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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod

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AFCC's Vision:

A Cape Cod where arts & culture fuels innovation, economic growth and community.

Mission:

The AFCC's mission is to support, promote, and celebrate the arts and culture of Cape Cod in order to sustain a vibrant, diverse and strong arts community.


Recent News

Arts Foundation's Creative Exchange Podcast - Rebecca Orchant and A Sense of Urgency

Season 7 Living with a Sense of Urgency Rebecca Orchant HuffPost and Saveur food writer known for her sizzling takes on food culture, chefs, and recipes, she's also the proud co-owner of one of Provincetown's most beloved shops, Pop + Dutch,…

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Designed by Artists, For Artists. Workshops Included in Our Capacity-Building Program

The Capacity-Building Program by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod offers access to workshops designed by artists, for artists. Some Workshops Include: - Writing a Press Release: Led by our Director of Grants and Communications, Chris Kazarian,…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News: Together, We’re Making the Arts Accessible: Thank You

Thank you for empowering children to dream big, create boldly, and flourish! With the school year kicking off, I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your support, which has allowed us to connect thousands of children in our region to…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News: Unveiling Our New Brand

We are thrilled to introduce to you our new brand — a fresh, modern look that reflects the Arts Foundation's ongoing commitment to growth and evolution. The fluidity of our logo embodies the dynamic nature of the arts, reflecting their…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - Connect All Children to the Arts

Arts Access Empowers Children to Dream Big, Create Boldly, and Flourish! Dear Friend of the Arts Foundation, It's palpable! Can you feel the joy and gratitude from our community? "The Arts Foundation's support of our apprenticeship program…

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Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod News - July 18, 2024

Alfred Glover in the Garden July 18 - October 20 Heritage Museum & Gardens in Sandwich Heritage Museums & Gardens is currently hosting a solo exhibition of works by sculptor Alfie Glover of Cataumet. Frequent visitors to Heritage may…

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Arts Foundation's Creative Exchange Podcast - Joseph Carr, It's Josh O'Clock

I Want To Listen! Season 6 Listen on your favorite podcast platform, including Spotify and Apple Podcast It's Josh O'Clock with Joseph Carr Long before the Josh Cellars memes took the internet by storm, Joseph Carr started the…

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Arts Foundation's Creative Exchange Podcast - Murray Bartlett, Letting The Magic In

I Want To Listen! Season 6 Listen on your favorite podcast platform, including Spotify and Apple Podcast Letting the Magic In with Murray Bartlett When you're in the moment and you "let the magic in" that's what makes "the performing…

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Don't Miss Out - Arts Foundation Grants Close On Friday

Don't Miss Out - Submit Your Application By Friday! There are only five days remaining before our Grants For Organizations application closes! This is a great opportunity to get funding for your arts-related project. Who Can Apply Arts and…

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Arts Foundation's Artist of the Year Revealed

Julia Cumes, Photographer & Storytelle Meet Julia! "I believe in using photography as a tool for engaging in dialog about the complex issues facing our society today, including climate change, gender inequality, and more. We are excited…

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Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod News - January 25, 2024

It's On Robin Joyce Miller: Black Art & Activism Thursday, February 1 Falmouth Academy Register Now (Free) The Magic in Nature: Bonnie Papineau Thursday, January 25 - Wednesday, January 31 The Gallery at Falmouth Community…

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Arts Foundation's Creative Exchange Podcast - David Phillips, Sculpting A Magnificent Career

I Want To Listen! Season 6, Episode 5! Listen on your favorite podcast platform, including Spotify and Apple Podcast Sculpting a Magnificent Career with David Phillips Six frogs playfully sit in Boston Common - the magnificent bronze…

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Arts Foundation Grants Now Open

We’re excited to announce that our next round of grant giving is now open! We will have two separate applications — one for organizations, including arts and culture nonprofits, educational institutions, and nonprofits. The other…

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Arts Foundation's Creative Exchange Podcast - Bob Staake: An Illustrator's Guide to a Creative Life

Season 6, Episode 5! Listen on your favorite podcast platform, including Spotify and Apple Podcast Bob Staake: An Illustrator's Guide to a Creative Life Bob Staake’s superpower? Meeting deadlines. It’s how he was able to…

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Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod News - January 11, 2023

Sketchy: Revealing the Process Opening Reception on Thursday, January 11 Cape Cod Museum of Art Free Admission Music Series: Chanthoeun Collins & John Thomas Saturday, January 13 Truro Public Library Free Admission Live Jazz:…

