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The Museum School at PAAM:
PAAM's accredited courses and numerous year round courses offer a variety of subjects and media taught by an outstanding faculty. For personal or professional enrichment, our classes will meet your interests! |
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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
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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
$5 general admission
Free for PAAM members and children 12 and under
Free Friday evenings
The U.S. Green Buildings Council has awarded PAAM a Silver LEED (leadership in energy and design) rating- the first art museum in America to be certified as green by the USGBC.
The project has also recieved 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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Be Calmed (Great Green Waves), oil on canvas, 42" x 50""
Courtesy of Berta Walker Gallery |
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Robert Henry
Stop, Look, Listen
July 18 – August 31, 2008
A comprehensive overview of the work of painter Robert Henry. Curated by Peter Watts, this exhibition will feature oil paintings and works on paper. A catalog accompanies the exhibition.
The Fredi Schiff Levin Lecture Series continues with Joy of Change - A Gallery Talk with Robert Henry - Tuesday, July 22- 7pm
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| Born in Brooklyn in 1933, Henry received his BA from Brooklyn College, where he studied with Ad Reinhardt and Kurt Seligman, and taught for thirty years. In the early 50s, he spent three years studying with Hans Hofmann in New York and Provincetown. He has had many one-person exhibitions and The New York Times, Village Voice, Art News, Soho News and other publications have reviewed his work. His work is represented by the Berta Walker Gallery in Provincetown. Henry is a trustee and former president of PAAM. Underwritten by the Renate, Hans and Maria Hofmann Trust. |
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Studio Show
June 13 – August 3, 2008
Opening: June 13, 8 – 1
Curated by Michael Mazur
Three prominent cultural venues are sponsoring The Studio Show, a large collaborative exhibit that will present the history and fate of artist studios in Provincetown. The exhibit illustrates the architectural and historic significance of these structures through paintings, photographs, models, objects and architectural plans. The artists highlighted include Gerrit Beneker, Edwin Dickinson, Mary Hackett, Charles Hawthorne, Peter Hunt, Blanche Lazzell and Robert Motherwell.
Locations: The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum, 1 High Pole Hill; Provincetown Art Association and Museum 460 Commercial Street, and the Fine Arts Work Center 8 Pearl Street.
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Blanche Lazell, Studio, White Line print
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Visit Greater Boston with Emily Rooney Online: |
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Edna Boies Hopkins Woodblock Prints: Strong in Character,
Colorful in Expression
Through August 3, 2008
Organized by The Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio; Cincinnati Art Museum, Ohio; Springfield Museum of Art, Ohio |
Art of the Garden Members' Exhibition
June 27 – July 27, 2008
Opening: June 27, 8 - 10
Nineteen artist-members have been invited to participate in PAAM’s 2008 Art of the Garden Exhibition. Selected artists were asked to interpret works from the permanent collection, applying their own style and personal aesthetic to collection favorites.The exhibition coincides with the 11th Annual Secret Garden Tour, a fundraising event that supports the educational and cultural initiatives of PAAM and provides funding for public programs throughout the year- thanks to all who made the 2008 secret garden tour a day to remember!
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A CENTURY OF CREATIVITY
Works from PAAM's Collection will be on view at the Massachusetts College of Art’s Patricia Doran Graduate Gallery from July 3 – July 29, 2008. Exhibition information is here.
PAAM's most recent auction was held on Saturday, June 7, 2008. Results are available through the Auction's page.
visit the auction page, lot results now online.
The proceeds from PAAM's auctions directly benefit the exhibitions and educational initiatives of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum.
 The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod has awarded the Collaborative Arts Project of the Year Award to the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, in recognition of the Youth Education Program for Student Curating. Visit the Arts Foundation's awards page here.
visit podcastgo.com for narrative video presentations of recent exhibitions and the history of the arts community in Provincetown.
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Initiated by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, and the Now in its fourth year, the Passport to the Arts has evolved from a small group of eight organizations to its current impressive roster of 40 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. |
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Staff:
Director:
Chris McCarthy
Assistant Director/Registrar: Peter Macara
Curator of Education: Lynn Stanley
Development Associate: Sheila McGuinness
Prepartor/Conservator/Photo Archivist: James Zimmerman
Special Events: Mike Wright
Administrative Assistant: Ashley Grullemans
Web Design: Douglas Ritter
Bookkeeper: Steve Roderick
Building and Grounds: Dick Caouette
Museum Store: John Gilbride, Didier Corallo, Richard Lacasse
(508) 487-1750 Fax: (508) 487-4372
PAAM, 460 Commercial Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
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)
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FilmArt@PAAM continues it's Summer of Love season with François Truffaut's
