Cahoon Museum of American Art

Guided Tour
2024-06-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
This guided tour highlights something special about the museum’s historic house and current art exhibitions. A great way to get an insider’s sneak peek during a visit to the museum.
Included with museum admission.
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Gallery Talk - Quilts for These Times
2024-07-03 11:00 - 11:30
Education Programs Manager Leslie Goldman will guide you through the exhibition Joe Cunningham: Quilts for These Times.  Explore the work on view and learn more about the artist’s process.
Included with museum admission.
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Gelli Print on Fabric Workshop with Christine Martell
2024-07-11 13:00 - 16:00
Learn Gelli printing, a monoprinting process that does not require a press, and explore textures and layers by combining materials. Experiment using the Gelli printmaking process on fabric, inspired by the colorful designs of Joe Cunningham on view at the museum. A wide range of tools and materials will be supplied as part of the workshop. Instructor Christine Martell has been teaching a wide range of techniques for more than 30 years. Of all media, Gelli printing is her favorite topic to teach because anyone can be successful with it at any level of artistic ability. She holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design and an MS in Education from Portland State University.
$55/$45 museum members
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Paint Night: Ralph Cahoon’s Mermaid’s Wash Day SOLD OUT
2024-07-12 17:00 - 19:00
Paint a mermaid inspired by the work of folk artist Ralph Cahoon, no experience is necessary. Embrace the humor of Ralph Cahoon’s mermaids in this fun and relaxing workshop. Instruction, materials, and light refreshments are provided.
$55/$45 museum members

Director’s Talk: 40 Years of Collecting with Executive Director & CEO Sarah Johnson, PhD
2024-07-18 14:00 - 15:00
Explore the Cahoon Museum’s American art collection with the executive director and CEO Sarah Johnson, PhD. She will discuss the Cahoon Museum of Art’s permanent collection with a focus on the artworks on view in the exhibition 40 Years of Collecting. Learn about the history and care of the collection as well as the art and artists featured in this anniversary exhibition.
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Shell Art Workshop with Mary Ricker
2024-07-24 13:00 - 15:00
Design and create shell artwork in the style of a Sailors Valentine with shell artist Mary Ricker. Learn about and use a variety of shells from many parts of the world to create your own unique artwork. Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own shells.
Mary Ricker is a retired oncology nurse who discovered the joy of learning about, designing and making shell artwork including Sailors Valentines. Valentines made by Mary have been acquired by the Chatham Historical Society-Atwood Museum.
$55/45 museum members
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Pano di Terra: A Lecture on Traditional Textiles in Cape Verdean Culture with Barbara Burgo
2024-07-25 16:30 - 18:00
Barbara Burgo, Co-founder and Curator of the Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center, will share the story behind Pano di Terra, a traditional, handwoven cloth from Cape Verde. Pano di Terra have been documented since the 15th century and feature beautiful, geometric motifs, passed down through generations. In this talk, Barbara will share actual examples of this cloth, as well as images, and discuss how these textiles hold the stories and values of the people who created them.
$15 per person/$5 members of the Cahoon Museum and/or the Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center
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Nature Art Mandala Workshop: Gratitude
2024-07-27 10:00 - 12:00
Join artist and certified Eco-Art Therapist Beth Adoette in a hands-on workshop creating an individual mandala from natural materials inspired by gratitude. Allow the gentle yet powerful voices of nature, art, and your intuition to help you understand yourself and your place in this world! While the mandala you make is temporary, the insights you discover through the process will stay with you. Photographing your mandala is encouraged and high-resolution, edited photographs or videos can be ordered separately in advance. Beth holds a BFA in Fine Arts and has received certification in Eco-Art Therapy through Portland State University, Portland Oregon, and Project Nature Connect. All workshop materials are provided.
$55 per person/$45 museum members
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Guided Tour of the Cahoon Museum
2024-07-29 08:00 - 17:00
Discover something special about the Cahoon Museum during this hour-long museum tour.
Included with museum admission.
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Gallery Talk: Small Quilts
2024-08-07 11:00 - 12:00
Join Education Programs Manager Leslie Goldman for a closer look at the quilts on view in the exhibition Small Quilts, Big Stories: Selections from the Collection of Julie Silber. Learn more about quilts as art objects, historical artifacts and as reflections of the values of their makers.
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Upcycled Clothing Workshop
2024-08-07 13:00 - 16:00
Instructor Bo Anselmo guides you through the process of converting an old quilt into wearable art! Inspired by the history and presence of generations of women who created quilts from found and repurposed fabrics, make a timeless article of clothing from used textiles, giving them new life. Bo is an artist, educator and expressive arts therapy student who has been creating and teaching art for many years. Bring an old quilt, an old pair of jeans that fit you, a working sewing machine, thread and bobbins for your sewing machine, any decorative beads or buttons you might want to use, and your joy and great sense of humor! If you do not have a sewing machine, we have a limited number available to borrow, so please contact Leslie (lgoldman@cahoonmuseum.org).
$55 per person/45 museum members

