5 Cape Cod art shows and events worth a look, including from upside down

Rasheek Tabassum Mujib, Cape Cod Times
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Art is everywhere on Cape Cod and the Islands during the summer — in museums, of course and in hundreds of galleries. Provincetown even has a weekly gallery stroll on Friday nights. There are also less-expected spots: in outdoor sculpture gardens, at small "shanty" areas in Hyannis and Orleans, and there is art created, displayed and sold in parks and by harbors. Keep an eye out wherever you go, but here are five new and continuing exhibits and opportunities to get you started:

Executive Director Molly Demeulenaere hangs artwork from the ceiling to prepare for the "Outside In, Upside Down" exhibit at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod.
Executive Director Molly Demeulenaere hangs artwork from the ceiling to prepare for the "Outside In, Upside Down" exhibit at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod.

Art that's 'Outside In, Upside Down'

The Cultural Center of Cape Cod's new exhibition, “Outside In, Upside Down,” will transform the Great Hall into an indoor lawn, with an entire exhibition that will hang from the ceiling of three galleries. Visitors will be able to enjoy the work from the "lawn," by relaxing on chairs painted by local artists, or by laying on the floor. Organizers say “Outside In, Upside Down” is not only focused on the art you can see but also on human connections, so the exhibit will include a giant “sundae” playroom and Lego® build room and more. Friday's opening celebration will feature live music by Mike Flanagan and a catered party by resident chef Joe Cyzinski. Shorts and sandals are encouraged.

When: opening reception 5 p.m., Friday, July 22; available to view 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday, July 23 and open hours through Sept. 17

Where: The Cape Cod Cultural Center, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth

Admission: $25 for the opening ceremony; for the exhibit, $10 for adults, free for under age 16

Information: https://www.cultural-center.org/

"Nobska Light" is part of the "Donald Stoltenberg: Building His World" exhibit at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis.
"Nobska Light" is part of the "Donald Stoltenberg: Building His World" exhibit at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis.

See engineering feats through Donald Stoltenberg's eyes

Cape Cod Museum of Art's ongoing art exhibit "Donald Stoltenberg: Building His World" celebrates the engineering feats of ships, bridges, railroads and the architectural beauties of houses and buildings on the Cape, where he lived for more than 50 years. Influenced by Paul Cezanne and his Bauhaus education in Chicago, Stoltenberg emphasized the geometric and abstract foundations of manmade structures. The exhibition, running through October and guest-curated by Deborah Forman, features oil paintings, watercolors and collagraphs from the museum's permanent collection and more artworks provided by Dr. Roger T. Dunn and Howard John Stapf.

When: On view during open hours 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon- 4 p.m. Sundays

Where: Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Lane, Dennis

Admission: $12, $10 for members

Information: https://www.ccmoa.org/stoltenberg

Yarmouth Art Guild presents “Art In The Park”

The Yarmouth Art Guild has launched “Art in the Park,” a weekly event to showcase members’ art for a show and sale. Each Thursday through Sept. 1, guild member artists will display work on various subjects created in different media.

When: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 1

Where: Packet Landing Park, near the Bass River Bridge, 2 Pleasant St., South Yarmouth

Admission: Free

Information: https://www.yarmouthartguild.org/

Art, crafts, books and music at Falmouth ArtMarket

The weekly Falmouth ArtMarkets feature more than two dozen artists and craftspeople offering paintings, prints, photographs, jewelry, pottery and fiber arts (including hand-woven items, sewn and knitted products, and handmade apparel) as well as handcrafted wooden and paper items, soaps, lotions and decorative items. Local musicians play each week and there is a Book Booth that offers the chance to meet and talk with local authors, with the Falmouth Public Library Book Bike visiting from 11 a.m. to noon with free books, videos, and games for children and adults. The Falmouth ArtMarket is a project of the Falmouth Cultural Council and helps to raise funds to be granted to local individuals and arts organizations for projects in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences.

When: 11 a.m. Thursdays through Sept. 1; book booth and book bike begin at 11 a.m.; live music at 2 p.m.

Where: Falmouth Marine Park, 180 Scranton Ave.

Admission: Free

Information: https://falmouthartmarket.com/

A decorated comedy by Andy Jacob is part of a display all summer at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater.
A decorated comedy by Andy Jacob is part of a display all summer at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater.

Visit the Mask Project at WHAT

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater is hosting "The Mask Project" exhibit through Sept. 17, featuring comedy or tragedy masks transformed in the style/medium of various artists' choice. Participating artists include: Andy Jacob, Barbara Cohen, Deb Mell, Cherie Mittenthal, Donna Pomponio, Evelyn Jackson, Pasquale Natale, Jody Johnson, Laura Shabott, Carol Sherry, Gail Strickland, Lily Schlow, Niev Wintnauer, Alyia Vasquez, and Tia Scalcione.

When: Noon (by appointment) Wednesdays through Fridays through Sept. 17, or can be viewed before performances

Where: WHAT Gallery, second floor, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater, 2357 State Highway (Route 6)

Admission: Free

Information: 508-349-9428; http://www.what.org/

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