Gallery Talk: Book Arts
2024-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
What is an artist book? Discover more about this expressive and varied art form while exploring the work currently on view in the exhibition Book Arts: Conversations in Art and Words. Learn more about how these artists from all over Cape Cod combine words, art and paper engineering to make these one-of-a-kind pieces.
Included with museum admission.
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Poetry Drawn and Cut: Found Poetry and Cut Paper Workshop
2024-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Combine the relaxation of zentangles, a form of doodling, with found poetry and paper cutting on upcycled book pages to create beautiful artwork with Education Programs Manager Leslie Goldman. No experience is necessary, and materials are provided.
$35/$25 members
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Guided Tour at the Cahoon Museum
2024-11-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
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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Gelli Printing Workshop
2024-11-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Learn Gelli printing, a monoprinting process that does not require a press, and explore textures and layers by combining materials to make a finished collage. Explore printing on book pages and sheet music, inspired by the work of Varujan Boghosian on view in the museum. A wide range of tools and materials will be supplied during the workshop.
Instructor Christine Martell has taught a wide range of techniques for over 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 MS in Education from Portland State University.
$55/$45 members
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An Afternoon of Envelope Making with Mary Kane
2024-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
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.
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Pop-Up Travel Journal Workshop - SOLD OUT
2024-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Do you have a box full of photos, wrappers, tickets, and other ephemera from your last trip or family vacation that you don’t know what to do with? Join instructor Susan Porter for this fun day-long workshop to start putting your vacation or travel mementos into a fabulous form you’ll love using for this and future books. Cut and fold to create windows or doors, and add pockets, tags, and other paper structures to bring your travel adventures back to life! Stitch, cut, fold, tie, and glue your tickets, photos, tags, or brochures into this exciting book form, and you’ll never throw your travel mementos in a dusty box again. Susan is an exhibiting artist in the Book Arts: Conversations in Art and Words exhibition and an active member of the New England Book Artists.
$95/$80 members

Director's Talk: 40 Years of Collecting with Sarah Johnson, PhD
2024-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Explore the Cahoon Museum’s art collection with the executive director, Sarah Johnson, PhD as she discusses the permanent collection with a focus on the artworks on view in the 40 Years of Collecting Exhibit.
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ConVERSations: Discussions of Art and Poetry: panel discussion on Varujan Boghosian
2024-11-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join artist and poet Lauren Wolk as she leads a panel discussion about the work of Varujan Boghosian. The panel includes Heidi Boghosian, daughter of Varujan Boghosian, Chris McCarthy, CEO of Provincetown Art Association and Museum, and Grace Hopkins, artist and daughter of Budd Hopkins. Learn more about this fascinating and unique artist from those who knew and loved him.
Included with museum admission.
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ConVERSations: Discussions of Art and Poetry: Heidi Boghosian
2024-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Explore the poetry of Varujan Boghosian through the eyes of Heidi Boghosian. Enjoy this special poetry reading and discussion as Heidi reads and talks about the work of her father Varujan Boghosian.
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Volunteer Luncheon
2024-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Celebrating our volunteers for their hard work and dedication to the museum.
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Gallery Talk: Martha Cahoon’s Winter Scenes
2024-12-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
For this special gallery talk, see some of Martha Cahoon’s winter scenes that are not on view in the museum’s current exhibition. Learn more about Martha Cahoon’s work and what makes her winter scenes so remarkable.
Included with museum admission.
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Guided Tour
2024-12-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Thursday, December 5, 11am-12pm
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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Pop-Up Card Workshop
2024-12-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Surprise and delight friends and family with homemade cards using a simple pop-up technique inspired by the work in the Book Arts: Conversations in Art and Words exhibition. Learn to make cards with simple pop-up snowflakes, snowmen, and Christmas trees. Decorate your cards and make each one unique. All materials provided.
$20 per person/$10 museum members
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Winter Open House and Artist Reception for Perspectives: Student Artwork from Bourne High School
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join the Cahoon Museum for a day of crafts, holiday treats, and a special student art exhibition!
Free admission for all.
Family Program 10am-12pm
Reception for student exhibition: 1-3pm

Perspectives: Student Artwork from Bourne High School

Join The Cahoon Museum for a reception for its exhibition of Bourne High School student artwork inspired by works on view at the museum. Students visited the museum in October and created their interpretation of something they saw using various media. From hot air balloons to monsters, students adapted the images in the museum to represent their artistic vision. Celebrate with the students during the Winter Open House and Artist Reception on Saturday, December 7th, from 1-3 pm. The student artwork is on view in the museum’s classroom from Thursday, December 5th, through December 22nd, 2024.

