These sessions provide an opportunity to work in a studio environment from a live model in the artists preferred medium. Artist Jessie Nickerson will structure and time the model as well as be available for some basic instruction and coaching.
A Writing Gym for Women with Christine Ernst.
With Sam Holmstock of Entrain. A Drum Circle is a group of people from just a few to, say, 50, sitting in a circle experiencing the spontaneous creation of music on a variety of drums and World percussion.
Designed for veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It is also open to anyone struggling with trauma of any kind: brain injury, stroke, dementia, and PTSD. With Sam Holmstock of Entrain.
Try Improv Bootcamp, a fun AND funny four hours, where you will explore the skills to communicate more effectively, think faster on your feet, and maybe (just maybe) laugh yourself silly!
This class is for beginner and intermediate level students who want to learn how to create realistic portraits in clay. Instructor Neil Grant teaches a step by step method that demystifies the process for sculpting a head.
The Grab Brothers are true brothers—Larry and Marc Grab—with music that explodes in a kick-ass blend of “Retro for Today” lead guitar crunching rhythms, mystical-leaning lyrics and arena-filling vocals that pull your heart strings on a whim.
Before the ‘60s were hip, they were square! Join television hostess Hope Henderson and her musical sidekicks for their 1962 holiday special! Meet Hope’s tv family and special guest stars as they bring holiday cheer and ring in the new year.
“7 Deadly Sins – an international juried photography exhibit” will run October 13 – November 11. The 2nd international juried photography exhibition presented by CCftA will offer seven prizes totaling more than $3,000 in cash prizes.
A highly anticipated regional art exhibit featuring the works of forty-two well known Cape Cod artists depicting the human form.
Patty Larkin redefines the boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising vocals and lyrics.
A modern comedy by Christopher Durang that turns Chekhov on his head. You won’t want to miss this satirical and hysterical look at the lost opportunities and dashed dreams of three wacky siblings and their friends living in Bucks County, PA.
One of the standout New York cabaret shows of 2017, My Ship: Songs From 1941 earned Dawn Derow a MAC Award for “Best Female Vocalist.”
“Bullied to Beautiful” is a show that Lisa Jason co-wrote about the years she was bullied as a child and the music that helped inspire and heal her during that difficult time.
An extravaganza of original songs, world-beat grooves, vintage swing, humor, storytelling and special guests! Zoë Lewis is described as a “band in a body!”
Liberace and Peggy Lee return to Cotuit! New York City favorites David Maiocco and Chuck Sweeney reprise their iconic performances as the music legends who defined four decades of music and pop culture.
These dangerous flirts, rowdy rabble-rousers, and saucy comediennes have been teasing their way throughout the country to sold out audiences since 2012.
Five unforgettable Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships.
Roots & Blues local legend returns. George Gritzbach has been a musician for over 30 years and has played with musical talents such as BB King, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Coco Taylor, and more.
Entrepreneur-turned-adventurer, Lulu Leominster, embarks on a thrilling odyssey in Theater Under the Stairs' original family production, "Lulu's Lemonade Stand".
Great refreshments, socializing, entertainment, and more. Bring your friends and have some fun! Part of the Cultural Center’s Sober Social Program. Lots of socializing, but no alcohol!
A collection of original stories - mysterious and haunting - of the supernatural world of Cape Cod. Written by the author of CCftA favorites “Lines in the Sand,” “Unsafe,” and “Bark Park.”
Paint large! Experience the fun, freedom, and spontaneity of using large brushes available at hardware stores to create landscape and seascape paintings with artist Joe Gallant!
Explore a new way of printmaking with master printmaker, Alice Galick, in this exciting 3-day workshop!
Loosen up and stretch your creative muscles with Jackie Reeves!
Follow the yellow brick road! In this rare concert presentation, the Cape Symphony partners with Cotuit Center for the Arts to perform the original lush Harold Arlen score and the script of “The Wizard of Oz.”
Cotuit Center for the Arts is proud to partner with the Cape Symphony on a musical journey to our own country, Ellis Island: The Dream of America, a powerful celebration of the historic immigrant experience by composer Peter Boyer.
Blending humor, storytelling, and infectious percussion, the nationally recognized tap dancer and his merry band of rhythm-makers will stomp, slide, and shuffle their way through an eclectic variety of music and various characters.
