The Members’ Exhibition is a sampling of works from our talented members.

MEMBERS' Exhibition PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

Fee: $15

Entry day: Tuesday, October 14, 10am-2pm
Reception: Friday, October 17, 4:30-6pm
Pick-up:  Monday, November 17, 10am-2pm

MEMBERS' PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

Fee: $15

Prizes will be awarded. Special category is Portrait. Faculty members not considered for awards but are encouraged to exhibit. No fee for faculty only.

Painters: You are welcome to bring in 1 piece, or 2 if the second is in the special category of PORTRAIT. Since we have limited space and want to accommodate everyone, we will limit your entries to a combined total of 60-80 United Inches. United inches are simply calculated by adding length plus width (outside edge of frame.)

Size Limitations

Artists may submit up to two works for exhibition. To ensure fairness and efficient use of gallery space, the following limits apply:

• Vertical (portrait-oriented) works: If both entries are vertical, the combined maximum is 80 United Inches(calculated as height + width of the outside frame).

• Horizontal (landscape-oriented) works: If both entries are horizontal, the combined maximum is 60 United Inches.

• Mixed entries (one vertical, one horizontal): The combined maximum is 70 United Inches.

These limits recognize that tall vertical works generally occupy less linear wall space than wide horizontal works, and therefore can be accommodated more easily in the exhibition layout.

Jewelers, Potters & Other 3D: May bring in 3 to 5 pieces each.

• All works must be framed, wired, and suitable for hanging.

• Work which has been exhibited at the Center is not eligible

• Work done with an instructor is not eligible.

• Membership must be current.

• Artists will receive 70% commission on art sales.

Members Show Judge of Awards- Karol Wyckoff

A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, where she donates a yearly scholarship, Karol's background includes illustration, promotional design and advertising. Karol, who has been enjoying her fine art painting for 50+ years, has been published in several books and many periodicals. Her nationally acclaimed (over 100 awards) oils, watercolors, pastels, drawings and limited edition prints grace the walls of numerous private homes, hospitals, business and corporations around the world.

Karol is a member of many prestigious art organizations, including the American Society of Marine Artists, the New England Watercolor Society, the Copley Society of Boston, the Cape Cod Museum of Art (on the board of directors), Cape Cod Art Association (on board of directors) Cultural Center of Cape Cod (serves on the advisory board) and the Charlotte County Visual Arts Center. Teaching children/adult art classes, workshops and judging exhibits have been a part of Karol's career, in addition to owning/operating the Karol B. Wyckoff Gallery in Wellfleet, Cape Cod. Karol has participated in many national solo and group exhibitions, and has been represented by numerous galleries throughout New England, Nantucket, New Jersey, Georgia and Florida. Her paintings have been displayed at the White House, Washington DC - the Coos Museum of Art, Oregon - the World Trade Center, the Salmagundi Club, the American Artists Professional League, the National Arts Club, NYC - the Smithsonian (part of their permanent collection) Washington DC - the Cape Cod Museum of Art (part of their permanent collection) - Art for the Parks, Jackson, WY - and the Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture, Delray Beach, FL - to name a few. Karol was just elected the 2012 VIP ARTIST member of World Wide Who's Who for her 50+ years as an artist, along with the many donations contributed during those years.

Karol remains an active member of Rotary International in both Charlotte Harbor, FL and Hyannis, MA where she gives a yearly art scholarship to a needy Barnstable HS student. Karol continues to devote her time and talent to her two communities through their local cultural art organizations donating many of her paintings, prints, and greeting cards to several charities each year . . . the Heart Fund, Hospice of Cape Cod and Rein in Sarcoma in St. Paul, MN naming a few.

3 DAYS ONLY! Thursday & Friday, October 9 & 10, 9am-3:30pm & Saturday, October 11, 9am-1pm

A fantastic opportunity to purchase original artwork from our members such as oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, photography, pottery, jewelry, art supplies, frames, and much more at low prices. Be sure to stop by early for the best selection!

Entry day: Tuesday October 7, 10am-2pm
Pick-up: Tuesday, October 14, 10am-2pm

SACRIFICE ART SALE GUIDELINES

1. All Members are eligible to participate. Membership must be current.

2. $10 fee for each inventory sheet page entered (22 items). CAC may limit amount of items as needed! Donated items can be submitted free of charge.

