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Online Exclusive: From Four Friends to Founders

Peter Nelson, Ollie Cheever, Harrison Hill, and Ben Carbeau originally became friends in seventh grade in Concord, Massachusetts but then went their separate ways for high school and college—sharing summers together on Cape Cod is what kept their longstanding friendship alive. Despite being barely old enough to legally drink, four middle-school best friends have become co-founders of their very own hard iced-tea brand that’s inspired by their memories on Cape Cod. “We started out just...

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One Wag At A Time

Not all heroes wear capes. Some have wagging tails and wet noses. And Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs (HPCD) is a nonprofit organization with several of them—all dedicated to delivering and spreading joy.  The idea of the group was formed in 2021 around a dining table that sat a few people, all with the single-minded purpose of wanting to spread unconditional love. This group of passionate dog lovers came together and created a nonprofit organization...

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The Cape House

Three unique Cape rentals where you and your loved ones can create memories that will endure.

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Swimming in Creativity

With a steady hand and a clear vision, Sunshine Singleton turns reclaimed wood into treasured, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Pursuit of Perfect Picks

A local thrifter with a discerning eye shares insight into why secondhand shopping is more than a trend.

Shipbuilding on the South Coast: How Mattapoisett Conquered the World

Shipbuilding helped to shape the South Coast’s history and maritime legacy.

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Pretty In Pink (and Blue and White)

Nina Mayfield showcases color through use of intricate patterns and rich textures, creating a perfect retreat by the sea in Hyannis Port.

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Out of the Blue

The team at Holly Hudson Designs accomplishes a nearly impossible task in this New Seabury home, blending elegance with playful nautical touches in every room.

Over the Rainbow

Maria Hickey lends her creative spirit to design a very personal garden in Sippewissett bursting with colors.

Modern Sensibilities

An upbeat vibe and pops of color give life to this East Orleans home where designer Robin Gannon created a home for the entire family.

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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!

2024 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Mary Nolan

In the world of the chicken or egg question, is it an artful life or a life lived with art?…

Artist Profile: Tom Ouellette

Tom Ouellette’s paintings seem to emerge from a time long ago, an era where modern conveniences weren’t even taking shape…

Artist Profile: Sarah Hinckley

It could be said that Cape Cod is in Sarah Hinckley’s bones. Born and raised in Cummaquid, she has an…

Artist Profile: Marie Fischer

Marie Fischer was born with a passion for art, but it wasn’t until she was in the ninth grade that…

Artist Profile: Miriam Voros

When Miriam Voros was growing up in Germany and her parents would plan their family vacations, she used to inquire,…

Artist Profile: Jennifer McCalmont

Oil painter Jennifer McCalmont’s treatment of the coastal light provides a diffused essence that floats atop her paintings; whether they…

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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.

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