Nantucket Island has had a vibrant arts scene for more than a century, thanks to the efforts of arts patron and summer resident Florence Lang, painter Frank Swift Chase, and artists Maud Stumm, Elizabeth Saltonstall, and others. The Nantucket Art Colony was active from 1924 through 1943. Today, dozens of artists live and work on Nantucket: painters, sculptors, photographers, textile artists, and ceramists. Here are some of the best Nantucket galleries and artists on-island this season.
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Nantucket Galleries
Nantucket art galleries offer artwork from internationally known artists and local artists.
Nantucket Artists
Nantucket artists work in every medium for Oil Painting to Textiles.
Nantucket Photography
Nantucket has many accomplished photographers specializing in weddings, events and landscapes.
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“He Knew How to Keep Christmas Well”
A talented cast of 24 local and professional performers will put heart and happiness into your holidays with the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket’s production of Scrooge, the Magical Holiday Musical. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Scrooge tells the tale of old miser Ebeneezer on the night he’s visited The post “He Knew How to Keep Christmas Well” appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.
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Rare Chance to Buy Art from a Nantucket Collection
Thanksgiving Weekend, Egan Maritime Institute will offer a opportunity to acquire a treasure from their collections when they host their second annual Art Sale. Lovers of Nantucket art and history may purchase works by Rodney J. K. Charman, Otto Anton Fischer, John Stobart, and Virginia Greenleaf. All items offered are The post Rare Chance to Buy Art from a Nantucket Collection appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.
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Chaos & Crime at Christmas Stroll
When describing Nantucket’s annual Christmas Stroll celebration, most people think of Main Street lined with Christmas trees, Santa Claus arriving by Coast Guard cutter, people in matching costumes wearing elaborate holiday headgear, and the iconic Christmas tree in Killen’s dory bobbing peacefully in Nantucket Harbor. The post Chaos & Crime at Christmas Stroll appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.
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Wet Paint Weekend October 7-9
The Artists Association of Nantucket will host their annual Wet Paint Weekend this autumn on October 7, 8, and 9, with free events each day and a ticketed celebratory dinner to end the event on Sunday, October 9 in the Nantucket Yacht Club. For 2022, this AAN event will honor The post Wet Paint Weekend October 7-9 appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.
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September Art: Inclusive & Exceptional
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the 2022 10 x 10 Open Exhibition in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Doors open at 10 am on Friday, September 9, and the show will be on display through Sunday, October 2. The post September Art: Inclusive & Exceptional appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.