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Artists Association of Nantucket Announces Leadership Transition
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN), Nantucket’s oldest and largest visual arts organization, announces Tracey Sears as its new Executive Director effective November 1, 2023, transitioning from Interim Executive Director, a role she has held since March. “After serving as Interim Executive Director, I am enthusiastic about the future of AAN. I am grateful to the Board of Directors for their confidence and continued support,” Tracey states. Tracey has served as AAN’s Director of Development since
Artists Association of Nantucket to Host AAN Holiday Expo Champion Gallery at the Visual Arts Center
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the AAN Holiday Expo exhibition in the Champion Gallery at the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive beginning on Monday, November 6 – December 14. “This special faculty and 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 talented students and
Artists Association of Nantucket announces Winning Artists of People’s Choice Exhibition
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the winning artists for the People’s Choice exhibition, a show currently on display until November 10 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Throughout the first week of the exhibition visitors toured the two-story gallery and voted for their favorite works. “The exhibition featured over sixty works of art and fifty-two pieces received votes,” said AAN gallery director Peter J. Greenhalgh. “We were
Rafael Osona 43rd Annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll Auction
Rafael Osona 43rd Annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll Auction In Person Preview Nov 30 & Dec 1 Online Auction Dec 2 675 lots Nantucket, Massachusetts, November 9, 2023: Diamond jewelry might just steal the show during Rafael Osona's 43rd Annual Christmas Stroll Auction. Top lots feature luxury jewelry, fine art and modern furniture designs by Stephen Swift, among choice offerings in Nantucket baskets and collector's items, textiles, antique furnishings, and decor. Representing less than
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Richard Ward as Featured Guest for November Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Richard Ward as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series. His presentation “Don’t Click That Link!” will take place on Wednesday, November 29 at 7pm EST. It will be presented via Zoom. This event is free to all. The Internet has brought amazing services to your living room and phone, from streaming music and movies, to online commerce and banking. At the same time, this brave new world has created an environment rich with
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Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative to Host Research Conference
The Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative is hosting its 10th Biennial Research Conference with a variety of events from November 2nd to 5th, 2023. The Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative (NBI) is a group of nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses on Nantucket that seeks to conserve the native biodiversity of Nantucket, Tuckernuck, Muskeget, and the surrounding waters through collaborative research, monitoring, and education. NBI supports biodiversity research projects that expand understanding
News Release: 10/29/2023
Friends of Our Island Home Announces Holiday Gifts for Residents This December, The Friends of Our Island Home (FOOIH) will present gifts to every resident of Our Island Home. They have been holding this annual event for several years.They need your support, especially for the Christmas gifts which they appropriate $100 per resident. You can donate directly through their website, www.friendsofourislandhome.org or send a check to Community Foundation for Nantucket, PO Box 204, Nantucket MA 02554 on the memo
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts new ONLINE Exhibition Secret Gardens & Favorite Haunts
With autumn in the air and leaves slowly falling earthward,the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce another Online exhibition, Secret Gardens & Favorite Haunts,with art available 24/7 through December 25. You may view work at:nantucketarts.org/art “We felt the theme of this new online show was perfect for this time of year, full of hauntingly good places, now less crowded, and a wonderful time to showcase some of the beauty of the island,” said AAN artistic director &
Make Your Brand Stand Out: A Guide to Building an Unforgettable Identity
Photo by Adobe StockMake Your Brand Stand Out: A Guide to Building an Unforgettable Identity Building a distinct and memorable brand identity is essential for success in the competitive marketplace. From positioning to core values to targeting the right audience with tailored messaging, there are many facets of branding that must be taken into consideration to maximize impact. In this guide, courtesy of the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce, we’ll delve into strategies marketers should use in order to stand
Maria Mitchell Association Announces Sustainable Scalloping Field Trip Program Fridays and Sundays October 20 – November 19, 2023
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces an upcoming Sustainable Scallop Field Trip program. Join the Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium Director, Jack Dubinsky, on a sustainable scalloping adventure! As we collect bay scallops, we will learn all about their biology and the challenges they face. Waders, hand nets, and bathyscopes will be provided. This trip requires a valid shellfish permit in order to take home bay scallops. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Halloween 2023 Program Offerings
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces it will offer Halloween themed programming and activities that include “H’Owl Prowl,” Spooky Science: Potion Making, and Hinchman House Halloween Hocus. H’Owl Prowl is offered Thursday, October 26 from 5:30pm to 6:45pm, and will meet at 2 Vestal Street. You will join the MMA's Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, as we listen for calls of a variety of nocturnal animals and birds during our special spooky edition Owl Prowl program highlighting
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Artists Association of Nantucket announces the 2024 Hale Master of Fine Arts Residency program is open for applications
