The Commons offers exhibition spaces for Outer Cape artists to show their work. We also host a variety of community events and classes that we invite all of you to attend. To keep updated on future events at The Commons, please join our mailing list or scroll down to see what is happening.

UPCOMING
art shows
& HAPPENINGS

CALENDAR
OF EVENTS

MISSING TIME – a collage show
Apr
29
to May 10

MISSING TIME – a collage show

Provincetown Collagists Invites You:
MISSING TIME
 – a collage show exploring what slips through the cracks of memory, history, and perception. Curated by: Karen Cappotto

Submission Details

  • Drop-off: Tuesday, April 28 | 10 AM – 4 PM

  • Opening Reception: Friday, May 1 | 6 – 8 PM

  • Pick-up: Monday, May 11 | 10 AM – 4 PM

  • Requirements: Artwork must fit the theme and world of collage.
    Maximum size: 36" x 36". Limit: 1 submission per artist.

Click here to register your submission

Workshop Opportunity

Join Karen Cappotto for a Collage Workshop:

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, May 5 | 5 – 7 PM

  • Spaces are limited — register today!

Register for workshop

Outsiders Festival Highlights

The Outsiders Festival, produced by Camp ProvincetownChuck White, and Annabelle Daoust, runs April 30 – May 12.

  • Happening at The Commons: Thursday, May 7

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THE OUTSIDERS FESTIVAL: MISSING TIME
Apr
29
to May 10

THE OUTSIDERS FESTIVAL: MISSING TIME

Join us for the kickoff evening of Camp Provincetown’s
Missing Time: The 2026 Outsider Festival
An event of signals, slippages, and shared thresholds.

Exhibition Dates: April 29 – May 10
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, May 1
6 PM – 8 PM

Event Website

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

EVENT DETAILS:

6 PM — Opening Reception
The Provincetown Collagists present Missing Time, curated by artist Karen Cappotto, featuring over 50 collagists, alumni and new.
A collective excavation of what slips through the cracks—memory, history, perception—tracing the enduring influence of artist Budd Hopkins and the concept of “missing time.”

7PM — LOST: The National Garden of American Zeros (Artists launch)
A collaboration between Jay Critchley and Jim Youngerman.
An elegy in living form—honoring extinct North American animals and insects in response to the proposed “garden of heroes.” A counter-monument. A quiet reckoning.

7:30PM — After Dark
Portal reveal — a public storytelling infrastructure by artist Joey Mars, inviting messages, memory, and signal into the field.
May Day ignition.
The Commons shifts—from exhibition to field, from audience to participant.

Dorchester Brewing Company will host a tasting on the front lawn throughout the evening.

 
 

Step into the full signal:
Camp Provincetown’s Missing Time: The 2026 Outsider Festival
[campprovincetown.com-events-lineup 

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WORKS ON PAPER - THE CHARCOALS: BY MAUREEN MCCARRON
Apr
29
to May 10

WORKS ON PAPER - THE CHARCOALS: BY MAUREEN MCCARRON

WORKS ON PAPER - THE CHARCOALS
An Exhibition by Maureen McCarron

Exhibition Dates: April 29 – May 10
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, May 1
5 PM – 7 PM

Artist Website
Instagram

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Artist Statement:

Often described as otherworldly, the birds in Maureen's work function as guardians that exist somewhere between the sacred and the everyday. She explores themes of metaphors and archetypes while revealing a sense of presence that is both intimate and expansive.  Maureen has a BFA in Painting and Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University and studied at The New School and Dieu Donné Papermill in New York City before relocating to Cape Cod in 2010. Her work had been exhibited in shows throughout the U.S. and Europe. These include solo shows at Artspace in Richmond, VA, and The Provincetown Commons, where she has also participated in numerous group exhibitions. She has been featured at the Garage Gallery and Adam Peck Gallery in Provincetown, and participated in shows at both the Provincetown Art Association Museum and the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum.

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A READING OF ISAAC’S EYE DIRECTED BY JOE MACDOUGALL
May
2

A READING OF ISAAC’S EYE DIRECTED BY JOE MACDOUGALL

Isaac's Eye
Presented As A Reading directed by Joe MacDougall

A free public reading of Lucas Hnath’s sharp, inventive play about ambition, rivalry, and the dangerous pursuit of discovery.

DATE AND TIME:
Saturday, May 2 at 6 PM

LOCATION:
The Commons
46 Bradford Street, Provincetown

Artists & Cast

Directed by: Joe MacDougall

With: Mark Meehan

With: Tia Scalcione

With: Max Yochum

A Reading of Isaac's Eye by Lucas Hnath

Join us at The Commons for an evening reading of Lucas Hnath’s Isaac's Eye, a compelling theatrical work that imagines the young Isaac Newton as brilliant, obsessive, and fiercely hungry for recognition.

Directed by Joe MacDougall, this reading brings together a cast of local performers for an intimate presentation of a play that blends historical fact and fiction. Set against Newton’s rivalry with Robert Hooke, the story explores ego, invention, and the punishing extremes of scientific ambition.

The play also dramatizes Newton’s painful experiments on his own eyes as he searches to understand light, turning a familiar historical figure into a vivid, unsettling, and darkly funny stage character.

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COLLAGE WORKSHOP WITH KAREN CAPPOTTO
May
5

COLLAGE WORKSHOP WITH KAREN CAPPOTTO

Collage Workshop with Karen Cappotto

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 5 | 5 – 7 PM
Location: The Commons, Provincetown
Cost: Free for local artists (registration required, limited spaces)

Spaces are limited — register today!

Join Karen Cappotto, artist, gallery owner of RSVPtown, and founding board member of The Commons, for a hands-on collage workshop. In connection with her curation for Heresy (April 30 – May 12), Karen will guide participants through creating mixed media collages. Learn techniques for layering imagery from magazines, decorative papers, and fabrics to add depth and texture to your artwork. Whether you enjoy abstract or representational collage, this workshop will inspire you to expand your creative practice.

Provincetown Collagists Invites You: MISSING TIME

Explore what slips through the cracks of memory, history, and perception in MISSING TIME, a collage show curated by Karen Cappotto.

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STEWARD Creation
May
9

STEWARD Creation

STEWARD Creation Workshop Series

DATES
Four Session Workshop
Saturday, May 9 | 12PM - 2PM
Monday, May 11 | 3PM - 5PM
Tuesday, May 12 | 3PM - 5PM
Friday, May 15 | 2PM - 4PM

REGISTER (All 4 workshops)
Four-part hands-on workshop exploring Outer Cape ecosystems through gameplay, culminating in designing a Provincetown-based version of the STEWARD ecological card game

Session 1: Saturday, May 9 at the Commons, 12pm – 2pm
Participants play the South Carolina Low Country version of STEWARD and then talk about how to make a Provincetown beach version.

Session 2: Monday, May 11 at the Commons, 3pm – 5pm
Participants research and brainstorm environmental actions together while continuing to build the game structurally

Session 3: Tuesday, May 12 at the Commons, 3pm – 5pm
Participants physically construct the game into prototype cards, then play the game with the prototype version, refining if necessary 

Session 4: Friday, May 15 at the Commons, 2pm – 4pm, followed by a walk at 4pm with Provincetown Shellfish Constable Steve Wisbauer

Participants play the game again and finalize edits. Workshop concludes with a walking tour of the flats with Shellfish Constable Steve Wisbauer.

LOCATION
The Commons Community Room/Meeting Room D
46 Bradford Street

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Join us in welcoming Eve and Trekker Sibley, co-creators of the ecological card game STEWARD, for a dynamic 4-part workshop series exploring the ecosystems of the Outer Cape.

Participants will begin by playing the original version of STEWARD, inspired by the South Carolina Low Country, then collaborate to imagine and create a Provincetown-based version of the game. Together, we’ll explore the unique intertidal ecosystems of Provincetown, considering their beauty, complexity, and vulnerability.

Each session will focus on a different local ecosystem, inviting participants to learn about its characteristics, identify environmental threats, and explore ways to become better stewards of our coastal environment. Whether you attend all four sessions or drop in for one, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how everyday actions can help protect our shores.

The series will culminate in a guided walk on the flats with Provincetown Shellfish Constable Steve Wisbauer, offering a firsthand look at the ecosystems explored throughout the workshop.

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SELF-PORTRAIT COLLAGE WORKSHOP WITH ROYCE SOBLE
May
10
to May 11

SELF-PORTRAIT COLLAGE WORKSHOP WITH ROYCE SOBLE

Self-Portrait Collage Workshop with Royce Soble

DATE
Sunday, May 10
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (participants are welcome to stay until 2:00 PM)

LOCATION
The Commons Community Room
46 Bradford Street

REGISTER

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Join Royce Soble for a joyful, hands-on collage workshop exploring self-portraiture through photography and mixed media. Participants will begin by taking and printing a photo (or photos) of themselves, then incorporating those images into a larger collage composition. Those who prefer may instead create a portrait of a woman they admire.

*Please bring personal collage materials such as magazines or clippings. All other materials will be provided.

Royce’s practice blends photography, drawing, and painting to explore the balance between external observation and internal reflection. Participants will be encouraged to incorporate storytelling elements into their work, using collage as a way to express personal themes and perspectives.

