Collection

The Permanent Collection

Our permanent collection includes more than 5,350 works, capturing over a century of artistic vitality in Provincetown and on the Outer Cape.

This database offers a window into that rich legacy and our ongoing efforts to showcase contemporary artists working here. More than 2,700 pieces in our collection lack digital images. Our efforts to digitize the rest of our collection are ongoing; to contribute to this critical project to digitize the PAAM collection, please contact James Robertson, Chief Development Officer, by email at jrobertson@paam.org or visit: paam.org/donate/

COLLECTION IN THE COMMUNITY

PAAM regularly loans work from its permanent collection to community organizations and businesses, expanding public access to and appreciation of these important works of art. Works from the collection can currently be seen at Seamen’s Bank (Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet locations), Seashore Point in Provincetown, La Tanzi, Spaulding & Landreth LLP offices in Provincetown and Orleans, and David Marshall Datz, PC office in Provincetown and Orleans. To discuss arranging an artwork loan for your business or organization, please contact PAAM Registrar Madeleine Larson (mlarson@paam.org).

P-Town Dunes

Art

Abstract composition with warm toned colors

Description

Salvatore Fiumara is an American contemporary artist currently residing on Cape Cod. His works are characterized by abstract figuration and large expanses of colorful paint. His rendering of the Provincetown dunes is unlike any other works in this collection–His forms are fluid and the color palette is uniquely vibrant and warm. The large-scale canvas and use of gestural painting is representative of past Abstract Expressionist styles. It is possible this work is meant to convey elements of emotional expression, rather than a clear representation of the dunescape.

Artist Information

Salvatore Fiumara

Entry/Object ID

2284.Pa14

Artwork Details

Date made: 2014

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Dimensions (h x w): 60 in x 78 in

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type: Signature

Location: Verso

Acquisition

Accession: 2284

Credit Line: Gift of the artist, 2014