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Altered Book Workshop
2024-12-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Upcycle an old book and turn it into a work of art! Learn how to create pockets and windows to enhance the expressive quality of your book. Get inspired by the collage work of Varujan Boghosian and use collage methods to enhance your creation further. Bring an old book, bits of paper memorabilia, and any other collage items you wish to use for your project. All other materials are provided, and no experience is necessary.
$55 per person/$45 museum members
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Guided Tour
2024-12-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
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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Art-tastic Holiday Party at the Cahoon Museum - SOLD OUT
2024-12-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Grab the family and head to the Cahoon Museum for an Art-tastic Holiday Party on Thursday, December 12th, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The event will feature a holiday hors d’oeuvre-making demonstration with caterer and TV personality Gerry Dupont, a create-your-own hot-chocolate station, cookie decorating, holiday card making, live music, ornament making, food, mulled wine (cider for the kids), and more!
In addition, the museum will offer free admission to children 0-12 and Card to Culture participants to ensure everyone can experience the joy of the holidays. Guests will also have an opportunity to send the cards they make to a local eldercare charity.
Kick off the season with the Cahoon Museum!
$35 per adult, $20 member adults, kids 0-12 free, Card to Culture free.

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Winter Crafternoon
2024-12-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Stop by the museum and engage in fun and simple craft projects for all ages. Choose from making a bobblehead snowman, a rocking penguin, or a paper plate cardinal—or make all three! Celebrate the season while enjoying an afternoon at the museum.
Included with museum admission.
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Paint Afternoon: Martha Cahoon’s Skating Scene
2024-12-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Get inspired by the artwork of folk artist Martha Cahoon in an afternoon of painting. Instruction, materials and light refreshments will be provided in this relaxed and relaxing workshop that brings the fun of a paint night to the daytime.
$55 per person/$45 museum members
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Guided Tour
2024-12-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States

Curator’s Talk: Looking Ahead with Curator Leeann Ream
2024-12-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Be the first to learn the inside scoop on some of the Cahoon Museum’s upcoming exhibitions. Join Curator Leeann Ream for a behind-the-scenes look at pieces from the collection before they’re officially installed in 2025. This sneak peek includes the debut of new Cahoon acquisitions and the reveal of a secret sketch hidden on the back of a painting! Space is limited, so please pre-register.
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Spring Open House at the Cahoon Museum
2025-01-16 00:00 | MA
Join the museum for a day of art, artists, and community as the Cahoon celebrates its Spring Open House and Artist Reception. Enjoy free admission, food, hands-on art activities, prizes, games, and an opportunity to meet some of the artists in the new exhibits.
Free admission: All day
Family Program 10am-12pm
Reception for Still Life, Enneking: 1pm-3pm
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Members' Season Preview
2025-03-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Members are invited to stop by for a first look at the new exhibitions, Still Life Stories: Beauty, Bounty, and Reflection, John Enneking: American Impressionist, and Sailors Valentines with Executive Director Sarah Johnson and Curator Leeann Ream. Be the first to see the new shows! Not a member? Join now.
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Opening Day
2025-03-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join the Cahoon Museum for the opening of the 2025 season! See the exhibits “Still Life Stories: Beauty, Bounty, and Reflection, John Enneking: American Impressionist, and a new exhibit of Sailors Valentines!
Enjoy hands-on art projects and interactives and more!

SOLD OUT Curator's Talk: John Enneking
2025-03-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
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.
Included with museum admission.
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SOLD OUT Paint Afternoon: Martha Cahoon’s Floral Still Life
2025-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Celebrate spring by creating a floral painting inspired by Martha Cahoon’s Floral Still Life from 1965. Education Programs Manager Leslie Goldman will guide you step by step in a fun and relaxed environment, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable experience. No experience is necessary, and materials and light refreshments are provided.
$55 per person/$45 members

Art Lab at the Cahoon Museum
2025-03-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Get inspired by the exhibition Still Life Stories: Beauty, Bounty, and Reflection and drop in to the Cahoon Art Lab for more creative fun! Experiment with color and materials to make your own mixed-media still life. 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.
Included with museum admission

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