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Arts Foundation's Creative Exchange Podcast - The Creative Brain

I Want To Listen! Season 6, Episode 4! Listen on your favorite podcast platform, including Spotify and Apple Podcast The Creative Brain, Rick Miller, LISW Explore the inner workings of the artistic mind with psychotherapist, author, and…

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Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod News - January 2, 2023

Dear Friend of the Arts Foundation, Can you hear it? Can you feel the energy and the love? It’s our standing ovation — for YOU! You have brought a sense of belonging, connection, and sheer joy to children throughout Cape Cod because…

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Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod News - December 29, 2023

The 39 Steps Thursday, January 4 - Sunday, January 21 Barnstable Comedy Club Purchase Tickets Raptors & Reptiles Thursday, December 28 Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Purchase Tickets Wrap It Up! Small Works Holiday Show & Sale…

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Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod News - Help Us Reach Our Goal

As we approach the end of 2023, we are so close to reaching our year-end goal of raising over $55,000 that will go directly to strengthen arts and culture on Cape Cod! I want to donate to help the Arts Foundation reach its goal! With a…

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Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod News - December 13, 2023

Today marks the beginning of our 12 Days of Giving social media campaign, where we will joyfully celebrate the profound impact of YOUR support. Over the next 12 days, we invite you to join us as we come together and Stand with the Arts. Our goal is…

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Arts Foundation's Creative Exchange Podcast - Season 6 Episode 2

Season 6, Episode 2! I Want To Listen! Listen on your favorite podcast platform, including Spotify and Apple Podcast This week, the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod (AFCC) is taking YOU to the heart of Provincetown as we get to know the…

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Arts Foundation's Creative Exchange Podcast: Season 6 Launched

We've launched Season 6! Listen on your favorite podcast platform such as Spotify and Apple Podcast. The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod (AFCC) celebrates the end of the year with the release of the podcast’s sixth season, starting with…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod - Deck The Walls Small Works Art Sale 2023

SMALL WORKS ART SALE Opens Monday, November 27th, 7 AM Closes Monday, December 11th, 12 AM *5% Buyers Premium for all online sales. CLICK TO PREVIEW Deck the Walls Artist Spotlight Margaret Clancy is a Cape Cod fiber artist. Like many natural…

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Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod News - November 20, 2023

Dear Friend Five years ago, Kate Pazakis's son Michael was diagnosed with autism. "It was life-changing," she told us. "As a parent, I don't think anyone expects that they will have a child with special needs. It opens your eyes and world to all…

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Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod News - October 14, 2023

They drew! They danced! They painted! They shined! Dear Friend of the Arts Foundation, Living in a homeless shelter isn’t easy, especially if you’re a child. A sense of normalcy is hard to come by - living with your parents and…

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Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod News - September 13, 2023

Join us on Wednesday, October 4, 9 am-6 pm, for the Arts Foundation's Creative Exchange Conference at the Cotuit Center for the Arts! Featuring prominent speakers and panelists from on- and off-Cape, The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's Creative…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod - Contemporary Dance, Baskerville, Antique Sale It's On

M-Body Contemporary Dance Friday, September 8 - Sunday, September 10 Cape Cod Theatre Company/Harwich Junior Theatre and The Movimento Project Purchase Tickets Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Thursday, September 7 - Saturday, September 9…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - August 3, 2023

Dragons Love Tacos Thursday, August 3 - Thursday, August 10 Cape Cod Theatre Company | Harwich Junior Theatre Purchase Tickets Winnie the Pooh Friday, August 4 - Saturday, August 12 The Academy of Performing Arts Purchase Tickets …

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - July 27, 2023

A Man of No Importance Thursday, July 27- Saturday, August 5 Cape Rep Theatre Purchase Tickets Love Local Fest Sunday, July 30 Aselton Park, Hyannis Free Admission Opening Reception Friday, July 28 Cultural Center of Cape Cod…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - July 19, 2023

Three Little Girls Down A Well Thursday, July 20 - Sunday, July 30 Cotuit Center for the Arts Purchase Tickets Little River Band Saturday, July 22 Cape Cod Melody Tent Purchase Tickets Poem-Making with John Bonanni Monday, July 24 -…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - July 16, 2023

Dear Friend of the Arts Foundation, A little less than a year ago, professional musician Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra were working side-by-side with students at Mashpee Public Schools as part of an arts-in-education residency. Over the…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - July 14, 2023

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Thursday, July 13 - Sunday, July 23 The Cape Cod Theatre Company | Harwich Junior Theatre Purchase Tickets CranFest in the Courtyard Thursday, July 13 - Friday, September 1 Harwich Cranberry…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - July 6, 2023

