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Jason Hart Creates Design for Woods Hole Film Festival for Third Straight Year

A dancing octopus in a tutu, reaching for the moon. It’s a vivid image, one that artist Jason Hart of South Dennis, created for the Woods Hole Film Festival two years ago. He landed the job after attending our inaugural...

Filmmaker Manx Taiki Magyar has long had a passion for film.

Documentary to Explore What it Means to be Asian in America

What does it mean to be Asian in America? It’s a question that Manx Taiki Magyar of Hyannis, has wrestled with his entire life. “Growing up half-Japanese in Sandwich in the 2000s, I was one of the only people of...

A child performing in Cape Cod Theatre Company's production of "Finding Nemo" puts on makeup backstage before a show.

Broadway Dreams For Third Grader

Emily* works as a librarian. Her husband Brian* does data architecture and design for the federal government. While both have decent jobs, they are raising four children on the Outer Cape. It has made it difficult to afford extracurricular activities...

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Arts Foundation Distributes $60,000 in Grant Funding to 8 Cape Cod Artists

June 25, 2024 (Cape Cod, MA) – The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod has awarded $60,000 in grants to eight artists to support projects that will allow them to grow professionally and to address issues related to community equity. The...

Erin and Andrew Maker

Donor Spotlight: Erin and Andrew Maker

“If you were in the Barnstable school system, chances are you took an arts class with Karen Maker,” said her daughter-in-law, Erin Maker. “She inspired a lot of artists.” Karen Maker — a watercolorist, a calligrapher, and a shaper of...

Two Great Auctions One Great Cause | Arts Foundation SILENT Auction or Buy Now is OPEN!

May 23rd - June 6th Features 40+ pieces of artwork from your favorite Cape artists and local experiences! All purchases and winning bids support the work of the Arts Foundation that helps ensure the arts thrive and artists prosper here...

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Bid on VIP Tickets to Stephen Colbert Taping, Trip to Tuscany, Stunning Artwork by Cape Codders and More!

The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's Silent Auction and Live Auction offers an opportunity for you to purchase one-of-a-kind artwork made by some of the top Cape artists as well as unique experiences that include VIP tickets to a taping...

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Julia Cumes Pop-Up Exhibit and Celebration

Join the Arts Foundation as we celebrate our 2024 Artist of the Year Julia Cumes at a pop-up exhibit at Twenty Summers Annex on Commercial Street. During this free event, you'll have a chance to learn about Julia's art, her...

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Arts Foundation Welcomes Ken Elmer as its New Board Chair

May 13, 2024 (Cape Cod, MA) – Ken Elmer of Barnstable, has been named the new Chair of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod’s Board of Directors. Elmer, a retired HR professional who joined the board at the end of...

The Arts Foundation's Amy Tuttle (left) and Julie Wake (right) with this year's Arts Gala Honorary Chairs Paolo Martini and Jonathan Hawkins.

Crown & Anchor’s Jonathan Hawkins and Paolo Martini Selected as Arts Gala Honorary Chairs

May 6, 2024 (Cape Cod, MA) – Four years ago, Jonathan Hawkins reached out to the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod to find a way to support artists on the Outer Cape whose livelihoods were threatened by the pandemic. It...