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Monday, March 27, 2023Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. Amy Hinson as Featured Guest for Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Amy Hinson as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series this month. Her presentation, “Where is the Science in Forensic Science?,” will take place March 29 at 7pm on Zoom. This event is free to all. In her presentation, Dr. Hinson will discuss the intersection of the understanding of scientific processes, facts, and how they help to solve crimes, as there is often much debate on where to find the actual science in
Friday, March 17, 2023Artists Association of Nantucket and One Book One Island present: The Soul of the Ocean Exhibition. All island artists are invited to participate.
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) and One Book One Island (OBOI) are pleased to announce the opening of Soul of the Ocean. This special exhibition will startwith a reception on Friday, March 24, 4–5:30 P.M. at the Visual Arts Center (VAC), 24 Amelia Drive. The exhibition will be on display through Friday, April 28, and is open Monday – Friday, 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. The genesis of the exhibition is derived from the acclaimed novel Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of
Wednesday, March 15, 2023Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts 24th Annual Spring Sweep Art Auction with Affordable Finds
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is inviting all community members to enjoy our annual Spring Sweep Auction, April 6 – 8, opening with a Bids & Bites kickoff reception on Thursday, April 6 from 5 – 7 P.M.in the Big Gallery, 12 Straight Wharf. AAN is indebted to this year’s Spring Sweep Chairs Leslie Bresette and Barbara Clarke. The “Bids & Bites: Art Auction with Affordable Finds” preview party will allow guests the first chance to view the in-person art auction and start bidding. As in
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Tuesday, March 07, 2023Cape Cod 5 Supports Local Schools with over $120,000 in Educational Mini-Grants
Cape Cod 5 welcomed local public-school teachers to their headquarters (HQ5) for a reception celebrating the 23rd Annual Cape Cod 5 Educational Mini-Grants Awards on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. At the event, in which teachers were celebrated for their innovation and dedication to their students, Cape Cod 5 acknowledged the breadth of this year’s program, with 255 grants totaling $122,556 to 300 teachers from 83 local schools across Cape Cod, the Islands and Southeastern Massachusetts. These grants,
Tuesday, March 07, 2023Artists Association of Nantucket Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery Opening for the Season wit
Although Nantucket hasn’t had much of a cold winter, there are now sightings of red-winged blackbirds, budding pussy willows, and plentiful snow drops; in celebration of the longer days of spring, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce an exhibition entitled Spring Thaw which will be on display in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Gallery at 19 Washington Street from Friday, March 17 - April 1. “We thought Spring Thaw was a great title for our first official exhibition of
Friday, February 24, 2023Nantucket Historical Association Acquires Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin Painting
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the painting At Eventide (1890) by Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin thanks to a generous gift from Carolyn Coffin Marlowe, in memory of her parents, William W. and Alma Killen Coffin. “We are thrilled to add a significant work by Nantucket’s most notable female artist from the turn of the twentieth century to our permanent collection. Over the last year, the NHA has acquired five works by Elizabeth Coffin to complement the
Friday, February 24, 2023The Nantucket Historical Association hosts the 5th Annual Flower Power Party
A spring community celebration to kick off the seasonThe Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to host the community and visitors for the 5th Annual Flower Power Party on Friday, April 28, 2023, 6–8 pm, at the Whaling Museum. The Flower Power Party is in collaboration with the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce’s 47th Annual Daffodil Festival weekend and transforms the Whaling Museum into a festive spring celebration. Enjoy a look at new additions around the museum, hors d’oeuvres by Island
Friday, February 24, 2023Artists Association of Nantucket Presents “Art From the Schools 2023: Junior Artists Grades 1 – 12''
AAN has been exhibiting Nantucket student art since 1950. Thestudent show will be on display in the Big Gallery upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf starting on March 28. Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce that starting on Tuesday, March 28, student art will be featured in the Big Gallery, upstairs on the second floor of the Thomas Macy Warehouse, 12 Straight Wharf. All island students are invited to showcase their work from March 28 – April 4. An opening
Wednesday, February 15, 2023Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Announces “Oika for Earthlings” Workshop with Dr. Rich Blundell
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will offer the program “Oika for Earthlings” beginning March 1, 2023. The program is a five-part series of virtual workshops, led by the MMA scientist-in-residence, Dr. Rich Blundell. The program will dive into the principles and practices of “Oika,” which refers to the relational intelligence of nature that can be perceived and expressed through humans. During each session, participants will view and discuss short films on Oika topics, and
Tuesday, February 14, 2023Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Former NASA Astronaut as Featured Guest for Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host former NASA astronaut and US Navy Captain (Ret.), Daniel Bursch, as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series, which resumes this month. His presentation, "Six and a Half Months Off the Planet: Living and Working in Space," will take place February 22 at 7pm on Zoom. This event is free to all. In his presentation, Captain Bursch will talk about the challenges of living and working—and his hobby of creating miniature
Friday, February 10, 2023The Nantucket Historical Association will reopen the Whaling Museum on February 15
