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Harwich Cultural Center

204 Sisson Road, Harwich, MA 02645 | culturalcenter@townofharwich.us | (774) 212-3482

August News

The Harwich Cultural Center welcomes you to our monthly newsletter filled with stories that inspire and inform you of our ever-evolving vision for near future.

The center is a cooperative effort between the Town and our greatest resource - the creative, local individuals that help to make our town a destination for visitors from around the world. The building provides valuable “launch space” where individuals can actualize their creative gifts and contribute to the local economy.

Whether they are engaged in the visual and performing arts, the health and wellness of others, or in the generation of ideas for the town’s future, the building’s occupants and visitors strive to impact town culture in ways that #InspiresHarwich.
     
Upcoming

August 1 (5:45 p.m.)  :: CranFest in the Courtyard Season II continues on Thursdays (+ additional August dates)

August 13  (9:30 a.m.)  :: Watercolor Class with Larry Folding

August 13 (12:00 p.m.)  :: Harwich Cultural Council Grant Information Session

August 24  (6:00 p.m.)  :: Launchpad MakerSpace Open House

August 26 (5:30 p.m.)  :: Monthly Figure Drawing

August 29 (6:00 p.m.)  :: Mixed Media Workshop (Part I)
     

MISSION


A space for groups and individuals to engage in recreational, social, educational, cultural, community service, civic and governmental activities

Now Open on the Waterfront

Seaside Marketplace at Saquatucket Marina
The Seaside Marketplace at Saquatucket Marina features new vendors each week. A unique shopping experience offering a variety of goods including: hand-made baskets, photography, Cape Cod décor, jewelry, and fine art.

Located at 715 Main Street, Rt. 28, in Harwich Port at the newly renovated Saquatucket Municipal Marina. Open 7-days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through Labor Day.


Interested in becoming a vendor?

 

Fridays and Saturdays in August

Captains' Row Watercolor Exhibit at the Harwich Cultural Center

 
The local supporters of the historic Captains' Row seek to maintain the aesthetic quality along Main Street, West Harwich via proper zoning and thus preserve the charm, scale, and beauty of this 19th-century sea captains' village. The group recently commissioned a well-respected preservation architect from the College of Charleston to visit and provide some visualizations of the beloved little “village-within-a-village.” After quite some time and effort, 12 stunning watercolors have been assembled and mounted for an exhibition at the Harwich Cultural Center.

The exhibit is open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month of August.

Summer Concert Series Continues  

CranFest in the Courtyard 


CranFest in the Courtyard presented by The Harwich Cranberry Arts & Music Festival returns for a second season. Held outside in the courtyard or in the event of inclement weather, the concert is moved into the auditorium. Remember to bring your own lawn or beach chair or a blanket to sit on! Devil's Purse beers, wines, softer beverages for sale. Picnics welcome.
  • August 15 - Sol y Canto, Latin roots music to change the world, multiple Boston Music Awards
  • August 22 - Matt and Shannon Heaton, Irish music from the heart
Thursdays, Gate 5:45 p.m. Music 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20. BrownPaperTickets.com or by phone (800) 838-3006.

Returning Popular Favorite

Watercolor Class with Larry Folding


Watercolor classes with local Harwich artist, Larry Folding will start on August 13 and run for 10 consecutive Tuesday mornings ending on October 15. Held from 9:30 a.m. until noon at the Harwich Cultural Center former cafeteria space. Registration cost $175.00 for the 10 classes or $20 drop in fee. Material list provided upon registration.

Folding teaches the wet into wet method of painting watercolors using large washes with big mop brushes working towards the finer details.

Payments can be mailed to Larry Folding, 225 Great Western Rd., Harwich, MA 02645. Reserve a spot in the class by replying to larryfolding@comcast.net.

August 13

Grant Information Session


The Harwich Cultural Council will be hosting a local grants informational session on Tuesday, August 13th at 12:00 p.m. at the Harwich Cultural Center.

This "bring your lunch" session is open to non-profit cultural organizations, artists, schools, and residents interested in applying for funding from the Harwich Cultural Council.

Local council grants support a variety of arts, science, and humanities programs and projects in the Harwich community. The next grant cycle will open on September 1, 2019 and close on October 15, 2019.

The Harwich Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The local grants program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.

Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at www.mass-culture.org.

Get ready to have some hands-on fun for beginning sewers!

Stitchology Summer Sewing Program


Girls and boys aged 7 and up will enjoy sewing and creating with Miss Jane. In this three-day session, your child will learn basic sewing skills and will have the joy of making several fun projects perfect for novice sewists. Workshop schedule includes a break with a snack. Children are invited to sign up for multiple sessions to add more skills and make more fun projects!

Space still available for the final week of summer workshops. More information online at http://stitchology-kids.com/summer/.

In Our Community


Located in Harwich Port, Cross Rip Gallery's new exhibit "Bliss", August 14 - September 8, features 16 different artists including Harwich Cultural Center artists: Hollis Fortune, Ellen C. Davies, Leah McCormick, and Georgene Riedl with a spotlight on artists Alla Zbinovsky and Sally S. Fine. Opening reception Friday, August 16 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 486 MA-28, Harwich Port, MA 02646. (508) 432-1130.

