Cahoon Museum of American Art

Thursday Gallery Tour
2021-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join your host, Education and Programs Manager Michael MacMahon, for a casual tour of the exhibitions at the Museum. Michael will offer insight into the artist’s process, ideas, and artistic journeys. The discussion will include how the current exhibitions relate to trends in the art world today, and why the Cahoon is such an important contributor to the cultural landscape of Cape Cod. Based on the interests of participants, the tour can last from 15 minutes to an hour. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to schedule a group visit during this time, or to request a tour to include a specific topic.

Winter Wonders
2021-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Create a new holiday tradition and join us for Winter Wonders at the Cahoon Museum of American Art. Experience holiday cheer as you enjoy seasonal refreshments, hands-on art activities, prizes, and a silent auction of small works by Trevor Watson, Alison Wells, Heather Stivison, Michael S Cohen, and more.
Guests also will be treated to the incredible exhibits, Brenda Kingery: Weaving Messages and Interwoven: Contemporary Basketry now showing until December 19, 2021.
Get a jump start on our silent auction!
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Thank you to our sponsor:

We also thank our Community Partners:
Bleu Restaurant
Villaggio Ristorante
Mahoney’s Garden Center
Stop & Shop
Roche Brothers
J Miller Pictureframer

Member Season Preview
2022-03-15 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 our new exhibition, Action/Abstraction Redefined, Modern Native Art 1940s-1970s. Be the first to see the new show and meet Executive Director, Sarah Johnson, and the museum’s talented staff!
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Opening Day!
2022-03-16 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Welcome to the 2022 season!
View Action/Abstraction Redefined and the Cahoon Studio, check out new spring items in the Jane Akin Gift Shop, and get-hands on and creative with our Art Cart.

Museum Admission
Members: Free
Adults: $10
Senior (60+): $8
Student: $8
Child (0-12): Free
*NARM Members: Free with NARM membership card
*Learn more about NARM and other member benefits
Library passes are good for 2 Adults, present pass when checking in.
Museum Hours:
March – December
Wednesdays – Sundays
10:00am – 4:00pm

Members & Volunteers Walk Through of Action Abstraction with Executive Director Sarah Johnson
2022-03-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Inviting all current members and volunteers to an exhibition walk through of Action/Abstraction Redefined, with Executive Director Sarah Johnson.

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Not a member? Join today!
Interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Jennifer Nemec.
We are currently looking for gallery attendants in visitor services and programs and events volunteers.

Night at the Museum
2022-03-24 16:30 - 18:30, 2022-06-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join us for a fun and restorative evening of discovery and community!
Explore and enjoy art exhibits, hand-on art making activities with a local artist, live music, wine and cheese.
Registration required:
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Action/Abstraction Redefined is organized by IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, NM

Support for this exhibition is provided by Art Bridges

Virtual Curator and Artists Talk: Action Abstraction Redefined
2022-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Presenting Manuela Well-Off-Man, art historian and curator at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, in conversation with artists Anita Fields, Peter B. Jones, and Linda Lomahaftewa. Learn about their groundbreaking art that fused American modern art movements such as Abstract Expressionism, Color Field and Hard-Edge painting with art influences from their own cultural heritage.
Registration required, Zoom link will be sent upon registering:
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Born and raised in Eastern Westphalia, Germany, Well-Off-Man previously served as curator at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and as curator of art at the Montana Museum of Art and Culture at the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana.
Anita Fields(Osage) is nationally recognized as a ceramics artist for her clay sculptures and mixed-media installations, incorporating Osage symbolism.
Peter B. Jones is a clay artist of the Onondaga tribe in New York State. Returning to his homeland in 1977 after studies at the Institute of American Indian Art, he has worked to bring Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) pottery back to life in his home communities.
Linda Lomahaftewa (Hopi/Choctaw) experiments with Color Field painting and atmospheric depth. Her abstract paintings and prints reference experiences with place, from her traditional homelands to her travels around the world.

Action/Abstraction Redefined is organized by IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, NM

Support for this exhibition is provided by Art Bridges

Thursday Gallery Tour
2022-04-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Offered the first Thursday of the month, this docent-led tour spotlights something special about the museums historic house and current exhibitions. A great way to get an insider’s sneak peek into the museum.

Night at the Museum
2022-04-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join us for a fun and restorative evening of discovery and community!
Explore and enjoy art exhibits, hand-on art making activities with a local artist, live music, wine and cheese.
Registration required:
Register Here

Action/Abstraction Redefined is organized by IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, NM

Support for this exhibition is provided by Art Bridges

Featured Image: Douglas” Doug” Hyde, Sun and Moon Gods, 1967

Curator's Talk with Manuela Well-Off-Man
2022-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join us for a special conversation with art historian and curator of at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Manuela Well-Off-Man. Well-Off-Man has made contemporary Native art her focus, even when Native art was not part of mainstream museum shows. Learn more about Native artists, her work building a stunning contemporary collection at the MoCNA, and the artwork featured in Action/Abstraction Redefined.
Registration requested:
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Action/Abstraction Redefined is organized by IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, NM

Support for this exhibition is provided by Art Bridges

Spring Open House
2022-05-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Celebrate Mom at the Cahoon Museum! The museum will be open free for Mother’s Day. Bring mom and see the current exhibition, Action/Abstraction Redefined, stroll through the gardens to view Streetside art sculptures by Alfie Glover, Robin Tost, and Hilary Hutchison, and see the Blue Trees by Konstantin Dimopoulos. Make sure to stop in for the perfect gift in the Jane Akin Museum shop or try your hand at one of our great art activities!