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will reopen the Whaling Museum on Wednesday, February 15, with free admission for island residents and NHA members, offered year-round. “We are excited to reopen our doors this February after our maintenance team has completed necessary projects and our curatorial team has made some exciting updates and placed new items on display. In addition to welcoming the community into the museum, we will have a number of free program offerings to look forward to this
Wednesday, January 25, 2023Nantucket Historical Association Acquires Significant Eastman Johnson Painting
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the painting Cranberry Pickers by Eastman Johnson, thanks to an outpouring of generous support from numerous private donors, NHA board members, and the Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association. Cranberry Pickers depicts a woman and man harvesting cranberries on Nantucket’s north shore. Painted around 1877, it is one of approximately twenty works Johnson created in preparation for his masterpiece Cranberry Harvest,
Friday, January 20, 2023Winter at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum Egan Maritime Institute’s winter 2023 Programming
This winter, Egan Maritime Institute is opening the doors to its Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum to the Nantucket Community. Curious minds of all ages will be able to explore the museum and partake in a series of programs designed to celebrate and promote Nantucket’s seafaring history. “The Museum is typically closed to the public in winter, but this year we've designed a lineup of community programs for all ages. We are collaborating with a variety of community organizations to ensure our programs are
Friday, January 20, 2023Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Special Valentine Exhibition Art to the Heart at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Although we’re in the throes of the off-season—town is quiet, the beaches are wind-swept and empty, and wisps of smoke abound from cozy fireplaces, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce a special ten-day St. Valentine’s exhibition, Art to the Heart. The gallery door will open on Friday, February 3 at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “2023 marks our twelfth consecutive year of presenting a festive St. Valentine’s exhibition, and we are excited to
Monday, January 09, 2023The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association and the National Science Foundation Fuel the Future STEM Workforce
Directors’ and Interns’ Representation at the American Astronomical Society MeetingOn the occasion of the 241st American Astronomical Society (AAS) Meeting, and the 175th anniversary of the discovery of Miss Mitchell’s Comet, key directors and interns from the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) of Nantucket Island, have journeyed to Seattle, WA to represent the MMA and present their work. Building on the legacy of Maria Mitchell, the first female American Astronomer, the Maria Mitchell Association offers
Monday, January 09, 2023Young Nantucket Entrepreneur Named to Boston’s 25 Under 25 Renee Perkins, CEO and Founder of Nantucket Island Marketing
Renee Perkins, CEO and Founder of Nantucket Island Marketing, named a Boston Business Journal 25 Under 25 Honoree CEO and Founder of Nantucket Island Marketing, 25-year-old Renee Perkins, has been named to Boston Business Journal’s list of 25 Under 25 for 2022. This list is comprised of individuals who have made remarkable achievements for their age in the Boston startup scene. Immediately following her graduation from Bentley University in 2020, Perkins founded Nantucket Island Marketing with the goal of
Tuesday, December 13, 20222023 “One Book, One Island” Winner Announcement
2023 “One Book, One Island” Winner Announcement The Nantucket Atheneum is delighted to announce the winner of the “One Book, One Island”(OBOI) Community Read. Hundreds participated in an exciting race and a tight competition until yesterday’s final push. Our winning OBOI title, The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery, was the Nantucket Book Foundation’s entry and is a 272 page National Book Award Finalist described by Kirkus Reviews as “a fascinating glimpse into an alien consciousness.”What’s Next? The
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022How Seniors Can Start a Home-Based Business in Nantucket, Massachusetts
Are you a senior citizen looking to start a business in Nantucket, Massachusetts? If so, then a home-based business may be the perfect option for you! In this article, we'll give you some tips on how to get started.Why Home-Based Businesses Make Sense for Seniors There are many reasons why home-based businesses are a good option for seniors. For one, you'll have low overhead costs since you won't need to lease or purchase commercial space. Additionally, you'll have more flexibility when it comes to your
Wednesday, November 16, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket to Host AAN Holiday Expo In the BIG Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the AAN Holiday Expo in the Big Gallery beginning on Friday, November 25. The doors will open at 10 A.M., and the show will be on display through Saturday, December 17. “This special faculty & student holiday exhibition will feature works by a wide range of our AAN students, teachers, and our Artists in Residence. There will be works on paper, paintings, ceramics, prints and even some specialty gift items all created by our
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022The Nantucket Historical Association to Host A Night of Holiday Magic Offering a Festive Community Event for Island Families
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will be hosting, A Night of Holiday Magic, one of its festive community traditions for island families. This program will be held on Saturday, December 17, from 5 am 8 pm at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, and will be FREE to all attendees. “We are thrilled to be able to offer a program like this in the evening for families to enjoy after workday hours. The museum is filled with such wonder and magic this time of year, and this program makes for a great
Thursday, November 10, 2022EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE’S ANNUAL ART SALE AT THE NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM
