open House
& Open Studios –
Sat. Nov. 30, 1- 5 pm.

Hot cider, goodies, ornament making for kids, visit with artists in their studios. Join us for some creative inspiration and holiday cheer!

 

Meet the Artists Reception
Sunday, Oct. 6, from 3-5 pm

 

Meet Washington D.C. based artist Jill Finsen this Sunday, October 6 from 3-5 pm in the gallery for a closing reception for her current exhibition "Conspicuously Color" - Recent Oil Paintings by Jill Finsen. Jill will be on hand to talk with visitors about her work and the sources of her inspiration in her summer travels to paint in Provincetown and Cotuit on Cape Cod, and also to coastal areas of Maine. (See details below.)

 "Sun Dappled" - Oil Painting by Jill Finsen

 

Cape Cod artist Herb Edwards will also be on hand in the Herb Edwards Fine Art Gallery at the Cataumet Arts Center this Sunday, October 6 from 3-5 pm, for a closing reception of his current exhibition "Summer" featuring his light-filled painterly seascapes and figure paintings from local Cape Cod beaches and areas of the coast of Maine. (See details below.)

 "Figure Reading" - Oil Painting by Herb Edwards

 

"Conspicuously Color"
Jill Finsen: Oil Paintings

Vased Blooms on Blue Table - by Jill Finsen, Oil on linen, 24 x 20 inches

Conspicuously Color: Oil Paintings by Jill Finsen
On View Sept. 15 – Oct. 6, 2013
Opening Reception – Sun. Sept. 15, 2-5 pm.

Conspicuously Color: Oil Paintings by Jill Finsen features recent works in oil by Cape Cod and Washington D.C area artist Jill Finsen. Finsen is a frequent visitor to Provincetown and Cotuit, as well as the coast of Maine – locations that inspire her vivid light and color-filled seascapes and floral images. Finsen is also represented on the Cape at the Julie Heller Gallery in Provincetown. Conspicuously Color – Oil Paintings by Jill Finsen will be on view at the Cataumet Arts Center from Sunday, September 15 through Sunday, October 6. The Cataumet Arts Center is wheel chair accessible, and admission is free. The gallery is open on Saturdays from 10 am–5 pm, and on Sundays from 1-5 pm.

On View – Herb Edwards Fine Art
"Summer"

Beach Readers - © Herb Edwards, Acrylic on Canvas

"Summer" – Oil Paintings of Coastal Cape Cod and Maine
by Herb Edwards
On View July 12 - October 6, 2013
Opening Reception - Saturday, July 13, from 4-6 pm.

Celebrate the season of summer on Cape Cod with a visit to the Herb Edwards Fine Art Gallery at the Cataumet Arts Center. The current exhibition "Summer" features an accomplished array of oil and acrylic paintings by nationally recognized painter and teacher Herb Edwards. The images portray beach-going figures, liesure and fishing boats moored in local harbors, and the atmospheric horizons of the coastlines of Cape Cod and Maine. (Explore more about the artist at www.herbedwards.com.)

 

Southcoast Inspired Photographs
by Claudin Poyant

Boardwalk - photograph by Claudin Poyant

On View August 17 - Sept. 14, 2013
Opening Reception - Saturday, August 17, from 3-5 pm.

This exhibition presents photographs from the outer Cape Cod beaches, boardwalks and unique villages, to the shores of Falmouth, Cataumet, Marion and the Southcoast of Massachusetts. Images captured in the early hours of dawn or sunset - boats floating peacefully at their moorings, footprints in the sand, and pure visual celebrations of the patterns and colors created by a group of boat oars or dinghies at a dock.

Artisans on the Lawn!
Labor Day Weekend - Sat. August 31, 9 am – 2 pm

 Nantucket Basket Weavers will be among the artisans demonstrating their hand-made art process on the Cataumet Arts Center's lawn on Saturday, August 31. 