A meaningful and creative way to celebrate Mother’s Day—perfect for individuals or generations to enjoy together.
Royce Soble website:


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SOLIDARITY FISH WORKSHOP
May
11

SOLIDARITY FISH WORKSHOP

Solidarity Fish Workshop with Janeen Mason

DATE
Monday, May 11
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

LOCATION
Center for Coastal Studies
5 Holway Ave, Provincetown, MA 02657

REGISTER

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Join noted artist, curator, author, and arts advocate Janeen Mason for a collaborative and inspiring Solidarity Fish Workshop.

As part of her nationally recognized Solidarity Fish Project, Janeen invites community members to engage in hands-on artmaking centered on connection and environmental stewardship. Using markers, paint, and other materials, participants will create illustrated fish cutouts while reflecting on our shared responsibility to protect local waterways.

This special workshop will take place at the Center for Coastal Studies, where participants will also hear from fisheries researchers about their current work on Cape Cod, deepening the connection between art, science, and environmental action.

As Janeen describes the project:
“Raising awareness and inspiring stewardship with a striking participatory art project created by ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Working together to change the status quo.”

All materials will be provided.

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CALLING HOME: BY KELLY KNIGHT
May
13
to May 24

CALLING HOME: BY KELLY KNIGHT

CALLING HOME
An Exhibition by Kelly Knight

Exhibition Dates: May 13 – May 24
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, May 15
5 PM – 7 PM

Artist Website
Kelly Knight | The Commons, Studio B | 46 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

In the ancient practice of kulning (cattle calling), Scandinavian herdswomen communicated across miles, with their herds and with each other, using only the power of their voices. This vocal technique projected the women's song-like calls up to three miles away - through woods, across lakes and mountains - to call their herds in from grazing, or to alert other herdswomen of a lost animal or a predator nearby. Reaching up to 125 decibels, as loud as a thunderclap, it’s said these women could even ward off wolves and bears using just the power of their voices. Kulning calls were as individual as each woman, and the technique was passed down through family lines, from mothers, aunts, and grandmothers. The calls have a musical quality, and the singers use the landscape itself to control the direction and strength of their calls.

The inspiration for this body of work comes from a collection of recordings of women performing traditional kulning in the 1960’s. As I listen, I imagine my own ancestors in Sweden as farmers, and I wonder what wisdom they would share with us about the power of women’s voices. The recordings conjure for me the help that we need during dangerous times: helpers on a parallel plane. Magical foxes, fanciful birds, plants, snakes and ancestors, and figures I call “Evelyns” - the guiding entities that both warn us of danger and help us avoid it if we tune into their presence. This work is my balm for anxiety, for a planet in peril and humans in crisis. I have created my own sort of mythology, one in which we reconnect to nature, and nurture hope and joy that percolate up through worry and despair.

Kelly Knight is a visual artist based on Outer Cape Cod. Her work is shaped by connection to place, memory, folklore and magical realism. She holds an MFA in 3D Fibers from Massachusetts College of Art & Design, and a BA in Creative Writing from Lesley University. Kelly is a Resident Artist at The Commons and a member of the Sail Loft Art Collective. She teaches classes and workshops on creative process, drawing and collage. She lives in a tiny cottage in the woods of Wellfleet and is learning to play the Irish whistle.

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PRINT NIGHT WITH ELSPETH SLAYTER
May
14

PRINT NIGHT WITH ELSPETH SLAYTER

PRINT NIGHT WITH ELSPETH SLAYTER

Date: Thursday, May 14 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Course fee: $25. Participants are encouraged to bring their own paper and acrylic paint, but the Commons will provide, maintain and retain materials for ongoing print night use as well. 

We are offering six separate two-hour sessions to learn about and practice the gel plate monotype printmaking technique. These plates are an easily transportable printmaking technology eliminating the need for a printing press. Printmaking can be done on a tabletop, making it accessible to all. At the start of each session, a demonstration will introduce students to the basics of the gel plate printing process, from proper plate care to layering colors and building texture for both primary and ghost prints. The majority of the time will be spent in open studio format, with the instructor providing technical support to participants as needed. Students will be required to participate in the clean-up process. Each session is open to five community members who will need to register ahead of time.

Instructor: 

Elspeth Slayter 

  • Thursday, January 15, 5 - 7pm  

  • Wednesday, February 11, 5 - 7pm 

  • Thursday, March 26, 5 - 7pm 

  • Wednesday, April 15, 5 - 7pm 

  • Thursday, May 14, 5 - 7pm 

Registration is limited, please register here:

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MAKING LIGHT
May
19

MAKING LIGHT

Making Light: A Conversation with Artists on Sustaining Creativity, Courage, and Connection in Difficult Times

Tuesday, May 19 | 7 - 8:30 PM
Location:
THE COMMONS
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown


Presented by Jeannette de Beauvoir

Panelists: to be announced

I don’t have to tell you how frightening this time is. I’ve had to really force myself every day to move out of that fear and back into a space in which I can create. You may be experiencing something similar. 

I felt that we as creatives needed to have some conversations about it. To support each other. To find ways to carry on. And so I created a program called Making Light—because in dark times, artists make light.

We meet monthly at the Provincetown Commons (46 Bradford St., Provincetown, MA) and have a conversation together—visual artists, musicians, writers, poets, performers—to support our own practices as well as those of everyone in our community. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Dates are as follows; the time is 7:00pm:

June 23


As I fill in topics and panelists, I’ll include that information here. I’m also updating this page regularly with resources; if there’s something you’d like to share, feel free to send it to me at jeannettedebeauvoir@gmail.com.

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SAIL LOFT ARTISTS COLLECTIVE
May
21

SAIL LOFT ARTISTS COLLECTIVE

 

The Collective is a reimagining of the historic Provincetown women's art club called The Sail Loft, founded in 1916. At that time, the original Sail Loft was created specifically as a social and intellectual hub for women artists. The original club met in a space where sailmakers stitched canvas to catch the wind. In that same loft, women gathered to share their art and ideas - to support one another and build momentum.

In November 2022, the Collective was formed as an un-named group. Local painter Valerie Isaacs gathered 50 women and non-binary artists together for a festive dinner at The Provincetown Commons to form a group for professional working artists. The Collective honors the Sail Loft Club’s legacy of creating a dedicated space for women which has easily evolved into a welcoming space for non-binary artists as well. The group recognizes and celebrates the under-represented contributions of women and non-binary artistic voices, an essential thread in the Outer Cape's artistic tapestry.

Meeting Schedule

The Collective meets monthly in the off-season for informal potluck gatherings, occasionally featuring themed discussions or presentations where members can share their current projects or discuss work processes with their peers.

We encourage all women and non-binary artists residing on the Outer Cape to drop in on their monthly potluck gatherings.

The remaining meetings for 2026 will be held at The Provincetown Commons, 46 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA.

Community members are encouraged to bring a dish or a snack to share!

5/21/26 5-7 PM

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BACK TO THE BEACH: A Summer Kickoff
May
24

BACK TO THE BEACH: A Summer Kickoff

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THE COMMONS CUP
Jun
5

THE COMMONS CUP

THE COMMONS CUP
Highland Links, North Truro
Friday, June 5th

7:30 AM – Registration
8:00 AM – Arrival & Stretch
8:30 AM – Shotgun Start
12:30 PM – Lunch on the back deck

Who will take home the trophy?
Grab your foursome and help “drive” The Commons’ mission forward.

REGISTER TO PLAY:

Join The Commons for a memorable day of golf at Highland Links—one of America’s true golf treasures. Set high on windswept bluffs overlooking the Atlantic and neighboring the historic Highland Light, this iconic course offers an unforgettable experience for players of all levels.

This 18-hole scramble tournament supports The Commons’ mission to provide accessible, affordable workspace for local small businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs.

Your day includes:

  • 18 holes of scramble-format golf

  • Opportunities to win fun prizes

  • Box lunch on the clubhouse deck

  • Live landscape painting by local plein air artists

  • Post-round celebration and live art auction

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MY HAPPY PLACE BY RICHARD SCHLEICHER
Jun
10
to Jun 21

MY HAPPY PLACE BY RICHARD SCHLEICHER

MY HAPPY PLACE
An Exhibition by Richard Schleicher

Exhibition Dates: June 10 – June 21
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, June 12
5 PM – 7 PM

Instagram

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Two years ago, I took a class on Cyanotype printing with Tyrus Clutter at the Appleton Museum of Art and became obsessed with the technique, images and results. Since then, I have been experimenting with different types of materials - bleach, coffee, color, encaustic and the entire process. Additional teachings of John Clayton, (Oils) Kathleen Warren, (Cyanotype & Encaustic), Sue Primeau, (Watercolor), Linda Blondheim, (Acrylic) and Charles Eady (Silkscreen) have been instrumental to my craft. Hoping my work brings happiness and an abundance of color to art enthusiasts.

Mr. Schleicher was born and raised in Cheshire CT. He continued his education in Florida at Saint Leo University and received his BA and MBA. After a career in healthcare marketing and one in real estate, Rich switched to a life of creativity and joy in the world of art. He has taken several years of painting classes of landscapes in Provincetown as well as his home town of Ocala, Florida. Painting in the impressionistic style is his goal to be mastered. Expanding his love for color, Rich has taken classes in various forms of printmaking, watercolor painting, encaustic, sculpture, and assemblage. Mr. Schleicher plans to expand his knowledge and skills in creating various types of art. This years show at the Commons will be Rich’s fifth art show including a solo show this past November.