3. Eligible items include:

   • Paintings (do not need frame, only pieces suitable for hanging will be displayed on walls)

   • Pottery

   • Jewelry

   • Frames

   • Art books

   • Art Supplies

4. An inventory list must be included. Please use inventory sheet (downloadable pdf) provided through the link below or through the weekly email. Each piece should be marked on the front with a number, price, and your name.

5. Please drop off and pick up on designated days.

6. Members will receive a 70% of the price. The Creative Arts Center will retain 30%.

PRICES SHOULD REFLECT THE SPIRIT OF A SACRIFICE SALE AND SHOULD BE DISCOUNTED FROM REGULAR PRICING.

DOWNLOAD INVENTORY SHEET

Always a stunning and diverse display, this exhibition features work by invited artists from across the Cape. Works will include oil, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, sculpture and more!

Entry Day: Tuesday, August 26, 10am-2pm
Reception: Friday, September 5, 4:30-6pm
Pick-up: Monday, October 6, 10am-2pm

Past Show Artists have included:

Eileen Casey, Alice Mongeau, Carol Odell, Jackie Reeves, Paul Schulenburg, Peter Coes, Maryalice Eizenberg, Robert Mesrop, Karol Wykoff, Ginny Nickerson, Joan Brancale, John Clayton, Odin  Smith, Ken Northup, Joyce Zavorskas, Vera Champlin, Michael Giaquinto, Laurel Wilson, Susan Hollis, Rosalie Nadeau, William Davis, Jane Eccles, Andrea Petitto, Steve Kennedy, Betsy Payne-Cook, William Davis, Marian Strangfeld, Robin Litwin, Ann Hart, Kely Knowles, Karen North Wells, Doris Mee, Jim Holland , Heather Blume, Joan Brancale, Ed Chesnovitch, John Clayton, Michael Giaquinto, Sydney Hale, Ann Hart, Jim Holland, Susan Hollis, Steve Kennedy, Mary Moquin, Rosalie Nadeau, Kate Nelson, Laurinda O’Connor, Carol Odell, Betsy Payne-Cook, Liz Perry, Jackie Reeves, Paul Schulenburg, Claudia Smith-Jacobs, Christie Velesig, Karen North Wells, Laurel Wilson

2025 FESTIVAL DATES

FRI, SAT & SUN
AUGUST 15, 16 & 17

Entry day: Monday July 21, 10am-2pm
Opening: Friday July 25, 4:30-6pm
Pick-up: Tuesday, August 26, 10am-2pm

Summer Art Show – Call for Entries
Our Summer Art Show is open to all—members and non-members alike—and welcomes all mediums. Whether your work is a vibrant landscape, a quiet still life, or an abstract expression, we want to see your interpretation of summer. Juried for inclusion and awards. All subject matter is welcome—let your creativity shine and show us your take on summer!

$15 member/ $20 non member – Two maximum
Prizes will be Awarded:
One Best in Show -$300
First Prize-$200
Second Prize-$100
Juror’s Choice Award-$50
New this year, $100 award named in memory of Susanne Taylor for excellence in painting.

Painters: You are welcome to bring in two pieces. Since we have limited space and want to accommodate everyone, we will limit your entries to a combined total of 80 United Inches. United inches are simply calculated by adding length plus width (outside edge of frame.)

Example: Outside dimension of frame measures 30 x 20. The united inches are 50. Therefore, your second piece can be no more than 30 United Inches (length plus width.)

Jewelers, Potters & Other 3D: May bring in upto 5 pieces each.

• All works must be framed, wired, and suitable for hanging.

• Work which has been exhibited at the Center is not eligible

• Work done with an instructor is not eligible.

• Artists will receive 60% commission on art sales.
  