Artisans on the Lawn is a free event featuring unique artisan-made gifts by local artists and a home-made baked goods sale! See Nantucket basket weavers at work and meet and talk with local artisans about their work and artistic processes.
Location: Front lawn of the Cataumet Arts Center, 76 Scraggy Neck Road (at One Post Office Square), Cataumet Village, Bourne, MA. 02534
Date:  Saturday, August 31, 9 am - 2 pm.

Open Studios!
Saturday, August 31, 10 am - 3 pm.

Artist erica m. szuplat will be among artists on hand in their studios at the Cataumet Arts Center during the Open Studios, Sat. August 31, from 10 am - 3 pm.

35th Annual Cataumet Artists' Fair!
Sun. August 4, 2013, 10 am-4 pm
 

Robert Manz exhibit at the Cataumet Artists' Fair

The 35th Annual Cataumet Artists' Fair features indoor and outdoor exhibits by over 50 Cape Cod artists in a wide range of media. Visitors enjoy basket weaving and glass making demonstrations, painting, sculpture, fiber arts, pottery, furniture, nautical art, jewelry, photography, wood turing, live music with the Falmouth Fiddlers, and open artists' studios. Meet area artists and learn about their work and their unique processes. Story-telling with artist/musician David Ward, and making-things art activities for kids. Lunch grill, fresh fruit, iced tea & coffee, lemonade and baked goods all day. Admission is free. (Rain date Sun. Aug.11.)

“Artisans on the Lawn”
Sat. July 6, 9 am – 2 pm

 Nantucket Basket Weavers will be among ceveral artisans demonstrating their hand-made art precess on the Cataumet Arts Center's lawn on Saturday, July 6. (Catch them between 9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 

Artisans on the Lawn is a free all-ages event featuring unique artisan-made gifts by local artists. Watch glass and pottery demonstrations, Nantucket basket weavers at work & enjoy meeting and talking with local artisans about their processes. Home-made baked goods and refreshments will be for sale.
Location: Front lawn of the Cataumet Arts Center, 76 Scraggy Neck Road (at One Post Office Lane), Cataumet Village, Bourne, MA. 02534
Date:  Sat. July 6, 9 am - 2 pm.

Open Studios! - Sat. July 6, 10 am - 3 pm

Artist erica m. szuplat will be among artists on hand in their studios at the Cataumet Arts Center during the Open Studios, Sat. July 6, from 10 am - 3 pm.

Open Studios! Meet local artists at work in their studios at the Cataumet Arts Center, see their works in process, and learn about their methods and techniques.
Sat. July 6, 10 am - 3 pm.

 

On View – Herb Edwards Fine Art
"Spring & Such"

Still-Life with Rusted Chair - © Herb Edwards, Oil, 40" x 30"

"Spring & Such" – Oil Paitings by Herb Edwards
On View through July 7, 2013
Opening Reception - Saturday, May 4, from 3-5 pm.

Celebrate the much awaited season of spring on Cape Cod at the Opening Reception for "Spring and Such", Sat. May 4, from 3-5 pm. The exhibition features an accomplished array of both subtle and joyous images by nationally recognized oil painter Herb Edwards, that evoke the renewed light, color and energy of spring. (Explore more about the artist at www.herbedwards.com.)

 

Summer Artists' Circle
Saturday, June 15, 2013
6:30-9:30 pm
Artists and friends are invited to an inspirational evening of sharing work and art forms, and opportunity for meeting other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pot luck dinner, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of your work. Presenting work is encouraged but not required. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, performing and literary artists.

Herb Edwards Fine Art - "The Winter Show"
 

 
 Frozen Harbor - © Herb Edwards, Oil, 26" x 24"

Opening Reception - Saturday, Feb. 2, 3-5 pm
On view from February 2 - April 28, 2013.

