Orleans Arts Week 2024
Calendar of Events

updated weekly

Orleans Arts Week 2024 Calendar of Events

(Updated weekly)

Saturday April 20th:

Farmers Market - 44 Main St., 10 AM - 12 PM, Worm boxes. 

Earth Day Clean-Up  Planet vs. Plastic - Orleans Ponds Coalition, 17   Locations around Orleans 10 AM - 12 PM, Visit https://www.orleanspondcoalition.org/2024-earth-day-clean-up/ for volunteer registration and to view locations.

Coastal Crafts Gallery  Open House - 2 Main St. Square, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Refreshments. Coastal Craft Gallery

The Frying Pan Gallery - Open House, 125 MA-6A, 10:00 - 4:00 PM, Steve Swain will be available 12-2 to discuss his art and installation.  Refreshments. Frying Pan Gallery

Pop-Up Practice Free Live Music - Parish Park, 44 Main St., 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Blu Central: Frank Poranski & Lary Chaplan. Drawing for 2 tickets to Academy of Performing Arts.

Kim Moberg Music Snow Library, 67 Main St., 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Join us in the Craine Room for a concert by award-winning folk singer-songwriter Kim Moberg, accompanied by fiddler Heather Swanson. 

French Cable Station Museum - Special open House Tour, 41 S. Orleans Rd., 2:30 - 4:30 PM French Cable Station Museum

Photographer Kristin Seay-Hoffman Exhibit - Old Firehouse Gallery, 44 Main St., Opening reception 2:30- 4:30. 

Orleans Artist Exhibit - Garvey Rita Art and Antiques, 213 Main St., 3:00 - 5:00 PM Featuring an exhibition of works by artists, both past and present, who call and have called Orleans home. Exhibit will be happening all week long. Garvey Rita Art & Antiques

Addison Gallery Arts Week Kick-Off Reception - 43 S. Orleans Rd., 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Oil and pastel painting demonstrations with Maryalice Eizenberg, Amy Sanders,and Jonathan McPhillips, live music with Natalia Bonfini, libations, book signings with Mary McDermott and Jeff Norgeot. Paul Shorthose, Plein Aire Event Photographer. “New exhibition of works by some of the region’s most sought after artists”; For full details please visit: Art Week Plein Air Painting and Opening Celebration 

Low Stakes Craft Night ages 21+ - Wild Water Collective, 56 Main St. Unit D, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Unleash your inner child with no pressure art play. Collage kit available for $10 Please register at: Low Stakes Crafts | Wild Water Collective

Sunday April 21st:

Eco Arts Earthday Kickoff 2024! - Town Green, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Come make art with us as we celebrate creativity and sustainability! Garden Orbs, Eco Art Rocks, Earth Tapestries. Bring a chair and garden gloves.  Visit: www.creativecapecod.com/orleans-ecoart 

Bill Wibel Book Signing - Town Green, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Author of Kent’s Point Chronicles.

Gallery at Post Office Square - 56 Main St., 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Gallery opening for special Sunday hours with Earth Day themed recycled offerings. The Gallery is also running a full week of events featuring multiple artists and works of art. Plus, Cape Cod’s largest collection of antiquarian and modern prints. 
Native Plant Give-Away - Town Green, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, While supplies last.

Pollinator Pathway Cape Cod - Town Green, 1:00 - 2:30 PM, visit them at www.pollinator-pathway.org 

 Music on the Green - Town Green, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Music by Rand Burkert, Cape Cod musician, teacher, childrens' author, promoting Earth repair through farming and community.

Grand Opening of “Pathfinders: Women of Plymouth” Exhibition - Orleans Historical Society/Centers for Culture and History in Orleans, 3 River Rd., 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Who were the women who shaped early Plymouth Colony? Three short films in the “Pathfinders'' exhibition illustrate the lives of Wampanoag women, including two historical figures as well as an interview from a modern Wampanoag perspective with Tribal member Paula Peters. Other mini-films reflect the experiences of Pilgrim women who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620. The exhibition is presented in partnership with Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, MA, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2024. Films were created in association with the Wampanoag-owned production company SmokeSygnals.

Admission $5.00. Light refreshment served.

Photographer Kristin Seay-Hoffman Exhibit - Old Firehouse Gallery, 44 Main St., Reception 2:30- 4:30.

