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Provincetown Commons offers artists and other creative professionals a collaborative workspace and environment to help lead their projects to success.

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTSTHE ART OF BECOMINGCurrents, Catalysts, and Undercurrents of StrengthA Group Exhibition Curated by ...
10/13/2026

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS

THE ART OF BECOMING
Currents, Catalysts, and Undercurrents of Strength
A Group Exhibition Curated by Dana Demers

Exploring resilience in the aftermath of trauma, addiction, and recovery.

Artists are invited to participate in The Art of Becoming, a group exhibition exploring the transformative power of art through experiences of hardship, healing, hope, and renewal.
Through painting, sculpture, and mixed media, this exhibition celebrates the many expressions of inner strength and the ways artists channel personal and collective experiences into creative expression.

THEMES & SUBMISSIONS
We welcome artwork that explores:
    •    Resilience, survival, and inner strength
    •    Trauma, addiction, and recovery
    •    Healing, hope, and personal transformation
    •    Identity, vulnerability, and self-discovery
    •    The journey of becoming and reclaiming oneself

Art created during, in response to, or in the aftermath of difficult experiences is encouraged.

EXHIBITION DETAILS
November 25 – December 6, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, November 27 | 5–7 PM

IMPORTANT DATES
Artwork Drop-Off: Tuesday, November 24 | 10 AM–4 PM
Artwork Pick-Up: Monday, December 7 | 10 AM–4 PM

LOCATION
Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/g6iCddw23l-nDBhUrshrrg

Trauma may leave its mark, but it does not define us. Join us in celebrating art as a powerful expression of survival, resilience, and transformation.

ART SUPPLY SWAP AT THE COMMONSSaturday, October 1011 AM–2 PMFront Yard at The Provincetown Commons46 Bradford Street, Pr...
10/09/2026

ART SUPPLY SWAP AT THE COMMONS

Saturday, October 10
11 AM–2 PM
Front Yard at The Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street, Provincetown

FREE & OPEN TO ALL

Give your unused art supplies a new life, and find something new to inspire your own work! Join our Autumn Art Supply Swap, a free community event for artists, makers, and creative types of all kinds.

Bring along art supplies, tools, and materials you no longer need and trade them for something you can put to good use. Swap your pens for paste, your brayer for brushes, or your Cray-Pas for canvas!

We’ll have pizza and beverages to keep you fueled while you swap, browse, and treasure hunt.

Co-hosted by The Sail Loft Art Collective + The Provincetown Commons.

The incredible work of Kathryn Piscuskas takes the traditional practice of Venetian plaster and pushes it in unexpected ...
10/03/2026

The incredible work of Kathryn Piscuskas takes the traditional practice of Venetian plaster and pushes it in unexpected new directions, creating richly layered surfaces filled with extraordinary texture, color, shimmer, and movement. 

EMERGING: WORKS IN VENETIAN PLASTER
An Exhibition by Kathryn Piscuskas

Traditionally used as a decorative architectural finish, Venetian plaster becomes something entirely different in Kathryn’s hands. Through unexpected combinations of textures, colors, and shapes, she explores the medium’s possibilities as a form of contemporary art.
Her largely abstract works draw inspiration from the visual richness of everyday life—from the power and patterns of the natural world to the surprising compositions found within our built environment.

Kathryn has worked internationally as a decorative artist since graduating from Brown University with a B.A. in Studio Art. Her decades-long practice has included custom finishes, woodgraining, marbling, gilding, decorative plaster, and mosaic studies in Italy and at the Chicago Mosaic School. With EMERGING, she brings that depth of experience into a striking and evolving body of work.

EMERGING: WORKS IN VENETIAN PLASTER
September 30 – October 11
The Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street, Provincetown

Come experience Venetian plaster beyond the wall—and discover the remarkable possibilities of this centuries-old medium.

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The amazing heart of Dean Katica. What a pleasure it has been to watch this artist really find his voice and lean into t...
10/03/2026

The amazing heart of Dean Katica. What a pleasure it has been to watch this artist really find his voice and lean into the narrative and storytelling of art.