Many joined us in welcoming Herb Edwards Fine Art's new gallery space which opened at the Cataumet Arts Center in January, 2013. The gallery was filled with guests, artists and friends who came out to welcome the artist at the Opening Reception for "The Winter Show", on Sat. Feb. 2, from 3-5 pm. On view through April 28, 2013, the exhibition features painterly realist landscapes that capture the rarified winter light along the coastal beaches, dunes and bogs of Cape Cod. The exhibit includes winter paintings done in New England and also New Mexico where the artist lived prior to relocating to the Cape. (Explore more about the artist at www.herbedwards.com.)

 

Spring Coffee House - Live Music!
Hugh O'Doherty
& Jan Luby

Saturday, March 23, 2013
7:30 pm
Tickets $10 ($5 for ages under 21)

Jan Luby was voted Rhode Island’s Motif Magazine's Female Vocalist of 2011. Jan and her two siblings were born on the road to Vaudeville parents (a comedy juggler and an acrobat/dancer). Growing up back stage, living in a trailer, and traveling through 47 states before the age of seven primed her for her later entrance into the West Coast New Vaudeville scene. But first her family landed in Coney Island, New York, where as a teenager she acted and danced in the Everyman Company and Chalk Circle Players. Jan's new album, Nobody’s Girl, was released last October. Her approach to songwriting ranges from socially relevant to irreverent, heartbreaking to humorous. Her songs are evocative, lyrical and infectious personal stories.

Hugh O'Doherty's live performances take the audience on a journey from romance to satire and from riveting emotional issues to downright self-deprecating silliness. Hugh lives in and sings about the real world, and puts the frameworks of human connections into perspective with songs of: love, humor, childhood, friendship, marriage, parenthood, blended families, justice, environmental issues, and other contemporary topics.

Doors open at 7:00 pm, Concert starts at 7:30 pm. This evening of great music will be structured in two sets - one by each performer.

Coffee, Tea, Hot Cider, Hot Chocolate & Pastries for sale. Tickets will be on sale at the door starting at 7:00 pm. For phone reservations call: 508 296-0960.

 

Spring Artists' Circle
Saturday, March 16, 2013
6:30-9:30 pm

Artists and friends are invited to an inspirational evening of sharing work and art forms, and opportunity for meeting other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pot luck dinner, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of your work. Presenting work is encouraged but not required. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, performing and literary artists.

 

History & Art Talks Series

"The Mysteries of Doughton Manor”

 

A FREE GALLERY TALK

Sun. March 3, 3:00 pm

Tales of a Unique Elizabethan Manor House
in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England
as told by the Manor’s owner Richard “Dick” Carter.

Join us for this fascinating uncovering of the details of design, building and architecture of the only 16^th century Manor House in this region of the Cotswolds for which the names of the original owner, builder, architect and the stone mason are known. The Manor also has the unique distinction of having Prince Charles as a neighbor. Dick shares pearls of 25 years of sleuthing and collecting photos, documentation and tales. 

  

2012 Archive of Exhibitions & Events
 

New Year's Eve Coffee House! 

THREE CATS and a DOG
Live—New Year's Eve, Mon. Dec. 31, 2012, 7:30 pm

Tickets $10 ($5 for ages under 21)

Doors open at 7:00 pm

Coffee, Tea, Hot Cider, Hot Chocolate
& Pastries for sale.

Tickets will be on sale at the door, and at the Cataumet Arts Center during gallery hours on Sat.12/29 from 10 am-5 pm, & Sun. 12/30 from 1-5 pm.
For phone reservations CALL: 508 296-0960.

NOTE: Phone reserved tickets not picked up by 7:30 pm on the night of the concert will be made available for sale to others.

ABOUT THREE CATS and a DOG

“Three Cats and a Dog” is a unique Cape Cod-based trio (with a sheepdog in spirit) who share decades of musical talent and a rich array of musical styles. They are well loved for their eclectic spirited mix of acoustic old-time music (including some great Hank Williams), traditional Celtic, American and Canadian fiddle and dance tunes, and swing, blues and jazz.