Egan Maritime Institute will host our second annual Thanksgiving weekend art sale. Each year, we host a unique opportunity for Nantucket art and history lovers to purchase items from the Egan Foundation’s collection. The sale includes works by Charman, Fischer, Stobart, and Greenleaf. All items offered are either from Bud and Dorothy Egan’s estate or donated to Egan Maritime with the express purpose of helping to fund the foundation’s educational programs. “We are thrilled to be able to share a selection
Monday, October 31, 2022Lottery Application Package for Sandpiper Place, Phase II Affordable and Workforce Homeownership
Application Deadline: 2:00 pm on December 19, 2022 Submit to: Housing Nantucket @ 75 Old South Road This is a lottery application for the SIX (6) Affordable homes and ONE (1) Workforce home being built in Phase II of the Sandpiper Place development off Old South Road in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Affordable homes will be sold at prices accessible to households with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. The Workforce home will be sold to households with incomes at or below 175% of the Area
Tuesday, October 25, 2022Nantucket Historical Association to Host Fiesta at the Whaling Museum In Collaboration with Partner Organizations on Island
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the inaugural Fiesta at the Whaling Museum on Saturday, November 5, from 1-4 pm. As the NHA’s definition of a community is broad and encompassing, it looks forward to engaging a larger part of the island community through this program. The Fiesta celebration is free and family-friendly.“We are excited to join with the many different communities on island to celebrate their heritage, as well as provide an opportunity for islanders to gain exposure to and
Tuesday, October 18, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Robust ONLINE Exhibition “Holiday Works Online”
As the cooler months of the off season truly set in, and folks begin to spend more time indoors, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the opening of its last 2022 Online exhibition, Holiday Works Online, featuring new works by our artist members. The exhibition goes live on Weds., November 9 with art available 24/7 through Friday, Dec. 30. You may view the eclectic work on: nantucketarts.org/art This curated online exhibition will feature one-of-a-kind works of art, along with
Tuesday, October 18, 2022The Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Autumnal Exhibition It’s Scalloping Season
As the days shorten and there are noticeably fewer boats anchored in the harbor, the feeling of autumn and all that accompanies it becomes ever more apparent…….Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to showcase It’s Scalloping Season, an exhibition which opens on Friday, October 28 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. The show will be on display through Weds., November 16. “We believe this autumn-themed exhibition will highlight some of the beauty and unknown
Tuesday, October 18, 2022Nantucket Historical Association Partners with National Park Service and International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property to Host Climate Change Symposium
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and the Rome-based International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, will host a three-day symposium at the NHA’s Whaling Museum, December 6–8, 2022, to explore the latest climate change research and develop strategies for advancing climate conservation and protection. The symposium will include working meetings with climate change experts on December 6 and 7 and a
Thursday, October 06, 2022Meghan Blair Appointed to Intuit QuickBooks Partner Council
Select Panel Advises on Products and Services that Accountants and Their Clients Want Most October 5, 2022 – Today, Intuit Inc. announced Meghan Blair has been named to the company’s U.S. Intuit QuickBooks Partner Council. Intuit’s mission is to power prosperity around the world, and it accomplishes this through its innovative ecosystem of financial management solutions that serve more than 100 million accounting professionals, small businesses, and consumers worldwide. As President of Fogged In
Thursday, September 29, 2022The Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Annual People’s Choice Exhibition
Quiet beaches, crimson moors, colorful bittersweet, festive pumpkins, and crisp evenings; oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics, wood carvings, photographs…….Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to showcase the 2022 People’s Choice Exhibition. Doors open on Friday October 7 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. The show will be on display through Saturday, October 22. “The People’s Choice exhibition showcases a wide array of styles and mediums and has always
Thursday, September 29, 2022Nantucket Garden Club September 2022 Press Release
The Nantucket Garden Club would like to thank the generous homeowners, businesses and community for their wonderful support of our successful 2022 66th Annual Nantucket Garden Club House and Garden Tour. The proceeds from our Tour annually fund community grants and college scholarships for Nantucket High School graduates who studies align with our club mission. The Nantucket Garden Club is pleased to announce the 2022 community grant recipients: Housing Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Nantucket
Thursday, September 22, 2022Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association to Host Annual Aquarium Release Day
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that its annual Aquarium Release Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, from 10am-12pm at the MMA Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. Join MMA staff for refreshments, games, and activities as they release this season’s Aquarium inhabitants back into the ocean. This event is free to the public, and a great opportunity to learn about the marine animals of Nantucket. The MMA Aquarium is dedicated to educating the public on the importance of
Monday, September 19, 2022Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association to Host Annual Aquarium Release Day
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that its annual Aquarium Release Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, from 10am-12pm at the MMA Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. Join MMA staff for refreshments, games, and activities as they release this season’s Aquarium inhabitants back into the ocean. This event is free to the public, and a great opportunity to learn about the marine animals of Nantucket. The MMA Aquarium is dedicated to educating the public on the importance of