  Judge of Inclusion & Awards: Sally Munson Bohman from the Munson Gallery

Entry day: Mon July 7, 10am-2pm
Opening Reception: Fri July 11, 4:30-6pm
Pick up: Fri July 18, 10am-2pm

Join us for a special showcase celebrating the work of acclaimed artist Vito Sammartano. This solo exhibition features a stunning collection of his paintings and artwork—each piece a vibrant reflection of his unique vision and creative spirit. Known for his expressive use of color and dynamic compositions, Vito’s work invites viewers into a world where emotion and imagination intertwine.

2 DAYS ONLY! Thursday July 3- 9am-3:30pm & Saturday July 5- 9am-1pm

A fantastic opportunity to purchase original artwork from our members such as oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, photography, pottery, jewelry, art supplies, frames, and much more at low prices. Be sure to stop by early for the best selection!

Entry day: Monday, June 30, 10am-2pm

Pick-up: Monday, July 7, 10am-2pm

Sacrifice Art Sale Guidelines

1. All Members are eligible to participate. Membership must be current.

2. $10 fee for per inventory page (22 items). CAC may limit amount of items as needed! Donated items can be submitted free of charge.

3. Eligible items include:

   • Paintings (do not need frame, only pieces suitable for hanging will be displayed on walls)

   • Pottery

   • Jewelry

   • Frames

   • Art books

   • Art Supplies

4. An inventory list must be included. Please use inventory sheet (downloadable pdf) provided through the link below or through the weekly email. Each piece should be marked on the front with a number, price, and your name.

5. Please drop off and pick up on designated days.

6. Members will receive a 70% of the price. The Creative Arts Center will retain 30%.

Prices should reflect the spirit of a sacrifice sale and should be discounted from regular pricing.

Download Inventory Sheet

List of accepted artwork in the all cape show

From the enormously talented pool of Artists on Cape Cod, this Exhibition showcases works across the spectrum. All mediums, all subjects and $1,700 in prizes will be awarded. Show will be judged for inclusion and awards.
Best in Show Jack Garver Memorial Award $500
Oil/Acrylic First Place $200.  Second Place $100
Watercolor First Place $200.  Second Place $100
Pastel First Place $200.  Second Place $100
Other 2-D & 3-D First Place $200.  Second Place $100

Entry day: Friday, May 23, 10am-2pm    Fee:  $15 member/$20 non member for 1 or 2 entries
Reception: Friday, May 30, 4:30-6pm
Pick-up: Monday, June 30, 10am-2pm

RULES:

·         Artist must reside in Barnstable County.
·         Both Members and Non-Members may participate.
·         Paintings must be suitably framed and ready to hang.
·         Artists can submit 1 or 2 pieces, 2 max. All mediums including 3D.
·       Image Area of Each May Not Exceed 66 United Inches. (ex. 26x40=66 united inches)
·         3D work should be constructed of any substantial material not exceeding 40” in any direction.
·         Works that cannot be accommodated will not be accepted.
·         All works must be original and for sale. Current work only please.
·         Work previously exhibited at CAC will not be included, if you are not sure, ask us.
·         Work done under the guidance of an instructor is ineligible. 
·         There must be at least 15 participants in a category for prizes to be awarded.
·         A 40% commission will be retained by the CAC.
·         Accepted work will be listed online by Fri May 30 at 10am. Check our website homepage.
·         Declined work must be picked up by Monday June 2nd.
·         Delivery: Work must be delivered to CAC on the specified entry day.

Jack Garver,  internationally-renowned watercolorist, was a long time friend, member and Instructor at the Creative Arts Center in Chatham. Jack enjoyed a long career painting and teaching, was a member of the American Watercolor Society, Salmagundi Club New York, New England Watercolor Society, Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, Taos National Society of Watercolorists, the Watercolor USA Honor Society, The Artists’ Fellowship and lived in West Chatham for 43 years. His family has created the The Jack Garver Memorial Award to recognizes outstanding artistic achievement in the Annual All Cape Cod Art Exhibition at the Creative Arts Center.