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IMAGES FROM LIFE Landscapes & Figures in Oils by Jack Zaner
Jun
10
to Jun 21

IMAGES FROM LIFE Landscapes & Figures in Oils by Jack Zaner

IMAGES FROM LIFE Landscapes & Figures in Oils
An Exhibition by Jack Zaner

Exhibition Dates: June 10 – June 21
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, June 12
5 PM – 7 PM

Artist Website

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Artist Statement
Working in oils, I paint from life, moving between landscapes & figurative work shaped by both classical studio training and plein air practice. I paint my life through works that reflect a lived relationship with my subjects.

Artist Bio
Zaner has been painting and summering in Provincetown for the past 23 years. He was classically trained at The Art Students League of New York, The National Academy of Design School of Fine Art, New York, and The Cape Cod School of Art, Provincetown, MA

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PRELUDE BY JOHN WOOLDRIDGE
Jun
10
to Jun 21

PRELUDE BY JOHN WOOLDRIDGE

PRELUDE
An Exhibition by John Wooldridge

Exhibition Dates: June 10 – June 21
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, June 12
5 PM – 7 PM

Artist Website
Instagram

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

I am inspired by what is visual. As a former Industrial designer, Shape, Form, Materials and Color create desire. Water plays a big part in my inspiration in composition. I gravitate toward vessels or objects that hold water. In my landscapes and in my life, bodies of water have always been near. Coastlines, lakes, intercoastals, moors, all inspire creativity. The sun, and the atmosphere on the Cape is unique, as you have sky, water, sand, that creates reflective light. That light throws color into the highlights, low lights, shade and reflective light on a surface. Water is also can evoke a sense of wellness, calm, serenity, and is reflective. Working with a palette knife maintains my ability to stay loose, keep my colors pure, and allows me to layer unmuddied color notes. I begin my painting with masses of color, seeing how each color must relate. As I complete my painting, my intention is that the viewer will see what inspired me about the composition and feel the atmophere in the moment, the beauty in the light.

Artist Bio
John Jay Wooldridge is a Cape Cod resident, educated at Carnegie Mellon University with BFA in Industrial design and an MBA. His Career in Boston and then NYC was in Consumer product design and in the Fitness Industry. A lifetime attachment to the Cape, he and his husband moved from NYC to take over the Inn at Cook Street for almost a decade. He recently has been working for some of the top Galleries in Provincetown.

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MAKING LIGHT
Jun
23

MAKING LIGHT

Making Light: A Conversation with Artists on Sustaining Creativity, Courage, and Connection in Difficult Times

Tuesday, June 23 | 6 - 7:30 PM
Location:
THE COMMONS
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown


Presented by Jeannette de Beauvoir

Panelists: to be announced

I don’t have to tell you how frightening this time is. I’ve had to really force myself every day to move out of that fear and back into a space in which I can create. You may be experiencing something similar. 

I felt that we as creatives needed to have some conversations about it. To support each other. To find ways to carry on. And so I created a program called Making Light—because in dark times, artists make light.

We meet monthly at the Provincetown Commons (46 Bradford St., Provincetown, MA) and have a conversation together—visual artists, musicians, writers, poets, performers—to support our own practices as well as those of everyone in our community. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Dates are as follows; the time is 6:00pm:



As I fill in topics and panelists, I’ll include that information here. I’m also updating this page regularly with resources; if there’s something you’d like to share, feel free to send it to me at jeannettedebeauvoir@gmail.com.

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PARTNERS IN ART (AND LIFE) BY SUSIE RHATIGAN
Jun
24
to Jul 5

PARTNERS IN ART (AND LIFE) BY SUSIE RHATIGAN

PARTNERS IN ART (AND LIFE)
An Exhibition by Susie Rhatigan

Exhibition Dates: June 24 – July 5
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, June 26
5 PM – 7 PM

Instagram

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

I am a figurative expressionist painter. My use of expressive black-and-white paintings explore emotion, connection, and the shared human experience. Inspired by Provincetown’s vibrant community, my recent portraits capture the humor, tenderness, and vulnerability of everyday life, inviting viewers to recognize themselves within her subject. My art is inspired by people—their emotions, their stories, and their shared humanity. Much of my recent work explores black-and-white portraits of men set against the Provincetown backdrop. By stripping away color, I distill each subject to their emotional essence, inviting viewers to connect directly with their inner world.

Artist Bio
I am a figurative expressionist painter living and working in Provincetown, Massachusetts. My earliest artistic memories are rooted here, where my grandmother—an artist herself—brought me to her Provincetown and Wellfleet gallery exhibitions. Those early experiences instilled in me a lifelong sense of belonging to this creative community. I earned my B.A. in Illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology, where I developed a foundation in visual storytelling that continues to inform my work today.

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STILLNESS, COLOR, WHIMSY BY WAYNE BRIGGS
Jul
8
to Jul 19

STILLNESS, COLOR, WHIMSY BY WAYNE BRIGGS

STILLNESS, COLOR, WHIMSY
An Exhibition by Wayne Briggs

Exhibition Dates: July 8 – July 19
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, July 10
5 PM – 7 PM

Artist Website
Instagram

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Artist Statement
I’m a Provincetown-based painter working primarily in acrylic, with some oil and mixed media. Living on the Outer Cape has deeply shaped my work—the light, the architecture, and the quiet rhythm of coastal life continually influence what I choose to paint. I’m drawn to everyday subjects like local streets, buildings, and still lifes, focusing on color and atmosphere to capture not just how things look, but how they feel. My Ducky series brings in a more playful side, using humor and character while still exploring composition and color. Across all of my work, I’m interested in creating something familiar but personal—paintings that reflect where I live and invite others to connect with those moments in their own way.

Artist Bio
Wayne Briggs is a Provincetown-based contemporary realist painter working in acrylic, oil, and mixed media. His work captures the quiet intensity of everyday moments—where light, color, and memory intersect—transforming familiar subjects into evocative visual experiences. Born and raised in southern Rhode Island, Briggs brings a background in computer science, graphic design, and advertising to his artistic practice, blending traditional techniques with a strong sense of composition and modern design. After more than two decades in the creative industry, he fully committed to painting in 2023. His work reflects a continued exploration of place, atmosphere, and personal narrative, honoring the timeless qualities of representational art while embracing a contemporary, expressive edge.

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LIGHT THRU COLOR BY WARREN GREEN
Jul
22
to Aug 2

LIGHT THRU COLOR BY WARREN GREEN

LIGHT THRU COLOR
An Exhibition by Warren Green

Exhibition Dates: July 22 – August 2
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, July 24
5 PM – 7 PM

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

I grew up in central Connecticut. I spent my professional career living near Boston, working for eleven years at Massachusetts General Hospital. I then worked privately as a dentist and orthodontist and taught part-time for twenty five years at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. For the past thirty-five years I have studied and evolved in the field of Fine Arts and have been supported by my family, friends and patrons. I was drawing and painting by age 9. I watched whatever painting shows that were televised without realizing this was a secular interest. While I was encouraged to pursue another profession that had an artistic element to it, I spent my free time creating my own work. On my down time I studied at the Montserrat College of Visual Art, the Decordova Museum School, The Cape Cod School of Art, The Provincetown Fine Arts Workshop, and the Museum School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. My studios are in Truro MA and in Sonoma, CA.

I was originally inspired by work in sculpture and pastel. I found a preference in oil, stayed and studied. It has been a lifelong visual and technique evolution. I do plein-aire for small works and studio painting from sketches, drawings and designs from my imagination which I connect to scenes.

My work is influenced by the subleties of color and light which have a visual effect and mark my memory and emotions. It represents a serene moment in which one is absorbed into the scene. This opens internal senses. My work is done through the joy of creating a scene that is captivating.

I am inspired by the painting of William Turner, Edward Hopper, Vincent Van Gogh, Claud Monet, Frederick Remington and many more. The passion I feel in my work is at times inspired by music. My goal is in the visual and psychological experience of creating.

I enjoy sharing that experience with others as shared connection to our unusual world.

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SEA GARDEN BY LINDA TUROCZI
Jul
22
to Aug 2

SEA GARDEN BY LINDA TUROCZI

SEA GARDEN
An Exhibition by Linda Turoczi

Exhibition Dates: July 22 - August 3
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception & Artist Talk
Friday, July 24
5 PM – 7 PM

Artist Website
Instagram

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

My work is inspired by the shifting light on the cape. Where the land meets the sea. Color is my muse and my hope is the viewer can gain some joy from my work.

Linda Turoczi fell in love with the cape as a small child. She has painted and studied with many fine teachers. Her childhood memories of summers in Yarmouthport are among her favorite. As a colorist and plein air painter, the teachers from Castle Hill, Cape School and PAAM included Rob Longley, Charles Sovek and Joan Hopkins. At home, she studied with Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts teachers; Jon Redmond, Martin Campos and Giovanni Cassedi. She has won awards in juried shows: Audubon Show, Audubon, Pa., Schuylkill River Art Show, Montgomery County College, Jenkins Arboretum Show, Delaware Valley Art League . She has been represented by galleries on the Cape as well as the Philadelphia area. She has participated in group shows with Addison Art Gallery; Hopper Show, After Thoreau, Mary Heaton Vorse House. This is her second show at The Commons. Linda lives in the Philadelphia area and is grateful to be able to return to Truro every year. She spends her winters painting the landscapes of Pennsylvania and in summer, the beauty of the cape. She has two lovely granddaughters that love color and the outdoors.