Friday, September 16, 2022NHA Hosts Old Mill Anniversary Celebration: Offering a Fall Community-Focused Program for Families
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) welcomes the community to learn about one of Nantucket’s most iconic historic landmarks and the history of harvest season on the island. The program will also celebrate the 125th anniversary since the organization purchased the Old Mill in 1897. Admission to the celebration will be FREE for all. This program will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 11 am-4 pm at the Old Mill, 50 Prospect Street. “The NHA is thrilled to offer this festive and educational program
Friday, September 16, 2022NHA Announces Holiday Festival Dates: The NHA’s Largest Community-Focused Events of the Season
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the 24th annual Festival of Wreaths from November 19–26 and the 29th annual Festival of Trees on December 2–31, on display at the Whaling Museum, offering FREE admission to both festivals for NHA members and island residents. These events underscore the NHA’s commitment to the community and celebrate Nantucket’s history as a community built on the talent, skill, and creativity of its members. The Festival of Wreaths will continue its tradition of
Friday, September 16, 2022Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Fall Hours and Programs
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), your portal to Nantucket’s Natural world, announces its schedule for another fall full of science education, research, and exploration of the sky, land, and sea of Nantucket Island through its award-wining programs, events, and properties.Fall Hours Updated hours for MMA properties are listed below. Aquarium (28 Washington Street): Friday-Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PMHinchman House Natural Science Museum (7 Milk Street): Friday-Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PMHistoric Mitchell
Friday, September 16, 2022Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Celebrates the 175th Anniversary of Maria Mitchell’s Comet Discovery
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces the upcoming 175th anniversary of Maria Mitchell’s discovery, a comet that was subsequently named C1847V1, on October 1. The MMA staff is marking this anniversary with a limited-edition baseball cap with the name of the comet, which will be available for purchase online, as well as a private party for donors and members at the Loines Observatory on the anniversary evening of Maria Mitchell’s discovery. On the evening of October 1, 1847, Maria
Friday, September 16, 2022Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. Valerie Hall as Featured Guest for Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Valerie Hall as a featured presenter as part of its Science Speaker Series. Dr. Hall’s lecture, “Scallops and Students: A Unique Approach to Marine Biology Research,” will take place September 28, 2022, from 7pm-8pm, both in-person and virtually via Zoom. This event is free to all. Dr. Hall has been a research associate with MMA since 2006. To kick off Nantucket’s recreational scalloping season, which begins October 1, Dr. Hall
Monday, September 12, 2022Now Virtual: Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association announces that its 2022 Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium (MMWSS), happening this month, is free and virtual. This program will take place September 22-23, 2022, and participants can register online at https://www.mmwss.org/registration#Registration. The MMWSS is meant to promote and support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields while also providing hands-on, intimate spaces for attendees to come together
Monday, September 12, 2022NHA Hosts Old Mill Anniversary Celebration: Offering a Fall Community-Focused Program for Families
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) welcomes the community to learn about one of Nantucket’s most iconic historic landmarks and the history of harvest season on the island. The program will also celebrate the 125th anniversary since the organization purchased the Old Mill in 1897. Admission to the celebration will be FREE for all. This program will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 11 am-4 pm at the Old Mill, 50 Prospect Street.“The NHA is thrilled to offer this festive and educational program
Thursday, September 08, 2022AAN Presents Wet Paint Weekend October 7, 8, and 9. Two new locations are included this year for the annual painting festival.
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the event dates and locations for the 2022 Wet Paint Weekend. Running Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 7- 9, Wet Paint Weekend offers many opportunities for the island community to meet AAN artists, see them at their easels, and participate in an auction of their works. “Wet Paint Weekend is truly a highlight of the Nantucket arts calendar and we’re delighted to be bringing back many of the features from prior years, including the live
Thursday, September 08, 2022NHA Announces Holiday Festival Dates: The NHA’s Largest Community-Focused Events of the Season
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the 24th annual Festival of Wreaths from November 19–26 and the 29th annual Festival of Trees on December 2–31, on display at the Whaling Museum, offering FREE admission to both festivals for NHA members and island residents. These events underscore the NHA’s commitment to the community and celebrate Nantucket’s history as a community built on the talent, skill, and creativity of its members. The Festival of Wreaths will continue its tradition of
Friday, September 02, 2022New single family home development in Nantucket partners with local non-profit, Artists Association of Nantucket
Capital Hall Partners and KEMS, the developer of Sandpiper Place phase II is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN). As part of the partnership, Sandpiper Place, a new turnkey development of 25 homes, is offering its homebuyers a $1000 credit toward purchasing any artwork by its friends at AAN. The AAN fosters artistic growth on-island by supporting exhibitions, lectures, and educational programs; granting scholarships; jurying art shows; maintaining an
Thursday, August 25, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Annual 10 x 10 Open Exhibition in September
