Cahoon Museum of American Art

SOLD OUT Spring Blooms Floral Arranging Workshop at the Cahoon Museum
2025-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Experience the beauty of spring and get inspired by the florals featured in the exhibition Still Life Stories: Beauty, Bounty, and Reflections at our exclusive Floral Workshop with Diana Zhuravlev of Floral Esthetics. Immerse yourself in floral design as you learn to create elegant arrangements with a selection of seasonal spring blooms. Diana is the founder of Floral Esthetics and has been creating floral designs with a focus on artistic expression that tells a story of elegance, beauty, and the splendor of nature on Cape Cod since 2021. Join us for a fun, hands-on learning experience with expert instruction, and leave with your stunning creation!
$120 per person/$110 per museum member

Story Time with Ms. Julie at the Cahoon Museum
2025-04-22 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a special Story Time for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers at the Cahoon Museum of American Art led by Cotuit Library Children’s Librarian Julie Thomas. Celebrate spring with stories and art featuring flowers. As part of the experience, children engage in a scavenger hunt and create their own floral masterpiece.
Free admission
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SOLD OUT Painting with Martha: Light and Dark
2025-04-23 13:00 - 16:00
Discover the art of using light and shadow to create depth and dimension as you study and replicate Martha Cahoon’s Fruit Still Life painting. This engaging workshop begins with guided painting exercises to build your skills, leading to a focused exploration of Martha’s masterful still life techniques. Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this workshop offers a hands-on introduction to the principles of value (light and dark) while celebrating the artistry and career of Martha Cahoon. With a relaxed, fun atmosphere, it’s the first in a unique series designed to develop foundational painting skills.
Take one session or join the full series—each stands alone yet complements the others. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Leave with newfound confidence in your painting and a deeper appreciation for Martha Cahoon’s work.
$60 per person/$50 per museum member per workshop
April Workshop

$165 per person/$145 per museum member for all three
All Three Workshops

Other class dates:
Painting with Martha: Color and Texture, Wednesday, May 14, 1-4pm
Painting with Martha: Figures, Wednesday, May 28, 1-4pm

Mermaid Tea Party at the Cahoon Museum
2025-04-24 10:30 - 14:30
Dive into an enchanting adventure at the Cahoon Museum’s Mermaid Tea Party! Sip on refreshing iced teas, enjoy delightful snacks, and unleash your creativity with mercrafts, games, and cupcake decorating. Perfect for kids and mermaid enthusiasts of all ages (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult), this whimsical celebration promises fun, laughter, and a splash of magic. We sell out fast – get your tickets today.
$25 members/$35 non-members
10:30am Tickets
1:00pm Tickets