Linda Turoczi is a painter that fell in love with Cape Cod in second grade. Her childhood memories of summers in Yarmouthport are among her favorite. As a colorist and plein air painter, the teachers from Castle Hill, Cape School and PAAM included Rob Longley, Charles Sovek and Joan Hopkins. At home,she studied with Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts teachers; Jon Redmond, Martin Campos and Giovanni Cassedi. She has won awards in juried shows: Audubon Show, Audubon, Pa., Schuylkill River Art Show, Montgomery County College, Jenkins Arboretum Show, Delaware Valley Art League . She is represented by galleries on the Cape as well as the Philadelphia area. Linda participates in juried gallery and invitational shows. Artist Statement “When I paint, i want the viewer to be there, to feel the same connection that made me what to put the brush to the canvas. I look for places that elicit that feeling. For me, it is all about color. Color forming shapes and variations of light on the colors.” Linda lives in the Philadelphia area and is grateful to be able to return to Truro every year. She spends her winters painting the landscapes of Pennsylvania and in summer, the beauty of the cape. She has two lovely granddaughters that love color and the outdoors.

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SURFACE TENSION BY JEAN FOGG-BROCK
Aug
5
to Aug 16

SURFACE TENSION BY JEAN FOGG-BROCK

SURFACE TENSION
An Exhibition by Jean Fogg-Brock

Exhibition Dates: August 5 – August 16
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, August 7
5 PM – 7 PM

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Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Jean Fogg-Brock works in the style of Abstract Expression, starting with the application of various collage materials, tearing at magazines , old books, maps, cardboard and found refuse. The surfaces of her work tend to be tactile, gritty and textural, exploring the use of latext and oil paint simultaneously, frequently adding plaster to the mix. A recurring exploration for Jean is the action and outcome that intuitively happens between the surfaces she creates. The underlaying surface of mark-making and gestural brush strokes often run wild, colorful and free, while the muted top layer struggles to calm, conceal and veil over the chaotic undercurrent. This approach allows for only some of the hidden shinier treasures to escape, endure, and resist suppression. As if to quieten the brain chatter from concerns of today’s fast-pace world and provide the viewer and herself a peaceful place to land.

Artist Bio
Jean Fogg-Brock has lived and worked in the west end of Provincetown with her husband Chip Brock for 30 years where they share a studio. Chip built the studio with 4 floors to provide for each of their multi-disciplinary interests such as collage and painting, printmaking, encaustic, mosaics and wood sculpture. Jean watched her Mother’s lovely portrait-making and still-life painting, as well as worked for her Father’s Silk-Screen Printing business in Boston for most of her youth, inspiring a life-long affinity for the print-making process and combining different techniques into her painting. Jean has been jury-selected for over a dozen exhibitions affiliated with PAAM, Cape Cod Museum of Art, The Printmakers of Cape Cod, and The Larken Gallery. She was a student at The Art Institute of Boston mentored by Barbara Apel, Jason Berger and Peter Hoss. She has enjoyed classes at FAWC and Castle Hill and was a featured artist in Boston Voyager Magazine, Local Stories. Jean is a member of The Sail Loft Artist Collective.

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SURFACE TENSIONS BY CHIP BROCK
Aug
5
to Aug 16

SURFACE TENSIONS BY CHIP BROCK

SURFACE TENSIONS
An Exhibition by Chip Brock

Exhibition Dates: August 5 – August 16
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, August 7
5 PM – 7 PM

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Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Shaped by his surrounding environment, Chip Brock's work utilizes natural elements as a vehicle for artistic expression. His practice is defined by a constant process of evolution, viewing art as a journey that is never finished.

Chip Brock ( also Harry ) Education The Art Institute of Boston 1972-75 Massachusetts College of Art 1978 Goddard College 1980 Awards 2009 Cape Cod National Seashore Dune Shack Artist in Residence 2006 Printmakers of Cape Cod 1st place, Cape Cod Museum of Art 1984 MacDowell Colony Residence, Peterborough, NH 1983 National Endowment for the Arts Grant ( painting ) Massachusetts Artists Foundation, Artist in Residence !982 Massachusetts Artists Foundation Fellowship ( painting ) National Endowment for the Arts Emerging Artist Grant ( painting) !980 MacDowell Colony Residence, Peterborough NH Feature Artist 1985 Art New England.

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WHISPERS OF THE WHARF BY DEB PERRY
Aug
5
to Aug 16

WHISPERS OF THE WHARF BY DEB PERRY

WHISPERS OF THE WHARF
An Exhibition by Deb Perry

Exhibition Dates: August 5 – August 16
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, August 7
5 PM – 7 PM

Artist Website
Instagram

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Whispers of the Wharf At the edge of land and sea, Provincetown exists in a constant state of becoming—shaped by shifting tides, changing light, and the quiet rhythm of daily life. Whispers of the Wharf is a photographic exploration of the transient beauty found in these in-between spaces. Through an emphasis on light and shadow, this body of work focuses on moments that are easily overlooked: a gesture between strangers, the brief glow of sunlight on weathered wood, reflections created & erased by the tides. The wharf serves as both subject and metaphor—a place of arrival and departure, of work and wandering, of history layered with contemporary life. The photographs reflect Provincetown as it is today: alive with people that are drawn to the beauty and the magic that define its spirit and allure. This series invites viewers to slow down, see what I see and observe what might otherwise go unnoticed... the fleeting moments that linger just long enough to be captured before they’re gone.

Artist Bio
Deb Perry, is an Art Director and photographer based in North Truro who finds inspiration along the Outer Cape, especially in Provincetown. She’s drawn to the textures, light, shadow and everyday moments that give a place its personality. Her work often highlights small details—worn surfaces, close-ups, and quiet scenes—that reflect both history, and document a place in time. Her work has been featured in several group exhibits including locally at The Commons, FAWC and PAAM. Deb recently received 2nd and 3rd place awards for her photographs featured in the 2026 Provincetown Independent Photo Annual.

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LOCAL ICONS BY PRISCILLA JACKETT
Sep
16
to Sep 27

LOCAL ICONS BY PRISCILLA JACKETT

LOCAL ICONS
An Exhibition by Priscilla Jackett

Exhibition Dates: September 16 – September 27
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, September 18
5 PM – 7 PM

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Priscilla enjoys the lushness and messiness of oil paint and the texture of rough surfaces showing through the stroke. Without an education in drawing, Priscilla is still surprised she can convey a subject that is recognizable without being photographic. She is excited by vibrant color, frustrated by the effort required to develop a piece, but calmed by the Zen focus required. She works largely from photographs of local subjects and her travels. She feels she is just scratching the surface of painting.

Artist Bio
Priscilla Jackett has lived year-round in Provincetown for over 56 years. Although taking many art history courses as a college undergraduate and enjoying the lively gallery scene in Provincetown, she only began painting in her late 40’s wanting to take advantage of the plethora of well-known painters living here. Painting very intermittently while working her day job, she began her studies with Gail Browne and Carole Westcott and participated occasionally in PAAM and Castle Hill workshops with Sal DelDeo, TJ Walton, Mark Adams, and Mary Giammarino, among others. In semi-retirement, she joined the COA workshops with Steve Kennedy. She retired in 2015 and began painting regularly with Jeanne Fogg-Brock and Mary Giammarino. She was accepted in a Members’ Juried show at PAAM and has shown in many Members Open shows, group shows at the annual Church of St Mary of the Harbor’s Art & Spirit Auction, The Commons, The Post Office Gallery in North Truro , the Larkin Gallery in Harwich as well as two solo exhibits, one at Seashore Point Residences and another at the Wellfleet Library. Her paintings are in many private collections.

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NEW TREASURES: CLAY AND CANVAS BY DIANNE LONGCHAMPS
Sep
30
to Oct 11

NEW TREASURES: CLAY AND CANVAS BY DIANNE LONGCHAMPS

NEW TREASURES: CLAY AND CANVAS
An Exhibition by Dianne Longchamps

Exhibition Dates: September 30 – October 11
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, October 2
5 PM – 7 PM

Artist Website
Instagram

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

My work is inspired by the landscapes of Provincetown, Wellfleet, and Truro—places that feel both timeless and alive. The dunes rise and shift, the houses stand a little crooked with history, and the people bring a warmth that connects it all. I’m drawn to these imperfections. Through my paintings, I try to capture not just the scene, but the feeling of being there.

Artist Bio
Dianne is a messy, impatient painter who loves color and crooked lines. Dianne is drawn to imperfect and timeless objects. Old boats, wharves, and pilings are great subject matters. Abstract flowers in wonky vases and bathing suit clad figures are other personal favorites.