"All artists in the Nantucket community are encouraged to participate." Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the 2022 10 x 10 OpenExhibitionin the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Doors open at 10 A.M. on September 9, and the show will be on display through Sunday, October 2. The majority of AAN exhibitions feature work solely by AAN artist members; however, this annual 10 x 10 Open Exhibition is open for participation
Tuesday, August 23, 2022Nantucket Historical Association: Gifted Naval Officers Sword with Island Ties
The Nantucket Historical Association is pleased to announce it will receive the commissioning sword of islander and U.S. Navy Commander John Franklin Walling, who was lost at sea in 1945 while commanding the submarine USS Snook during World War II. The NHA is collecting the sword in honor of Walling’s sacrifice and to share this island family story. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on February 2, 1912, Walling grew up on island, attending Academy Hill School and teaching sailing at the Yacht Club. He then
Monday, August 22, 2022The Artists Association of Nantucket Annual Meeting Artist & Patron Awards
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the 2022 Artist and Patron Awards, presented at the Annual Meeting on Monday, August 15. Chosen by their peers and voted on by AAN Trustees and Board members, the awards were presented to those in attendance by AAN executive director Courtney Bridges and board president Patty Keneally. Many of the awards are named after long-time artist members, and loyal supporters of the AAN. The awards truly reflect the numerous talents of the organization
Monday, August 22, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Announces the winners of the 2022 Juried Artist/Patron Exhibition
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the winners of the juried 2022 Artist/Patron Exhibition at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery. Mia Bergeron, AAN's August Artist-in-Residence, was our juror. Residing in Chattanooga, TN, Mia has been trained at the Rhode Island School of Design, the Harvard Extension School, and the Charles H. Cecil Studio in Florence Italy. Patron, AAN vice president, gallery volunteer, and chair of the Permanent Collection Committee Pete
Friday, August 19, 2022Building Your Health and Wellness Startup
In recent years, there has been a growing market for health and wellness services such as personal training, health food sales, and wellness consulting. Many have seized this opportunity by starting businesses that offer these types of services, often with great success. If you're an entrepreneur looking to start your own health-based business, a few steps are all it takes to get your startup off the ground.Setting Up Your Business Before you begin the process of setting your business up, you need a
Wednesday, August 17, 2022Nantucket Historical Association Enjoys Banner Summer for Collections Acquisitions
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce it has had a successful summer of new acquisitions. The NHA uses its extensive collections of art, artifacts, and archives to tell the stories of the island and its people. The curatorial staff, assisted by friends and supporters in the community, are constantly on the lookout for historic items that advance the collection and help the NHA to tell new stories. The NHA is pleased to share a number of new acquisitions listed below. Special
Tuesday, August 09, 2022The Maria Mitchell Association's National Science Foundation-Research Experiences for Undergraduate (NSF-REU) Astronomy Interns to Present Research at Science Speaker Series
On August 10th at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture by the MMA’s NSF-REU astronomy interns. They will present their individual research projects developed under the guidance of professional astronomers. Research topics include everything from unraveling the physics of stars and stellar explosions, to searching for galaxies in the early universe and understanding the nature of the elusive “dark matter” that pervades our universe. The REU interns will later present
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Tuesday, August 09, 2022The Maria Mitchell Association, Nantucket Land Council, and Sustainable Nantucket to Host the Third Annual Nantucket Green Crab Week
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), Nantucket Land Council (NLC), and Sustainable Nantucket (SN) for the third annual Nantucket Green Crab Week! The MMA, NLC, and SN will be offering fun daily events from August 8th to August 12th to learn about, and take action against, invasive European green crabs on Nantucket. European green crabs were first introduced to North America in the 1800s, likely traveling the ballast water of merchant ships from Europe. This invasive species is now abundant
Tuesday, August 02, 2022AAN hosts 73rd Artist/Patron Exhibition in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will host their annual Artist/Patron Exhibition, beginning on Friday, August 12. The exhibition will be on display through Monday, September 5 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “Truly one of AAN’s longest standing traditions, summer of 2022 marks the 73rd year we’ve featured the celebrated Artist/Patron exhibition,” said AAN artistic director Robert Frazier. “Historically our artists bring in their strongest works for this special
Tuesday, August 02, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts new ONLINE Summer Exhibition Artist/Patron Online
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of another summer Online exhibition entitled Artist/Patron, which goes live on Friday August 12 with art available 24/7 through Sept. 5. You may view work at: nantucketarts.org/art “When a piece sells, new work will be added, so while the bones of the show remain the same, there is always additional art to see throughout the exhibition. Online works include oils, watercolor, pastels, mixed media, ceramics, photographs,
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Tuesday, August 02, 2022The Steamship Authority Announces Winners of 7th Annual “Sail into Imagination” Art Contest
The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA) is pleased to announce the winners of its Seventh Annual “Sail into Imagination” art contest for students in grades Kindergarten through 12. The winning artwork will be showcased in a 2023 calendar and on board its ferries this fall and winter. Approximately 200 students submitted original artwork inspired by the theme “Sail into Imagination,” which encourages students to celebrate our shared heritage of the sea. Students attending
