. Chester I. Solomon Life Drawing Tuesdays and Fridays 9:30am-11:30am, year-round. No pre-registration required. Walk-ins welcome. Fee: $8 per session, $35 for 5 sessions. Life Drawing at PAAM gives students and artists the opportunity to practice figure drawing from a professional live model.  Male and female models provide a variety of poses. Easels are provided, but participants must bring all other supplies. Drawing in the Galleries: Visitors are welcome to sketch from works displayed in the PAAM galleries.  Students and artists must provide their own drawing supplies.  Pencil and colored pencil are permitted. Museum School Student Exhibition ONE NIGHT ONLY! Friday, May 9th from 7-9PM. Join the students and faculty of the Museum School at PAAM at an exhibition of new work in a variety of media and genres, including printmaking, painting, and drawing, created with 2008 Museum School Faculty Vicky Tomayko, Doug Ritter, Margaret Shields, Anne Flash and Rob Dutoit.  The ACCREDITED FALL 2008 calendar and courses at the Museum School is here. FilmArt@PAAM presents movies that are recognized works of art - as well as inspiring films about art and artists - followed by a discussion and guest speakers. Screenings are held about twice a month on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the museum's renovated galleries. FilmArt@PAAM is the collaborative effort of John G. Ives, an entertainment attorney and movie industry veteran whose film career began in Provincetown in the ’70s, when he owned The Movies, the repertory theater upstairs at Whaler’s Wharf; Joe Fiorello, an artist and PAAM trustee; and Mr. Karren, a former editor of Premiere magazine. FilmArt@PAAM continues its spring season with Pedro Almodovar's Matador Thursday, May 15 at 7 p.m Diego and Maria have not yet met, but it's clear from the initial sequences of ''Matador,'' Pedro Almodovar's insistently raffish, 1986 Spanish comedy, that they were made for each other. Each equates the act of killing with an act of sex in which death is the ultimate orgasm. Even in a society that tolerates virtually anything that consenting adults agree to do, this must lead to certain practical problems for lovers so obsessively bent. In ''Matador,'' Mr. Almodovar, who is quickly becoming Spain's most reputable disreputable young film maker, faces this issue with a grand lack of solemnity and a lot of spirited affronts to convention. The film opens today at the Cinema Studio. With his exhausted eyes and his painful limp, Diego (Nacho Martinez) is still a charismatic personality. He's a former star matador, forced to retire from the ring after being gored by a bull, and is now the master of a school for bullfighters. The handsome, elegant Maria (Assumpta Serna) is a successful Madrid lawyer. When first seen in ''Matador,'' Diego is huffing and puffing with erotic anticipation as he sits at home, alone, watching videos of beautiful young women being drowned, beaten, stabbed and decapitated. They remind Diego of past pleasures and those still to be achieved. Meanwhile, in another part of Madrid, Maria is having heated sex with a stranger. At the climactic moment, she pulls out a hatpin and, like a matador, stabs her partner with a quick, clean thrust at the base of the neck between the shoulders. Diego and Maria might have gone through life forever unfulfilled were it not for Angel (Antonio Banderas) and Eva (Eva Cobo). Angel, one of Diego's students, is a handsome, moody young man, still a virgin in his 20's, constantly harassed by a pious mother. He also possesses second sight. Eva, who lives in the apartment across the court from Angel, is Diego's pretty young mistress. One night, after being teased by Diego about his manliness, Angel attempts to rape Eva, unaware of her relationship to Diego. Angel botches the job so wimpishly (he has trouble opening his pocket knife to threaten her) that the haughty Eva refuses to press charges. When the police decline to arrest him, Angel confesses to the murders he knows to have been carried out by Diego and Maria. Maria, in the interests of justice, elects to defend Angel, which provides her introduction to Diego. In this fashion, Mr. Almodovar's rather cynical conception of true love is finally served. On the basis of ''What Have I Done to Deserve This?,'' released here in 1985, and ''Law of Desire'' (1987), Mr. Almodovar has been compared, somewhat prematurely, with Luis Bunuel, Billy Wilder and John Waters. There are entertaining hints of each director in Mr. Almodovar's work but, so far, his films are most memorable for their comically deadpan treatment of supposedly taboo subjects. The movies themselves aren't as consistently funny or invigorating as the points of view they represent. The films do offer lots of material for interpretation, which, I suspect, amuses Mr. Almodovar as much as such interpretation used to amuse Bunuel. Considered on its most obvious level, ''Matador'' can be read as a cautionary tale about the awful impossibility of the love of two matadors. Who sticks whom first? It's also significant for the exuberant heedlessness with which it portrays a society breaking loose from decades of fascist repression. In the manner of Bunuel's apocryphal ''I am an atheist, thank God,'' Mr. Almodovar likes to say that his films deny that Franco ever existed, which is, of course, to affirm the Franco heritage. The best moments of ''Matador'' have nothing to do with its star-crossed lovers but with its narrative asides. These