Cahoon Museum of American Art

Summer Open House, Artist Reception and Brush Off Kick Off at the Cahoon Museum
2024-06-22 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
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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Guided Tour
2024-06-27 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.
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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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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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Guided Tour
2024-08-08 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. Free for 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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Guided Tour
2024-08-22 11:00 - 12:00
This guided tour highlights something special about the museum’s historic house and current art exhibitions. This is 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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An Afternoon Tea with C.L. Fornari - SOLD OUT
2024-08-22 13:00 - 15:00
Enjoy a full afternoon tea with renowned author, radio host, and podcaster C.L. Fornari as she takes you on a journey through gardening on Cape Cod and her book Sand and Soil in the museum’s beautiful gardens.
C.L. Fornari is the author of eight books, including Coffee for Roses and The Cocktail Hour Garden. She’s a professional speaker, the host of GardenLine on WXTK, and co-host of the Plantrama podcast. She is a frequent speaker to groups nationwide, and has worked for a family-owned independent garden center for 25 years. C.L. grows vegetables, flowers, shrubs, trees and numerous other plants at Poison Ivy Acres on Cape Cod.
$75 per person/$65 museum members
Price includes lecture and lunch.
Menu:
Currant Scone
Mixed Berry
Strawberry jam, clotted cream
Savory Canapés
Cucumber Sandwich
cucumber, lemon & herb cream cheese, dill
Coronation Chicken*
Vadouvan, crème fraiche, apricot
Endive Cup
Walnut, grape, manchego, prosciutto
Petite ham and Swiss croissant.
Sautéed spinach and feta croissant.
*vegetarian alternative: coronation chickpea sandwich
Bite size fresh fruit tart
Mini assorted cheesecake slices
Hot Tea
Iced Tea for a cold option
Lemonade

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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Guided Tour
2024-08-29 11:00 - 12:00
This guided tour highlights something special about the museum’s historic house and current art exhibitions. This is a great way to get an insider’s sneak peek during a visit to the museum.
Included with general admission. Members free.
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