WHAT REMAINS AFLOAT
An Exhibition by Dean Katica
Exhibition Dates: September 30 – October 11
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

What Remains Afloat grew from a recurring image in Dean H. Katica’s work: the solitary boat.
Small against an expansive sea and sky, the boat becomes more than a vessel. It becomes a metaphor for human vulnerability and, particularly, for innocence confronted by forces vastly larger than itself. It carries the emotional foundation of this body of work: grief mixed with empathy, helplessness, and a stubborn desire for hope.
There is fragility in these paintings, but rarely surrender. The boat keeps floating.

The exhibition asks what remains when circumstances beyond our control strip away safety, certainty, home, and the ordinary rhythms of life. What remains of innocence? What remains of our humanity? And when confronted with the suffering of others—particularly children and civilians caught in armed conflict—what do we do with the helplessness we feel?

For Katica, What Remains Afloat is an attempt to transform some of that helplessness into action. Proceeds from the sale of works in the exhibition will be donated to World Central Kitchen, supporting its humanitarian work providing food and relief to people affected by the humanitarian emergency in Gaza, Palestine.

The danger faced by those carrying out this amazing work was brought into devastating focus on April 1, 2024, when an Israeli military strike in Gaza killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers. WCK temporarily suspended its operations following their deaths before returning to Gaza and continuing its efforts to provide meals to Palestinians in need.

What Remains Afloat is ultimately not an exhibition about despair. It is about what survives it: empathy, human connection, resilience, and the stubborn persistence of HOPE.

The little red boat remains afloat.

The incredible work of Den Streeff will have you doing a double take. Come and see the command of pastel, and the works ...
10/03/2026

The incredible work of Den Streeff will have you doing a double take. Come and see the command of pastel, and the works that have such depth, detail and precision.

LAND, SEA, SKY
An Exhibition by Den Streeff
Exhibition Dates: September 30 – October 11
Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

My work explores the always changing sea and shifting sands which surround the Outer Cape. From gentle waters brushing the shoreline, to crashing waves in all their fury. When I turn away from the beaches I’m drawn to the marshes at lands’ end and the three lighthouses dotting the shore. In all my works I strive to capture a moment in time and invite the viewers to pause, reflect, and find their own narratives within the work.

Den Streeff attended F.I.T in New York City as a graphic artist student and worked in the industry for several years in Manhattan and Boston. He moved to Ptown in the early nineties and began to explore the finer arts along with creative writing. Over the years he attended courses in all kinds of mediums searching for his voice. More recently he studied working in charcoal/conte/graphite with Kathy Smith. He studied white line printing under Kathy as well, which she is renowned for. He has taken painting classes with Steve Kennedy working in acrylics. In 2023 he fell in love with soft pastels after having taking Eileen Casey’s class at the Creative Arts Center in Chatham. Since then, he has further his studies in pastels taking classes at The Cultural Center of Cape Cod studying under different teachers. This past year he won a Barbara Stone Scholarship to study under a master pastelist. He is a member of the Pastel Society of Cape Cod and is a member of PAAM.

       

NEW TREASURES: CLAY AND CANVAS An Exhibition by Wendy AllenChic, sculptural, and breathtaking. Wendy Allen’s ceramics pu...
10/03/2026

NEW TREASURES: CLAY AND CANVAS
An Exhibition by Wendy Allen

Chic, sculptural, and breathtaking. Wendy Allen’s ceramics push the boundaries of what’s possible with clay while remaining beautifully rooted.

Working in stoneware and porcelain, Wendy explores the intersection of form, function, and daily ritual. Influenced by her Danish roots, her work embraces simplicity and balance, while richly textured surfaces and layers of glaze give each piece extraordinary depth and individuality.
From luminous vessels and sculptural forms to pieces designed for the table, Wendy creates objects meant to be held, used, gathered around, and lived with. She imagines each piece beyond the studio—a vase filled with flowers, a luminary glowing on a quiet evening, or a vessel becoming part of a shared meal and, eventually, someone else’s story.
A Truro-based potter, Wendy has spent more than a decade developing her practice in studios from New York and New Jersey to Oxford, England.

NEW TREASURES: CLAY AND CANVAS

September 30 – October 11
The Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street, Provincetown

Come experience Wendy’s remarkable approach to clay and discover work that transforms the functional into something truly extraordinary.