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce that the 2024 Hale Master of Fine Arts Residency program is open for applications. The application deadline is Monday, November 6, 2023. The Hale Master of Fine Arts Residency funds artists who have either recently graduated (within 5 years) from or are currently enrolled in an MFA graduate program, or who are in the process of applying to graduate school. This is a fully funded month-long residency designed for an artist whose work
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. McKinley Brumback as Featured Guest for October Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. McKinley Brumback, as a featured presenter for its October Science Speaker Series. Her presentation will take place on Wednesday, October 25 at 7pm. It will be presented via Zoom. This event is free to all. “Using X-Rays to Probe the Universe’s Strongest Magnetic Fields” High energy astrophysics tests our understanding of fundamental physics in the most extreme environments in the Universe. Among these are neutron
The Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Annual People’s Choice Exhibition
An empty harbor, scallops, 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 2023 People’s Choice Exhibition. Doors open on Friday, October 20 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. The show will be on display through Saturday, November 11. “Each year the People’s Choice exhibition showcases a wide
NCTV’s Whaler Media 101 Presents: The Olivia & Oliver Diamond Show
Sunday October 15th @ Bennett Hall (62 Centre St.) Two tapings: 1-3:30 pm or 5-7:30 pm Watch the trailer In 2022, NCTV’s Whaler Media 101 launched "The Olivia & Oliver Diamond Show," a magazine variety show written by Nantucket's youth. Through after-school classes, kids learned to read & write film scripts, operate cameras & microphones, storyboard, direct, and act. The result was silly skits, music videos, and mock commercials. On Sunday October 15th, we will film live segments of "The Olivia
Nantucket Cultural Council Announces Grants Funded and FY25 Grant Cycle
The Nantucket Cultural Council announces its grant funding cycle. The Nantucket Cultural Council welcomes proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs from organizations, schools, and individuals for grants that support cultural activities on Nantucket. Online and in person programming will be considered, for classes, exhibits, festivals, murals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, performances, workshops, and lectures. The mission of the Nantucket Cultural Council is
Nantucket 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-winning programs, events, and properties. MMA Properties Updated Fall Hours – Effective the Week of September 11 MMA Aquarium (28 Washington Street): Thursday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm, through October 6 Hinchman House Natural Science Museum (7 Milk Street):
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Back Charity Grace Mofsen as an Artist-in-Residence
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is thrilled to continue Charity Grace Mofsen’s Artist-in-Residence. Her residency will resume from September 15 – October 13 at 33 Washington Street where her photographic work will be on display free to the public. Visit mariamitchell.org to view gallery hours. Charity Grace Mofsen captures the island of Nantucket in all its glory –“In Light and At Night.” With a particular affinity for astrophotography, she believes there is always Light, if you have
The Alliance celebrates Nantucket Sound with in-person ACONS LIVE! event
Thursday, September 21 at The Beach Club in Centerville Hyannis, MA – After three years of virtual educational programming, the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound is hosting its first ACONS LIVE! event on Thursday, September 21 on Nantucket Sound at The Beach Club in Centerville from 1:00pm – 6:00pm. Sessions will be held throughout the day, with local experts discussing Nantucket Sound’s economic impact on the Cape & Islands, its environmental significance, and historic value. Panel discussions will
Artists Association of Nantucket announces Elizabeth Buccino as Director of Education
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Buccino has been promoted to Director of Education. She will lead the charge of all educational programming at AAN’s Visual Arts Center, managing year-round youth, adult, and ceramics courses. Since 2019, Elizabeth has served as AAN’s Director of Youth Programming and Ceramics Department. In this role, Elizabeth coordinated all youth classes, workshops, and camps, as well as the AAN’s ever-popular ceramics courses. In
AAN Presents Wet Paint Weekend - October 6, 7, and 8th
AAN Presents Wet Paint Weekend October 6th - 8th Events are free and open to the public, with the exception of the Wet Paint dinner - tickets required. Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the event dates and locations for the 2023 Wet Paint Weekend. Running Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 6-8, 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
Egan Maritime & Nantucket Cottage Hospital Present Lifesavers Recognition Day 2023
Monday, September 11, 2023: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. Nantucket Island, MA – Nantucket’s history is filled with stories of heroic lifesaving efforts made by everyday citizens and those who went above and beyond the call of duty. Honoring that tradition, Egan Maritime Institute and Nantucket Cottage Hospital recognize the following modern-day lifesavers at our annual Lifesavers Recognition Day. The following will be awarded the Maurice E.
The Artists Association of Nantucket Annual Meeting Artist & Patron Awards
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the 2023 Artist and Patron Awards, presented at the Annual Meeting on Monday, August 21. Chosen by their peers and voted on by AAN staff and board members, the awards were presented to those in attendance by AAN artistic director Robert Frazier 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
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Artists 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 10 x 10 OpenExhibition in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Doors open at 10 A.M. on Friday, September 15, with a public reception from 5-7 that evening.” The show will be on display through Monday, October 16. The majority of AAN exhibitions feature work solely by AAN artist members; however, this annual 10 x
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Egan Maritime Presents: Maritime Day!