Judge of Inclusion & Awards: Benton Jones, Director of Art Cape Cod Museum of Art

Entry day: Wed April 30, 10am-2pm (for Garver family only)
Reception: Fri May 2, 4:30-6pm
Pick-up: Fri May 23, 10am-2pm

Jack Garver
At Home & On the Road: a Journey in Watercolor

Jack Garver, internationally-renowned watercolorist, was a longtime friend, member, and instructor at the Creative Arts Center. Jack enjoyed a long career of painting and teaching and was a member of the American Watercolor Society, Salmagundi Club New York, New England Watercolor Society, Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, Taos National Society of Watercolorists, Watercolor USA Honor Society, and The Artists’ Fellowship, and he lived in West Chatham for 43 years.

Entry day: Thursday March 27, 10am-2pm
Reception: Friday April 4, 4:30-6pm
Pick-up: Monday, April 28, 10am-2pm

Something new this year! We are combining our beloved Faculty and Student shows to showcase the breadth of our instruction at the Creative Arts Center. Both the Faculty and Student shows have historically been an important part of the exhibition schedule at the Center. However, this is the first year in which the shows are combined. This will enable viewers to see instructors’ work alongside their students. The hope is that it will give the audience a clear picture of the faculty members' impact on students' lives and work. Also featured will be artwork by students from CapeAbilities and Monomoy Community Services!

Things you should know:

• If you took a Class or Workshop with us in 2024 or 2025 you are eligible to submit your work that you produced in class.

• Work must have been done in class or done as a result of the class

• For Paintings- You may submit one piece for each class/instructor in which you were enrolled.

• For Pottery & Jewelry- You may submit 2 pieces for each class/instructor in which you were enrolled.

• For Faculty- You may submit 2 pieces of any size for the exhibition.

• A 30% commission will be retained by the CAC.

• NO ENTRY FEE! NO JUDGMENT!

• Work which has already been exhibited at the Center is not eligible

  Student work will be shown with a cross sampling of our talented faculty members, representing all mediums:

  Watercolor, Oils, Acrylics, Ceramics, Sterling Silver Jewelry & Pastels.

  Teresa Cetto, Ron Dean, Maryalice Eizenberg, Angela Mault, Michael Giaquinto, Steve Kennedy, Robert Mesrop, Paul Schulenburg, Marian Strangfeld, Karen North Wells, Joyce Zavorskas, Ann Hart, Liz Perry, Ann Hanson, Amy Bourbon, Eileen Casey, Susan Dimm, Katie Kendall, JeanMarie O’Clair, Wendi Smith, Paul Muratore and More
  
  

Images of past Student Show

The Members’ Exhibition is a sampling of works from our talented members showcasing a fantastic range of styles and mediums.

Entry day: Monday March 3, 10am-2pm
Reception: Friday, March 7, 4:30-6pm
Pick-up: Thursday, March 27, 10am-2pm

MEMBERS' PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

Fee: $15

Prizes will be awarded in all categories with 15 or more participants. First prizes $100 and second prizes $50, in each category. Faculty members not considered for awards but are encouraged to exhibit. No fee for faculty only.

Painters: You are welcome to bring in two pieces. Since we have limited space and want to accommodate everyone, we will limit your entries to a combined total of 80 United Inches. United inches are simply calculated by adding length plus width (outside edge of frame.)

Example: Outside dimension of frame measures 30 x 20. The united inches are 50. Therefore, your second piece can be no more than 30 United Inches (length plus width.)

Jewelers, Potters & Other 3D: May bring in 3 to 5 pieces each.

• All works must be framed, wired, and suitable for hanging.

• Work which has been exhibited at the Center is not eligible

• Work done with an instructor is not eligible.

• Membership must be current.

• Artists will receive 70% commission on art sales.

Entry day: Monday, Feb 3, 10am-2pm
Reception: Friday, February 7, 4:30-6pm
Pick-up: Friday, February 28, 10am-2pm

Entry day: Monday, Feb 3, 10am-2pm
Reception: Friday, February 7, 4:30-6pm
Pick-up: Friday, February 28, 10am-2pm

Prizes will be awarded

Best in Show-$250
1st Place-$150
2nd Place-$100
3rd Place-$50
Honorable Mentions- Ribbons

This is your chance to have a framed photo Exhibited in a Gallery!

Rules

• All photos must be original work.

• Everyone is eligible to participate.

• Up to 2 framed photographs may be entered; $20 fee for 1 or 2.

• High School students feel free to submit 1 photo free of charge.

