The mission of the Artists Association of Nantucket is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket.
We create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting and encouraging the work of Nantucket artists,
providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists.

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Take a Class

Sign up today for classes, workshops, camps, and arts programs for adults and children at the Visual Arts Center.
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Buy Art

Become a Nantucket art collector. See the changing exhibitions at the AAN’s downtown gallery or browse through other online opportunities.
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View the Collection

Spend time with the AAN’s fascinating Permanent Collection with works from the art colony days of the 1920s through to contemporary Nantucket art.
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Special Events

Jump into AAN’s dynamic array of special events throughout the year and engage with Nantucket’s vibrant arts colony.
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Who We Are

Connect with the AAN’s long tradition of fostering the visual arts on Nantucket. Meet the AAN staff and board of directors.
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Rentals and Private Lessons

Plan a special event, private lesson, or birthday party at the AAN. Or rent shared studio spaces at the Visual Arts Center.

Calendar of Events

  • We’re on – Now starting at 11 am – Sidewalk Art Show II image

    We’re on – Now starting at 11 am – Sidewalk Art Show II

    Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street
    Delayed opening (due to rain) to 11 a.m. and now ending at 3 p.m. The weather will clear!! A free outdoor art show in the beautiful Atheneum garden. Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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    Artist/Patron

    Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
    Our height-of-the-season juried exhibition of fresh new artworks. Reception: 8/3/2018, 6-8 p.m.
  • The Nature of Art: A Pat Gardner Retrospective image

    The Nature of Art: A Pat Gardner Retrospective

    Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia
    Last day: August 22. Open to the public weekdays 9-5 p.m.
  • Master Artist Demonstration/ Meghan Weeks image

    Master Artist Demonstration/ Meghan Weeks

    Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery
    Inspired by watercolorist C. Robert Perrin, this demonstration series features a different group of talented artists each year. This series is a benefit of AAN membership. New members are welcome at the door. 6-8 p.m.
  • Donn Russell Print Collaborative image

    Donn Russell Print Collaborative

    Visual Arts Center
    8/25/2018, 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Free family fun. In honor of Donn Russell, master printmaker. Hands-on printmaking for children, and printmaking demonstrations by Michael Rich, David Lazarus, and Mary Emery. Plus an exhibition of original prints. Refreshments:
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    Artist Membership Review

    Visual Arts Center
    Check this website for an artist membership application and call the office at 508-228-0722. Reservations are required.
  • 10×10 Open image

    10×10 Open

    Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
    Our ever popular show of ten by ten inch paintings…open to all island artists, all ages. Reception: 9/7/2018, 6-8 p.m.
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    Artist Membership Review

    Visual Arts Center
    Check this website for an artist membership application and call the office at 508-228-0722. Reservations are required.
  • Master Artist Demonstration/ Bobby Frazier image

    Master Artist Demonstration/ Bobby Frazier

    Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery
    Inspired by watercolorist C. Robert Perrin, this demonstration series features a different group of talented artists each year. This series is a benefit of AAN membership. New members are welcome at the door. 6-8 p.m.
  • Woodstock On Nantucket image

    Woodstock On Nantucket

    24 Amelia Drive
    Reception: 5:30 p.m. One-day-only public exhibition of plein air artworks executed on island by Woodstock guest artists and AAN artist members during the week of Sept. 10-14. Works will be for sale. Part of AAN's "Unite the Colonies" exchange program with the Woodstock School of Art.
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    Teen Portfolio

    Visual Arts Center
    A student exhibition of recent work. Reception: 9/20/2018, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • People’s Choice image

    People’s Choice

    Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
    Pick your favorite artworks. You decide, you vote. Reception: 9/28/2018, 6-8 p.m.
  • Collector’s Showcase image

    Collector’s Showcase

    4 North Wharf
    Rare legacy artworks from the early Art Colony years. Dates: 10/2/2018-10/6/2018 daily 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Reception: 10/5/2018 5-7 p.m., 4 North Wharf
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    Wet Paint/Fresh Works

    Nantucket Yacht Club
    Wet Paint/Fresh Works features both silent and live auctions and a benefit dinner. Silent & Live Auction Preview: 3 p.m., Live Auction: 5 p.m., Benefit Dinner: 6:30 p.m. This is a ticketed event. For more information please call the AAN Development Office at (508) 228-0722.
  • All Things Great And Small image

    All Things Great And Small

    Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
    Tagline: An exhibition of new directions from our artists. Reception: 10/19/2018, 6-8 p.m.
  • Holiday Small Works, and Cool Yule Holiday Party image

    Holiday Small Works, and Cool Yule Holiday Party

    Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
    Special art works for that special season. Plus a Cool Yule Holiday Party on Stroll Friday. Receptions: 11/23/2018 & 11/30/2018, both 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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