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.
Calendar of Events
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Free Slide Lecture with Stuart Shils
Reaching for a Flock of Canaries. 6:30-8:00 p.m. In the spirit of the French poet Paul Valery who said, "seeing is forgetting," Stuart will trace the interior experience of seeing and decision making through the mind of an artist. Using photographs, drawings, paintings, and other images, he will lay out visual themes that will appeal to everyone. Stuart will also be teaching a three-day figurative painting workshop. -
Artist/Patron
Our height-of-the-season juried exhibition of fresh new artworks. Reception: 8/3/2018, 6-8 p.m. -
Sidewalk Art Show II
A free outdoor art show in the beautiful Atheneum garden featuring more than 20 AAN artist members. 9 a.m.-2 p.m...rain date: Sunday, August 19, 9-2. -
The Nature of Art: A Pat Gardner Retrospective
Last day: August 22. Open to the public weekdays 9-5 p.m. -
Master Artist Demonstration/ Meghan Weeks
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
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: -
Artist Membership Review
Check this website for an artist membership application and call the office at 508-228-0722. Reservations are required. -
10×10 Open
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. -
Artist Membership Review
Check this website for an artist membership application and call the office at 508-228-0722. Reservations are required. -
Master Artist Demonstration/ Bobby Frazier
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
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. -
Teen Portfolio
A student exhibition of recent work. Reception: 9/20/2018, 5:30-6:30 p.m. -
People’s Choice
Pick your favorite artworks. You decide, you vote. Reception: 9/28/2018, 6-8 p.m. -
Collector’s Showcase
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 -
Wet Paint/Fresh Works
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
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
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.
