Art & Entertainment
Exploring Museums
Cape Cod Maritime Museum The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is a gem hidden along the waterfront of Hyannis. Featuring exhibits on boatbuilding, the maritime industry, and maritime fine arts,…
Historical Societies & Museums
Eastham Historical Society The Eastham Historical Society is home to two historical venues, which host a number of activities and events for the summer season. Built in 1741, the Swift-Daley…
Cultivating the Arts
Artists Association of Nantucket The Artists Association of Nantucket promotes the visual arts on the island. Through educational programs, exhibits, and special events, AAN is busy year round fostering…
For the ART of it
Editor’s Note Those of us lucky enough to be part of Cape Cod Life Publications know how fortunate we are to work at something we love in a…
Artist Profile: Kathy Weber
On a regular basis, artist Kathy Weber meets a friend at a local diner. The visit isn’t about eggs and bacon—or even in-depth conversation—it’s about taking in the surroundings. “I…
Artist Profile: Brenda Silva
A lifelong Provincetown resident, Brenda Silva is the fourth generation of a Portuguese fishing family. That’s important to note about this artist because it’s her familiarity with this picturesque world,…
Artist Profile: Julia O’Malley-Keyes
Maritime artists are known for their attention to detail, their nearly scientific ability to capture the intricacies of rigging, the exact swell and line of every sail, the perfect curve…
Artist Profile: Brandon Newton
One of Brandon Newton’s favorite things to paint on Martha’s Vineyard is the vast nighttime sky. Newton is an Expressionist inspired by both the light and dark sides of the…
Artist Profile: Richard Mckinley
Richard McKinley’s connection to Cape Cod began long before he ever picked up a paint brush. As a child, one of his mother’s favorite songs to sing was “Old Cape…
Artist Profile: Carlos Lopez
Looking at his luscious oil paintings of oysters on the walls of Martha’s Vineyard’s Eisenhauer Gallery, it’s easy to believe that Carlos Lopez once dreamed of becoming a famous chef.…
Artist Profile: Michael Klein
Simple observations of beautiful subjects are at the heart of painter Michael Klein’s work. The artist most often captures fleeting beauty in timeless still lifes. Surrounded by the hustle and…
Artist Profile: L.R. Jasper
Most photographs capture a single moment in time. Yet, a fine art photograph does so much more; it makes the viewer feel something. Eastham photographer, L.R. Jasper’s goal is to…
Artist Profile: Robert Frazier
When Robert Frazier prepares to paint, he selects only a limited choice of colors—just as his mother taught him. The oil painter creates evocative, Impressionistic landscapes with only two yellows,…
Artist Profile: Jack Dickerson
The study of color and design has dominated Jack Dickerson’s life and work, but his passion for painting came later in life. “I didn’t pick up a paintbrush until I…
Artist Profile: ChalermAkhwan ‘Kwan’ Buadam
Painting all day long is Chalermakhwan ‘Kwan’ Buadam’s idea of perfection. “I could work all day at the easel. I’m happiest when I’m working and thankful I have the ability…
Marquee Attractions
A preview of the 2015 Provincetown, Nantucket, and Woods Hole film festivals Cape Cod and the Islands are known around the world for their gorgeous beaches, pristine natural settings, fresh…
Artist Profile: Philip Bergson
In the depths of winter, when temperatures dip into the 20s, even hardy Cape Codders don’t want to spend too much time outside. That’s not the case for artist Philip…
Artist Profile: Mark Beck
A painter for 25 years, Mark Beck has found the best way to keep his art fresh and creative is to change up his style. “When I look at my…