Egan Maritime Institute (EMI) is pleased to announce our newest community program: Maritime Day, on Saturday, September 2nd, from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm. Curious minds of all ages are invited to drop by our Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum for free, family-friendly activities. This event brings together multiple community organizations to offer maritime-themed educational activities to celebrate the Island’s rich maritime history. “We are excited to offer this new program for Islanders and visitors of all
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AAN hosts Sidewalk Art Show III
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to invite the public to its thirdSidewalk Art Show, on SUNDAY, September 3 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. at the AAN’s Visual Art Center, 24 Amelia Drive. Over twenty AAN artist members will be available to discuss art and sell their works Al Fresco on the lawn. The outdoor art show is free and open to the public. Founded in 1930 by artist Maud Stumm, Nantucket’s Sidewalk Art Show is the oldest in the nation. Originally held for a few days in August, it
LGA Named A 2023 ‘Best Accounting Firm To Work For’ By Accounting Today
LGA, a leading Northeast full-service CPA and business advisory firm, is thrilled to announce its inclusion in Accounting Today's prestigious 2023 'Best Accounting Firms to Work For' list. Every year, Accounting Today, in partnership with Best Companies Group, recognizes the top 100 firms across the country in the accounting profession that excel in creating quality workplaces for employees. "We are honored to be recognized as a 'Best Firm to Work For' by Accounting Today," said John Geraci, CPA, MST,
The Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts 2023 Annual Meeting
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will be holding its annual meeting on Monday, August 21st at 5:30 P.M. All AAN members are invited to attend, please call development associate Olivia Wells to RSVP: 508-228-0722 or email: oliviaw@nantucketarts.org The meeting will consist of a review of the audited financial statements and endowment report, and the annual updates of the association. Also included will be the recognition of outgoing board members whose service comes to an end at the
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Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Charity Grace Mofsen as an Artist-in-Residence
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is thrilled to welcome Charity Grace Mofsen as an Artist-in-Residence. The art opening will be on Thursday, August 17 at 5:30pm at 33 Washington Street. Charity Grace Mofsen captures the island of Nantucket in all its glory –“In Light and At Night.” With a particular affinity for astrophotography, she believes there is always Light, if you have eyes to see it. From fine art landscapes to fun portrait sessions and creative product photography, she finds
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Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. Valerie Hall Featured Guest for August Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Valerie Hall, Ph.D., as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series. Her presentation will take place on August 16 at 6 pm. It will be presented in-person at the MMA Research Center at 2 Vestal Street and via Zoom. This event is free to all. This feature presentation will give an overview of the biology of the bay scallop and its unique fishery. Dr. Valerie Hall, Maria Mitchell Research Associate, and nine of her
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Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts new ONLINE Exhibition Make An Impression – Works on Paper
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce it is hosting another Online exhibition, Make An Impression – Works On Paperwith art available 24/7 from August 4 through October 2. You may view work at:nantucketarts.org/art “This new online show is dedicated to all the various techniques that artists can use to produce works solely on paper,” said AAN artistic director & curator Robert Frazier. “We’ve no idea what our artists will bring for the show, but presume we’ll see a
Artists Association of Nantucket Announces Leadership Transition
Development Director Tracey Sears becomes Interim Executive Director NANTUCKET, MA – The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN), Nantucket’s oldest and largest visual arts organization, announces Tracey Sears as its new Interim Executive Director effective August 1, 2023. Tracey replaces Courtney Bridges, AAN’s Executive Director, as Courtney and her family relocate to Ohio from Nantucket. The AAN staff will report directly to Sears. “We are thrilled that Tracey will be the Interim Executive
AAN’s Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery named Best Gallery in Inquirer and Mirror’s Best Of
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce that the Inquirer and Mirror’s annual Best of Nantucket has again named the Artists Association of Nantucket’s Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery as the Best Art Gallery for 2023. “We are delighted with this honor and are thrilled to be acknowledged by the I&M’s broad readership, which makes this award a wonderful tribute to our talented artists and capable AAN team and gallery director,” said AAN’s artist director Robert
AAN to Host Masterworks Exhibition & Reception In the BIG Gallery, 12 Straight Wharf
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the Masterworks exhibition in the Big Gallery, with a festive reception on Friday, August 11, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. The exhibition will be on display through Monday, September 25. Located on the second floor of the Thomas Macy Warehouse at 12 Straight Wharf, the buildingwas home to AAN’s Kenneth Taylor Galleries from 1945 to 1988. “This exhibition will premier “the best works by our members” with a focus on oversized
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Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Fourth Annual Green Crab Week 2023
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association for a week of fun and informative programming about theinvasive European Green Crabs! Events will include chances to hunt, capture, recycle, and even eatgreen crabs! Our Fourth Annual Nantucket Green Crab Week is August 6 – August 12, 2023. Green Crab Identification Workshop and Derby Information SessionNo registration required Monday, August 7, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM FREE Join us at the Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium to learn how to identify green
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Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Interns Present Summer Astronomy Research Projects
Please join us in person at the Maria Mitchell Association’s Research Center, 4 Vestal Street, or online via Zoom, on Wednesday, August 9, 6pm – 7:30pm, for a very special presentation of this summer’s astronomy research. The MMA’s National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) interns will present their research on everything from exploding stars to supermassive black holes and galaxies in the early Universe. The MMA’s Maria Mitchell Observatory operates the NSF-REU
