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Setting the Stage for Summer

On a breezy afternoon at the far western tip of Nantucket, where the dunes meet the Atlantic, Chappaquiddick Island looms across the rip, and the sun dips behind Great Point Lighthouse, three creative brands came together to celebrate the seasons that shape their work. Among them was Shawn Laughlin—founder and creative force behind Caskata, a tableware brand rooted in coastal hues and the romance of nature; the women’s lifestyle brand Erica Wilson; and the beautiful...

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Traditions of Giving

These local businesses cultivate enduring partnerships with the nonprofits they support all year long.

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Gunk’holing: December 1987/January 1988.

To know Brian was to sit and laugh with him huddled by a log fire, especially at Christmas. – Kevin Shortsleeve

Charity Begins at Home

Local charitable group The Friday Club shows no signs of slowing down as they enter their 125th year of fundraising.

LIFE’s Canvas: Visions in Color

Local artist and educator Joe Diggs’ work inspires reflection and dialogue around themes of identity, race, history and family.

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A Season Well Lived

Local author and designer Marc Seivers reimagines and transforms his home into a warm, festive showcase of holiday spirit.

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Elements of Nature, Comforts of Home

With boundless trust, a couple gave Armina Interiors full rein to design the home they had yet to see.

Every Inch with Intention

In charming Osterville, a petite cottage proves that heartfelt touches can make every inch count.

Rooted in the Land

In Edgartown’s quiet woods, architect Patrick Ahearn and designer Graham Veysey create a rustic retreat of timeless beauty.

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Our feelings of support and gratitude for what the art community contributes to this unique landscape are deep. Therefore, all the content in this year's Cape Cod ART is available for everyone to read!

2025 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Janine Robertson

For Janine Robertson, the path from trompe l’oeil muralist to contemporary landscape painter was both a natural evolution and a…

Artist Profile: Lee Surette

“Cape Cod is a mirror,” says gifted watercolor and oil painting artist Lee Surette, reflecting the stunning beauty of natural…

Artist Profile: David Kooharian

What’s the best thing about living as an artist on Cape Cod? According to David Kooharian, “Anywhere you have different…

Artist Profile: Liz Carney

For local gallery owner and artist, Liz Carney, retreating to the scenic shores of Provincetown during the hazy summer months…

Artist Profile: Richard Vecchione

Like an absentminded connection between your brain and your creative side, the act of doodling is effortless and playful. It…

Artist Profile: Gwen Marcus

For more than a century, the Cape has had a history of being a significant crossroad for artists of distinction.…

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An Artist’s Assistant

With her trusty Golden Retriever by her side, there is nothing artist Meredith Hanson cannot create.

One Wag At A Time

Thanks to their team of dedicated volunteers (of human and canine kind), Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs is bringing pawsitivity to our community.

Not Ruffin’ It

These accommodations across the Cape & Islands are ready to pamper you and your pup on your next getaway.

A Doggone Good Day

The Daffy Dog Parade, an annual event hosted by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce in partnership with NiSHA, is a tail-wagging good time.