Leave your comfort zone and enter a world of exciting and expressive painting with Ed Chesnovitch!
Featuring paintings by Kevin King, sculpture by Frances Johnson.
Cotuit Center for the Arts announces four open juried exhibitions planned for their 2018 gallery season. Artists are encouraged to submit works in a variety of media inspired by the themes of each exhibition.
“Evolution” will run September 8 – October 7. During this exhibition period “We Carry the Fire,” a joint exhibition by artists and spouses Frances Johnson and Kevin King will be featured and the artists will also serve as jurors.
A music legend the world over, singer-songwriter and folk rock pioneer Tom Rush brings his unique brand of blues-influenced folk/rock music to Cotuit.
Learn how to set up and shoot amazing still life and macro photos!
Learn how to use your controls, adjustments, and abilities to help you take and make better pictures. Join fine art photographer/ photography instructor Susan Simon in this five-week class as you uncover the essentials of photography.
Amazing musical offerings for three nights at Cotuit from the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival.
This chamber opera is Peter Brook’s adaptation of Bizet’s beloved opera, Carmen. Opera Theater of Cape Cod will be performing the piece in a new English translation by Joseph Turbessi, and the show runs for 90 minutes.
The cast features a rotating group of performers, three per night: Anthony Teixeira, Meghan Magrath, Hannah Carrita, Jared Hagan, Trish LaRose, and Emma Fitzpatrick.
Learn how to produce gallery quality prints and share them as riveting slideshows!
Turn that old side table into a masterpiece or that ugly chair into an heirloom! Transform old, unwanted, or unused pieces of furniture into works of art! If you can hold a paintbrush you can master the techniques taught in this class.
Hone your still life skills every Thursday in the Art Studio!
A fabulously fun dance class and a great cardio workout!
Cape Cod master teacher Susan Mendoza Friedman will reinforce basic tap technique with her usual energy and creative style.
Join this absolutely-not-intimidating class with master teacher Susan Mendoza Friedman to find your own rhythm and discover your inner tapper!
Join this absolutely-not-intimidating class with master teacher Susan Mendoza Friedman to find your own rhythm and discover your inner tapper!
Use the barre or mat to sculpt, slim, and stretch your entire body!
Move up from "newbie" to intermediate/advanced level photo editing in this new class with instructor/juried master fine art photographer Bob Singer!
Learn Italian with Marilyn Rossi!
Wine and Music Wednesday is an open house held in our Gallery on the third Wednesday of every month from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, with wine tasting and live music.
An exciting Art History lecture series with Marilyn Rossi!
Try your hand at watercolors with artist and long-time instructor Rosalie McCarthy in this non-intimidating and fun class!
You can dance! You can jive! Having the time of your life … join us for the September 2nd Weds. Theater with Meryl Streep and the music of ABBA at "The Mamma Mia Sing-A-Long!"
Acrylic Fridays is a FUN class where you can discover and develop your own painting style. Beginners/intermediate/advanced. All skill levels welcomed!
Meet friends at the Schoolhouse for a little fun while creating your own work of art!
If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw but were afraid you didn’t have the talent for it, Sketching for Scaredy Cats is for you!
This advanced beginner/intermediate level watercolor class will concentrate on different subjects each week.
At last, Disney’s and Cameron Mackintosh’s beloved Mary Poppins flies into Cotuit and lands on CCftA’s magical stage.
Intermediate Ukulele covers finger picking, single note melody playing, advanced and novelty strumming patterns, tablature, jazz chords and other fun approaches to the instrument. Arrangements are new and fresh for each new session.
Students will learn basic chords and strumming patterns to classic songs that everyone knows. Once you’ve learned a few basic techniques, you’ll be on your way to playing pretty much any song you’d like to.
Photoshop is a wonderfully versatile program for manipulating your photos and creating unique designs all by editing pixels. This class is ideal for bloggers, photographers, and creatives of all types!
Learn tricks that the pros use to create great images!
For sculptors, painters, and sketchers! This is a great opportunity to create with a model over a multi-day pose, allowing the artist to focus but work at their own pace.
A musical tribute in honor of our friend, colleague and talented choreographer, Pamela Wills, to benefit local organizations that provide services for people living with cancer.
A unique off-campus workshop with Jackie Reeves and Richard Neal for artists seeking a critical review of finished artwork or works in progress.