Richard Gregory-Allen–Fiddle, Mandola, Viola, Backup Vocals

Jim Shaw– Guitar, Banjo, Dobro, Soprano Sax, Vocal Harmony

John Alden– Bass, Button Accordion, Guitar, Lead Vocals

 Visit them at: www.threecatsandadog.com

 

 

Annual Holiday Store & Winter Group Show!
December 1-30, 2012.

Hand-carveed wooden birds and whale by Richard Jason - on view in the Cataumet Arts Center Annual Holiday Store through Dec. 30.

Fine art and artisanry by over 40 Cape Cod artists are on view in both the main and the exhibition galleries during the holidays. Enjoy an inspiring display of local creativity and artistry, and perhaps find a few special handmade gifts! A rich display of oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, photography, ink brush painting, pottery, mosaics, wood and metal sculpture, fiber arts, hand blown glass, woven wall hangings and apparel, carved decoys, hand turned wood bowls, handmade jewelry, scarves, artist-made cards and more.

On view in the galleries from December 1-30.
Gallery Hours: Saturdays 10-5, Sundays 1-5. (Closed Dec. 24 & 25.)

Hand-made wooden rocking horse by Paul Siccio of Pocasset, on view in the Cataumet Arts Center's Annual Holiday Store through December 30.

Holiday Open House & Open Studios: Sunday, December 2, 1-5 pm.
Hot cider, goodies, ornament making for kids, visit with artists in their studios. Join us for some creative inspiration and holiday cheer!

 

Winter Artists' Circle 2012
Saturday, December 15, 6:30-9:30 pm
Artists and friends are invited to an inspirational evening of sharing work and art forms, and opportunity for meeting other artists. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a pot luck dinner, followed by presentations of two to three pieces of your work. Presenting work is encouraged but not required. Artists in all media are welcome including visual, performing and literary artists.

"Grace" - Photographs by Robert Manz
 On view Oct. 6 through Nov. 18, 2012

"Grace" - Photograph by Robert Manz

"Grace" - Photographs by Robert Manz: An exhibit of luminous large format prints (24"x36") by Cape Cod artist Robert Manz. In these exquisitely distilled recent images taken on Cape Cod, Manz explores light and its interaction with the landscape as a medium of spiritual connection.
On view in the exhibition gallery Oct. 6 through Nov.18, 2012 
Opening Reception, Sat. Oct. 6, from 4-6 pm.
Closing Reception, Sun. Oct. 28, 2-5 pm.
Gallery Talk with Robert Manz, Sun. Oct. 28, 4 pm.

 

"Cape-Scapes" - Unique Perspectives Celebrating the Cape Cod Landscape
On view August 23 to September 30, 2012 

"Spiral Clouds" - Oil Painting by Hillary Osborn

"Cape-Scapes" - Unique Perspectives Celebrating the Cape Cod Landscape presents works by several Cape Cod artists who have developed a unique visual language inspired by the surrounding coastal environment, local harbors, marshes, cranberry bogs and the unique horizons of the Cape Cod lancscape. Works include oil painting, photography, pastels, acrylics and watercolors. Exhibiting artists include Bobbi Bailin, Duncan Brown, Hal DeWaltoff, Herb Edwards, Joyce Ewing, Diana Lee, Priscilla Levesque, Robert Manz, Joseph McGurl, Hillary Osborn, Richard Pawlack, Claudin Poyant, Doug Rugh and Mark Stimson.   
On view in the exhibition gallery from August 23 to Sept.30, 2012.
Gallery Reception, Thursday, August 23, 4-7 pm. 

 

Cataumet Arts Center Annual Summer Group Show
On view from July 19-August 20, 2012.



