News and Events for Nantucket Island
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) knows how magical Nantucket’s scenery can be. That is why the organization is pleased to be hosting its third annual outdoor painting festival, Plein Air Nantucket, which will span four days, from Thursday, June 19 through Sunday, June 22. Plein Air Nantucket is hosted […]
This season, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) gallery will host fourteen unique exhibitions at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, located 19 Washington Street. Dimensional Perspectives–this year’s only exhibition that focuses on 3D elements–will open with a festive reception on Friday, May 16, 6–8 p.m. in the Cecelia […]
A quiet harbor, swirling snowflakes, steaming cocoa, winterberries and festive greens, mincemeat and pumpkin pies—signs of the holidays on Nantucket. The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the Holiday Small Works exhibition with a festive reception on Friday, November 29, 5:30-8 P.M. Showcasing gifts […]
More than twenty island artists will show and discuss their work this Saturday, August 24, when the the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) holds it’s second Sidewalk Art Show of the season. From 10 am to 3 pm, the garden of the Nantucket Atheneum (entrance on India Street) will be […]
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is hosting the second annual Plein Air Nantucket, open to all outdoor painters on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30. The two-day painting festival will conclude with an exhibition of the art and the presentation of the Frank Swift Chase Awards at 6 pm […]
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is holding its annual Sidewalk Art Show this Wednesday, July 3, 10 am to 3 pm in the garden of the Nantucket Atheneum, downtown on India Street. Paintings, sketches, textiles, and sculpture will be among the varied art on display. More than twenty of […]
There’s much more for children to do during summer vacation than just go to the beach—several island organizations offer programs to engage your children in activities that are educational and fun. Here is a sampling of classes and workshops that kids can attend for a few days or a full […]
