Cape Cod's love of the arts has been prominent since the founding of The Cape Cod School of Art in 1899. Now the Fine Arts Work Center, the art school was founded by the legendary Charles Hawthorne and its longevity has defined the area as the oldest arts colony in the US. Ptown's history of teaching, exploring and discovering art continues today. While here, you can explore your creative side with classes in pottery, writing, poetry, painting and drama while working with some of the most famous artists in the world.
Not feeling quite so "hands-on?" There are a multitude of galleries that give you the opportunity to explore the art scene for yourself. Stroll into one of the many studios on Commercial Street or surrounding areas and meet one of the artists that help create the exciting scene in town. If you want to take a piece back with you, these local artists offer a wide range or art at different price points and can work with you to create a special souvenir.
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Friday night Gallery stroll
PAAM filmArt
Fredi Schiff Levin (FSL) lecture series
Chester I. Solomon Life Drawing
Fine Arts Work Center
Founded in 1968, the center is one of the most renowned and the top long-term internship program in the US for developing artists and writers. Participants of the FAWC have won every award in the associated fields, including the Pulitzer, Whiting, MacArthur, Pollock-Krasner, Guggenheim, NEA, Tiffany, Prix de Rome, and National Book Award.
Top rated art galleries
The galleries located throughout the area offer a variety of artistic works. Some of the top rated galleries include Gallery Voyeur, Memories of Provincetown, Bowersock Gallery, Tao Water Art Gallery, Impulse Arts & Crafts, Kiley Court Gallery and Sarah Jessica Fine Arts.
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