Monday, August 01, 2022Art Alfresco on the Lawn AAN hosts Nation’s oldest Sidewalk Art Show Sunday, August 14 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. At the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to invite the public to its second 2022 Sidewalk Art Show at the AAN’s Visual Art Center, 24 Amelia Drive on Sunday, August 14, 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. Over twenty AAN artist members, each with their own “art wall,” will be available to discuss art and sell their work. The outdoor art show is free and open to the public. Rain date is Monday, August 15. In her book, From Clotheslines to Canopies: A History of Outdoor Art Fairs in America, Kathleen Eaton states,
Monday, August 01, 2022AAN to Host Exhibition Planet Nantucket: Photographs of the Island In the BIG Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the Planet Nantucket: Photographs of the Island Exhibition in the Big Gallery on Friday, August 5, with a festive reception at 5 P.M. Located on the second floor of the Thomas Macy Warehouse at 12 Straight Wharf, the building was home to AAN’s Kenneth Taylor Galleries from 1945 to 1988. “This summer show will feature our AAN photography members, including some photo collage-style works along with large photographs,” said AAN
Monday, August 01, 2022Nantucket Historical Association Shares Accomplishments of Property Investment Projects
This past January, the NHA Board of Trustees initiated a project to invest over $2 million in its portfolio of Historic Properties and other facilities over the next 24 months, and we are pleased to share the substantial progress that has been made within the first part of this year.Some of the most notable completed projects have been the installation of a new interior handicap elevator in the Whaling Museum Candle Factory that began operating last week. Other completed projects include installing a new
Friday, July 29, 2022Community Foundation for Nantucket Announces 2022 Nantucket Fund Grant Recipients
Community Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $300,000 to Nantucket Nonprofits Over the past two years, the pandemic has truly magnified the needs of our island community, and the Community Foundation for Nantucket's Nantucket Fund is here to meet that need. In 2022, we are extremely proud to announce that CFN awarded just over $300,000 in grant funding to our critical nonprofit partner organizations. The Nantucket Fund focuses primarily on grants to the social services network in our Nantucket community,
Thursday, July 28, 2022The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association to Mark the 204th Birthday of Maria Mitchell: America’s First Female Astronomer
Join the Maria Mitchell Association as it hosts Maria Mitchell’s 204th birthday, August 1st on Vestal Street. Maria Mitchell’s birthday celebration is a free event with astronomy activities, live animal displays, research demonstrations, live period-inspired music by Susan Berman, and free admission to the Maria Mitchell Association Vestal Street Museums! This afternoon of Maria Mitchell themed activities will be held Monday, August 1st from 1pm – 4pm on Vestal Street, with the lower portion of the street
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Thursday, July 28, 2022Cape Cod 5 Announces $100,000 in Donations to Support Local Organizations Focused on Food Security
Foundation grants provided to 22 nonprofits across the region, including Nantucket Food, Fuel & Rental Assistance and Pip & Anchor (Nourishing Nantucket) Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently announced $100,000 in charitable donations from its Foundation to support 22 local organizations in their efforts to promote food security across Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Southeastern Massachusetts. $15,000 was distributed to Nantucket Food, Fuel & Rental Assistance and Pip & Anchor (Nourishing
Monday, July 25, 2022The Artists Association of Nantucket to Host 2022 Annual Meeting
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) invites members to attend their Annual Meeting on Monday, August 15th at 5:30 pm. All AAN members are invited to attend. The meeting will include a review of the audited financial statements and endowment report; annual updates of the association; election of new directors; and a review of the AAN’s multi-layered programming. “Our annual meeting will be an exciting opportunity to share the state of the organization with our members, patrons, and artists,” says
Thursday, July 21, 2022Dr. Rich Blundell, Visiting Scientist at the Maria Mitchell Association, to Speak at the MMA’s Science Speaker Series
On July 26 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by MMA visiting scientist, Dr. Rich Blundell. His talk, “Earthling Theory: A Natural History of Story” is part of the MMA’s FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held both in-person and via Zoom. Through a series of narrative non-fiction vignettes on the lives of early-hominid mothers, Dr. Blundell will recount a creative course of human evolution. Blundell’s analysis of the geological, archaeological,
Thursday, July 21, 2022Nantucket Cultural District Releases New Logo, Website, and Event Calendar Nantucket’s Interactive Cultural Event Calendar
The Nantucket Cultural District announced today the release of its new website featuring an interactive event calendar beginning July 15. It spotlights cultural experiences offered by over 40 islandwide non-profits while providing easy access for culture-seekers to find them. Areas of interest include the performing arts, science and history lectures, nature walks, festivals, art classes and culinary workshops. The interactive hub also simplifies attendance with direct links to the host non-profit for
Tuesday, July 19, 2022AAN to Host Sea, Sky & Sand Exhibition In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to be hosting the Sea, Sky & Sand Exhibition beginning on Friday, July 22 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Doors open at 10 AM. “As the island embraces all the wonderful aspects of summer with the overflowing window boxes, gardens full of color, wild flowers running wild, the smell of the sea and the warmth of the sand, we thought this title for a mid-season show made perfect sense,” said gallery director Peter J.
