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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Free Farewell Concert Dedicated to PASCON
Nantucket Community Music Center student and NHS graduate Maudjeani Pelissier will present a farewell concert comprised of original compositions he is currently recording for a new album. The free concert will take place in the Studio Theater of the Nantucket Dreamland, South Water Street on Thursday, August 18 at 8pm. The post Free Farewell Concert Dedicated to PASCON appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.
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Art Exhibit Opens Friday
Anne Marie Bratton is a photo-real artist, who works in oil, graphite, and watercolors. A summer resident of Nantucket Island, she is very active in the community as a patron, board member, and chair of events. While on-island, she often continues to hone her skills by taking classes with local The post Art Exhibit Opens Friday appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.
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A Week of Art Events
This is a busy week for art on Nantucket. On Friday, August 12, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will host their annual Artist/Patron Exhibition, beginning on Friday, August 12. The exhibition will be on display through Monday, September 5 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington The post A Week of Art Events appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.
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Don’t Miss the Murder
You have just a few more chances to see the deliciously devious drawing room thriller that is currently on stage at White Heron Theatre: Dial M for Murder. This Hitchcock classic is one of the stellar professional productions during this Nantucket theatre company’s tenth anniversary season. It features Tony Award-winner The post Don’t Miss the Murder appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.
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How to Make an Island House Your Home
Owning a home on Nantucket is a sign to many that they have truly “made” it. But the real work begins after the purchase. An island dwelling can be an oasis, an escape from the hectic pace of American life. But how do you find your unique voice and personality The post How to Make an Island House Your Home appeared first on Yesterdays Island, Todays Nantucket.