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Within the Frame: Sewing Workshop with Pat Pauly - SOLD OUT
2024-08-09 09:00 - 16:00
Friday, August 9-Sunday, August 11, 9am-4pm daily
Create your own fiber art square using improvisational sewing techniques in this three-day workshop. Use a square within a frame format to play with pattern and space and work with color, scale, and value to create a balanced composition. Bold, graphic prints are a useful tool for this kind of sewing project, and you will learn an effective way to incorporate one-of-a-kind fabrics into a composition.
A sought-after lecturer and teacher in contemporary fiber arts, Pat Pauly shares her wealth of knowledge from decades of working in design. Recognized nationally and internationally, her work evokes natural forms that are bold and graphic. Her award-winning art quilts have been featured in numerous publications and exhibitions. Her workshops focus on design and technique, as well as when to apply the rules, and when to toss them out.
Students will need to bring their own sewing supplies. A detailed supply list will be provided to students upon registration.
$300/$250 members

Mermaid Illustration Workshop
2024-08-14 13:00 - 16:00
Develop your inner artist and drawing skills while transforming an image of yourself into a mermaid with illustrator and author Gabe Ribeiro!
Bring a photo of yourself (or someone else) and transform it into a mermaid drawing using watercolors and pens. No drawing experience is necessary and supplies are provided.
$55 per person /$45 museum members

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Guided Tour
2024-08-15 11:00 - 12:00
Offered every Thursday, this guided tour highlights something special about the museum’s historic house and current art exhibitions. A great way to get an insider’s sneak peek during a visit to the museum.
Included with museum admission.
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Professional Photos with your Phone with Linda Sharp
2024-08-15 13:00 - 16:00
Take professional quality photos with your phone with award-winning photographer Linda Sharp. Linda will lead you through your phone camera settings and share tips and tricks for making a strong photo. Use the Cahoon Museum and its grounds as your subject as you practice your new skills. Bring your charged phone with enough memory to take new photos. The class size is limited to 6 to allow for individual attention.
$50 per person/$40 museum members
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Mermaid Festival at the Cahoon Museum of American Art
2024-08-17 13:00 - 15:00
Celebrate the folk art of Cape Cod artists and museum namesakes Ralph Cahoon and Martha Cahoon in conjunction with the museum’s 40th anniversary. Meet a live mermaid, make mermaid-inspired crafts, participate in a scavenger hunt and decorate cookies! Take home a mermaid coloring book, with drawings from local artists, including the Cahoons. Don’t miss out on this festival of mermaid mirth. Dressing up not required but highly encouraged.
Included with museum admission; free for mermaids
Children and Members of the Boys and Girls Club: Free
Card to Culture: Free
Adults: $10
Seniors: $8
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council
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Needle Felting Workshop
2024-08-28 13:00 - 16:00
Using special felting needles you will learn how to transform raw wool into animals, figures, landscapes, patches, parts for jewelry, plants, mushrooms, and more. It is so satisfying to get out your frustration through this safe and creative way of making objects that make you go awwww. Instructor Bo Anselmo is an artist educator and expressive arts therapy student and is passionate about sharing her knowledge with people of all ages.
$65 per person/$50