Saturday Art Lab at the Cahoon Museum
2025-04-26 10:00 - 16:00
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 materials and express yourself with art supplies to make your own tissue paper flower arrangement. 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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Guided Tour
2025-05-01 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 general admission.
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Spring Open House at the Cahoon Museum
2025-05-03 10:00 - 16:00
Celebrate spring at the museum! The museum will be open free all day. View the current exhibitions Still Life Stories: Beauty, Bounty, and Reflection and John Enneking: American Impressionist and shop in the museum store. Get creative with fun, family activities from 10am to 12pm and meet the artists at a reception from 1-3pm.
Free admission
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Guided Tour
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-29 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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Still Life, Still Evolving: Contemporary Perspectives on a Timeless Tradition
2025-05-10 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring contemporary artists Shelley Reed, Nicole Duennebier, and Brad Nelson, whose work reimagines the still life tradition. Presented with the exhibition Still Life Stories: Beauty, Bounty, and Reflection, this conversation explores how these artists draw inspiration from historical still lifes while infusing their creations with modern themes and innovative techniques. The discussion will delve into the narratives, symbolism, and technical mastery that continue to make still lifes relevant in the 21st century. This program offers fresh insights into the evolving story of still life painting. Moderated by Cahoon Museum Executive Director and CEO Sarah Johnson, PhD.
Included with museum admission.
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Mother's Day at the Cahoon Museum
2025-05-11 10:00 - 16:00
Celebrate Mom at the museum! Bring your mom, grandma, or important woman in your life for a day of fun activities. View the current exhibits, shop in the museum store, and get creative with a craft at the Art Cart.
Mothers receive free admission.
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2025 Cahoon Museum Annual Meeting
2025-05-13 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Cahoon Museum to recap a year of growth, artistic excellence, and community at our Annual Meeting with Guest speaker Curtis Speer, artist and owner of CUSP Gallery. The museum will also make a special presentation in honor of Gretchen A. Reilly.
A former gallery owner in the vibrant arts hub of Provincetown, Curtis now curates and creates from his CUSP Gallery in Newport, Rhode Island. With a professional background in architecture and design, Curtis brings a unique perspective to his art, blending his keen eye for structure and balance with a deep appreciation for storytelling through imagery. Curtis will share his thoughts, challenges, and successes in building an arts community.
Members-only event. Not a member? Join.
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Painting with Martha: Color and Texture
2025-05-14 13:00 - 16:00
Explore using color and texture by studying and copying Martha Cahoon’s “Floral Still Life with Pansies.” Start with painting exercises to prepare you for a close study of Martha’s still life and leave the workshop with a better understanding of color, texture, and the work of Martha Cahoon. Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this workshop offers a hands-on introduction to the elements of color and texture while celebrating the artistry and career of Martha Cahoon. With a relaxed, fun atmosphere, it’s the second in a unique series designed to develop foundational painting skills.
Take one session or join the entire series—each stands alone yet complements the others. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Leave with newfound confidence in your painting and a deeper appreciation for Martha Cahoon’s work.
$60 per person/$50 per member
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Guided Tour
2025-05-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-22 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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Saturday Art Lab: Landscapes
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00
Get inspired by the John Enneking: American Impressionist exhibition and drop into the Cahoon Art Lab for more creative fun! Experiment with materials and express yourself with art supplies to make your mixed-media landscape. Base your landscape on a photo, a memory, or even one of Enneking’s paintings! 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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Museum Mondays at the Cahoon Museum
2025-05-19 10:00 - 16:00
Join the museum for a Monday of art and fun! This special day is part of Museum Mondays in May, sponsored by the Cape Cod Museum Trail. Enjoy art, scavenger hunts, new exhibits, and more.
Free admission for all.
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Volunteer and Visitor Services Meeting
2025-05-22 08:00 - 17:00
An in-depth look at upcoming summer programs and exhibits. Interested in becoming a volunteer? Email info@cahoonmuseum.org for an application and more information.
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An Afternoon with Artist Curtis Speer of CUSP Gallery
2025-05-28 14:00 - 15:00
NEW DATE!
Join the Cahoon Museum for an intimate conversation with Curtis Speer, a celebrated artist whose still life photography reimagines the traditional genre with a contemporary sensibility. A former gallery owner in the vibrant arts hub of Provincetown, Curtis now curates and creates from his CUSP Gallery in Newport, Rhode Island. With a professional background in architecture and design, Curtis brings a unique perspective to his art, blending his keen eye for structure and balance with a deep appreciation for storytelling through imagery. Curtis shares the creative processes behind his work, the stories and symbolism woven into his compositions, and his enduring fascination with the art of still life. Gain unique insight into how Speer transforms everyday objects into striking visual poetry.
Included with museum admission.
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Flowers as Food Cooking Demonstration at the Cahoon Museum
2025-05-31 13:00 - 14:30
Gerry Dupont from Edibles by Gerry brings the flowers in the exhibition Still Life Stories: Beauty, Bounty and Reflections from the canvas to your plate in this live cooking demonstration. Learn about edible flowers, how to prepare stuffed zucchini blossoms and pansy pancakes, and other ways you can use flowers to bring extra flavor and visual flair to your dishes.
Included with museum admission.
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SOLD OUT Colors of the Impressionist with Jane Lincoln
2025-06-04 14:00 - 15:00
Join artist and educator Jane Lincoln for an interactive look at the Impressionists’ use of color. Learn what made Impressionism so revolutionary and examine the work of John Enneking through this new lens for a deeper understanding of what makes his work so special. Space is limited, so advance registration is recommended.
Included with museum admission.

Guided Tour at the Cahoon Museum
2025-06-05 11:00 - 12:00

SOLD OUT Cahoon in Bloom Garden Party at the Cahoon Museum
2025-06-06 17:00 - 19:00
Celebrate the beginning of another season of art, friends, and warmer weather at the Cahoon Museum’s Annual Cahoon in Bloom Garden Party!
Cahoon in Bloom will also feature live music by Bart Weisman, a floral exhibition by Verde florists, art installations by Deborah H. Carter and Alfie Glover, food from The Catered Affair, and a fantastic evening to kick off summer!
$75 per person /$65 museum members
Thank you to our Sponsors
Taylor and Barry Joyce

Anne Bockhoff

MaryLee and Gerard Halpin

Neil and Karen Jacobsen

Jance and Bruce Richards

CH Newton Builders

T.Frank Law
Verde Floral Design

Member Exhibit Preview with Executive Director Sarah Johnson
2025-06-12 09:00 - 10:00
Discover the exhibit, Duke Riley: What the Waves May Bring with museum Executive Director Sarah Johnson in this special members only tour.
Members only. Not a member? Join now
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Guided Tour
2025-06-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-26 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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Axel and Martha, Father and Daughter: A Legacy of Art
2025-06-15 11:00 - 12:00
Explore the relationship between artist Martha Cahoon and her mentor and father, Axel Farham with curator Leeann Ream. Celebrate dad and enjoy light refreshments while learning more about how this father-daughter team collaborated and influenced each other.
Included with museum admission.
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Juneteenth
2025-06-19 10:00 - 16:00
In observance of Juneteenth, the museum is offering free admission to all. Come to the museum to see the current exhibits and express yourself with a project at the Art Cart.
Free
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Guided Tour
2025-06-19 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.
Free admission
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Art Lab
2025-06-21 10:00 - 16:00
Drop in anytime for this all-ages, hands-on art-making experience inspired by current museum exhibitions. 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 the creative process.
Included with museum admission.
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