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Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Announces Celestial Stakeout Program for Perseids Meteor Shower
The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces an upcoming “Celestial Stakeout” evening program for the Perseids Meteor Shower. A meteor is a space rock that enters Earth’s atmosphere, commonly referred to as a “shooting star”. A meteor shower is when Earth encounters many meteoroids at once. Join MMA professional astronomers and staff for a very special, early-morning sky gazing event at Surfside Beach. On the evening of Sunday, August 13th, from 10:00pm to 11:00pm, we will peer into the skies to
AAN hosts Second Sidewalk Art Show
Our Nation’s oldest outdoor art fair on the Lawn at the Atheneum on India Street Saturday, August 5, 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to invite the public to its second 2023 Sidewalk Art Show, Saturday, August 5, 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. in the dappled summer sun of the Nantucket AtheneumGarden on India Street. Over twenty AAN artist members will be displaying their work, and the outdoor art show is free and open to the public. The rain date is Sunday, August
AAN to Host By Land & By Sea In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the opening of the By Land & By Sea exhibition on Friday, July 21 – August 14 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “With each new exhibition we challenge our artists to bring in works that they believe will complement the theme, however we never know what that might be,” saidAANartistic director Robert Frazier. “The island lends itself to beautiful vistas, both of land and sea, that we felt July was a
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Maria Mitchell Association Announces Scallop Presentation with Dr. Val Hall, Scallop Lab Research Assistants and High School Interns
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that Dr. Val Hall will be hosting a formal presentation at the Great Harbor Yacht Club. Dr. Hall will be joined by her lab assistants and interns to give a formal presentation on Nantucket Bay Scallop biology, as well as define student driven research questions and describe the procedures used to study bay scallops. This presentation will take place on Tuesday, July 18 from 4 - 6pm. The presentation is complimentary and open to the
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The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association's Biggest Event of the Season: The Stargazer Gala
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) on July 27, 2023 for its annual fundraiser, The Stargazer Gala. Caravan with us to the shores of Polpis Harbor, to a field of tents, where we’ll dine and dance under the very stars that have guided the explorers before us. Partygoers will enjoy the beautiful colors of the evening sky as the sun sets, dancing to musical guest stars Fleetwood Macked, delicious food by Island Kitchen, stargazing with our professional astronomers, and more! Come dance
Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. Brian Fields Featured Guest for July Science Speaker
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Brian Fields as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series. His presentation, “When Stars Attack! Near Earth Supernova Explosions and Their Radioactive Fingerprints,” will take place on July 26 at 7 pm. It will be presented via Zoom. This event is free to all. The most massive stars are the celebrities of the cosmos: they represent a small fraction of all stars, but live extravagant lives and die in spectacular
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Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Hosts Summer Boutique Featuring Local Entrepreneurs July 29-August 5
The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a summer pop-up boutique at 33 Washington Street from Saturday, July 29-Saturday, Aug 5. Featured vendors include Choix Home, chic tabletop and fashion accessories; J. Earl & Sons unique barware; Kim Donaldson Jewelry; Those CarlGirls tote bags; Future Primitive, exquisite artisan clothing, and Whale Tail Weaving, Nantucket basket bracelets and accessories. Each vendor has a special relationship to Nantucket and the Maria Mitchell Association including
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association to Mark the 205th Birthday of Maria Mitchell
America’s First Female Astronomer Join the Maria Mitchell Association as it hosts Maria Mitchell’s 205th birthday on August 1 on Vestal Street. Maria Mitchell’s birthday celebration is a free event with astronomy and natural science activities, live animal displays, research demonstrations, face painting, live music by Susan Berman and Ray Saunders, and free admission to the Maria Mitchell Association Vestal Street Museums! This afternoon of Maria Mitchell themed activities will be held Tuesday,
Artists Association of Nantucket Offers additional Gala Auction in ONLINE Format
As an added perk for those not able to attend our 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 online auction to our Live Gala on July 15. Online bidding will begin on Friday, July 14, at 6 A.M. and bidding will end Monday, July 17, at 4 P.M. sharp. https://www.32auctions.com/galaonline2023 Bid now, bid often, and please share this online auction with your
Summer Programs at Egan Maritime’s Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Egan Maritime Institute is pleased to share a new lineup of programs for all ages at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum this summer. In line with Egan’s mission, this summer’s programs introduce curious minds to Nantucket’s Shipwreck History and maritime culture through daily activities and engage visitors of all ages in stories of heroic Nantucket mariners. Inside the Museum, included with the price of admission, all patrons will be treated to a guided museum tour along with a handful of new
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Tanveer Karim Featured Guest for July Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Tanveer Karim as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series. His presentation, “Measuring the Growth of the Universe with Multiple Datasets,” will take place on July 5 at 7pm. It will be presented in-person at the MMA Research Center at 2 Vestal Street and via Zoom. This event is free to all. How the largest structures in the Universe grew from the beginning of time to what we see today is a major puzzle in
Maria Mitchell Association Announces Beginner Astrophotography Course Led by Charity Grace Mofsen
The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces an important update to its astrophotography program, led by island photographer – and the MMA’s August Artist-in-Residence, Charity Grace Mofsen – and MMA Telescope Engineer and Astronomer, Gary Walker. The astrophotography course will be held on Thursdays beginning August 3 and continue through August 24, 2023. This astrophotography program is geared towards beginner or budding astrophotographers interested in learning more about photographing celestial
Egan Maritime Institute & The Tall Ship Lynx Announce A New Summer Program For Young Sailors!
