Arts & Culture
Take Center Stage in Orleans
Poised at the “elbow” of Cape Cod and boasting a rich maritime heritage, Orleans offers everything people come to the Cape for — beautiful beaches, pristine waterways, picturesque historical sites and one-of-a-kind… everything. With a year-round population near 5,800, you might call us a small town. But we have a BIG focus on the arts. In fact, Orleans was one of the first Massachusetts communities to be officially designated a cultural district by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (out of a total 351 towns and cities in the Commonwealth).
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The Orleans Cultural District promotes fine arts and culture and fosters the endeavors of artists and arts supporters through enhanced opportunity and innovative collaboration, embracing an environment supportive to the creative economy.
With several long standing, nationally known fine art galleries in Town, and natural resources and land and seascape vistas aplenty, Orleans has long been a community rich in painting and three dimensional artistic endeavors. In addition to many artistic venues, Orleans is home to rich history and many musical and theatrical venues.
Pop Up Music Series at the Old Firehouse Gallery and Community Center. Photo by Paul Shorthose
Art Galleries
Historic mural in downtown Orleans.
Photo by Beth Avery
Artist & Artisan Studios
Museums and Displays
Centers for Culture and History in Orleans
CG 36500 Lifeboat @Rock Harbor *
Performing arts venues
*Seasonal
Holiday Lights in Orleans MA Cultural District Photo by Paul Shorthose
Unique Gifts, Books & Other Gems of Interest
The Gallery at Post Office Square
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Spring 2024
Thanks for a great season! We will be back with live music in Spring 2024
Orleans Cultural District Initiates and Funds “Play Ball!” in Tribute to Orleans Firebirds!
The official photo of “Play Ball,” the 2020 Seasonal Lighted Sculpture at Eldredge Field, Orleans, MA. Created by Michael Magyar and completed by the Orleans Cultural District, the Sculpture was gifted to the Orleans Firebirds on November 28th, 2020. The sculpture will be lighted each year as part of the Orleans "Light Up the Town” seasonal displays.