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Gallery Talk: Ralph and Martha Cahoon
2024-09-04 11:00 - 23:30
Curator Leeann Reams guides you through the 40th anniversary exhibition 40 Year of Collecting, with a focus on the work of folk artists Ralph and Martha Cahoon. Learn the stories behind some of the works in the collection, including a clock decorated by Martha Cahoon that has been newly restored to keep time and chime the hour (arrive early to hear the clock chime at 11:00am).
Included with museum admission.
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Mermaid Drawing Workshop
2024-09-04 13:00 - 15:00
Learn fun and unique drawing techniques for creating mermaids from folk artist (and retired naval officer) Jim Parker. In this beginner-level workshop, Parker focuses on proportions and textures in pencil that add charm to your mermaid illustrations. Jim Parker has completed artwork for over 30 museums, 75+ historical societies, and many state, local and federal government groups and is happy to share his drawing techniques. Materials included.
$30 per person/$20 members
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Guided Tour at the Cahoon Museum
2024-09-05 11:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-19 11:00 - 12:00
This tour highlights something special about the museum’s historic house and current exhibits.
Included with general admission.
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No-Sew Quilt Workshop
2024-09-11 13:00 - 15:00
Love the look of quilts, but don’t have time to sew? Using patterned fabrics and a simple design, make this small quilt top in a fun, relaxed atmosphere, no experience or sewing necessary. All materials are provided.
$55/$45members
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Paint Night at the Cahoon Museum
2024-09-13 17:00 - 19:00
Celebrate the fun of the fall season by creating your own version of Martha Cahoon’s painting Noon Rest. Education Programs Manager leads you step by step through the process of painting a harvest scene inspired by Martha’s original work, no experience necessary. Materials and light refreshments provided.
$55 per person/$45 museum members
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An Afternoon with Deborah Carter: Fantastical Fashions in the Garden
2024-09-14 13:00 - 15:00
Gather in the Cahoon Museum gardens with exhibiting artist Deborah Carter as she discusses her wearable artwork on view in the exhibition Garden Art Party. Additional works not included in the exhibition will be presented on live models. Enjoy light refreshments while learning more about the work of this innovative and accomplished artist in the spirit of a true garden art party. Advanced registration is required.
$30/$20 members
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Member Preview of Varujan Boghosian with Executive Director Sarah Johnson
2024-09-19 09:00 - 10:00
Join CEO Sarah Johnson on a journey through the exhibit Varujan Boghosian: Material Poetry.
This exhibition presents collages and mixed-media pieces that span Boghosian’s career, including rarely seen artworks from the collection of his daughter, Heidi Boghosian. Well-known as an art professor at major American universities, Boghosian played a large role in the Provincetown art colony, influencing generations of artists and writers. As one of a group of artists who founded Provincetown’s Long Point Gallery, he showed alongside such artists as Robert Motherwell and Budd Hopkins.
Members of the museum no charge.
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Consider the Source: Influences on the Work of Ralph and Martha Cahoon with Cindy Nickerson
2024-09-19 16:30 - 18:00
In a tradition common to furniture decorators and folk artists, the Cahoons (especially Ralph) often borrowed designs and imagery from preexisting artworks, chiefly mined from book illustrations. Their sources were as varied as colonial trade signs, the paintings of Quaker artist Edward Hicks and French primitive Henri Rousseau, 19th-century conventions such as mourning pictures and theorem pictures, Harper’s Weekly engravings, and old photographs of Cotuit. Sometimes, their imitations were light-hearted spoofs – not infrequently involving a mermaid. But their originality always shines through, even when they were most faithful to their sources. Learn more about the story behind the Cahoons’ work with art historian Cindy Nickerson.
$25 per person/$20 museum members
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Wild Journals Workshop
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00
Join instructor Susan Porter for this exciting workshop to stimulate your creativity, unleash your colorful inner self, and launch your journals onto a new path. Many of us keep journals to gain insight into ourselves and our lives or to mark events that have special meaning for us. Others make travel journals or journals to commemorate special passages in their lives. This workshop will help you bring your journals to a whole new level. Give your creativity a boost as you add color, texture, collage, layers, and 3D forms to your journals. Build secret compartments, add flaps, tags, and windows into your pages. Beginners and practicing artists welcomed. Susan is an exhibiting artist in Book Arts: Conversations in Art and Words opening on September 25th. She is also an active member of the New England Book Artists.
$95/$80 members
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Guided Tour
2024-09-23 08:00 - 17:00
This guided tour highlights something special about the museum’s historic house and current exhibitions. A great way to get an insider’s sneak peek during a visit to the museum.
Included with general admission.
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An Afternoon of Envelope Making with Mary Kane
2024-09-23 08:00 - 17:00
Join Mary Kane for a casual conversation about envelope making and sending lovingkindness and beauty into the world one envelope at a time. Mary will have some envelope-making materials and poems to put inside. Come and make your own envelope and send it into the world.
Included with museum admission.
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