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.
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Samuel Owen Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, CT, with seasonal residence at 40 Centre Street on Nantucket Island. The gallery is committed to exhibiting the work of emerging Read more...
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Our shop downtown at 1 Orange St, just off of Main Street, has an assortment of quality art work, including antique paintings, nautical items, maps, and island-related works by local artists. We also have a Read more...
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Specializing in 19th and 20th century art; some of the most exclusive offerings on island Read more...
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G.S. Hill, a long time Nantucket Artist, paints in oil, watercolor, and pencil and he explores all subjects without restrictions. Read more...
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The Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, established in 1997 at 19 Washington Street, is a two-story exhibition space located a block from Main Street in the Nantucket Cultural District. The Gallery showcases fine art Read more...
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Limited edition serigraph prints, posters, cards, nautically-inspired silk neckties, bowties and scarves in Nantucket themes. Read more...
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RFFA is located in Historic Downtown Nantucket (next door to Black Eyed Susan’s) featuring a selection of the island’s most talented artists working today. One of just a few local galleries that focuses strictly on Read more...
Nantucket Artists
Nantucket artists work in every medium for Oil Painting to Textiles.
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Miki works in monoprint, collagraph and marbling including marbled paper and hand bound journals with marbled covers Read more...
Nantucket Photography
Nantucket has many accomplished photographers specializing in weddings, events and landscapes.
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A husband and wife duo located on Nantucket Island, specializing in affordable wedding, engagement, family & portrait photography. Capturing the timeless moments that create YOUR STORY. Read more...
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Mother Nature can create a special moment at any given time so my camera has become a part of me. Custom-size prints are available on acrylic, wood, metal, fabric, and canvas. Read more...
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Alesia Kaye’s Photography is available online in print options including framed or unframed art prints, and Canvas, Acrylic, Metal, or Wood Prints. These options make it easy to find the perfect style for your décor. Read more...
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Unique, appealing style. Specialties include Nantucket weddings, portraits, books, art, and stock photographs. Read more...
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Photographer Mary Catherine Wade will capture all your celebrations and treasured moments: birthday, anniversary, holiday, family gatherings. Reach out to her online to schedule your photography session. Read more...
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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.