Blue Ladder - sculpture by Alfred Glover

Works by over 40 local and regional fine artists and artisans are on view in the main and the exhibition galleries. The variety of media include oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, photography, ink brush painting, pottery, mosaics, sculpture, fiber arts, hand blown glass, woven tapestries, fiber arts/apparel, carved decoys, handmade jewelry and more.
 Meet the artsists Reception, Thursday, July 19, 5-8 pm.

Cataumet Artists' Fair 2012
Sunday, August 5, 2012, 10 am-4 pm.
Thanks to all the artists, performers & volunteers who made this year's Cataumet Artists' Fair such a great, festive and inspiring event!

 
 
Jeff Tubman demonstrating wood turning on portable lathe

The 34th Annual Cataumet Artists' Fair ArtFair(details).pdf featured painting demonstrations, wood turning, wool spinning, live music and story telling and open artists' studios. Visitors enjoyed indoor and outdoor exhibits by over 50 Cape Cod artists in a wide range of media. Artists were on site to talk about their work and their unique processes. Lunch foods and baked goods were available all day. Admission was free. (Rain date Sun. Aug.12.)  

 

Printmakers of Cape Cod present "Summertime" - Group Exhibition

Works by 20 members of the Printmakers of Cape Cod celebrate the summer season on Cape Cod. The exhibit displays a diversity of lively visual impressions, creative use of light, color, movement and texture, and a fascinating array of printmaking techniques and styles.
On view in the exhibition gallery from June 23 - July 15, 2012.
Meet the Artists Reception, Friday, June 22, 5 to 7 pm.

 

The Tanglewood Marionettes
Sunday, July 15, 10:30 am
A live outdoor puppet performance featuring over twenty beautifully hand-crafted marionettes, "The Fairy Circus" is a showcase for turn-of-the-century-style trick puppetry. The puppets will dance, play instruments, juggle, contort, transform, and fly through the air with the greatest of ease, all to the best-loved music of favorite composers! Sponsored by the Cataumet Civic Group – for the young of all ages! (Watch for details! Held outdoors in adjacent Washington Park.)

 

Reading Out Loud - Written and performed by Mimi Schlichter 
Tuesday, July 10, 7:00 pm  (view poster here...)
Observations and tales of one woman's journey through the twists and turns of life! Writings intended to inspire understanding, expression, and personal reflection, read out loud in the author's own voice. Poignant, somewhat serious, with joyful doses of humor tossed in!
Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Cape Cod Center for Women (www.capecodshelter.org)
Reservations: 508 548-3278. Tickets on sale at Eight Cousins Boookstore. Falmouth or online at www.mimisart.com

 

Spring Flowers through the Artist's Eye

Images of flowers in a variety of media by nine area artists include oils, watrercolors, acrylic, printmaking, sculpture and photography. Artists include Jean Brewer, Naomi Cohan, Mardi Fish, Alfred Glover, Diana Lee, Sandra Lothrop, Ned Manter, Ann Salas and Kathy Timmins.
On view in the exhibition gallery May 5 through June 17, 2012.

Ned Manter Photographer - A Tribute and Celebration of the Artist's Vision

Organized by Woodrtuff's Art Center and the Cataumet Arts Center, a retrospective of the photographic works of Ned Manter includes nature photography inspired by the local Cape Cod landscape, including Cape Cod beaches, the Ashumet Holly Reservation in Mashpee, and Four Ponds area of Pocasset, where the artist drew much inspiration. The works, which span more then four decades and a variety of technical innovations, reveal the artist's sensitive vision, humor and passion for life.
On view in the exhibition gallery March 3 -April 29, 2012.

 

Winter Group Show

Works by over 40 regional fine artists and artisans are on view in the main and the exhibition galleries, The variety of media include oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, photography, ink brush painting, pottery, mosaics, sculpture, fiber arts, hand blown glass, woven wall hangings, carved decoys, handmade jewelry and more.
On view in the main and the exhibition galleries from Jan. 7-Feb. 26, 2012.

Thank you for your interest in the Cataumet Arts Center.

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