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Celebrate Our Waters Reception, Exhibition and Book signing

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

Join artists and friends for a casual reception and exhibition of new paintings inspired by the shores and waters of Cape Cod. Book signing with Susan Anarino, author of 365 Cape Cod Ponds, Day by Day. "Once I discovered that Cape Cod had 365 ponds I vowed to see if this was true. I found the magic under snow draped pines, beneath squawking seagulls, beside bandstands and in rainy woods. There I encountered swans, herons, boat parades and a little … Read More

See the Painters at Work

Eastham

Come and watch award-winning painters at work around Eastham. Adults and children alike are amazed to see the processes that lead to a finished painting. Artists are happy to answer questions and discuss their techniques. Join them for a reception and see the still wet paintings at the Eastham Public Library from 2 to 4.

Outermost Inspirations

Eastham Public Library 190 Samoset Road, Eastham, MA

Outermost House Inspired by the Cape Cod National Seashore and Henry Beston's Outermost House Henry Beston’s 1928 book, The Outermost House, is a classic of American Literature. Beston (1888-1968) wrote the book after spending a solitary “year” in a 20x16 house on the dunes of Eastham on Cape Cod, studying and observing the wonders of the elements in this stunning setting. Plein air painting in the morning, talk, book signing and reception in the afternoon. The Outermost House is considered … Read More

Outermost Inspirations Artist Reception

Eastham Public Library 190 Samoset Road, Eastham, MA

Join neighbors and friends in meeting award-winning artists, learning how our natural surrounds inspire them, and viewing the paintings created that morning. Don Wilding will join us and sign books.

Demonstrating in Color

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

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

Paths of Color, Susan Overstreet One Woman Show

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

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

Celebrate our Waters Plein Air Painting

Orleans Cape Cod Orleans, MA, United States

As part of the 2018 Celebrate our Waters weekend, the Addison Art Gallery is sponsoring plein air painting, a fresh paint exhibition, book signing, reception and demonstration. Artists from Cape Cod and beyond will be painting at waterside sites around Orleans including Rock Harbor, Little Pleasant Bay at Paw Wah Landing, Town Cove and Pleasant Bay Community Boating. Their wet paintings will be brought to the Addison Art Gallery for an exhibition and reception from 4 to 6.

Celebrate our Waters Artists’ Reception, Demonstration and Book Signings

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

Amy Sanders will demonstrate building depth and luminosity with pastel as she works towards bringing a painting to life through multiple layers. Pastel particles retain their individuality within layers. If carefully layered using strokes in a variety of colors, weights and direction, light bounces among the particles creating a unique radiance. Questions and comments from audience member of all ages will be encouraged and add to the event. Sandy Macfarlane will be on hand to answer questions and sign copies … Read More

On the Bright Side: Cynthia Reid and Garden Tour

Addison Art Gallery 43 South Orleans Road (RT 28), Orleans, MA, United States

In Cynthia Reid’s upcoming summer show, “On the Bright Side,” color, shape, and texture are key elements in her oil paintings. Reid’s bird portraits, florals, bird nests, cottages, landscapes, and garden vignettes provide a contemporary take on traditional subject matter. In painting her flowers and birds, she takes a whimsical approach and uses a sunny palette of colors. “These paintings are intended to evoke joy and portray the inherent beauty of the natural world,” says Reid. We will also be … Read More

In Thoreau’s Views

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

“Wishing to get a better view than I had yet had of the ocean, which, we are told, covers more than two-thirds of the globe, but of which a man who lives a few miles inland may never see any trace, more than of another world, I made a visit to Cape Cod.” — Henry David Thoreau A reception and exhibit featuring scenes immortalized by Thoreau and cherished by us today.

In Thoreau’s Views Plein Air Painting, Show and Reception

Eastham Public Library 190 Samoset Road, Eastham, MA

“Wishing to get a better view than I had yet had of the ocean, which, we are told, covers more than two-thirds of the globe, but of which a man who lives a few miles inland may never see any trace, more than of another world, I made a visit to Cape Cod.” — Henry David Thoreau Artists' reception and exhibit, at the beautiful Eastham Public Library, featuring scenes immortalized by Henry David Thoreau and cherished by us today. In addition … Read More

Celebrate Our Waters

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

As part of Celebrate our Waters weekend, the Addison Art Gallery is sponsoring plein air painting, a fresh paint exhibition, and a reception with music by Bruce MacLean and artist demonstration. 8am to noon Plein Air Painting Artists from Cape Cod and beyond will be painting at waterside sites around Orleans. (Paul Schulenburg, Catherine Hess, Linda Beach, Andrea Petitto, Linda Turoczi, Don Bachman and Maryalice Eizenberg are among the artists who will be painting.) Their wet paintings will be brought … Read More

Celebrate Our Waters

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

Join us for an exhibition of new works, live painting by Paul Batch and Sharon McGauley, and a casual reception at the Addison Art Gallery, 43 South Orleans Road/Route 28, from 4:00 to 6:00. The exhibition will include works completed that day along with studio works created by master artists from the region and afar. American Art Collector magazine calls Addison Art Gallery “One of the most successful galleries in the country” astounding “the public with art by newly discovered … Read More

In Honor of our Environment: Dottie Leatherwood and Marc Hanson

Dottie Leatherwood and Marc Hanson share a love of, and passion for, painting the sea and marshes. Each interprets Cape Cod’s extensive scenes from their own perspective while finding inspiration in each other’s vision. The many moods of the bay and ocean have long captivated artists. In addition to adding their personal approaches to our major bodies of water, Leatherwood and Hanson pay homage to our biologically diverse wetlands, areas that provide wildlife habitats, essential erosion control, and unexpected beauty. … Read More

Celebrate our Waters Gallery Reception

Join neighbors and friends and meet the artists at the Addison Art Gallery reception from 3:00 to 5:00, all part of Celebrate Our Waters 2023.