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Gallery owner Helen Addison and
Gallery manager Domonic Boreffi |
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“Beautiful art, great people,
wonderful space — It's so rare to find everything
in one place. Even though I live in Boston, Addison
Art Gallery is easily counted as one of my favoirite destinations
to view art. As soon as I walk through the door, I feel like
I'm home. And that is due to Helen and
Domonic's ability to create an environment that is at once
art-friendly and people-friendly. I feel very fortunate to
have found
a place that gets it so
right.” Lisa
Atkin
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“I just love
the Addison gallery, it's like a breath of fresh air.” Diane
Hunt
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“Best gallery on the Cape.” Carl
Richards, Chatham
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“This is a ‘Must-Visit’ gallery for all art collectors. My husband and I always find
several pieces to admire and purchase at every visit. The
variety and quality of work is exquisite. Over the years
we have purchased landscapes, still-life and portraits from
various painters that show work at Addison Art Gallery. Helen
Addison has a real knack for finding the best talent, locally
and internationally. We love working with Helen and Domonic!” Eileen
Debenham
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“It is always a pleasure
to come into visit. We love the welcoming atmosphere.” Dona
and Chuck Spillane
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“This
is the best gallery!” Hilary
Fitzgerald
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“For years, I
have had a close association with the Addison Gallery in
Orleans. Helen and Dominic do
a great job in nurturing not just the artists whom they represent,
but
the collector as well. From the first day I walked into their
gallery, I was impressed by the diverse range of artists
and that the paintings on display change often, making the
gallery
an exciting place to visit since there always is something
fresh and new going on there. Addison Gallery works hard
to introduce
the unconventional along with the classic, more traditional
paintings, but I must say that even the traditional paintings
seem to have
an edge that makes them unique.
Addison Gallery, which is not a large gallery,
manages to represent many talented Cape artists, such as
the bold and gutsy Kim Kettler,
whose eye popping color
and sensual oysters make one swoon. There one also may find the works of
Peter Kahlil, Joan Branacle and Odin Smith, all known for
their incredibly lush and
beautifully detailed Cape landscapes. The dreamy seascapes of Gavin Brooks
usually are on prominent display at Addison's and they
are so hauntingly beautiful that
anyone needing restorative therapy should be required to view them! Also
on display are prominent national artists including Logan
Hagage whose reflective, ethereal
paintings linger in the imagination long after one leaves the gallery.
The space at the Addison
Gallery is warm and inviting where the visitor (whether
serious collector
or curious browser) is always made to feel welcome.
In
fact, both Helen and Dominic have a gentle, unobtrusive way of letting
one observe,
roam and reflect on the art that they have carefully and purposefully
selected for their gallery. When one is at Addison's, one
never needs to rush or
feel pressured to buy. The place is very "user friendly" where both Helen
and Dominic thoroughly enjoy having you in their "home" and
are only too happy to educate, accommodate and illuminate any and all
of the
work that
is housed on the three levels of their charming studio.
As a collector of
art, I always have loved the hunt. To walk through a gallery,
viewing all the works
on exhibit, then having that rare experience
of finding
a painting that moves me, by "speaking to my soul" is such a thrill.
Since discovering the Addison Gallery two years ago, I've had the good fortune
to find many special paintings that indeed speak to my soul. These works
have since enriched my life not only by giving some lively punch or a bit
of serenity
to my rooms, but most especially by allowing me to view my world from another
far more interesting perspective.” Cynthia
Mohr
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“Helen Addison
combines an exceptional eye for spotting emerging talent
with a gift for making her artists and collectors feel part
of a special
community”
William Clyde King
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“I have never left the gallery
without a wish list of future purchases. Sometimes I leave with
a "must have" painting under my arm. I look forward
to every opening — seeing artists I have met through
the gallery, meeting new talent, and spending time with Helen,
Domonic and
their family of collectors.”
Ginny
Iannini
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“Whether the subject matter
is a Cape Cod landscape or a simple still life, AddisonArtGallery
always presents a vital and vibrant group of work. Just as
inviting are the openings, where artists and art lovers mingle
in each
room of the charming gallery. Each painting we have purchased
is a treasure, not only because of its beauty, but because
it reminds us of this wonderful group of artists that have
become
our friends.” Amy Ford
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“Every show at Addison
is outstanding, as are all their artists.” Lois
Zorawick
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“Helen's gallery always looks fresh. When you enter, there's
always an "oh wow", I love it! " surprise.
She highlights each artist in the best possible light.
From sculptures, to
traditional, to edgier work, there's something for everyone
at the gallery. The art is always beautifully displayed
and her artists' events are part of the social fabric of
Orleans.” Trish O'Connor
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“Much
to our delight, we discovered Addison Art Gallery in
Orleans many
years ago.
The variety of artists that are represented at the gallery
continue
to keep us coming back for more! Helen has
a talent for selecting talented new artists to mix with
those who have become established names in the Cape art community.
We especially look forward each year to the new season of
art openings
held at the gallery that allow us to get to
know the artists on a personal level.” Henry
and Stacia Talberth
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“You must visit
Addison Art for the most exciting, cutting-edge work.
A
required stop on
the way to Provincetown.” Anne
Higginbottom, Docent, Cape Cod Museum of Art
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