Afternoon with Peter Kirkiles: Bronze Casting Demonstration
2025-06-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join exhibiting artist Peter Kirkiles as he demonstrates the process of creating a two-part mold to duplicate a simple form in metal. Learn more about Kirkiles’ work as he shares the ancient technique of bronze casting and discusses his use of casting in the works on view at the museum. Kirkiles maintains an active studio in Northwestern Connecticut and works professionally as an art conservation technician.
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Marine Plastic Debris: From Trash to Treasure
2025-07-09 14:00 - 15:00
Laura Ludwig, the Director of the Marine and Debris Plastics program at the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, MA presents information about her work with artists like Duke Riley in providing plastic artmaking materials harvested from the beach. She explains how the work at the Center cleaning local beaches and collecting important data about plastics on our shores can lead to effective policymaking, and she shares what we can do as individuals to minimize plastic pollution in the ocean.
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Curator’s Talk: John Enneking
2025-07-16 14:00 - 15:00
Join Curator Leeann Ream as she guides you through the John Enneking: American Impressionist exhibition. This talk will touch on the significant events of Enneking’s life, such as his numerous studies in Europe, involvement in the Boston art scene, passion for nature conservation, impact on American art, and unique Cahoon connection.
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Guided Tour at the Cahoon Museum
2025-07-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-31 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.
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Guided Tour of the Cahoon Museum
2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-30 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.
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In the Garden with Alfie Glover
2025-08-09 10:30 - 12:00
Why is that bird wearing a hat? Ask exhibiting artist Alfie Glover as he walks you through his work on display in the museum’s gardens. Bring your own lunch and enjoy a picnic on the grounds, supplemented by snacks and drinks provided by the museum. Put your new knowledge about the sculptures in the gardens to the test with a scavenger hunt. Get to know the work of artist Alfie Glover while enjoying some family fun!
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Guided Tour of the Cahoon Museum
2025-08-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 11:00 - 12:00

Artful Conversations: Building the Arts Community
2025-08-21 14:00 - 15:00
Join Julie Wake, Executive Director of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, and Curtis Speer, artist and CUSP gallery owner based in Newport, RI, in a discussion led by curator, Leeann Ream about what makes and sustains a vibrant arts community. As Executive Director of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, Julie Wake oversees programs supporting individual artists and arts institutions across the Cape. Curtis Speer moved from Provincetown to Newport, noted the difference in community support of the arts between the two communities, and is now working to cultivate support for the arts in Newport. The conversation offers a broad perspective on the arts in the region and the impact of a strong arts community on the wider community.
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Member Preview of Pressing Editions with the Curator
2025-09-04 09:00 - 10:00
Explore the exhibit, Pressing Editions: American Labor in Print with Curator Leeann Ream. Learn more about the ways artists used the medium of printmaking to document labor and industry in American during the 1930s and 1940s. Printmakers activated the uniquely democratic potential of printmaking -an affordable, accessible medium- to share compelling images of American workers at home, in the workplace, in the studio, and in the streets.
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Salvaged Valentines
2025-09-13 13:00 - 16:00
Join local artist Anna Murfin for this unique workshop creating sailors valentine-inspired mosaics using discarded materials. From keys and plastic straws to beads and buttons, make your own beautiful artwork while keeping more objects out of the landfill. All materials will be provided; however, you are invited to bring your own recyclable materials to incorporate into your work (or to share).
$60 per person/$50 per member
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Member Preview of Taverns to Trades with the Curator
2025-09-18 09:00 - 10:00
Explore the Exhibit: Taverns to Trades with the Cahoon Museum’s Curator Leeann Ream. Discover the fascinating stories behind the artworks featured in the exhibition and learn how they highlight the centuries-old artistry of taverns and trade signs known and loved by the region.
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Art Lab
2025-09-20 10:00 - 16:00
Get inspired by the artwork on view and drop in to the Cahoon Art Lab for more creative fun! Experiment with materials and express yourself with art supplies. A volunteer or staff member will be available to provide light guidance and ensure you have everything you need to enjoy your hands-on art-making experience.
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Gallery Talk: Trade Signs
2025-09-25 14:00 - 15:00
Learn more about the rich history and artistry of tavern and trade signs at this talk presented by curator Leeann Ream. Discover the stories behind the examples on view in the exhibition Taverns to Trades: American Folk Art Signs and explore the traditions and techniques that continue to be relevant today.
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Panel Discussion: Pressing Editions
2025-09-27 14:00 - 15:00
Join exhibiting print artists Sean Flood, Nina Montejano and Adrian Tio in an exploration of the creative possibilities of printmaking in this discussion moderated by curator Leeann Ream. Learn more about each artist’s unique process and approach to their work in the exhibition Pressing Editions: American Labor in Print.
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Artful Conversations: Jeff Dinardo and Pete Vogel
2025-10-05 13:00 - 14:00
Join Taverns to Trades: American Folk Art Signs artists Jeff DiNardo and Pete Vogel as they discuss the art and craft of sign making. Learn more about the traditions and techniques of handmade signs while discovering each artist’s individual journey through this engaging conversation.
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Gelli Printing Workshop
2025-10-22 13:00 - 16:00
Learn gelli printing, a printmaking process that does not require a press, and explore textures and layers by combining materials to make a finished print. In this introductory workshop, a variety of tools and materials will be supplied. Instructor Christine Martell has been teaching a wide range of gelli printing techniques for more than 30 years. Open to all levels, and materials are provided.
$60 per workshop or $110 for two (members $50 per workshop, $90 for two)
Single Workshop
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Two Workshops (second on November 12, 1-4pm)
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Gallery Talk and Lecture: Pressing Editions
2025-10-23 14:00 - 15:30
Explore the exhibition Pressing Editions: American Labor in Print and learn more about the imagery and cultural context of the contemporary and historic prints on view. Discover how artists used the democratic process of printmaking to share scenes of local industry, portray workers of diverse backgrounds, and reflect on their own creative processes. Begin with a short lecture followed by a walk through the galleries.
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