Egan Maritime Institute (EMI) is pleased to announce a new summer program aboard the Tall Ship Lynx. EMI partners with Tall Ship Lynx each year to bring on-the-water experiences to Nantucket students, as well as public programs during the summer season to Island visitors and residents. The Tall Ship Lynx is an educational sailing vessel dedicated to hands-on educational programs that teach the history of America’s struggle to preserve its independence, with close attention to the maritime
Egan Maritime Institute Hosts Author Will Sofrin
Nantucket Island, MA – Egan Maritime Institute (EMI) is pleased to bring author, Will Sofrin to the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum on Monday, July 10th. We invite curious minds of all ages to join us for an interactive talk and presentation with All Hands on Deck author Will Sofrin. All Hands on Deck is Sofrin’s memoir of the epic adventure delivering the Rose to Hollywood for the film Master and Commander.After Sofrin’s talk, he will conduct a brief Q&A and a book signing. The gift shop at the
July 4th Town of Nantucket Activities
July 4th Town of Nantucket Activities Three Great Locations on One Great Day! On Tuesday, July 4th, the Town of Nantucket will offer activities all day long to celebrate the nation’s Independence Day. Locations include the Main Street area, Children’s Beach, and Jetties Beach. Main Street Area 8:30am-12:30pm, Sustainable Nantucket’s Farmer’s Market, Cambridge Street between Federal and South Water Streets. 8:30am-12:30pm, Food trucks will be located on Federal Street between Main and
MMA Welcomes Dr. Giovanni Fazio Featured Guest for June Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Giovanni Fazio as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series this month. His presentation, “Where Are We? What Is Our Place In The Universe?” will take place on June 28 at 7pm on Zoom. This event is free to all. In this lecture, Fazio will take us on a grand tour of the Universe, beginning at our planet Earth, traveling through our solar system, galaxy, and into extragalactic space, ending at the edge of the known
AAN hosts Annual Sidewalk Art Show Our Nation’s oldest outdoor art fair on the Lawn at the Atheneum on India Street Saturday, July 1 9 A.M. – 2 P.M.
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to invite the public to its annual Sidewalk Art Show, Saturday, July 1, 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. in the dappled summer sun of the Nantucket Atheneum garden, India Street. Over twenty AAN artist members will be displaying their work, and the outdoor art show is free and open to the public. Founded in 1930 by artist Maud Stumm, Nantucket’s Sidewalk Art Show is the oldest in the nation. Originally held for a few days in August, it was open to professionals
AAN to Host Nantucket Envisioned: Juried Show Exhibition In the BIG Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the Nantucket Envisioned: Juried Show exhibition in the Big Gallery. The doors will unlock on Friday, June 30 and the exhibition will be on display through Monday, August 7. Located on the second floor of the Thomas Macy Warehouse at 12 Straight Wharf, the buildingwas home to AAN’s Kenneth Taylor Galleries from 1945 to 1988. “Two off island accomplished jurors, Jackie Reeves and T. Allen Lawson, will review the AAN
Lecture with Deconstruction and Architectural Reuse Expert Stephanie Phillips
Stephanie Phillips, Deconstruction and Circular Economy Program Manager for the City of San Antonio Texas’ Office of Historic Preservation will lead a conversation about architectural salvage and the benefits of building deconstruction on Monday, June 26th, at 5:30 PM in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street, sponsored by Nantucket Preservation Trust (NPT). The event is free and open to the public, thanks to generous underwriting support from ReMain Nantucket. Nantucket has a
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Announces “Oika for Artists” Workshop with Rita Leduc
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will offer the program “Oika for Artists” beginning June 22, 2023. The program is a four-part series of virtual workshops, led by the MMA Scientist-In-Residence, Dr. Rich Blundell, and visiting artist Rita Leduc, and 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. In this course, we merge scientific concepts with artists’
The Artists Association of Nantucket is pleased to welcome Tom Corper to the staff as Finance Direct
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce that Tom Corper has joined the AAN team as Finance Director. He will oversee the association’s financial and business concerns and will work closely with Executive Director Courtney Bridges to maintain AAN’s healthy fiscal standing. Tom has a background in finance having worked at BNP Paribas, Bank of Montreal and Bank of New York. More recently Tom has been an active real estate investor in both New York and Boston. He has a BA
Nantucket Cottage Hospital Announces 2023 Beinecke Scholarships
Nantucket Cottage Hospital is pleased to award 38 Beinecke Scholarships totaling $50,000 to island students and residents pursuing education and training in medical and healthcare fields. Open to graduates of Nantucket High School, residents of the island, and employees of Nantucket Cottage Hospital, this scholarship fund was created by the late Nantucket businessman and civic leader Walter Beinecke, Jr. in the 1950s. Over the years, Nantucket Cottage Hospital has used the scholarship fund to
Nantucket Historical Association Announces New Programming this Summer