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Friday, July 15, 2022MMA Hosts ''Shark Week''
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) as it hosts its very own Shark Week! The MMA will be offering special Shark Week inspired events throughout the week of July 25th with visiting scientist, Caroline Collatos. Izzy Gaw, Natural Science Museum Director says, “We are so excited to share Caroline’s shark education expertise with Nantucket.” Collatos is a shark scientist and PhD student at the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium and UMass Boston. Interested in
Thursday, July 14, 2022MMA & AAN to Host Community Collage Day
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) and Artists Association of Nantucket this Saturday, July 16th, as we host Community Collage Day with artist-in-residence, Danny O’Connor. We will be collaging with our impressive 100 year collection of National Geographic Magazines. Maria Mitchell’s brother, Henry Mitchell, was one of the founders of National Geographic in 1888. Danny O’Connor says, “Collage is a super fun way to create spontaneously, it’s even more fun with a group of other curious
Friday, July 08, 2022Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association's Biggest Event of the Season: The Stargazer Gala
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) on August 4, 2022 for its annual fundraiser, The Stargazer Gala. Hosted at a private home overlooking Nantucket Sound, this not-to-be missed event showcases the beautiful land, sky, and sea of Nantucket Island. Joanna Roche, The Maria Mitchell Association’s Executive Director says, “We look forward to hosting the island community and sharing the vision for our future, and are grateful for the work of our Gala Committee and the generous support of our
Thursday, July 07, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Gala Auction in ONLINE Format
As an added perk for those not able to attend our sold-out annual summer Gala in person, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is inviting members of the community far and wide, to enjoy the fabulous art and great prices in a companion silent auction to our Gala and Live Auction on July 16. Online bidding will begin on Friday, July 15, at 6 A.M. and bidding will end Monday, July 18, at 5 P.M. sharp. Bid now, bid often, and please share this online auction with your friends. For the third straight
Thursday, July 07, 2022MMA Launches New Astrophotography Program
Join Nantucket's own Charity Grace Mofsen and the MMA's Telescope Engineer and Astronomer, Gary Walker, for an exciting dive into the world of astrophotography. Astrophotography is the use of photography in astronomy – the photographing of celestial objects and phenomena. Besides being able to record the details of extended objects such as the Moon, Sun, and planets, modern astrophotography has the ability to image objects invisible to the human eye such as dim stars, nebulae, and galaxies. Classes will
Wednesday, July 06, 2022Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska of the University of California, Santa Cruz to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series
On July 12 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. Xavier J. Prochaska of the University of California, Santa Cruz. His talk, “From the Stars to the Sea: Accelerating Discoveries in Science with Artificial Intelligence” is part of the MMA’s FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held both in-person and via Zoom. Advances in artificial intelligence are impacting many aspects of our daily lives – from movie and music selection to security and
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Tuesday, July 05, 2022MMA Welcomes Danny O’Connor as its Artist in Residence
The Maria Mitchell Association is pleased to welcome Danny O’Connor as its artist in residence. Danny O will be working in collaboration with the MMA to create art pieces and organize programming during the coming months. Joanna Roche, The Maria Mitchell Association’s Executive Director says, “We look forward to welcoming Danny O at the MMA and can’t wait to see how the island and legacy of Maria Mitchell inspires his art.” As a mixed media artist, Danny O is often working in collaboration with others on
Friday, July 01, 2022Summer Programs at Egan Maritime's Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Egan Maritime Institute’s Annual Launching Lives, Lasting Legacies Fundraiser in on July 14 th at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum from 5pm – 7pm. Egan Maritime Institute’s mission is to preserve and celebrate the Island’s seafaring heritage. The Launching Lives, Lasting Legacies cocktail party celebrates all of Egan Maritime’s programs, with a special focus on our educational arm: Sea of Opportunities. Sea of Opportunities is a diverse offering of education and outreach programs available to every
Wednesday, June 29, 2022Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium: A Different Kind of Women in STEM Meeting
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association will host its second in-person Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium (MMWSS) at the Babson Executive Conference Center in Babson Park, MA from Thursday, September 22 to Saturday, September 24, 2022. The MMWSS is meant to promote and support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields while also providing hands-on, intimate spaces for attendees to come together to create real-world solutions that can be taken back to
Monday, May 16, 2022AAN to Host Annual Summer Small Works Exhibition In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
AAN to Host Annual Summer Small Works Exhibition In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to be hosting a Summer Small Works Exhibition beginning on Friday, May 27 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Doors open at 11 AM. “Each artist may bring in up to six works that must measure 12 by 16 inches or smaller, so the gallery will be resplendent with dazzling works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, woodcuts,
Monday, May 16, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts new ONLINE Exhibition Works of Summer
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts new ONLINE Exhibition Works of Summer The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of another Online exhibition, Works of Summer, which goes live on Friday May 27 with art available 24/7 through June 15. You may view work at: https://www.nantucketarts.org/art “With the excitement of summer fast approaching, we thought these works showcasing seasonal imagery would afford our audiences a sneak peak of what makes a
Thursday, May 12, 2022Nantucket Conservation Foundation Announces Date for the 2022 Race For Open Space July 9th
Nantucket Conservation Foundation Announces Date for the 2022 Race For Open Space July 9th The annual Race For Open Space will be returning this year fully in person. This race is put on annually by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation Associates. Proceeds from the race go to support the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Registrants can participate in the race for a 5K, 10K or two-mile walk. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest male and female in the 5K and 10K. Those who register for the
Thursday, May 12, 2022Maria Mitchell Association Post-Baccalaureate Astronomy Research Fellow Receives Honorable Mention...
