Arts, Film & Crafts
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- Arts, Film & Crafts
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- 2pm
January with Jane: A Jane Austen Tea & TourCalling all lovers of Jane Austen, Bridgerton, and Patrick O’Brian novels! 2025 marked the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth back in 1775.At first glance, nineteenth century Falmouth would seem totally unlike the genteel English society portrayed by Jane Austen. Here on Cape Cod, rugged farmers and sailors struggled to survive, while cannonballs flew and fortunes were lost at sea. Surely these hardscrabble characters have nothing in common with the refined and well-mannered inhabitants of Pemberley or Mansfield Park.Austen herself teaches us that first impressions can be deceiving.Join us for a tea and house tour on Thursday, January 15th, where we will reveal some surprising similarities between Jane Austen’s world and that of Falmouth in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.War and revolution, the rise of industry, and empire-building were the large, dramatic events of the age. These forces are present in the background of Austen’s intimate domestic scenes. You’ll learn how these same forces affected daily life in Falmouth as well.Moreover, Jane Austen’s insights into human behavior are universal. As we walk through the rooms of the 1790 Francis Wicks house, we’ll point out a number of uncanny parallels between the predicaments her characters faced and similar challenges faced by actual Falmouth residents. You’ll hear about issues of female inheritance, rocky courtships, and social hierarchy, and trends in the literature and fashion of the time.In addition to the house tour, tea will be served in the cultural center. Bonnets, gloves, and calling cards are permissible, but not required.1pm tour of the Wicks House comparing and contrasting Austen’s characters to Falmouth figures. 15 people 2pm Austen Tea and Trivia. 30 people 3pm tour of Wicks House for second group. 15 people Timed Registration Required for either the 1pm or 2pm time slot.1pm Time slot will be tour and then the 2pm tea, ending at 3pm.2pm Time slot will be 2pm tea and then 3pm tour, ending at 4pm.$65 non-member/$30 Museums on the Green members, and $20 children suggested ages 12+.
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- Arts, Film & Crafts
- Event Time
- 10am
Choosing a subject is one of the first decisions an artist makes. This lecture will look at the many subjects artists have chosen throughout history and how they have changed and evolved. We will look at the narratives of the ancient Near East, the still lifes of the Dutch Baroque, the landscapes of the Hudson River School, and portraits of artists as varied as Rembrandt, Van Eyck, and Warhol, among many others.CCMoA Docent Suzanne Altman is an art educator and art historian who has presented art and art history programs throughout New York, New Jersey, and Cape Cod for both adult and teenage audiences. Sue is a painter who works out of her in-home studio in South Yarmouth. See her work at www.suealtmanart.com or on Instagram @artworkshudsonWe have scholarships! The Cape Cod Museum of Art is committed to making Art accessible to everyone in the Cape Cod Community. The Museum School Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to qualified, year-round Cape Cod residents ages 6 and up. Click here to apply.
- Event Category
- Arts, Film & Crafts
- Event Time
- 4pm
Join Robert Henry, acclaimed Cape artist and educator, for a special conversation with Director of Art Benton Jones about his unique approach to creating artwork in series—a method where multiple pieces are connected by theme, subject, or style.Henry will share insights from his seven-decade career, his artistic process, and his connection to the teachings of Hans Hofmann. The talk will be followed by a brief audience Q&A. Robert Henry (b. 1933, Brooklyn, NY) is a distinguished American painter, educator, and arts leader whose work is deeply rooted in the Modernist tradition. With a career spanning over six decades, Henry has become a central figure in the Provincetown art community and a major influence on generations of artists through both his practice and teaching.Henry’s formal art education began at the Brooklyn Museum Art School, followed by Brooklyn College, where he developed a strong foundation in traditional and contemporary techniques. A pivotal moment in his artistic journey came when he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Hofmann, a towering figure in 20th-century art and a key proponent of Abstract Expressionism, became a formative influence on Henry’s approach to color, composition, and the expressive power of form.Known for his deep exploration of the human figure and urban environment, Henry frequently works in series, producing multiple interrelated works that investigate a single subject, theme, or technique over time. These series allow him to push the boundaries of representation and abstraction, often emphasizing psychological depth, bold color, and a dynamic use of space. Whether in portraiture, street scenes, or abstract compositions, his work reveals a keen observational eye and a commitment to visual storytelling.His influence is also seen in the work of contemporary artists such as Laura Shabott, who studied with him and carries forward the lineage of the Hofmann School through her own bold, expressive figurative works.Henry has exhibited extensively in both solo and group shows throughout the United States and internationally, with exhibitions in London, Paris, Oslo, and numerous venues across Cape Cod and New York City. His work is held in private and public collections, and he continues to be represented by the Berta Walker Gallery in Provincetown.