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NEW TREASURES: CLAY AND CANVAS BY WENDY ALLEN
Sep
30
to Oct 11

NEW TREASURES: CLAY AND CANVAS BY WENDY ALLEN

NEW TREASURES: CLAY AND CANVAS
An Exhibition by Wendy Allen

Exhibition Dates: September 30 – October 11
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, October 2
5 PM – 7 PM

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Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Wendy Allen’s work explores the intersection of form, function, and daily ritual. Working in stoneware and porcelain, she creates pieces intended for use—objects that become part of everyday life, from shared meals to quiet moments at home. Influenced by her Danish roots, Allen is drawn to simplicity, balance, and the beauty of well-made, functional design. She builds surfaces through texture and layered glazes, creating depth and variation so that each piece feels both tactile and visually rich. As she works, Allen considers the eventual home of each piece: a table set for gathering, a softly lit evening with one of her luminaries, or a vase holding fresh flowers. Her practice is rooted in the belief that handmade objects gain meaning through use, and she is especially interested in the life her work takes on beyond the studio—living in other people’s homes and becoming part of their stories.

Artist Bio
Wendy Allen is a Truro-based potter who has been honing her practice for over a decade, with studio experience in New York, New Jersey, and Oxford, England. Working primarily in stoneware and porcelain, she creates pieces that explore a range of forms, brought to life through layered glazes and richly developed surface textures. Influenced by her Danish roots, Allen’s work reflects a deep appreciation for simplicity, balance, and functionality. Each piece is designed with intention—meant to be held, used, and integrated into daily rituals.

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LAND, SEA, SKY BY DEN STREEFF
Sep
30
to Oct 11

LAND, SEA, SKY BY DEN STREEFF

LAND, SEA, SKY
An Exhibition by Den Streeff

Exhibition Dates: September 30 – October 11
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, October 2
5 PM – 7 PM

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

My work explores the always changing sea and shifting sands which surround the Outer Cape. From gentle waters brushing the shoreline, to crashing waves in all their fury. When I turn away from the beaches I’m drawn to the marshes at lands’ end and the three lighthouses dotting the shore. In all my works I strive to capture a moment in time and invite the viewers to pause, reflect, and find their own narratives within the work.

Artist Bio
Den Streeff attended F.I.T in New York City as a graphic artist student and worked in the industry for several years in Manhattan and Boston. He moved to Ptown in the early nineties and began to explore the finer arts along with creative writing. Over the years he attended courses in all kinds of mediums searching for his voice. More recently he studied working in charcoal/conte/graphite with Kathy Smith. He studied white line printing under Kathy as well, which she is renowned for. He has taken painting classes with Steve Kennedy working in acrylics. In 2023 he fell in love with soft pastels after having taking Eileen Casey’s class at the Creative Arts Center in Chatham. Since then, he has further his studies in pastels taking classes at The Cultural Center of Cape Cod studying under different teachers. This past year he won a Barbara Stone Scholarship to study under a master pastelist. He is a member of the Pastel Society of Cape Cod and is a member of PAAM.

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ROWENA PERKINS - NEW PAINTINGS
Oct
14
to Oct 25

ROWENA PERKINS - NEW PAINTINGS

ROWENA PERKINS - NEW PAINTINGS

Exhibition Dates: October 14 – October 25
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, October 16
5 PM – 7 PM

Artist Website

Instagram

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

My recent acrylics on panels and paper represent a synthesis of the soul: a personal exploration of life on the Outer Cape. They are a visual fusion of self and environment; the body/mind connection; the comfort and beauty of home; the individuality and immortality of painted images. I paint whatever moves me at any given time, with form and feeling. Painting is color in all its myriad methods and combinations: the light and character of Provincetown at the end of a fulfilling day, depending on the mood and weather; the excitement and relaxation of always looking, both inside and outside, keeps up the momentum. I hope you will enjoy the show. Rowena Perkins – New Paintings The Commons - Provincetown October 14 – 25, 2026

Rowena Perkins has exhibited her paintings in one-person and group shows in art galleries and public spaces on Cape Cod, in New England Region, New York, Key West and California since 1988. In 1990, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA. One-Person shows include The Commons, Provincetown, MA and The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, S. Yarmouth, MA. Two and Three Person shows include AM Zehnder Gallery, Wellfleet, MA. Group shows include Hutson Gallery, Provincetown, MA; Gallery on Greene, Key West, FL. Juried shows include: Larkin Gallery, Harwichport, MA; Provincetown Art Association and Museum; Provincetown Monument & Provincetown Museum; Cambridge Art Association; Lemonade Stand Gallery, Key West, FL; Studio Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA; bg Gallery, Santa Monica, CA. Her work is included in private and corporate collections in the USA, and private collections in the UK. Professional Associations: Provincetown Art Association and Museum. Professional Affiliations: The Painting Center Art File, NYC.

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FIGURE AND GROUND BY KARLE PACKARD
Nov
11
to Nov 22

FIGURE AND GROUND BY KARLE PACKARD

FIGURE AND GROUND
An Exhibition by Karle Packard

Exhibition Dates: November 11 – Novebmer 23
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception
Friday, Novebmer 13
5 PM – 7 PM

Artist Website

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The work mediates the link between landscape and the human form

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SAIL LOFT ARTISTS COLLECTIVE
Apr
23

SAIL LOFT ARTISTS COLLECTIVE

 

The Collective is a reimagining of the historic Provincetown women's art club called The Sail Loft, founded in 1916. At that time, the original Sail Loft was created specifically as a social and intellectual hub for women artists. The original club met in a space where sailmakers stitched canvas to catch the wind. In that same loft, women gathered to share their art and ideas - to support one another and build momentum.

In November 2022, the Collective was formed as an un-named group. Local painter Valerie Isaacs gathered 50 women and non-binary artists together for a festive dinner at The Provincetown Commons to form a group for professional working artists. The Collective honors the Sail Loft Club’s legacy of creating a dedicated space for women which has easily evolved into a welcoming space for non-binary artists as well. The group recognizes and celebrates the under-represented contributions of women and non-binary artistic voices, an essential thread in the Outer Cape's artistic tapestry.

Meeting Schedule

The Collective meets monthly in the off-season for informal potluck gatherings, occasionally featuring themed discussions or presentations where members can share their current projects or discuss work processes with their peers.

We encourage all women and non-binary artists residing on the Outer Cape to drop in on their monthly potluck gatherings.

The remaining meetings for 2026 will be held at The Provincetown Commons, 46 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA.

Community members are encouraged to bring a dish or a snack to share!

4/23/26 5-7 PM

5/21/26 5-7 PM

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MOSAICS WITH JODY JOHNSON
Apr
22

MOSAICS WITH JODY JOHNSON

Introduction to Mosaic: 2-Day Workshop with Jody Johnson

Dates and Times:

  • Wednesday, April 22 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM

  • Thursday, April 23 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM

  • Location: The Commons

  • Instructor: Jody Johnson – Multi-Media & Functional Artist
    (“recycled and reimagined” art)


    Spaces are limited – register today to secure your spot!

    Attend one or both days of this hands-on workshop hosted by artist Jody Johnson, a multi-media and functional artist known for her “recycled and reimagined” creations. This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the fundamentals of mosaic art, from designing and cutting to adhering and grouting, giving participants the tools to create their own unique, personal projects.

What to Expect (Typical 2-Day Structure)

  • Day 1 – Design & Creation: Learn to select surfaces, design patterns, safely cut glass or tile, and adhere pieces using the direct method.

  • Day 2 – Grouting & Finishing: Explore different grout types, apply grout to fill spaces, and finish your piece with professional techniques.

Materials & Skills

  • Materials provided: pre-cut or raw tiles, adhesive, and substrates. Participants are welcome to bring their own materials as well.

  • Skill development includes cutting, layout, spacing, and finishing techniques.

  • No prior experience needed – perfect for beginners interested in creating a mosaic dish, panel, or other art piece.

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MAKING LIGHT
Apr
21

MAKING LIGHT

Making Light: A Conversation with Artists on Sustaining Creativity, Courage, and Connection in Difficult Times

Tuesday, April 21 | 6 - 7:30 PM
Location:
THE COMMONS
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown


Presented by Jeannette de Beauvoir

It’s free and everyone’s welcome. Let’s resist the dark!

I don’t have to tell you how frightening this time is. I’ve had to really force myself every day to move out of that fear and back into a space in which I can create. You may be experiencing something similar. 

I felt that we as creatives needed to have some conversations about it. To support each other. To find ways to carry on. And so I created a program called Making Light—because in dark times, artists make light.

We meet monthly at the Provincetown Commons (46 Bradford St., Provincetown, MA) and have a conversation together—visual artists, musicians, writers, poets, performers—to support our own practices as well as those of everyone in our community. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Dates are as follows; the time is 7:00pm:

May 19
June 23


As I fill in topics and panelists, I’ll include that information here. I’m also updating this page regularly with resources; if there’s something you’d like to share, feel free to send it to me at jeannettedebeauvoir@gmail.com.

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TAROT WORKSHOP WITH SUSAN MITCHELL
Apr
19

TAROT WORKSHOP WITH SUSAN MITCHELL

Tarot Workshop with Susan Mitchell

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time: 2 – 4 PM
Location: The Commons, Provincetown
Cost: Free and open to the public
What to Bring: A 78-card tarot deck, such as the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, or another tarot deck of your choice.
Register Here:

Workshop Overview

Join us at The Commons for an introductory tarot workshop with Susan Mitchell. This free session is designed for anyone curious about tarot—from complete beginners to those with some experience.

During the workshop, participants will explore how tarot can be used as a tool for self-awareness, reflection, and clearer decision-making. Susan will guide the group through ways of interpreting the cards by considering both their traditional meanings and the symbolism within their imagery.

