In the Gallery

In The Gallery

FIRST THINGS FIRST
On View January 9 - February 6, 2010
Extended Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm

FIRST THINGS FIRST will feature the works of more than fifty well-known Cape Cod artists as they explore those things that are most important to them. This unique, free exhibit will introduce students of all ages to the work of established artists from Cape Cod, while encouraging their own creativity through engaging educational activities during their visit.

Keeping younger arts patrons in mind, art work will be displayed at a height of 4 feet throughout the exhibit -- right at children's eye level. A special mini-art library will be made available to all visitors, and a series of child-friendly events will be scheduled over the course of the exhibit. School groups will be welcomed to the exhibit for free for the duration of the show, and will be given docent-led tours and art instruction customized to the age of the children.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. For information about the exhibit, the artists being featured, and opportunities for school groups to visit the exhibit, please call the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod at 508-362-0066 or visit w ww.artsfoundation.org.

FIRST THINGS FIRST is presented by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and generously sponsored by the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, the Donald C. McGraw Foundation, Inc. and Cape Cod Melody Tent.

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SOUL CLAP
Art from the Black American tradition.

Featuring work from Hartman Deetz, J. Vincent Diggs, Shea Justice, Carl Lopes, Mwalim, and Robert Peters.

In recognition of Black History Month, Cotuit Center for the Arts will present a striking exhibit in the gallery, Soul Clap: Art in the Black American Tradition. The exhibit will feature 6 diverse artists: Hartman Deetz, J. Vincent Diggs, Shea Justice, Carl Lopes, Robert Peters and Mwalim and explores the value of culture, worldview, history, myth and legend. It is a masterful collection of paintings, graphics, illustrated scrolls, graffiti and digital music performances.

The opening reception on Saturday, February 13th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm will feature a live performance by digital media artist Mwalim. An accomplished musician, composer, singer, songwriter, storyteller and producer, Mwalim has presented his soul-jazz and award-winning storytelling performances in the USA, Canada, the UK, and France.

On February 21st, 2010, from 1 to 3 pm the gallery will also feature a book reading and signing by Robert Peters, the author of Da Goodie Monsta. Mr. Peters wrote the story as told to him by his then three year old son of a dream he had during a nap. He also created the unique illustrations for the publication that “bring Da Goodie Monsta and the urban experience to life with vivid imagery and form”.

On View February 13 - March 6
Opening Reception Saturday, February 13 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm

GALLERY HOURS:
Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am - 2:00pm

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Book Signing:

There will be a reading and book signing with artist and author Robert Peters, from his book Da Goodie Monsta, on Sunday, Feb 21 at 1:00pm.

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