Cahoon Museum of American Art

Guided Tour
2024-06-13 11:00 - 12:00, 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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Garden Photography with Your Phone with Linda Sharp
2024-06-13 13:00 - 16:00
Take professional quality photos of gardens with award-winning photographer Linda Sharp. Linda will lead you through your phone camera settings and share techniques specifically to enhance photography of the garden and landscape, using the Cahoon Museum gardens 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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Artist in Action: Joe Cunningham
2024-06-18 12:00 - 12:30
Stop by and meet contemporary artist and quilter Joe Cunningham and view the installation of his large-scale outdoor artwork. As part of the museum’s Streetside public art series, Joe will create a quilt that surrounds the exterior of the museum’s historic building. Joe will be available at the outdoor installation to talk about his work and answer questions even though the museum itself will be closed.
This program is free and does not include admission to the museum.

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Artist in Action: Joe Cunningham
2024-06-19 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-20 12:00 - 12:30
Stop by and meet contemporary artist and quilter Joe Cunningham and view the installation of his large-scale outdoor artwork. As part of the museum’s Streetside public art series, Joe will create a quilt that surrounds the exterior of the museum’s historic building. Joe will be available at the outdoor installation to talk about his work and answer questions.
This program is free and does not include admission to the museum.
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Meet the Curator: Julie Silber
2024-06-19 13:00 - 14:00
Meet curator, collector and quilt expert Julie Silber and learn more about the exhibition Small Quilts, Big Stories currently on view at the museum. Julie will be available to discuss the exhibition and talk quilts in the exhibition galleries.
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Member Preview of Small Quilts, Big Stories and Quilts for These Times
2024-06-20 09:00 - 10:00
Meet Artist Joe Cunningham and Curator Julie Silber for an intimate look at their exhibits at the Cahoon Museum in this special member’s preview. Not a member? Join now.
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Guided Tour
2024-06-20 11:00 - 12:00
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
REGISTER

Meet the Curator: Julie Silber
2024-06-20 13:00
Meet curator, collector and quilt expert Julie Silber and learn more about the exhibition Small Quilts, Big Stories currently on view at the museum. Julie will be available to discuss the exhibition and talk about the quilts in the exhibition galleries.
Included with museum admission
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Quilt Sharing: Discussion with Joe Cunningham and Julie Silber
2024-06-20 16:30 - 18:00
You are invited to bring a quilt to share and listen as contemporary quilt artist Joe Cunningham and curator, collector and historical quilt expert Julie Silber talk about your quilt. Learn more about traditional quilt patterns and take away insights into how your quilt relates to the history and culture of American quilts.
$30/$20 museum members
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Perspectives on Quilting with Joe Cunningham and Julie Silber
2024-06-21 13:00 - 15:00
Quilt expert, collector and curator of the current exhibition Small Quilts, Big Stories, Julie Silber will discuss quilts as windows into culture. She will share more about her own collection as well as how quilts hold the stories of the people who made them and document broader cultural trends.
Julie will be followed by contemporary quilt artist Joe Cunningham as he discusses his work in the exhibition Joe Cunningham: Quilts for These Times. Learn more about Joe’s process and approach to contemporary quilting.
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Summer Open House, Artist Reception and Brush Off Kick Off at the Cahoon Museum
2024-06-22 10:00 - 16:00
Join the Cahoon Museum for a day of fun, food, and art at the Summer Open House! Meet artist Joe Cunningham, see the new Small Quilt Show, create at the ArtCart, and see the art featured in the Brush Off Art Auction. Free admission all day!
Schedule:
Free admission and Brush Off Art on View 10am-4pm
Family Program 10am-12pm
Artist Reception 1-3pm
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Guided Tour
2024-06-24 11:00 - 12:00
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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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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Museum Closed for 4th of July
2024-07-04
Happy 4th of July! The Museum will be closed today, July 4th, so our staff may enjoy the holiday with family and friends. We will reopen on Friday, July 5th at 10:00am.
Enjoy your holiday!

Brush Off Live Auction Cocktail Party
2024-07-06 17:00 - 19:00
Join the Cahoon Museum for an exciting evening of fun and art at the Brush Off Live Auction Cocktail Party.
Bid on artwork from some of the Cape’s most talented artists while you enjoy food and drink from Edible Creations by Gerry and music from the Bart Weisman Trio.
Whether you are a long-time supporter, aspiring collector, or curious about this dynamic fundraiser, come celebrate the arts with the Cahoon Museum! Proceeds support the participating artists and arts education and access at the museum.
$75 per person / $65 per member
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Guided Tour at the Cahoon Museum
2024-07-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-25 11:00 - 12:00

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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Guided Tour
2024-08-01 11:00 - 12:00
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. Members free.
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Volunteer Picnic
2024-08-06 16:30 - 18:00
Calling all Cahoon Museum volunteers! Join us for a picnic in celebration of you!
Event will take place in the gardens with steak, chicken, salads, and all the fixings.

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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.
Included with museum admission
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