Current Exhibitions at PAAM Upcoming Exhibitions Previous Exhibitions Gifts from the Lillian Orlowsky / William Freed Foundation January 15-March 7, 2010 Opening Reception: Friday, January 15, 6-8pm An exhibition of artworks by Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed, two of Provincetown's most celebrated abstract expressionists.  On view January 15 - March 7, 2010, the show features exemplary paintings, sketches, and mixed media pieces by the esteemed artists, who played intregal roles in the development of Abstract Expressionist art in America. More than thirty works are included, selected from a sizeable collection of art that was gifted to PAAM in 2009 by the Lillian Orlowsky / William Freed Family Foundation, a number of which will be accessed into PAAM's permanent collection. Under PAAM's care, these artworks will be exhibited on a rotating basis and be available for travel. Lillian Orlowsky, Still Life - Red Yellow Black, gouache on paper c. 1940's 10"x7 3/4"    This acquisition is an important addition to PAAM as both Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed were involved with the organization for nearly fifty years as exhibiting artists, instructors and members of PAAM's board and committees.     The Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) maintains more than 3,000 pieces of 20th century impressionist, abstract expressionist, modernist and contemporary American artwork created by more than 600 artists who studied, created and lived in this fishing village on the tip of Cape Cod. These pieces represent the enduring creative legacy of the Provincetown Art Colony. Works from the art association and museum's growing permanent collection have not only toured the U.S., but also serve as focal points for the on-site exhibitions that draw more than 45,000 visitors annually, making PAAM the most widely visited art museum on Cape Cod. PAAM actively seeks new additions to its collection, just as it has done since the nineteenth century, earning the organization praise among scholars and critics who consider the PAAM holdings an invaluable resource within the art community. A carefully selected exhibition schedule balances contemporary and historic works of art.   The Museum Store at PAAM carries catalogs, books, notecards and DVDs to complement this exhibition.    If you are considering donating to PAAM's permanent collection, please contact PAAM Registrar / Assistant Director Peter Macara or Executive Director Christine McCarthy..  mirror mirror January 15-February 7, 2010 Opening Reception: Friday, January 15, 6-8pm exhibition checklist An exhibition created by the participants of Art Reach, the after-school program at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum. Featuring works from PAAM's permanent collection and original works of music, prose, poetry and art, this exhibition represents the latest installment of PAAM's award-winning Curating Program, which asks participants to engage with works of art from the museum's permanent collection in unique and creatively challenging ways.  Art Reach participants were encouraged to explore the media of their choice, and to write interpretive texts, including poetry and prose,  in response to works they'd chosen from the collection. Participants are students from Provincetown High School and Nauset Regional High School.   The results are rich and varied: a musical composition; a story populated with time-bending superheroes and an über villain; dry point etching; assemblages and figurative sculpture; a textual installation; drawings; and a narrative response to the loss and suffering resulting from the AIDS epidemic.  The members of the 2009-10 Art Reach Program are: T.K. Dahill, Hannah Jennings, Jared King, Raymond Le Duc, Arianna Martinez, Heidi McLellan, Alejandra Ortega, Megan Ritchie, and Kaitlyn "Kewi" Russell.   The title of the exhibition, Mirror Mirror, refers to the traditional method of studying works of art and creating original works in response. PAAM is grateful to this group of talented individuals, whose interests and gifts energize and enrich the organization.   In 1992 the Curating Program was established to introduce local children and youth to the rich artistic heritage of Outer Cape Cod. Since that time over seventy exhibitions have been created by first - through twelfth-grade students and educators from the outer Cape Cod.  PAAM is grateful to the educators and administrators who have supported the creation of Art Reach and innovative, collaborative arts and education programs year-round. In particular we thank Principal Kim Pike and Superintendent Beth Singer of the Provincetown School System, as well as Nancy Flasher and Lisa Fox; Marty Menangas of the Provincetown Police Department; Project ACCESS Director Greg White, Assistant Principal, Dr. Paul Markovich, Ginny Ogden, Principal Thomas Conrad and Superintendent, Dr. Richard J. Hoffmann of the Nauset School District.  Fine Arts Work Center Fellows Exhibition January 15 – February 28, 2010 Opening Reception: Friday, January 15, 6-8pm The 2009-2010 Visual Arts Fellows are Nadia Ayari, Matt Bollinger, Robin Mandel, Elizabeth Mooney (right), Sarah Peters (above), Martin Smick, Kirsten Ullrich, Jacob Yanes, Taylor Baldwin and Leslie Murray. The Fine Arts Work Center provides seven-month fellowships, October 1 through April 30, to twenty emerging artists and writers of exceptional talent.  The Fellowships provide living/work space and a modest monthly stipend.  Fellows are in no way directed or supervised during their stay.  They are given the opportunity to pursue their work independently in a diverse and supportive community. Generations Exhibition December 4 – February 14, 2010 exhibition checklist Works from Provincetown’s most prolific artistic families - drawn primarily from PAAM’s collection. Robert Motherwell, Red Grooms, Max Bohm, Nancy Webb, Chaim Gross, Anne Packard, Conrad Malicoat, Sacha Richter, among others. Provincetown has had a rich tradition of multigenerational creativity going as far back as the first days of the artist colony. Many families include painters, sculptors, printmakers, writers, composers and musicians. This show, drawn primarily from the PAAM Permanent Collection, spotlights the artworks of a few of these creative families. Among those represented will be members of the Whorf-Westcott-Kelly family, the Bohm- Packard family, the Vevers- Halvorsen family, the Del Deo family, the Poor family, the Schor family, the Richter family, the Brown- Malicoat-Lord- Dunigan family, the Henry- Treiff family and many, many more. As well as their artistic contributions, many of these artists were involved with the creation and are involved with the continuation of the Art Association over it's nearly 100 year history. This show serves as a survey of the last 100 years and highlights the importance of Provincetown in the history of American art. Curated by Breon Dunigan. Many thanks to Berta Walker of the Berta Walker Gallery for her assistance. Breon Dunigan - Curator of Generations:   Breon Dunigan is an artist and a member of the PAAM Exhibitions Committee. In addition to curating a number of shows at PAAM, she has exhibited nationally and shows locally at ArtStrand. Dunigan lives and works in Truro, MA.   See her recent work at the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park.  Learn More: Dynasty in the Dunes: The Malicoat Family's Enduring Art by Sue Harrison in the Tauton Daily Gazette. Serenity in Solitude: Artist Anne Packard turned adversity into unexpected success and continues a line of successful family artists. Online article by Kevin Lo.