include a chic Madrid fashion show, titled ''Spain Divided,'' at which the designer (played by the director) goes into a snit when he finds two of his models shooting dope backstage. ''Please go to the toilet,'' he says pettishly. ''That's what it's for.'' The movie looks terrific and is acted with absolute, straight-faced conviction by the excellent cast headed by Miss Serna, Mr. Martinez and Mr. Banderas. ''Matador'' is of most interest as another work in the career of a film maker who, possibly, is in the process of refining a singular talent. - ny times film review FilmArt@PAAM's spring schedule continues on May 15 with "Matador" (1988), Spanish maestro Pedro Almodóvar's titillating early thriller about sex, bulls, and murder, starring Antonio Banderas; on May 29 with "Morocco" (1930), Josef von Sternberg's deeply romantic and erotically suggestive pre-Code masterpiece, starring Gary Cooper and Marlene Dietrich, in her first Hollywood film; on June 5 with "Au revoir les enfants" (1987), Louis Malle's keenly observant and unsentimental remembrance of schoolboy friends and betrayal in France during the Nazi occupation; and on June 26 with "Female Trouble" (1974), John Waters's brilliant follow-up to "Pink Flamingos," a pointed and outrageous satire of art and artists, starring the divinely repugnant Divine in two roles (and two genders). Screenings are held twice a month on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the museum's renovated galleries. Suggested donation is $5 to the public and $3 for PAAM members. The popcorn is free, and beverages will be available. PAAM’s Annual Consignment Auctions PAAM's Spring 2008 Auction will be held on June 7th, at 7pm The Provincetown Art Association and Museum presents regular live consignment auctions and preview exhibitions twice yearly, and these events have served to present works of art that may not otherwise be seen by the general public. The Fall 2008 Auction is scheduled for September 20, 2008. PAAM's most recent auction was held on Saturday, September 22, 2007. Results are available through the Auction's page. visit the auction page for complete lot listings. The proceeds from PAAM's auctions directly benefit the exhibitions and educational initiatives of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum. The Provincetown Art Association and Museum will offer a bus trip on June 20, 2008 to an exciting exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.  El Greco to Velazquez: Art During the Reign of Phillip III (1598-1621) The exhibition presents paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts, including a partial recreation of the camarín of the Duke of Lerma, the most important non-royal collector in Europe at the time and a favorite of Philip III, and is organized around themes such as portraiture, religion and the court, and the birth of still life. Visitors will enjoy a private tour examining this fascinating period in art history, when Phillip III and his court endorsed a new style of grandeur not seen in the earlier reign of Phillip II.  Masterpieces by El Greco and Velazquez exemplify the naturalistic and emotionally expressive art of an era when gala celebrations, elaborate religious fiestas, building campaigns, and picture collecting were the order of the day.   A concurrent exhibition of more than fifty works by contemporary artist Antonio Lopez Garcia offers a modern reflection of Spain. Living and working in Madrid for more than fifty years, Lopez Garcia’s realist paintings, sculptures, and drawings pay homage to his predecessors while maintaining a relentless photographic precision.  In a 1986 Time magazine article, Robert Hughes singles Lopez Garcia out as, “the greatest realist artist alive.”   Tickets for the PAAM Bus Tour are $55, which includes a private tour and bus fare.  Call 508.487.1750 to reserve.  The bus leaves MacMillan Wharf in Provincetown at 8am sharp with a second pick-up at the Truro Council on Aging and a third at TJ Maxx in Orleans. Café at the MFA offers lunch. Scheduled return approximately 6:30pm. Summer Jazz Concerts with Bart Weisman • June 25, Wednesday - Shawnn Monteiro (vocals) • July 16, Wednesday - Next Generation of Jazz (some great young jazz talent) • July 30, Wednesday - Ann Austin (vocals) & John Harrison III (piano) • Aug  4, Monday - Carmen Cicero (sax) • Sept 3, Wednesday - Jon Wheatley (guitar) & Bruce Abbott (sax)   All concerts start at 6:00 pm, tickets: $15.00 In addition to Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman, the Shawnn Monteiro Master Classes are open to the public: The Shawnn Monteiro Master Classes Master Class & Concert Schedule: • June 23, Monday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm • June 24, Tuesday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm • June 25, Wednesday 11:00am – 2:00pm (with Band) • June 25, Concert, 6:00pm:  Shawnn Monteiro, opening concert for PAAM Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman. Shawnn will cover a history of jazz, breathing exercises, and will sing different examples of all types of jazz. The students will perform during the three days and be critiqued.  The band will back the students on Wednesday with John Harrison III (piano), Chris Rathbun (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums). Shawnn Monteiro has delighted audiences from USA to Europe with her highly popular jazz repertoire laced with blues-oriented improvisations. Percussion and latin/jazz great impresario Mongo Santamaria discovered Shawnn working in a club in San Jose, California and signed her on the spot to tour with his band. Since then, Shawnn has shared the stage with Clark Terry, Ray Brown, Lionel Hampton, the Basie Band, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Jimmy Cobb, and Sonny Fortune, to name a few. Shawnn teaches a Vocal Master Class in Rome and Genova, Italy every summer and is the Artist in Residence at Rhode Island College. She is also an adjunct Professor (in Jazz Vocals) at both Rhode Island College, Providence, RI and Harrt School of Music, University of Hartford, Hartford, CT. Shawnn's father was the late renowned bassist Jimmy Woode, veteran of the Duke Ellington band. ShawnnMontiero.com

