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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The Nature of Art: A Pat Gardner Retrospective
Open to the public weekdays 9-5 p.m. until August 22 -
Summer Small Works
Small subjects. Small works. Immense pleasure. Reception: 7/13/2018, 6-8 p.m. -
Michael Moore Artist Demonstration
Michael Moore will offer a free demonstration. He will discuss working from a photograph versus plein air. He will also discuss his process, explain his palette, medium, and toning the canvas, and answer questions. 6:30-8:30 p.m. -
30 Miles at Sea
Our height-of-the-season exhibition of fresh new artworks. Reception: 8/3/2018, 6-8 p.m. -
AAN Annual Meeting
The annual meeting is open to all AAN members. Join your fellow members to review the year and learn what's new. Enjoy some late summer camaraderie. 5 p.m. -
Slide Lecture with Stuart Shils
Reaching for a Flock of Canaries. 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 anyone with attentive eyes. Free. Stuart will also be teaching a three-day figurative painting workshop. 6:30-8:00 p.m. -
Artist/Patron
Our height-of-the-season 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. 10 a.m.-3 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
Free family fun. In honor of Donn Russell, master printmaker and AAN supporter. Make your mark exploring various printmaking techniques during this free event. Reception: 8/25/2018, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. -
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. -
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. -
New Acquisitions 2018
An exhibition of new works in the AAN Permanent Collection Reception: 11/1/2018, 5:30-7:30 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.