For Visitors and Families of the Nantucket Community The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will launch two new program series and the second Wampanoag Day this summer. New programming includes a Summer Site Series in July and a Sea Shanties: Maritime Music Series in August, created in partnership with Egan Maritime Institute. After a successful and well-received launch last summer, Wampanoag Day will return on August 10. These community offerings are FREE to all visitors. "We are thrilled to
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Celebrating Juneteenth on Nantucket
On Monday, June 19th, 2023, the Nantucket Cultural District, Nantucket Culture & Tourism Department, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office, Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, and the Museum of African American History will host a day of celebration in honor of Juneteenth. For too long Juneteenth, the day that marks the second Independence Day in American history, has been under-recognized. The Town’s Department of Culture & Tourism, through a grant from the
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr Adam Lark Featured Guest for June Science Speaker
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Adam Lark as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series this month. His presentation, “Exoplanets: Where They Are and How You Can Help Find Them” will take place on June 15 at 7pm on Zoom. This event is free to all. Considering the immense size and scale of our own solar system, one would expect that finding planets around other stars, or exoplanets, would be nearly impossible. However, over the past few decades,
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Summer 2023 Programs and Events are Live for Registration
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), your portal to Nantucket’s natural world, announced its schedule for another summer full of science education, research,and exploration of the sky, land, and sea of Nantucket Island through its award-winning Discovery Camp, robust summer programs, events, and the reopening of its properties. On Monday, June 12, 2023, the MMA will reopen its Aquarium (28 Washington Street), Hinchman House Natural Science Museum (7 Milk Street), and Historic Mitchell
Artists Association of Nantucket Presents: Plein Air Nantucket
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to host the annual Plein Air Nantucket, a plein air painting festival in its 12th year. Running from Tuesday,June 13—Sunday, June 18, the festival is open to all outdoor painters. It will conclude with the presentation of the Frank Swift Chase Awards on Sunday, June 18, 5 P.M. at the Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf.Plein Air Nantucket is open to all artists, at any skill level, who wish to paint in the fresh air and pristine scenery of the
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AAN to Host Nothing But Blue Skies In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
The flower-filled Main St. fountain; boats bobbing in the harbor; longer days and moon-lit bays—early summer on Nantucket. Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the opening of the Nothing But Blue Skies exhibition on Friday, May 26 – June 19 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “Nothing But Blue Skies is an exhibition designed to showcase the beauty of the island as it bursts forth with its summer flora and fauna. Being one of the most
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AAN to Host Think Big Exhibition In the BIG Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the Think Big exhibition in the Big Gallery. The doors will unlock on Friday, May 26 and the exhibition will be on display through Monday, June 26. Located on the second floor of the Thomas Macy Warehouse at 12 Straight Wharf, the buildingwas home to AAN’s Kenneth Taylor Galleries from 1945 to 1988. “This exhibition will premiere large works by our members that are too large to show in our Cecelia Joyce & Seward
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Elin Hilderbrand, Tim Ehrenberg, and N Magazine Announce New Literary Podcast: Books, Beach, & Beyond
N Magazine announced today the launch of a new literary podcast – Books, Beach, & Beyond – hitting the airwaves for Summer 2023. Hosts Elin Hilderbrand, #1 bestselling author of 30 titles and the “Queen of the Beach Reads,” and Tim Ehrenberg, Nantucket’s famously voracious reader and creator of the popular Tim Talks Books, will hit the airwaves for spirited conversations around the world of books and publishing in this exciting new show presented by N Magazine, Nantucket Island’s luxury lifestyle
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. Nia Imara as Featured Guest for May Science Speaker
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Nia Imara as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series next month. Her presentation, “Interconnected: A Journey Through Inner and Outer Space” will take place on May 24 at 7pm on Zoom. This event is free to all. How do art and science connect? As an astronomer and visual artist, it’s a question Dr. Nia Imara is often asked. Her astronomy research aims to illuminate how stars are born in vast “stellar nurseries”
EGAN MARITIME’S NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM OPENS FOR THE 2023 SEASON
Egan Maritime Institute is pleased to announce the opening of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum for the season on Friday, May 26, 2023. This year’s featured exhibition, Rum Runners and Rum Chasers: Nantucket, Prohibition & the U.S. Coast Guard, continues our series honoring the organizations that came together in 1915 to form the U.S. Coast Guard. The exhibit presents how demands of war, technology, and law enforcement changed America’s oldest maritime military force. With the enactment of
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The Nantucket Atheneum brings its summer event home...literally, with “Weekend at the Library!”