PAAM's 11th Annual Secret Garden Tour Save the Date: Sunday, July 13, 2008 10 am- 3 pm Celebrate PAAM’s 11th Annual Secret Garden Tour on Sunday, July 13th with a double header garden experience. The day begins with a walking tour of ten gorgeous Secret Gardens from 10am-3pm. Visitors are then invited to the Provincetown Art Association and Museum to tour the Art of the Garden, an exhibition of historic and contemporary floral works in air-conditioned galleries. at left: Nanno DeGroot, Sunflowers, PAAM Permanent Collectiony For eleven years, the Secret Garden Tour has led guests through hidden stone paths and crooked wooden walkways into borders and beds of specimen plants, common and exotic flowers, and lush greenery. This year, the owners and tenders of ten fragrant and visually stunning Provincetown gardens plan to welcome more than 500 visitors. The selected gardens are located in Provincetown’s center, making the tour quite walkable from PAAM and nearby parking lots. Free parking has been provided at Benson, Young and Downs Insurance Agency and Gately-McHoul’s Funeral home, found at the end of Harry Kemp Way. A shuttle will make continuous stops between the parking lots and gardens throughout the day. Tickets to the Secret Garden Tour are just $30, and include admission to PAAM’s galleries for the Art of the Garden exhibition. This event continues to be a success year after year due in part to the kindness of more than fifty dedicated volunteers, and all proceeds from the event benefit PAAM’s exhibitions and education programs. PAAM is a proud sponsor of the Provincetown Jazz Festival 2008 Clarinet Summit at the Provincetown Art Association Vocalist Mercedes Hall Louis Armstrong & Joe Muranyi The 4th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival will be held on August 15 – 17, 2008 in Provincetown, Massachusetts. This is the first three-day Jazz Festival on Cape Cod featuring: • Zoe Lewis (coming off an international tour) • Afro Bop Alliance (Latin jazz band from Maryland) • Dane Vannatter (Boston-based jazz vocalist) • Greg Abate (saxophone & flute, coming off a European tour) • Joe Muranyi (clarinet player for 5 years with Louis Armstrong) • Marcelle Gauvin (jazz vocalist & instructor at the University of Massachusetts) • Mercedes Hall (New York-based jazz vocalist) • Steve Ahern (trumpet & flute from Florida) • Charlie Harris (jazz & blues singer based in Boston) • John Harrison III & Steve Hershman (on piano), Chris Rathbun (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums) • And many more musicians! There will be three concerts at the Provincetown High School Auditorium: • Friday, August 15, 8:00 pm • Saturday, August 16, 8:00 pm • Sunday, August 17, 1:00 pm Tickets will be $25.00 per concert and a portion of the proceeds are donated to worthy causes in Provincetown. Schedules, Sponsors and Ticket information can be found at www.provincetownjazzfestival.org PAAM's 2008 Benefit Gala will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 Third Annual Benefit Gala Saturday, October 11, 2008 Mark your calendar for PAAM’s Annual Benefit Gala, an elegant event that is not to be missed. Last year more than two hundred guests filled our five galleries and two sculpture gardens, enjoying the company of patrons and friends. They walked away with beautiful gifts, raffle prizes, and the knowledge that the cost of their tickets directly benefits the educational and cultural initiatives of PAAM. Musical entertainment provided by acclaimed vocalist Suede set the mood for an art-filled evening that began with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a fully catered dinner and dessert. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with members of the community who value the arts. Visit the Arts Foundation's awards page here. The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod has awarded the Collaborative Arts Project of the Year Award to the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, in recognition of the Youth Education Program for Student Curating. Lynn Stanley, PAAM's Curator of Education, directs this remarkable program, utilizing VTS -Visual Thinking Strategies, a methodology that uses art to teach young children critical thinking. “We want to ensure that art making and art appreciation remain vital to the children and youth of our community. VTS promotes the development of a variety of thinking and viewing skills which will serve our children throughout their lives.”- Lynn Stanley Read more about this program and VTS in the Provincetown Banner's online article here, and Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School’s 2006 exhibition “A Closer Look: The Art of Interpretation. here, also in the Banner.

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