Maria Mitchell Association Post-Baccalaureate Astronomy Research Fellow Receives Honorable Mention in Prestigious NSF Award Nantucket, MA – The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is proud to share the news that the MMA Post-Baccalaureate Astronomy Research Fellow, Celia Mulcahey, recently received an Honorable Mention in the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP). The NSF-GRFP, “Recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines
Wednesday, May 11, 2022Going nautical at the Nantucket Film Festival
AAN announces Our Nantucket Art Colony – The Golden Age, A Survey of Nantucket Art History, 1920 – 1970 an evening with AAN’s artistic director andart historian Bobby Frazier Join AAN’s Artistic Director and art historian Bobby Frazier for Our Nantucket Art Colony – The Golden Age,A Survey of Nantucket Art History, 1920 – 1970, an evening celebrating the beginnings of Nantucket’s vibrant art colony. Bobby will present The Long Way Home, the current exhibition at AAN’s Big Gallery, featuring treasures
Wednesday, May 11, 2022Baskets & Bubbly 2022 Plans Announced
NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum (NLBM) annual summer fundraiser, Baskets & Bubbly with a Garden Party, as well as an online auction this July. Karen Butler and Jackie Kupper chair this year’s fundraiser for their second year. The online auction will run from Sunday, July 17 to Monday, July 25 at 4pm and will include over 25 lightship baskets and basket-related items, making it a one-of-a-kind event. Offering buyers the
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Friday, April 08, 2022AAN to Host Two Exhibitions in One Works on Paper is open to all Island Artists In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
AAN to Host Two Exhibitions in One Works on Paper is open to all Island Artists In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the opening of the Earth & Sky exhibition, concurrently with a special month-long Works on Paper show on the second floor. Both exhibitions will launch on Friday, April 22 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. This is the first time since the pandemic that AAN is
Friday, April 08, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts ONLINE Exhibition Float Your Boat
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts ONLINE Exhibition Float Your Boat The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of another Online exhibition, Float Your Boat, which goes live on Monday April 25 with art available 24/7 through May 18. You may view work at: https://www.nantucketarts.org/art “The title Float Your Boatwas chosen given the season for boating is fast approaching, and we thought it a clever spring play on words,” said AAN artistic director
Friday, April 08, 2022Cape Cod 5 achieves LEED Gold Certification on Headquarters
Cape Cod 5 achieves LEED Gold Certificationon Headquarters Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for its headquarters, “HQ5.” LEED standards were developed by the U.S. Green Building Council and are an internationally recognized rating system for green building design, construction and operations. “In addition to creating our new headquarters to be a technologically-advanced, collaborative and innovative platform for
Wednesday, April 06, 2022A New Exhibition, Island People: Portraits and Stories from Nantucket Opens April 22
A New Exhibition, Island People: Portraits and Stories from Nantucket Opens April 22 NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will present the exhibition Island People: Portraits and Stories from Nantucket in the Whaling Museum, Williams Forsyth Gallery, opening Daffodil Weekend. This exhibition will draw from the NHA’s collection of painted, photographic, and silhouette portraits to highlight both famous and lesser-known Nantucketers whose life stories intersect with the
Thursday, November 18, 202141st Annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll Online Auction
Rafael Osona41st Annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll Online AuctionDecember 4th ~ 9:30amPreview Dec. 1, 2 & 3600 lotsOpen for Online Bidding NANTUCKET, MA November 12, 2021 – Sourced from Nantucket’s oceanfront and historic estates, and from private collectors across the US, Rafael Osona’s 41st Annual Christmas Stroll Auction is loaded. With strong offerings in both maritime arts and Americana, the Dec. 4th online auction presents a Smart Fortwo Car convertible, fine art and antiques, collectibles, a 1936
Wednesday, December 26, 2018Red Ticket Drawing Winners 2018
Copy Reposted from Inquirer and Mirror (Dec. 24, 2018) The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce held its annual Red Ticket drawing Monday afternoon, making Christmas a little merrier for seven islanders. Karl Smith took home the $5,000 prize, with a ticket he received from Island Carpet, and Robert Reid won a new prize this year, a $1,000 gift card from the Steamship Authority. Winners of the $1,000 prizes, and the businesses that provided them the tickets, were Laura McCloskey (Marine Home Center), Caleb
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