Monday April 22nd

Local Colour Resale Boutique - 9 Cove Rd. Celebrating Earth Day everyday! 30% off anything green all week.  Open M, T 10-4, Th-Sat 10-5. Local Colour Resale Boutique

Arts Trivia Night - Barley Neck Inn, 5 Beach Rd, Orleans, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Join Nic for a fun filled evening of Arts themed trivia. Be prepared to laugh! The Barley Neck

Tuesday April 23rd:

Floral Still Life in Pastels Workshop with Rosalie Nadeau - Old Firehouse Community Center, 44 Main St. 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Sign up now for this rare opportunity to take a pastel painting class with award winning local Orleans artist Rosalie Nadeau. An inspiring instructor, she generously teaches workshops letting light be the subject. No experience necessary. Registration is required at  Orleans Recreation Department  or call Bonny for more information and to register 508-255-5788 - Fee: $25 - Art supplies included. 

Candle Making Demonstration @ Honey Candle Co. -  82 Route 6A Unit 1, Oracle Square. Open 10-5.

Garden Talk - Council on Aging, 150 Rock Harbor Rd, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Get Your Garden Ready! Master Gardener Donelle Denery presents the proper steps to get your garden ready for planting season.  Call the Senior center to register for this free program at (508) 255-6333.

Wednesday April 24th:

Nature Drawing with Mary Richmond - Old Firehouse Community Center, 44 Main St., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.  Spend a fun 2 hours with nature columnist and artist, Mary Richmond, exploring basic attributes of bird species using simple drawing techniques.  Please bring a sketchbook and #2 Pencil.  All experience levels are welcome. Registration is required at  Orleans Recreation Department  or call Bonny for more information and to register 508-255-5788 Fee - $5.00.

Drumming Workshop for Middle School Students - Old Firehouse Community Center, 44 Main St., 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Join the Drumma Queens for a lively, fun afternoon learning the basics of West African Drumming.  Drums and snacks are provided. Registration is required at  Orleans Recreation Department  or call Bonny for more information and to register 508-255-5788 Fee - $5.00.

Thursday April 25th:

Operation Denim Deconstruction with Sandbar Denim - Old Firehouse Community Center, 44 Main St. 5:30 - 7:00 PM, Up-cycled Denim Art workshop, come explore your creativity. Bring an old pair of jeans and scissors. Registration is required at  Orleans Recreation Department or call Bonny for more information and to register 508-255-5788  Fee - $5.00. Suitable for ages 13 and up.

EastWind Gallery - 34 Main St., Thurs - Sat, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Eastwind Gallery is opening for the season on Thursday, April 25 with a special  group exhibit entitled Awakenings.

For more information visit:  Eastwind Gallery    

Friday April 26th:

Ukulele Pop-Up - Sparrow Store, 26 Main St., 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Join Tim Sweeney and friends for a free pop-up concert in front of the store. The Sparrow Store

Photographer Kristin Seay-Hoffman Exhibit - Old Firehouse Gallery, 44 Main St., Reception 5:00- 7:00 PM

Saturday April 27th:

Farmers Market - Parish Park, 44 Main St.  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.  Worm boxes

Coastal Crafts Gallery  Open House - 2 Main St. Square, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Refreshments. Coastal Craft Gallery

Story Hour - Snow Library, 67 Main St, 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Pop-Up Practice - Parish Park, 44 Main St., 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Free live music with Chandler Travis.

“Pathfinders: Women of Plymouth” Exhibition - Orleans Historical Society/Center for Culture and History in Orleans, 3 River Rd., 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Who were the women who shaped early Plymouth Colony? Three short films in the “Pathfinders'' exhibition illustrate the lives of Wampanoag women, including two historical figures as well as an interview from a modern Wampanoag perspective with Tribal member Paula Peters. Other mini-films reflect the experiences of Pilgrim women who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620. The exhibition is presented in partnership with Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, MA, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2024. Films were created in association with the Wampanoag-owned production company SmokeSygnals.  Admission $5.00.

Meet Adorn’s Orleans based Artists - 211 Main St., 2:00 - 4:00 PM, Enjoy treats and meet Adorn’s local Orleans Painters: Kathy Nora, Robin Herr and Taylor Fox! Taylor Fox will be painting on our patio! Adorn Cape Cod

Weekend - 217 Main St., East Orleans, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, Reception for Monica Rozak a local artist from Eastham. Monica will be bringing a new selection of paintings. Refreshments will be available,  Weekend boutique

Orleans Artist Exhibit - Garvey Rita Art and Antiques, 213 Main St., 3:00 - 5:00 PM Featuring an exhibition of works by artists, both past and present, who call and have called Orleans home. Exhibit will be happening all week long. Garvey Rita Art & Antiques

French Cable Station Museum, Special open house hours. 41 S. Orleans Rd., 2:00 - 4:00 PM. French Cable Station Museum

Photographer Kristin Seay-Hoffman Exhibit - Old Firehouse Gallery, 44 Main St., 2:30, Final day. 

Addison Gallery Closing Reception - 42 S. Orleans Rd., 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Please visit: Addison Art Gallery for more information.