The class will use the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot deck as a reference, though participants are welcome to bring and work with any tarot deck they prefer.

This session is meant to be an accessible introduction to tarot, with the possibility of offering more in-depth classes in the future depending on community interest.

Recommended Book: Learning the Tarot by Joan Bunning
Please bring: A 78-card tarot deck, such as the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, or another tarot deck of your choice.

About the Workshop Leader

Susan Mitchell is a year-round Provincetown resident who has been reading tarot cards for many years. She is also a tarot teacher with the Winter Wednesdays program, where she has introduced many participants to the practice of tarot reading. Susan approaches tarot as a reflective and creative process, helping participants explore the symbolism, intuition, and storytelling embedded within the cards.

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NATIONAL POETRY MONTH: DROP IN AND WRITE WITH ELIZABETH BRADFIELD
Apr
18

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH: DROP IN AND WRITE WITH ELIZABETH BRADFIELD

 
 

National Poetry Month: Drop In and Write
Facilitated by Elizabeth Bradfield
at The Commons in Meeting Room D
Saturdays, April 18
1:00–3:00 PM

SHIFT YOUR WRITING. SHAPE YOUR COMMUNITY.

Celebrate National Poetry Month by joining us for an afternoon of writing in community. If you’ve been wanting to refresh your writing practice or simply spend time creating alongside others, come to The Commons for this drop-in session facilitated by poet Elizabeth Bradfield.

We’ll begin by saying hello, setting intentions, and writing together in timed sessions, with short breaks for conversation and stretching. A bowl of prompts will be available for anyone who wants inspiration. In the final part of the gathering, participants are invited to share new work or ideas, though sharing is entirely optional.

Writing in the presence of others can open new possibilities, even without focusing on output or finished work. Come as you are, and let’s spend a couple of hours simply being writers together.

About Elizabeth Bradfield
Elizabeth Bradfield is an American poet and naturalist. She is the author of several books, including Interpretive Work, winner of the Audre Lorde Award, and Approaching Ice. Her work has been nominated for the Lambda Literary Prize and the James Laughlin Award.

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PRINT NIGHT WITH ELSPETH SLAYTER
Apr
15

PRINT NIGHT WITH ELSPETH SLAYTER

PRINT NIGHT WITH ELSPETH SLAYTER

Date: Wednesday, April 15 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Course fee: $25. Participants are encouraged to bring their own paper and acrylic paint, but the Commons will provide, maintain and retain materials for ongoing print night use as well. 

We are offering six separate two-hour sessions to learn about and practice the gel plate monotype printmaking technique. These plates are an easily transportable printmaking technology eliminating the need for a printing press. Printmaking can be done on a tabletop, making it accessible to all. At the start of each session, a demonstration will introduce students to the basics of the gel plate printing process, from proper plate care to layering colors and building texture for both primary and ghost prints. The majority of the time will be spent in open studio format, with the instructor providing technical support to participants as needed. Students will be required to participate in the clean-up process. Each session is open to five community members who will need to register ahead of time.

Instructor: 

Elspeth Slayter 

  • Thursday, January 15, 5 - 7pm  

  • Wednesday, February 11, 5 - 7pm 

  • Thursday, March 26, 5 - 7pm 

  • Wednesday, April 15, 5 - 7pm 

  • Thursday, May 14, 5 - 7pm 

Registration is limited, please register here:

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MEMORY WITH ME BY FLORA BRAZIL
Apr
15
to Apr 26

MEMORY WITH ME BY FLORA BRAZIL

Memory With Me

Paintings by Flora Brazil

April 15 – April 26
Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception

Friday, April 17
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Provincetown Commons

Celebrate the start of the exhibition and meet the artist.

Gallery Hours

  • Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

About the Work & Artist

I am a painter who lives in Wellfleet.  Although having studied chemical engineering in university, I decided to truly commit my life to art after struggling with the autoimmune disease. I began my painting journey in December 2022. 

I am continuously inspired by nature and love. My work brings emotion and energy to everyday subjects, feelings I wish to share with the audience.

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BASIL’S MIXED BAG BY ARNIE CHARNICK
Apr
15
to Apr 26

BASIL’S MIXED BAG BY ARNIE CHARNICK

BASIL’S MIXED BAG
An Exhibition by Arnie Charnick

Exhibition Dates: April 15–26
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Opening Reception & Artist Talk
Friday, April 17
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us to celebrate the opening of BASIL’S MIXED BAG and meet artist Arnie Charnick. The evening will include a brief artist talk and reading from his in-progress autobiographical work I,CONOCLAST, offering insight into his decades-long career in murals, commissions, and independent exhibitions.

Gallery Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

About the Work
This exhibition brings together a diverse selection of paintings spanning over three decades, many originally collected by the late Basil Gadyszc. The show features a wide-ranging “mixed bag” of styles and subjects, including the six-panel series WAT’S HAPPENING, which presents sixty views of the Angkor Wat ruins in Cambodia. These works reflect Charnick’s exploratory approach and commitment to accessibility outside the traditional gallery system.

About the Artist
Arnie Charnick is a muralist and painter whose work can be found on walls and in collections across Provincetown, New York City, Santa Monica, Central America, and beyond. Known for exhibiting in alternative spaces, Charnick maintains independence from traditional gallery structures, allowing him to retain creative control and keep his work accessible. Over the years, his pieces have been widely collected, with notable support from longtime patrons including Basil Gadyszc.

Previews available by appointment prior to April 15 anytime at 35 Alden Street - by texting me at 310. 908.1246

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CARDBOARD CONSTRUCTION
Apr
14

CARDBOARD CONSTRUCTION

Cardboard Construction with Margot Stage

Join us for a free creative session with artist and sculptor Margot Stage on Tuesday, April 14 from 5–6:30 PM at The Commons in the Community Room.

REGISTER (spots are limited)

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll construct, create, explore, and play using cardboard as our primary material. Cardboard is eco-friendly, versatile, and accessible-making it the perfect medium for transforming recycled materials into imaginative works of art.

This session is designed to spark creativity and encourage experimentation. Participants will think inventively, work three-dimensionally, and discover unexpected possibilities within simple, recycled materials. Whether you’re an experienced maker or simply curious to try something new, this workshop offers a welcoming space to explore and create.

We will have most materials on hand for participants to use. You’re also welcome to bring any tools or materials you’d like to work with-such as scissors, X-Acto knives, glue guns, or other favorite supplies.

Come ready to imagine, build, and see what you can bring to life.

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WE STILL LIVE HERE: As Nutayunean & Maushop's Return
Apr
12

WE STILL LIVE HERE: As Nutayunean & Maushop's Return

We Still Live Here: — As Nutayunean & Maushop’s Return

Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Presented by Delilah’s Healing and Educational Collective

Event Details

  • Date: April 12

  • Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM

  • Location: The Provincetown Commons
    46 Bradford Street
    Provincetown, MA 02657

    We Still Live Here is a powerful documentary by Anne Makepeace that tells the inspiring story of Jessie Little Dow Baird and her journey to bring the Wampanoag language home.

    The film features Wampanoag tribal members sharing their experiences with language revitalization, alongside beautifully animated segments that express both the loss and resilience of Wampanoag culture.

    Panel & Special Presentation

    Following the screening, join us for a panel discussion featuring members of the Wampanoag Tribe and Delilah’s Healing and Educational Collective.

    The panel will also introduce two exciting new projects, including:

    • Maushop’s Return — a film and illuminated puppet performance

    • A collaborative exploration of healing through reconnecting with our environment and all living beings as relatives

      Join Us

      You are warmly invited to spend the afternoon with us for:

      • Film screening

      • Panel discussion

      • Q&A session

      • Light refreshments

Come and meet 

Leonard the marionette and the founders of Delilah’s Healing and Educational Collective 

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MURPHY CRACKS THE CASE - A ONE- ACT PLAY READING BY KAZZ FELIX
Apr
10

MURPHY CRACKS THE CASE - A ONE- ACT PLAY READING BY KAZZ FELIX

Murphy Cracks the Case — A One-Act Play Reading by Kazz Felix
Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Commons Community Room

Join us for an evening of playful absurdity and fresh theatrical work as Provincetown newcomer Kazz Felix presents the world premiere reading of his one-act play, Murphy Cracks the Case.

This staged reading features four actors seated at a table, bringing the script to life with minimal props—including custom sock puppets—and live narration of stage directions. The performance runs approximately 15–20 minutes and will be followed by a Q&A and open feedback session, offering the audience a chance to engage directly with the creative process.

Kazz Felix is a playwright, actor, and comedian whose work blends humor, strangeness, and late-night reflections on life. After years of performing and bartending in Washington, D.C., he now lives in Wellfleet with his wife and two cats, continuing to craft stories fueled by strong coffee, sweet candy, and acoustic folk punk melodies.

Come be part of the premiere and help shape a new work in its earliest stages.

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NATIONAL POETRY MONTH: DROP IN AND WRITE WITH ELIZABETH BRADFIELD
Apr
4

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH: DROP IN AND WRITE WITH ELIZABETH BRADFIELD

 
 

National Poetry Month: Drop In and Write
Facilitated by Elizabeth Bradfield
at The Commons in Meeting Room D
Saturdays, April 4 and April 18
1:00–3:00 PM

SHIFT YOUR WRITING. SHAPE YOUR COMMUNITY.