Upcoming Exhibitions at PAAM Previous Exhibitions

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WINTER CALENDAR

Holiday Jazz Concert
Featuring Carol Wyeth
December 19, 2pm, FREE
Bart Weisman gathers jazz masters for
this seasonal concert.

Members’ Open Small Works Exhibition
November 20-January 17, 2010
Size restriction: 24x24” including frame
No wet artwork, artwork to hang must feature hanging device
Opening November 20, 7-9pm / Drop-off: November 17, noon-4pm
Pick-up works included January 19, noon-4pm
Artwork in a variety of media by established and emerging artists from within the PAAM membership.

Festival of Trees Exhibition
and Silent Auction
December 4 - December 19, 2010
Opening December 4, 6 pm
Closing Reception December 19, 3:30pm
Final Bids: 4pm
Exhibtion and silent auction of contemporary sculptures inspired by the Christmas Tree. Joe Fiorello, Mike Wright, Robert Rindler, Richard Lacasse, Conny Hatch, Frank Vasello and Ed Christie. Free registration. Telephone bids accepted until 3:45pm.

Holiday Cards Exhibition
December 4 – January 10, 2010
Opening December 4, 6pm
Rare and vintage Holiday Cards borrowed from private collections. Martha Dunigan, Ferol Sibley Warthen, Dorothy Lake Gregory and Bruce McKain among others.

Recent Gifts to the Permanent Collection
December 4 – January 10, 2010
Opening: December 4, 6 PM
An exhibition of newly gifted works to PAAM’s expanding Permanent Collection, many originating from private donors and rarely exhibited publicly in the past.

Generations Exhibition
December 4 – February 14, 2010
Opening December 4, 6 PM
Works from Provincetown’s most prolific artistic families - drawn primarily from PAAM’s collection. Robert Motherwell, Red Grooms, Max Bohm, Nancy Webb, Chaim Gross, Anne Packard, Conrad Malicoat, among others.

Museum School Exhibition Opening
December 4, 2009, 6-8pm
One night only! Works by students in Vicky Tomayko’s printmaking class, Margaret Shield’s painting class, and participants from PAAM’s open life drawing sessions.

Student Curating Exhibition
January 15 – February 7, 2010
Opening January 15, 6 PM
Local students create artwork and written responses inspired by pieces from
the PAAM collection.

Art Reach Exhibition
January 15 - February 7, 2010
Opening January 15, 6-8pm
Works by young artists participating in PAAM’s after-school program.

Gifts from the Lillian Orlowsky / William Freed Foundation
January 15 – March 7, 2010 / Opening January 15, 6 PM
Featuring artwork gifted to PAAM by the Lillian Orlowsky / William Freed Foundation.

Fine Arts Work Center Fellows Exhibition
January 15 – February 28, 2010
Opening January 15, 6pm
Works by visual artist fellows of the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown. Nadia Ayari, Taylor Baldwin, Matt Bollinger, Robin Mandel, Leslie Murray, Sarah Peters, Martin Smick, Kirsten Ullrich and Jacob Yanes.

Permanent Collection Exhibition
January 22 – March 7, 2010
Opening: February 19, 6 PM
Featuring works from PAAM’s permanent collection of American art.

Holiday Jazz Concert
Featuring Greg Abate
February 13, 2pm, FREE
Bart Weisman gathers jazz masters for
this seasonal concert.

Members’ Juried Exhibition
February 19 – March 28, 2010
Drop off: February 16
Opening February 19, 6 PM POTLUCK
Featuring artwork in a variety of media by established and emerging artists from within the PAAM membership.

Provincetown School System Educators Exhibition
February 12 - March 7, 2010
Opening February 19, 6-8pm / POTLUCK
Local educators create artwork and written responses inspired by pieces from
the PAAM collection.

Nauset Regional High School’s Advanced Portfolio Class Exhibition
March 12 - April 25, 2010
Opening March 12, 6-8pm
Local students study pieces from the PAAM collection, responding and creating in a media of their choice.

Initiated by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, and the Now in its sixth year, the Passport to the Arts has evolved from a small group of eight organizations to its current impressive roster of 40 cultural organizations, representing the very best of the arts and culture of Cape Cod.