Jersey Boys Thursday, July 6 - Saturday, July 22 Cape Playhouse Purchase Tickets Arts in Bloom Thursday, July 6 Wellfleet Preservation Hall Purchase Tickets Kate McGarry with Guitarist Keith Ganz Sunday, July 9 Highfield Hall & Gardens …

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News June 22.,2023

Sense and Sensibility Thursday, June 22 - Saturday, July 1 The Cape Playhouse Purchase Tickets Afro Dead Saturday, June 24 Payomet Performing Arts Center Purchase Tickets Afro Dead Saturday, June 24 Payomet Performing Arts Center…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Connect all children to the arts with a gift today - June 17,2023

Dear Friend of the Arts Foundation, A little over a year ago, professional musician Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra were working side-by-side with students at Mashpee Public Schools as part of an arts-in-education residency. Over the…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - May 11, 2023

Lawn & Disorder: Comedy from the Suburbs Saturday, May 13 Cotuit Center for the Arts Purchase Tickets Robin Hood Thursday, May 11 - Sunday, May 28 Academy of Performing Arts Purchase Tickets Open Movement Arts Fair Saturday, May…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - May 4, 2023

"Company" Directed by Donna Wresinski Thursday, May 4 - Sunday, May 21 Eventide Theatre Company at Gertrude Lawrence Stage Purchase Tickets Join the Cape Cod Chorale Monday, May 8 Cape Cod Chorale at First Church of Sandwich Free…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - April 20, 2023

Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin Saturday, April 22 — Sunday, April 23 Cape Symphony Purchase Tickets Wild About Words Workshop Saturday, April 22 Barnstable Land Trust Free Registration Sauntering Songs Thursday, April…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - April 13, 2023

Spring Concert Saturday, April 15 — Sunday, April 16 Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra Learn More Sound Waves Wednesday, April 19 Wellfleet Preservation Hall Free Admission Exhibition Ed Branson: A Lifetime with Glass Thursday,…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - April 10, 2023

Happy School Vacation Week! We're celebrating with a special edition of It's On! Look through the fun, family-friendly classes and events happening, from Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 23. And make sure to check out the following…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - April 6, 2023

Archibald Avery A New Musical Wednesday, April 12 — Sunday, May 7 Cape Rep Theatre Purchase Tickets Les Miserables Friday, April 7 - Sunday, April 16 Knights Theater Company at Sandwich Middle High School Purchase Tickets Opening…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - March 9, 2023

Spring Is Here Friday, March 10 The Cape Cod String Quartet at College Light Opera Company Purchase Tickets The Bold Company Presents Everybody Friday, March 10 - Sunday, March 12 Cape Rep Theatre Purchase Tickets An Evening of…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - March 2, 2023

International Women's Day Concert Wednesday, March 8 WOMR at Schoolhouse Center for the Arts Purchase Tickets Blues Singer "Evil Gal" Michelle Willson Sunday, March 5 Falmouth Jazz at West Falmouth Library Purchase Tickets Eleanor…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - February 23, 2023

"An Inspector Calls" Thursday, March 2 Barnstable Comedy Club Purchase Tickets 440 Gypsy Jazz Sunday, February 26 Cape Cod Museum of Art Purchase Tickets Faces of Falmouth Saturday, February 25 Falmouth Museums on the Green…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod -Weekly February 9, 2023

The Roaring 20's Saturday, February 11 - Sunday, February 12 Cape Symphony at Barnstable Performing Arts Center Purchase Tickets Shakespeare's Winter's Tale Friday, February 10 - Saturday, February 11 Cape Rep Theatre Purchase Tickets…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Special Edition: February 2023

Happy School Vacation Week! We're celebrating with a special edition of It's On! Look through the fun family-friendly classes and events happening from Friday, February 17 to Sunday, February 26. And make sure to check out the following…

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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod News - January 21, 2023

Not Done Yet: A Play with Music Tuesday, January 24 and Thursday, January 26 Falmouth Public Library Free Admission VIEW ALL EVENTS THIS WEEK Call For Art! The Creative Arts Center Entry Deadline: Monday, January 30 All…

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Arts Foundation Of Cape Cod : Your Gift Connects Children To The Healing Power Of The Arts

Amanda* hasn't had an easy life. Having been in the foster care system, the eight-year-old experienced trauma at a young age. What gives her comfort? Playing the violin. She's been doing so for the past two years thanks to support from the…

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