Night at the Museum
2022-05-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join us for a fun and restorative evening of discovery and community!
Explore and enjoy art exhibits, hand-on art making activities with a local artist, live music, wine and cheese.
Registration required:
Register Here

Action/Abstraction Redefined is organized by IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, NM

Support for this exhibition is provided by Art Bridges

Featured Image: Bertha Lujan, Untitled, Undated

Gallery Talk with Executive Director Sarah Johnson
2022-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Curious about abstract art or modern Native artists? At this gallery talk, Executive Director Sarah Johnson shares background on Abstract Expressionism, Hard-Edge, and Color Field art movements and highlights key artworks in Action/Abstraction Redefined, Modern Native Art 1940s-1970s.
Registration requested:
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Museum Mondays in May
2022-05-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Bring a friend and explore the museum! See the colorful, abstract artwork on view in Action/Abstraction Redefined, get creative with our Art Cart activities and take home a fun project, and shop for treasures in the museum store.
During the month of May, various Cape Cod museums will be open on a Monday for FREE. Museum Mondays in May offers visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues on Cape Cod. So, whether you’re a mom or dad looking for something to do with the kids, a group of friends looking for a new experience or an art or history enthusiast, join in the month-long celebration of local art, history and culture!
Sponsored by the Cape Cod Museum Trail.

Volunteers and Members Walk Through with Mark Perry
2022-06-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
From his beginnings as an artist on Nantucket, Mark Perry’s wood sculptures were inspired by history and the simple, interesting forms of folk art. Join the artist on a gallery tour of his favorite and new artworks that are a masterful balance of old and new.
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Not a member? Join today!
Interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Amanda Dana.
We are currently looking for gallery attendants in visitor services and programs and events volunteers.

Cahoon Museum’s Brush Off Art Auction
2022-06-25 - 2022-07-09 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Cahoon Museum’s Brush Off Art Auction features over 140 artworks by talented local and regional artists. Bid on art, at all price points, at this online fundraising event in support of the Museum and local artists.
Plein air artists will be setting up their easels, canvas, and paint to capture scenic locations around Cotuit village- then offering the art up for bid. Whether you are a long-time supporter, aspiring collector, or curious about this dynamic fundraiser, come celebrate the arts with the Cahoon Museum.
Bid now!

Plein air schedule:
June 27
Lyn Coffey – Ropes Beach 5:00-10:00am
Michelle L. Law – Cotuit Village Green 9:00am
Marian Nicastro – Ropes Beach 8:00-10:00am
John Ricciardi – Ropes Beach 10:00am-2:00pm
David Sigel – Oregon Beach 9:30-11:30am
June 28
Betsy Payne Cook – Cotuit Town Dock 8:30am
June 29
Lynn Wallin – Loop Beach 3:00-6:30pm
Neil Collins – Village Green 4:00-7:00pm
June 30
Denise Zompa – Town Dock 11:00am-1:30pm
July 1
Neil Collins – Village Green 4:00-7:00pm
July 2 & 3
Karen Ryder- 914 Main Street 8:00-11:00am
July 5
Marian Colman – Riley’s Beach 9:00am-1:00pm
*Other artists participating (dates/times to be determined)
Kirsten Borror – Town Green
Jason Eldredge – Kettle Ho

Exhibition Opening: Scrimshaw: The Whaler's Art
2022-06-29 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Scrimshaw: The Whaler’s Art
June 29 – October 30, 2022
This major exhibition presents the art and history of scrimshaw, a nautical folk art form created by whalers during the international whaling trade of the 19th century. The surprising history of this unique art form is explained and brought to life through the stories of the makers and recipients of these intricately detailed keepsakes. A wide range of decorative and utilitarian objects evoke connections to historic life on Cape Cod, Nantucket, and New Bedford and show the ways that people from diverse backgrounds expressed artistic creativity. New perspectives on the whaler’s life include the astonishing stories of local Wampanoag whalers.
This exhibition includes over 200 important examples from The Deitrich American Foundation, Heritage Museum and Gardens, The Mariners’ Museum and Park, Mystic Seaport Museum, Nantucket Whaling Museum, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Peabody Essex Museum, and private New England collections.
Scrimshaw: The Whaler’s Art is organized by the Cahoon Museum of American Art with Guest Curator, Dr. Alan Granby and Dr. Sarah Johnson, Executive Director of the Cahoon Museum of American Art.
Sponsored by:
Bilezikian Family Foundation
Donald C. McGraw Foundation
R. Dudley Harrington, Jr. Foundation
Jean and John Entwistle
Rosemary and Keith Rapp