• Each image may not be smaller than 8x10, (11x14 prefered) or larger than 50 United inches. United inches (UI) is simply calculated by adding length plus width, example image area 24x24=48 UI.

• All entries must be wired and suitable for hanging. 

• The Creative Arts Center reserves the right to reject any inappropriate work.

• Work must be for sale.  A 40% commission will be applied to all sales

• Show is juried for inclusion and awards

• Photos submitted must be artists own. Photo editing apps and programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to enhance original photographs. Digital scans, stock, image downloads or word generated AI images may NOT be used.

• To keep our exhibitions fresh we ask that works previously exhibited in the CAC gallery not be submitted twice.

Judge: Julia Cumes

Sponsored by our Friends at

Entry day: Wednesday, December 11, 10am-2pm
Reception: Friday, January 10, 4:30-6pm
Pick-up:  Thursday, January 30, 10am-2pm

Fee:$15

Call for artists…

Something new! This coming year, we are combining our faculty and student shows in April and offering a new opportunity in January; we invite you to participate in our Winter Show!

How do you interpret winter? This doesn’t have to be a literal translation i.e., a winter scene, but it could be. Open to all media. This is a member show; all submissions will be included. 

This event is all about sharing creativity and joy—no competition, no prizes, just a celebration of art and the beauty of winter. We can’t wait to see your unique interpretation of the season. Submit your work and let’s make this winter extra special together!

Painters: You are welcome to bring in two pieces. Since we have limited space and want to accommodate everyone, we will limit your entries to a combined total of 80 United Inches. United inches are simply calculated by adding length plus width (outside edge of frame.)

Example: Outside dimension of frame measures 20 x 20, the united inches are 40. Therefore, your second piece can be no more than 40 United Inches (length plus width.)

Jewelers, Potters & Other 3D: May bring in 5* pieces each.

• Work which has been exhibited at the Center is not eligible

• All works must be framed, wired, and suitable for hanging.

• Work done with an instructor is not eligible.

• Membership must be current.

• Artists will receive 70% commission on art sales.

Handmade, Artistic and Affordable Gifts! Small original art, All kinds of Jewelry, Pottery, Knitted and Fabric items, Woven items, Hats, Mittens, Cards and much more all handmade by our Members!

Dates: Opening Friday, November 22 9am-3:30pm & Saturday, November 23, 10am-2pm
Continuing through December 10, 9am-3:30pm daily M-F
First Dibs Preview Party, Thurs Nov 21 from 4:30-7pm

Entry day: Wednesday, November 20, 9am-1pm.       Fee: $10 per page (22 entries)
Pick-up: Wednesday, December 11, 10am-2pm

RULES

• Membership must be current

• Inventory sheet required, items should be marked with name & price

• $10 entry fee for the lot

• Small works image area should be 10x12 or smaller. Small works must be framed, wired & suitable for hanging

Download Inventory Sheet

The Members’ Exhibition is a sampling of works from our talented members.

MEMBERS' Exhibition PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

Fee: $15

Entry day: Tuesday, October 15, 11am-3pm
Reception: Sunday, October 20, 4-5:30pm
Pick-up:  Tuesday, November 19, 10am-2pm

MEMBERS' PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

Fee: $15

Prizes will be awarded in all categories with 10 or more participants. First prizes $100 and second prizes $50, in each category. Special category is Portrait. Faculty members not considered for awards but are encouraged to exhibit. No fee for faculty only.

Painters: You are welcome to bring in 1 piece, or 2 if the second is in the special category of PORTRAIT. Since we have limited space and want to accommodate everyone, we will limit your entries to a combined total of 80 United Inches. United inches are simply calculated by adding length plus width (outside edge of frame.)

Example: Outside dimension of frame measures 30 x 20. The united inches are 50. Therefore, your second piece can be no more than 30 United Inches (length plus width.)

Jewelers, Potters & Other 3D: May bring in 3 to 5 pieces each.

• All works must be framed, wired, and suitable for hanging.

• Work which has been exhibited at the Center is not eligible

• Work done with an instructor is not eligible.

• Membership must be current.

• Artists will receive 70% commission on art sales.