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Register Now for classes at the Lillian Orlowsky/William Freed Museum School at PAAM. We hope to see you soon!

Upcoming Winter and Spring
Course Listings are Online HERE.


The objects and purposes of this association shall be to promote and cultivate the practice and appreciation of all branches of the fine arts, to assemble and maintain in the town of Provincetown and environs a collection of works of art of merit, to hold exhibitions, and by forums, concerts and similar activities to promote education of the public in the arts and social intercourse between artists and laymen. To these ends it shall operate strictly within its charter as a nonprofit, educational, artistic and cultural organization.

Constitution and By-laws Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 1921


GALLERY HOURS

October - May
noon to 5 pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
also open by appointment

Memorial Day - September
11 am - 8 pm Monday - Thursday.
11 am - 10 pm Friday.
11 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.


OFFICE HOURS

9 am to 5 pm, Tues. through Sat.
(9 am to 4 pm, Tues.-Sat., November through March)


LIFE DRAWING

Tuesdays and Fridays,
9:30 - 11:30 am

ADMISSION

$7 general admission.
Free for PAAM members and children 12 and under. Free Friday evenings.


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The U.S. Green Buildings Council has awarded PAAM a Silver LEED (leadership in energy and environmental design) rating- the first art museum in America to be certified as green by the USGBC.

The project has also received a 2006 American Institute of Architects Merit Award for Design Excellence, and recognition within the AIA's 2007 Committee on the Environment (COTE).

Visit the webpage of the architectural firm of Machado and Silvetti Associates for information about the restoration and new construction of PAAM

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Currently at PAAM

Fine Arts Work Center Fellows Exhibition
January 15 – February 28, 2010


Works by visual artist fellows of the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown. Nadia Ayari, Taylor Baldwin, Matt Bollinger, Robin Mandel, Leslie Murray, Elizabeth Mooney (at rt.) Sarah Peters, Martin Smick, Kirsten Ullrich and Jacob Yanes.



Gifts from the Lillian Orlowsky / William Freed Foundation
January 15 – March 7, 2010

Featuring artwork gifted to PAAM by the Lillian Orlowsky / William Freed Foundation.

More than thirty works are included, selected from a sizeable collection of art that was gifted to PAAM in 2009 by the Lillian Orlowsky / William Freed Family Foundation, a number of which will be accessed into PAAM's permanent collection. Under PAAM's care, these artworks will be exhibited on a rotating basis and be available for travel.


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Art Reach Student Curating Exhibition
January 15 - February 7, 2010

Participants in PAAM’s After School Program, Art Reach, curate, create and write in response to the Permanent Collection.


The members of the 2009-10 Art Reach Program are: T.K. Dahill, Hannah Jennings, Jared King, Raymond Le Duc, Arianna Martinez, Heidi McLellan, Alejandra Ortega, Megan Ritchie, and Kaitlyn "Kewi" Russell.  

Generations Exhibition
December 4 – February 14, 2010

Works from Provincetown’s most prolific artistic families - drawn primarily from PAAM’s collection. Robert Motherwell, Red Grooms, Max Bohm, Nancy Webb, Sacha Richter (below), Chaim Gross, Irene Lipton (right), John Whorf, Anne Packard, Conrad Malicoat, among others.


THINK SUMMER!

Join us at the Museum School for a variety of courses in the ARTS- Click here for a list of courses by dates, and check back soon for online registration and detailed course listings.


JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY...

...and connect yourself to the most dynamic contemporary cultural institution on Cape Cod.

Check into members' benefits, opportunities for volunteering, and internships on the MEMBERSHIP PAGE

Members enjoy free admission to a wide range of cultural events, including free winter workshops with practicing professional artists, and the opportunity to participate in open and juried members exhibitions.

E-mail subscribers enjoy advance notice of upcoming exhibitions, programs and events.


filmART@PAAM
- a series of 10 films:

Continues Thursday, February 4, 6:30 p.m. with Kirby Dick's unflinching documentary:

SICK: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF BOB FLANIGAN, SUPERMASOCHIST

filmART@PAAM continues biweekly Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. through April 29, 2010.


The Art Reach program is a FREE after school immersion program at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum. More information is HERE


Initiated by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, and the Now in its sixth year, the Passport to the Arts has evolved from a small group of eight organizations to its current impressive roster of 45 cultural organizations, representing the very best of the arts and culture of Cape Cod. Passport holders will be able to receive a 50% discount on admission to select events at each participating venue once during the course of the year. For information about participating organizations, and how to acquire your passport, visit the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod website here.

Staff:
Director: Chris McCarthy
Assistant Director/Registrar: Peter Macara
Curator of Education: Lynn Stanley
Education Program Coordinator: Grace Ryder-O’Malley
Development Associate: Sheila McGuinness
Prepartor/Conservator/Photo Archivist: James Zimmerman
Special Events: Mike Wright
Manager of Communications and Member Services: Ashley Grullemans
Web Design: Douglas Ritter
Bookkeeper: Steve Roderick
Building and Grounds: Dick Caouette
Museum Store: John Gilbride, Didier Corallo, Richard Lacasse

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call 800.795.3272 (voice), or 202.720.6382 (TDD)

PAAM, 460 Commercial Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

(508) 487-1750 Fax: (508) 487-4372


Sponsored in Part by Provincetown Tourism Board
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