Volunteer and Member Walk Through of Scrimshaw with Executive Director Sarah Johnson
2022-06-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
The museum welcomes members and volunteers for a special in-depth tour of our summer exhibition, Scrimshaw: The Whaler’s Art. Executive Director Sarah Johnson highlights exceptional rare examples of scrimshaw from significant private collections and museums, noted for their rarity and beauty, and shares the stories and multilayered histories of these unique objects.
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Not a member? Join today!
Interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Amanda Dana.
We are currently looking for gallery attendants in visitor services and programs and events volunteers.

Summer Open House
2022-07-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
The Cahoon Museum opens its doors for free to the community for a summer day of fun! View artworks by local Cape Cod artists up for bid in our online Brush Off Art Auction and start your bidding. Bring the family for fun, hands-on art activities and see our summer exhibits: Scrimshaw: The Whaler’s Art and the contemporary wood carvings of Mark Perry. Find a treasure in the museum shop, enjoy popcorn and ice cream, and make it a special day.
Schedule:
Art Preview: 10:00am-4:00pm
Vinny the Bubble Guy – 11:00am -12:00pm
Face Painting – 1:00-3:00pm
Ice cream will be available for purchase from Polar Cave from 11:00am-2:00pm.

Scrimshaw Lecture Series: Scrimshaw: The Whaler's Art Presented by Dr. Alan Granby
2022-07-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Freedom Hall, 976 Main Street, Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Alan Granby, Guest Curator of Scrimshaw: The Whaler’s Art and author of Wandering Whalemen and Their Art: A Collection of Scrimshaw Masterpieces, presents compelling stories of some of the most intricate scrimshaw masterpieces from the exhibition. With wife, Janice Hyland, Granby is proprietor of Hyland Granby Antiques in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, one of America’s leading dealers in museum-quality maritime art and artifacts.
The Cahoon Museum Lecture Series presents expert voices on important topics related to the exhibition, Scrimshaw: The Whaler’s Art, on view from June 29 through October 30, 2022. Researchers, best-selling authors, and field experts bring national perspective to the history and artistry of scrimshaw, the maritime art and antiques market, and more!
The Lecture Series will take place at Freedom Hall, 976 Main Street, Cotuit, and registration is required.
$25 per person | $20 for museum members
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THANK YOU to our SPONSOR:

Opening Reception for Scrimshaw: The Whaler's Art & Mark Perry: Inspirations Past and Present
2022-07-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join the museum for the opening reception for Scrimshaw: The Whaler’s Art & Mark Perry: Inspirations Past and Present. View the new exhibits, enjoy refreshments, art activities, an artist meet and greet, and more.
Event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

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Scrimshaw Lecture Series: The Market for Scrimshaw Presented by William Bourne
2022-07-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Freedom Hall, 976 Main Street, Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Bill Bourne, Assistant Vice President and Head of the Americana and Maritime Art departments at Eldreds, highlights transformations in the maritime and scrimshaw markets, including new laws, sales of major collections, and record-breaking prices. Building on decades of family expertise, Bourne began working at the age of seven for his father, Richard Bourne, a Cape Cod auctioneer who was instrumental in building the foundation in the contemporary auction markets for marine antiques, early American glass, wildfowl decoys and antique firearms.
The Cahoon Museum Lecture Series presents expert voices on important topics related to the exhibition, Scrimshaw: The Whaler’s Art, on view from June 29 through October 30, 2022. Researchers, best-selling authors, and field experts bring national perspective to the history and artistry of scrimshaw, the maritime art and antiques market, and more!
The Lecture Series will take place at Freedom Hall, 976 Main Street, Cotuit, and registration is required.
$25 per person | $20 for museum members
Register

Thursday Gallery Tour
2022-08-04 10:30 - 23:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Join us the first Thursday of the month for a docent-led tour!

Looking for an insider’s view into the museums historical Crocker home or the current exhibitions? This is your opportunity!

New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus
2022-08-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus is one of the most harmonious crews to come ashore. Their repertoire of work songs of the Yankee sailor and whaler reflects the rich maritime heritage of the region. This 24-voice group sings ballads and ditties of global mariners and coastwise fisherfolk in North America, the Cape Verde Islands, and the British Isles. Be ready to have fun and learn how to “rant and roll like a true-born sailor”! Bring your own chairs and picnic. Price includes general admission
$15 adults
$5 Member adults
$5 Children under 12
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Scrimshaw Workshop - SOLD OUT
2022-08-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Cahoon Museum, 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA, 02635, United States
Try your hand at scrimshaw! Artist and instructor Hilary Hutchison leads this class geared for all skill levels. Learn how to engrave and finish the surface of a cast plaster whale tooth in the style of 19th century scrimshaw and take home a work of art.
$30, $25 members; limited to 20 participants, registration required
