AFCC Fall Newsletter 2023

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Rick Miller and Julie Wake during a recording of the Creative Exchange podcast.

Michael Bobbitt, Bob Staake, and David Phillips Among Guests on 6th Season of Creative Exchange Podcast

November 29, 2023 (Cape Cod, MA) – The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod (AFCC) kicked off 2023 by launching the fifth season of its Creative Exchange podcast. It will celebrate the end of the year with the release of the...

Trish Kennedy and Erin Maker at the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's Prelude to Summer Gala.

Trish Kennedy Imparts the Importance of Giving

When the Arts Foundation named seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropist Trish Kennedy the Honorary Chair of this year’s Prelude to Summer Gala, she acknowledged our collective roles in strengthening the region’s arts sector. “It is our job to help support it...

Actors performing in the Harwich Junior Theatre/Cape Cod Theatre Company's 2023 production of "Finding Nemo."

Investing in Sensory Friendly Nights at Cape Cod Theatre Company

Five years ago, Kate Pazakis’s son Michael was diagnosed with autism. “It was life-changing,” she said. “As a parent, I don’t think anyone expects that they will have a child with special needs. It opens your eyes and world to...

Cape Cod artist Dominique Pecce in her studio with a quote about the impact of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's Capacity Building Grant Program she participated in.

AFCC Helps Artists Build a Staircase to Achieve

The Cape can be a difficult place for a young artist. Printmaker Dominique Pecce knows this all too well. She’s struggled, like a growing number of Cape Codders, with housing. “I usually have to move frequently because I’m in short-term...

Creative Exchange November Meetup: Kim Moberg

Please join us us for our November Creative Exchange Meetup. Meetups provide a relaxed and inclusive networking opportunity for Cape creatives. It's also a great way for individuals in other sectors on Cape Cod to connect with artists to support...

Aiste Zitnikaite of Devinto Designs teaches a child at the Angel House shelter the basics of sewing.

Gifts at Work: Art Offers Sense of Normalcy to Children in Shelter

Finding a sense of normalcy in a homeless shelter is almost impossible, especially if you’re a child. You live in a cramped room with your parents that is even more cramped if you have siblings. You can’t have friends over....

Cape and Islands Artists Can Now Apply to AFCC’s Capacity Building Grant Program

October 5, 2023 (Cape Cod, MA) – Applications are now open for the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod’s (AFCC) Capacity Building Grant Program which supports artists on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket in taking the next steps in their...

Michael Bobbitt speaking at the American Alliance of Museums

Michael Bobbitt to Highlight Importance of Cross-Sector Collaborations at CX Conference

For decades, the arts has been in a constant state of crisis caused by a lack of resources and a lack of awareness. Mass Cultural Council is looking to change that by addressing the systemic root of the problem. “I...

Artist Matthew Mazzotta headshot

Creative Exchange Keynote Speaker Matthew Mazzotta to Dive Into Power of Public Art

September 25, 2023 (Cape Cod, MA) – What’s the best way to address important community issues in a manner that brings people together? Matthew Mazzotta would recommend public art. “All the work I’m involved in is literally trying to get...