Calling all Library Lovers. On Thursday July 20 through Saturday, July 22, 2023 - The Nantucket Atheneum will host its new major fundraiser Weekend at the Library! - three days of fun for all ages in its iconic library building and grounds, at 1 India Street. Thursday, July 20: the weekend kicks off with a special dinner in the Great Hall, featuring a conversation with David M. Rubenstein, one of the most impressive patriotic philanthropists of our day. This conversation will be moderated by
Nantucket Garden Club Awards 2023 Daffodil Flower Show
Contact: Mary Malavase 508 221-2093 (cell daytime) 508 228-4097 (evenings) The 47th Annual Daffodil Flower Show sponsored by the Nantucket Garden Club, Inc. and approved by the American Daffodil Society was held at the Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Saturday afternoon, April 29 and all day on Sunday, April 30, 2023 with 1,553 people attending. The show was under the direction of Ruth Plandowski, Robin Youngman, Ann Maury and Linda Fraker. The theme was “Seas of Daffodils”.
Community Foundation for Nantucket Executive Director to Retire
Margaretta Andrews, who has led the Community Foundation for Nantucket since 2008, has announced that she will be retiring this year. Under her leadership the Community Foundation has grown to have approximately $23 Million in charitable assets under management in more than 100 funds. One of those is the Nantucket Fund, an endowed fund with grant-making directed by the Foundation’s Board, which serves as a permanent, flexible resource to nimbly respond to the changing needs of the community. During her
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. Gordon Jones as Featured Guest for May Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Gordon Jones as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series next month. His presentation, “Lessons From A Bed of Nails: The Physics of Floating” will take place on May 10 at 7pm on Zoom. This event is free to all. Using child-friendly demonstrations, Dr. Jones will use a bed of nails, a vacuum bazooka, and a floating bowling ball to explain why our ears pop in airplanes and why heavy ships float. Gordon Jones is the
MMA Welcomes USS Nantucket Cmdr. Kari Yakubisin for Daffodil Weekend
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces a special visit and Daffodil Weekend programming in collaboration with USS Nantucket Cmdr. Kari Yakubisin and her Pre-commissioning unit (PCU Nantucket).On Friday, April 28 from 12-1PM, the MMA will host Cmdr. Yakubisin for a special edition “Nature Story Hour” at the Hinchman House Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street. Designed for the young explorer, during this session Cmdr. Yakubisin will read a themed book, assist in introducing you to one of
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts new ONLINE Exhibition Mood Indigo – Tonalist Works
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce it is hosting another Online exhibition, Mood Indigo – Tonalist Works, with art available 24/7 through May 1. You may view work at:nantucketarts.org/art The term tonalism describes a style of American art focused primarily on depicting landscapes, which emphases tonal values to express mood or poetic feeling. “With the arrival of spring and the profusion of yellow due to so many of the island’s daffodils already in bloom, we thought
AAN to Host First Artist Members 2023 Exhibition Here Comes the Sun In the BIG Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the Here Comes the Sun exhibition in the Big Gallery. The doors will unlock on Friday, April 21 and the exhibition will be on display through Saturday, May 20. Located on the second floor of the Thomas Macy Warehouse at 12 Straight Wharf, the buildingwas home to AAN’s Kenneth Taylor Galleries from 1945 to 1988. “This first artist members exhibition will focus on larger landscapes, seascapes and everything Nantucket,”
Baskets & Bubbly Fundraising Event Plans Announced
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the annual summer fundraiser, Baskets & Bubbly, to support the island craft of Nantucket lightship baskets with a Celebration Under the Whale at the Whaling Museum on Sunday, July 16, from 5–7 pm, accompanied by an online auction that will run from July 10-17, providing bidders with the exclusive opportunity to bid on baskets and basket-related items."We look forward to this summer fundraiser that celebrates the unique history of Nantucket lightship
The Nantucket Historical Association Organizes Historic Bike Ride and Earth Day Celebration with Island Partners
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host its first-ever Historic Bike Ride and Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The program will consist of a group bike ride featuring history talks, followed by a family-friendly Earth Day Celebration at the NHA’s Pony Field (10 Mill Street), free and open to all. “We are excited to offer this outdoor programming for islanders and visitors of all ages to enjoy the partnerships and educational resources that our island’s non-profits have to
The Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound and The Black Dog observe Earth Day with beach clean-up
This Earth Day, the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound, the nonprofit environmental group dedicated to the permanent preservation of Nantucket Sound, is partnering with Cape and Islands-based clothing store The Black Dog to host a beach clean-up. The clean-up will take place on Saturday, April 22 from 10am - 12pm at Craigville Beach in Centerville. Groups and individuals are encouraged to attend—supplies will be provided. “On a day when we come together each year to support environmental
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Hy-Line Cruises Promotes Multiple Employees at Straight Wharf Offices
Hy-Line Cruises is pleased to announce the promotion of several employees at their Nantucket office. Those employees and their new positions include: Ochand Lee to Nantucket Ticket Office Manager Emmalesa Blair to Nantucket Dock Supervisor Sheldon Hislop to Nantucket Senior Dock Staff Christopher Carley to Ship to Shore Supervisor According to Liz Holland, Nantucket Operations Manager, “We are excited for the opportunity to promote Ochand Lee, Emmalesa Blair, and Sheldon Hislop and to welcome
Maria Mitchell Association Astronomy Intern Wins Prestigious Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Award
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) congratulates summer 2022 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) intern, Anavi Uppal, on winning a prestigious Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award at the winter American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting in Seattle, WA that took place January 8-12, 2023. At this 241st meeting of the AAS, Uppal presented her summer research on a poster entitled, “Using Astrometric Jitter to Find Recoiling AGN Candidates in