Celebrate National Poetry Month by joining us for an afternoon of writing in community. If you’ve been wanting to refresh your writing practice or simply spend time creating alongside others, come to The Commons for this drop-in session facilitated by poet Elizabeth Bradfield.

We’ll begin by saying hello, setting intentions, and writing together in timed sessions, with short breaks for conversation and stretching. A bowl of prompts will be available for anyone who wants inspiration. In the final part of the gathering, participants are invited to share new work or ideas, though sharing is entirely optional.

Writing in the presence of others can open new possibilities, even without focusing on output or finished work. Come as you are, and let’s spend a couple of hours simply being writers together.

About Elizabeth Bradfield
Elizabeth Bradfield is an American poet and naturalist. She is the author of several books, including Interpretive Work, winner of the Audre Lorde Award, and Approaching Ice. Her work has been nominated for the Lambda Literary Prize and the James Laughlin Award.

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COLLABORATIVE MARK MAKING - ART PROJECT
Apr
2

COLLABORATIVE MARK MAKING - ART PROJECT

Collaborative Mark Making: A Community Art Project
Facilitated by Margot Stage

Join us Thursday, April 2 from 4–6 PM at The Commons. This event is free and open to everyone.

Be part of a dynamic, community-driven art experience where the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. Participants will gather around a large shared canvas, moving from place to place and responding to one another’s marks with new layers of color, texture, and gesture. The process is playful, spontaneous, and rooted in creative exchange—an opportunity to contribute without attachment to individual outcome and to experience the energy of making together.

Artists are welcome to bring their own art supplies, and materials will also be provided for all to use.

The resulting artwork will be exhibited in The Commons’ Exhibition Hallway from April 3–April 13. Installed on April 3, the piece will remain a living, evolving work throughout the exhibition, with opportunities for visitors to continue adding and embellishing it over time.

Join us in shaping a collaborative artwork and celebrating the creative spirit of the Outer Cape community.

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B PLOT READING SERIES:  THE BALTIMORE WALTZ  BY PAULA VOGEL
Apr
1

B PLOT READING SERIES: THE BALTIMORE WALTZ BY PAULA VOGEL

The Provincetown Theater and the B Plot Reading Series Present
A Free Reading of The Baltimore Waltz by Paula Vogel

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, April 1
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Commons, Provincetown
Admission: Free and open to the public

About the Play

Originally developed at Perseverance Theatre and first staged at Alley Theatre before its Off-Broadway premiere in 1992, The Baltimore Waltz is one of Paula Vogel’s most inventive and heartfelt works.

Presented as a wildly comic European adventure, the play follows sister and brother Anna and Carl on an imagined odyssey through Paris, Amsterdam, and beyond. In this fast-moving farce, the pair pursue pleasure, absurd romance, and a cure for the fictional “Acquired Toilet Disease” (ATD), supposedly contracted in a school bathroom. Along the way, they encounter a mysterious “Third Man,” a nod to the classic film The Third Man.

Beneath its outrageous humor and theatrical playfulness lies a deeply moving truth. The journey is ultimately revealed to be a fantasy unfolding in a hospital room in Baltimore, Maryland, where Anna imagines the trip she never got to take with her terminally ill brother. Inspired by Vogel’s own experiences, The Baltimore Waltz is a poignant meditation on love, loss, grief, and the power of imagination.

Join us for this special free reading as part of the B Plot Reading Series—an evening of bold storytelling, sharp humor, and heartfelt reflection. All are welcome.

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PRINT NIGHT WITH ELSPETH SLAYTER
Mar
26

PRINT NIGHT WITH ELSPETH SLAYTER

PRINT NIGHT WITH ELSPETH SLAYTER

Date: Thursday, March 26 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Course fee: $25. Participants are encouraged to bring their own paper and acrylic paint, but the Commons will provide, maintain and retain materials for ongoing print night use as well. 

We are offering six separate two-hour sessions to learn about and practice the gel plate monotype printmaking technique. These plates are an easily transportable printmaking technology eliminating the need for a printing press. Printmaking can be done on a tabletop, making it accessible to all. At the start of each session, a demonstration will introduce students to the basics of the gel plate printing process, from proper plate care to layering colors and building texture for both primary and ghost prints. The majority of the time will be spent in open studio format, with the instructor providing technical support to participants as needed. Students will be required to participate in the clean-up process. Each session is open to five community members who will need to register ahead of time.

Instructor: 

Elspeth Slayter 

  • Thursday, January 15, 5 - 7pm  

  • Wednesday, February 11, 5 - 7pm 

  • Thursday, March 26, 5 - 7pm 

  • Wednesday, April 15, 5 - 7pm 

  • Thursday, May 14, 5 - 7pm 

Registration is limited, please register here:

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WOMENCRAFT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY ART AND ACTIVISM: A Look To The Future
Mar
22

WOMENCRAFT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY ART AND ACTIVISM: A Look To The Future

Womencrafts' 50th Anniversary Art and Activism:
a look to the future

By Womencrafts

Sunday, Mar 22 from 12:30 pm to 2 pm

Part of the Womencrafts' 50th Anniversary Weekend collection


Overview

Join us in person to celebrate Womencrafts' 50 years of fierce art and activism!

Womencrafts' 50th Anniversary Art and Activism

Come celebrate five decades of creativity and change with Womencrafts! This in-person event is all about honoring amazing art and powerful activism by inspiring women. Join us for a day packed with vibrant artwork, passionate conversations, and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this fun, informal gathering to connect, reflect, and get inspired!

Conversation facilitated by Jo Hay and Michelle Axelson with political guests (pending world events)

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WOMENCRAFT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY PRESERVING OUR HERSTORY
Mar
21
to Mar 22

WOMENCRAFT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY PRESERVING OUR HERSTORY

Womencrafts' 50th Anniversary Preserving our Herstory Workshop

ByWomencrafts

Saturday, Mar 21 from 2:30 pm to 4 pm

Part of the Womencrafts' 50th Anniversary Weekend collection

Overview

Join us in person to celebrate 50 years of Womencrafts by preserving our herstory together!

Celebrate half a century of creativity and community with the Preserving our Herstory Workshop. This in-person event is all about honoring the incredible stories and crafts that have shaped our journey. Bring your enthusiasm, your artifacts, and your heart as we learn, share, and create together. Don't miss this special chance to be part of something truly inspiring! Archivists and preservation specialists will be leading the discussion about how to document and save our herstory.

This event may be able to be a hybrid in-person and virtual event. Please email womencrafts@yahoo.com if you would like to be notified if virutal attendance is possible.

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CAROLINE CARNEY
Mar
20
to Mar 29

CAROLINE CARNEY

Spring Equinox Pop-Up Exhibition

Paintings by Caroline Carney

March 20 – March 29
Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Join us for a special pop-up exhibition of new paintings created during an informal winter residency in Truro, along with additional recent work.

Opening Reception

Friday, March 20
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Provincetown Commons

Celebrate the start of the exhibition and meet the artist.

Gallery Hours

  • Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Online Viewing

All paintings will be available online by March 19
www.carolinecarney.com (PAINTINGS tab)

About the Work

Created during a winter stay in Truro, this collection reflects a season of quiet focus and coastal inspiration, marking the transition into spring.

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SAIL LOFT ARTISTS COLLECTIVE
Mar
19

SAIL LOFT ARTISTS COLLECTIVE

 

The Collective is a reimagining of the historic Provincetown women's art club called The Sail Loft, founded in 1916. At that time, the original Sail Loft was created specifically as a social and intellectual hub for women artists. The original club met in a space where sailmakers stitched canvas to catch the wind. In that same loft, women gathered to share their art and ideas - to support one another and build momentum.

In November 2022, the Collective was formed as an un-named group. Local painter Valerie Isaacs gathered 50 women and non-binary artists together for a festive dinner at The Provincetown Commons to form a group for professional working artists. The Collective honors the Sail Loft Club’s legacy of creating a dedicated space for women which has easily evolved into a welcoming space for non-binary artists as well. The group recognizes and celebrates the under-represented contributions of women and non-binary artistic voices, an essential thread in the Outer Cape's artistic tapestry.

Meeting Schedule

The Collective meets monthly in the off-season for informal potluck gatherings, occasionally featuring themed discussions or presentations where members can share their current projects or discuss work processes with their peers.

We encourage all women and non-binary artists residing on the Outer Cape to drop in on their monthly potluck gatherings.

The remaining meetings for 2026 will be held at The Provincetown Commons, 46 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA.

Community members are encouraged to bring a dish or a snack to share!

3/19/26 5-7 PM

4/23/26 5-7 PM

5/21/26 5-7 PM

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MAKING LIGHT
Mar
17

MAKING LIGHT

Making Light: A Conversation with Artists on Sustaining Creativity, Courage, and Connection in Difficult Times

Tuesday, March 17 | 6 - 7:30 PM
Location:
THE COMMONS
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown


Presented by Jeannette de Beauvoir

Panelists: Helen Grimm, Grace Emmet, and Susan Lambert

I don’t have to tell you how frightening this time is. I’ve had to really force myself every day to move out of that fear and back into a space in which I can create. You may be experiencing something similar. 

I felt that we as creatives needed to have some conversations about it. To support each other. To find ways to carry on. And so I created a program called Making Light—because in dark times, artists make light.

