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A Love of the Arts Runs in Andrea Mahoney’s Family

This Sunday will mark Andrea Mahoney’s 18th time running the Falmouth Road Race. While she’s run for other charities before, this year she chose the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod for personal reasons. “I have a daughter who is almost...

Natalie Sheeler at the annual Tuba Christmas in Boston.

Natalie Sheeler’s Passion for Music Inspires Her to Run for the Arts

When Natalie Sheeler was a kid, her father Joseph continuously put instruments in her hand to see what would stick. “I started on the piano when I was six,” she said. “In fourth grade I added the cello and in...

The Dehelean family

Strengthening a Family Bond Through the Falmouth Road Race

In a little less than a month, Marius and Anca Dehelean’s oldest son, Lucas, will begin his freshman year of college at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. “It is sort of the end of an era for us and for...

Unveiling Our New Brand | Arts Foundation of Cape Cod

We are thrilled to introduce to you our new brand — a fresh, modern look that reflects the Arts Foundation's ongoing commitment to growth and evolution. The fluidity of our logo embodies the dynamic nature of the arts, reflecting their...

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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...