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The stylish and vibrant works by Dianne Longchamps.NEW TREASURES: WORKS ON CANVASAn Exhibition by Dianne LongchampsInspi...
10/03/2026

The stylish and vibrant works by Dianne Longchamps.

NEW TREASURES: WORKS ON CANVAS
An Exhibition by Dianne Longchamps

Inspired by the landscapes of Provincetown, Wellfleet, and Truro, Dianne captures the beauty and character of the Outer Cape, the shifting dunes, crooked houses, old boats, wharves, pilings, and the people who bring it all to life.
A self-described messy and impatient painter, Dianne embraces bold color, crooked lines, and the beauty of imperfection. From abstract flowers spilling out of wonky vases to bathing-suit-clad figures and familiar Cape landscapes, her work is playful, expressive, and full of personality.

NEW TREASURES: CLAY AND CANVAS
September 30 – October 11
The Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street, Provincetown

Come discover these vibrant new treasures in clay and on canvas.

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POINTED FINGER: A READINGFeaturing the work of Provincetown poets: Richard Carey, Andreea Ceplinschi, Cynthia Bargar, Ka...
10/01/2026

POINTED FINGER: A READING
Featuring the work of Provincetown poets: Richard Carey, Andreea Ceplinschi, Cynthia Bargar, Kathy Shorr, Pat Kearns, and Kathe Izzo.

Reading Date: Tuesday, October 6
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
FREE and OPEN

Location: Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657

Printing initiative based on the balled fist of Cape Cod. Dedicated to the work and ethos of Provincetown, MA. Meet the poets and celebrate their work! Pamphlets will be available for purchase (w/a new title to be announced). 

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PRACTICING TAROT: A GROUP APPROACHA six-week group workshop with Susan MitchellDate: Sundays, October 25 – November 29, ...
10/01/2026

PRACTICING TAROT: A GROUP APPROACH
A six-week group workshop with Susan Mitchell

Date: Sundays, October 25 – November 29, 2026
6 weekly sessions

Time: 2 – 4 PM
Location: The Commons, Provincetown
Suggested Donation: $20 per class
Cash, Venmo, or PayPal accepted

What to Bring: Please bring a tarot deck to work with. Rider-Waite-Smith decks will be used as the primary reference, but all tarot decks are welcome.
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Register Here: (https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/h1B7Ef8e75SG0tmdi4nE7A)

Open to All Levels
Beginner through advanced readers are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring their own tarot deck. The workshop will primarily use the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, but all decks are welcome.

Workshop Overview
Practicing Tarot is an opportunity to explore tarot reading in a supportive group setting, beginning with reading cards for ourselves and eventually practicing with others.
Working together allows participants to develop their understanding of the cards, strengthen their intuition, and gain confidence through regular practice. The workshop will explore how tarot can be used as a tool for self-reflection, personal awareness, creativity, and asking meaningful questions about our lives.
With 78 cards and layers of symbolism and meaning, learning tarot takes time and practice. These weekly sessions offer a welcoming environment to become more comfortable with the cards while learning from the perspectives and interpretations of others.

UPDATE: POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER! 🌧️Our ART SUPPLY SWAP AT THE COMMONS has been postponed to Saturday, October 10. We ho...
09/26/2026

UPDATE: POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER! 🌧️

Our ART SUPPLY SWAP AT THE COMMONS has been postponed to Saturday, October 10. We hope you’ll join us then!

Give your unused art supplies a new life—and find something new to inspire your own work! Join our Autumn Art Supply Swap, a free community event for artists, makers, and creative types of all kinds.

Bring along art supplies, tools, and materials you no longer need and trade them for something you can put to good use. Swap your pens for paste, your brayer for brushes, or your Cray-Pas for canvas!

We’ll have pizza and beverages to keep you fueled while you swap, browse, and treasure hunt.

NEW DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
11 AM–2 PM
Front Yard at The Provincetown Commons
46 Bradford Street, Provincetown

FREE & OPEN TO ALL

Co-hosted by The Sail Loft Art Collective + The Provincetown Commons.

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46 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA
02657

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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