We meet monthly at the Provincetown Commons (46 Bradford St., Provincetown, MA) and have a conversation together—visual artists, musicians, writers, poets, performers—to support our own practices as well as those of everyone in our community. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Dates are as follows; the time is 6:00pm:

Apr. 21
May 19
June 23


As I fill in topics and panelists, I’ll include that information here. I’m also updating this page regularly with resources; if there’s something you’d like to share, feel free to send it to me at jeannettedebeauvoir@gmail.com.

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HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR LOVE? an original play reading by Racine Oxtoby
Mar
12

HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR LOVE? an original play reading by Racine Oxtoby

FREE Play Reading at The Commons
An original reading by Racine Oxtoby

How Do You Like Your Love?
A new play set during the height of the 1970s “porno chic” era

In 1972, as adult films began crossing into mainstream theaters, one small-town cinema takes a bold leap and screens the controversial film Deep Throat. What follows is a night of chaos, comedy, and culture clash.

How Do You Like Your Love? follows four employees of the Rialto Cinema — the projectionist, the owner, the box office manager, and the new kid — on the night of the film’s premiere. As they navigate flustered town officials, outspoken protesters, a packed and rowdy audience, and their own personal tensions, they’re forced to confront a changing cultural landscape.

Will the town reject this new craze as a passing fad? Or will they demand more?

Thursday, March 12
6:00 PM
Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street, Provincetown
Free Admission

Featuring:
Gregg Bertonazzi
Bryant A. Marshall
Nick Wilson
Andrew Clemons

If you missed the December reading, here’s your chance to catch this lively and timely new work. Join us for an engaging evening of theater, history, and conversation at The Commons.

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MAKING LIGHT WITH ART DEVINE, PADDO DEVINE, AND SEAMUS DEVINE
Feb
17

MAKING LIGHT WITH ART DEVINE, PADDO DEVINE, AND SEAMUS DEVINE

Making Light: A Conversation with Artists on Sustaining Creativity, Courage, and Connection in Difficult Times

Tuesday, February 17th | 6 - 7:30 PM
Location:
THE COMMONS
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown


Presented by Jeannette de Beauvoir

Panelists: Art Devine, Paddo Devine, and Seamus Devine

I don’t have to tell you how frightening this time is. I’ve had to really force myself every day to move out of that fear and back into a space in which I can create. You may be experiencing something similar. 

I felt that we as creatives needed to have some conversations about it. To support each other. To find ways to carry on. And so I created a program called Making Light—because in dark times, artists make light.

We meet monthly at the Provincetown Commons (46 Bradford St., Provincetown, MA) and have a conversation together—visual artists, musicians, writers, poets, performers—to support our own practices as well as those of everyone in our community. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Dates are as follows; the time is 6:00pm:

Feb. 17
Mar. 17

Apr. 21
May 19
June 23


As I fill in topics and panelists, I’ll include that information here. I’m also updating this page regularly with resources; if there’s something you’d like to share, feel free to send it to me at jeannettedebeauvoir@gmail.com.

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A–LOVE–A–FAIR…Valentine’s Craft and Vendor Fair
Feb
14
to Feb 16

A–LOVE–A–FAIR…Valentine’s Craft and Vendor Fair

A–LOVE–A–FAIR… A VALENTINES CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR

This Valentine’s Weekend, fall head over heels at A- LOVE -A - FAIR at The Commons! Featuring 15 incredible artists and makers, this curated fair is filled with one-of-a-kind pieces sure to make hearts flutter.

Join us Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 11 AM–3 PM to discover thoughtful gifts, handmade treasures, and creative delights. Find something special for someone you love—or treat yourself, because you absolutely deserve it.

All the thrill, zero guilt. February is for A LOVE A FAIR. No strings attached.

Featuring the work and makings of
Karen Cappotto · Nika Feldman · Celeste Hanlon · Sarah Kain · Maureen McCarron ·
Fran O’Neill · Sian Robertson · Jennifer Wells · Karen Miller · Jimmy Lee Curtis · Charlie Welch · Heat MacFarland · Gaige Clark · Ken Abert· Monica Prada · Thor Jensen and more

 

FRAN O’NEILL
My artistic vision focuses on the connection between healing and energy. We are all energetic beings, and the wood grain in my art symbolizes this universal energy. I incorporate dynamic shapes, composition, and color to represent this energetic exchange, which allows abstract forms to integrate seamlessly with the natural wood texture. My goal is to create an intersection where the energy in the artwork, the wood, and the viewer all converge. My work is modern and mid-century inspired with a kinetic feel that resonates with the viewer.

The Love Bush, Modern Minis + Modstoppers

 

CHARLIE WELCH
Making all of your papier-mâché dreams come true.

Papier-mâché flower pins (various types) and papier-mâché sculptures (vessels and vases)

 

SARAH KAIN
Using organic cottons imported from Berlin, vintage silks and haberdashery from Titi , I channel spiral scarf creations for warmth and Flair!

Scarves shirts dresses n hats

 

NIKA FELDMAN
As a side hustle to my regular textile art practice, I make small batches of patches and caps featuring slogans of embodied empowerment. The sentiment behind the phrases is what propels me forward as both a woman and an artist.

textile works: patches & caps

 

CELESTE HANLON
Originally from Greenwich Village, NYC-I grew up around a vibrant diverse, community where my mother owned a vintage clothing store for 40years. Being in that environment influenced my aesthetic. I make images often nostalgic, brightly colored, using vintage fabric and juvenile in style. I am very interested in how things look from being decayed, aged and worn. I taught art in kindergarten for 16 years and the looseness, naivety and freedom of the children's art made a big impression on my style of work. Now living in Cape Cod-I work in a variety of mediums: printmaking, sculpture, painting, sewing and drawing. I am constantly making images.

Little Paintings and collages

 

SIAN ROBERTSTON
Sian Robertson is drawn to all things paper, and she loves to cut, tear, glue, and combine disparate seeming items into quirky collages. In her Postage Portraits she uses postage stamps, magazines, maps, old books, and other paper ephemera to create new lives for people on the stamps (often something more fun than what they did to get on a stamp in the first place).

 

KAREN CAPPOTTO
My paintings and collage are often meditations on connecting. How memories + storytelling, color our palette and shape feelings about place.

Decoupage plates and original collage

 

JENNIFER WELLS
I get my inspiration from watching the natural world as well as listening to the whimsical mutterings of passersby while stationed in my art shack on MacMillan Wharf. I'm also fascinated by myths and legends.

Laser Engraved glassware and kitchenware with original designs

 

MAUREEN MCCARRON
I paint birds as spiritual beings, I also create analog collage with birds in them. I see them as guides and talismans.

Original art and Giclee prints

 

KAREN MILLER
Karen Miller is a working artist based in Provincetown, Massachusetts. She is currently a resident artist at The Commons Community Studios at 74 Shank Painter, Provincetown, MA

mini landscapes

 

GAIGE CLARK
Spoon Bear hand carves small batch wooden spoons and magical wands using old school axes, chisels, and knives. She carves from fallen wood in Cape Cod and Catskill Mountains.

hand carved wooden spoons, magic wands, gem keepers

JIMMY LEE CURTIS
LOVE LIVE SKATE CREATE

SCARVES CARDS PHOTOS

 

HEAT MACFARLAND
Urban, energetic, playful brain babies that spark possibility. F*ck the noise, feel the love, XO

Hats, Hoodies, Patches, Valentines Cards & Prints

 

KENNETH ABERT
I am a weaver and have lived in Provincetown for the past 14 years. My hand-woven items include scarfs, table runners, tea towels, napkins and placemats. I design my products using various templates as the base and then alternating the patterns to fit my color pallet. The items are made from cotton, linen, silk, wool and bamboo. I started in Dorchester Ma, which is where the business name originated.

 

Hand woven items all produced in Provincetown.

dorchesterfarms.com

 

MONICA PRADA
I create handmade crochet plushies and wearables with a focus on comfort, charm, and thoughtful details. Each piece is carefully crafted to be both playful and practical, celebrating the joy of slow, handmade work.

Register below to participate in this year’s Arts & Crafts Fair.

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PRINT NIGHT WITH ELSPETH SLAYTER
Feb
11

PRINT NIGHT WITH ELSPETH SLAYTER

PRINT NIGHT WITH ELSPETH SLAYTER

Date: Wednesday, February 11 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Course fee: $25. Participants are encouraged to bring their own paper and acrylic paint, but the Commons will provide, maintain and retain materials for ongoing print night use as well. 

We are offering six separate two-hour sessions to learn about and practice the gel plate monotype printmaking technique. These plates are an easily transportable printmaking technology eliminating the need for a printing press. Printmaking can be done on a tabletop, making it accessible to all. At the start of each session, a demonstration will introduce students to the basics of the gel plate printing process, from proper plate care to layering colors and building texture for both primary and ghost prints. The majority of the time will be spent in open studio format, with the instructor providing technical support to participants as needed. Students will be required to participate in the clean-up process. Each session is open to five community members who will need to register ahead of time.

Instructor: 

Elspeth Slayter 

  • Thursday, January 15, 5 - 7pm  

  • Wednesday, February 11, 5 - 7pm 

  • Thursday, March 26, 5 - 7pm 

  • Wednesday, April 15, 5 - 7pm 

  • Thursday, May 14, 5 - 7pm 

Registration is limited, please register here:

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