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Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Celebrates International Dark Skies Week April 15-22
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces it will celebrate the International Dark Skies Association’s (IDA) International Dark Sky week, slated for April 15-22, 2023. In honor of this event, the MMA will host a free public Stargazing Open Night at Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street Extension, on Thursday, April 20, from 8-9pm. International Dark Sky Week was founded in 2003 by then-high school student, Jennifer Barlow, with the goals of reducing light pollution and raising awareness
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NEWS FROM THE NANTUCKET GARDEN CLUB
The 47th Annual Nantucket Community Daffodil Flower Show, sponsored by the Nantucket Garden Club and approved by The American Daffodil Society, will be held on Saturday, April 29from 2 pm to 5 pm and Sunday, April 30 from 10 am to 4 pm at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. On Saturday, April 29only there will be free shuttle buses to the show from Washington Street across from The Greenhound building starting at 2 pm and continuing all afternoon. The last bus will return from the farm at
Cape & Islands Tourism Groups Receive $1 Million Funding to Support Off-Season Marketing Efforts
The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) has recognized a strategic initiative led by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce and Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce with a $1 Million award from the Travel and Tourism Season Extension Grant (TTSE) program. The grant funds will be used to promote the Cape & Islands as a thriving year-round destination for visitors, and extend our existing marketing programs into late fall, winter and early
Nantucket Historical Association’s Featured Exhibition Summer on Nantucket to Open this May at the Whaling Museum
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will open a new featured exhibition, Summer on Nantucket: A History of the Island Resort, at the Whaling Museum Memorial Day weekend; it will run through November 2023. Containing more than 200 artifacts from the NHA’s collection, the exhibit tells the story of Nantucket as a summer destination, from the opening of the first tourist hotels in the 1840s to the multi-billion-dollar real-estate, construction, and rental economy of today. “We are excited for this
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Artists Association of Nantucket Announces Lloyd Schultz Student Award Winners
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) has enjoyed a long history of supporting island artists and has been exhibiting Nantucket student art since 1950. In this vein, AAN is delighted to announce the winners of the 2023 Lloyd Schultz Awards for Excellence in High-School-level Fine Art.The art will be exhibited through April 4 at the Big Gallery, second floor on 12 Straight Wharf. 1st Place: Misho Minevski – Oil, grade 12 2nd Place: Stella Marlin Glowacki – Digital Arts, grade 12 3rd Place:
Maria Mitchell Association Announces Astrophotography Program led by Charity Grace Mofsen
For the second summer in a row, the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces its astrophotography program, led by island photographer and MMA Artist in Residence, Charity Grace Mofsen, and MMA Telescope Engineer and Astronomer, Gary Walker. The astrophotography program will be offered twice this summer—one course for paid participants in July, with a portion of the registration fees funding a second, complimentary course in August/September for Nantucket High School students interested in photography and
AAN to Host Two Exhibitions In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the opening of the Eye of the Beholder exhibition, concurrently with a special Paper Meets Pigment show on the second floor. Both exhibitions will launch on Friday, April 14 and close on May 20 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “We are delighted to offer this second early spring exhibition, featuring two distinctly different shows on each floor, each offering a wonderful variety from our artist
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Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. Jedediyah Williams as Featured Guest for Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Jedediyah Williams as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series for the month of April. His presentation, “The Ethics of a STEM Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” will take place April 26 at 7pm on Zoom. This event is free to all. In his presentation, Dr. Williams will discuss the onus on educators, when handing over the tools of science and mathematics, for teaching their responsible use. Dr. Williams
Artists 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
Nantucket 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
Artists Association of Nantucket Announces Permanent Collection Acquisition
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the painting House on the Marsh (1940) by Sue Cory Guenther. Sue Cory (Case) Guenther (1875-1948) was born in Waukegan, IL and began her formal art training at the Grand Central School of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. Living in New York City with her husband Rudolph Guenthner, a prominent figure in the advertising industry, Sue became a member of the National Arts Club and the Pen and Brush Club. On
Artists 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
Artists 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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Cape 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,
Artists 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
Nantucket 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
The 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
Artists 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
Nantucket 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
Nantucket 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
The 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
Nantucket 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,
Winter 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
Artists 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
The 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
Young 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
2023 “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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How 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
Building 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
Red 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