The center is a cooperative effort between the Town and our greatest resource - the creative, local individuals that help to make our town a destination for visitors from around the world. The building provides valuable “launch space” where individuals can actualize their creative gifts and contribute to the local economy.

August 23

Issa Coulibaly, Master Malian Djembe Drummer


Partially recorded in Bamako, Mali, Issa’s new CD ‘Djigui’ is a vibrant collection of traditional West African rhythms and songs.  

Issa began studying the djembe and djun-djun in his home city of Bamako, Mali when he was only 11 years old. He then took his talents on the road and earned his reputation as a vocalist and mesmerizing performer while touring Africa and Europe. Today, Issa continues to travel from Maine to Puerto Rico, facilitating retreats and performing as the lead drummer and musical director for a variety of African dance troupes.

Friday, August 23 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.; $10.00. For additional information call (617) 872-0205 or sulanders@aol.com.

Bernadette Waystack Reflects on Returning to Harwich Middle School


“About five years ago, I packed up Room 212 and left the middle school building after 20 years. I was the last art teacher to teach in the building. I was ready, as usual, for the end of the school year and ready for my next adventure as a visual arts teacher at the new Monomoy Regional High School. As time passed, I watched the Harwich Cultural Center flourish. It was bittersweet, I would come back and find strangers creating art in my space. I began to long for the opportunity I’d once had in Hyannis to be part of a creative community.

This past January, I took my first steps back when I signed up for a SoulCollage workshop with Laurinda Raquel. I felt something shift and put in an application for a studio space at the center. I was tired of working in isolation in my basement studio. I craved the balance of a work space of my own and the supportive energy of fellow artists nearby to encourage, inspire, and teach each other.

In a moment of divine timing, the Creative Suite (the former administration office), began renting. In March, I became a resident artist at the center while simultaneously starting up the monthly First Thursdays Open Art Salons. Now, I am busy juggling teaching, making art, and really enjoying the productivity of a full summer in Studio A-05. I could never have imagined five years after I moved on to the high school, my former vice principal’s office would be my new art studio!”

For information about Bernadette’s open studio hours, First Thursday salons and other news and events, visit: www.bernadettewaystack.com

August Workshops with Kitti Scibelli
  • Saturday, August 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Making CitraSolv Papers ($25)
  • Tuesday, August 27, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Making Your Own Stencils and Masks ($15)
  • Saturday, August 31, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Taking CitraSolv Papers to the Next Level ($20)
Workshops are held in the first floor Creative Suite, Studio A-02. More information and to hear about the September schedule, email kittiscibelliart@comcast.net or call (413) 433-5159.

Stop by August 24

LaunchPad MakerSpace Open House


Cape Cod Makers is engaged in promoting the Maker and DIY culture on Cape Cod through meetups, connecting local makers, hosting classes, group activities, producing the Cape Cod Mini Maker Faire and promoting shared resources and maker spaces. There is an enormous amount of artistic and technical talent on Cape Cod in a wide variety of areas. Also, there are many people who like to learn new things and improve themselves. Cape Cod Makers is excited about the possibilities of bringing all these people together and connecting ideas to grow the maker movement on Cape Cod.

Stop by the Cape Cod Makers LaunchPad MakerSpace Open House on the fourth Saturday of each month from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Studio 110. Learn what the makerspace is all about and how you can get involved! More information at https://capecodmakers.org/.

Join us on August 26

Monthly Figure Drawing


Monthly Figure Drawing Open Studio held on the last Monday of each month from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. $10 fee. No pre-registration required! Bring your own materials. No instruction provided. 

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Harwich Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Monday, July 29, 6:00 PM. $10 Fee. For additional information call (774) 212-3482 or email culturalcenter@townofharwich.us.

Create Goodness with Nettie B. in Studio 203

Boxes, Blooms & Banners Mixed Media Workshop Series

Each 3-hour workshop focuses on a project to help you learn different ways to create art with mixed media. Take one or all of them! If you are ready to get a little messy and create some artful goodness, sign up for one or all three workshops. Bring an apron, or wear ‘art clothes’ and invite a friend along!

Mixed Media Art Boxes (Part I)
Thursday, August 29 – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Adults $55)
Learn mixed media collage techniques and cool ideas to create magical altered boxes.  Come create in a fun, relaxed setting.  There will be plenty of materials, but please feel free to bring along a special box, any images, ephemera or doo-dads you’d like to use.

Beautiful Canvas Blooms, Mixed Media Paintings (Part II)
Thursday, September 12 – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Adults $55)
As you build layers of different mediums (paints, washes, pastels, graphite, paper, etc.)  to create a beautiful work of art, you will choose your own palette of bold or soft colors for these fun floral paintings.  You’ll be excited to go home to create more!

Inspirational Creative Wings Banners, Mixed Media (Part III)
Thursday, October 3  – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Adults $55)
Create a beautiful inspirational banner using mixed mediums. Learn techniques for applying paint, layers of ephemera and paper treasures in a fun, relaxed setting. Please bring with you a special word, phrase or saying that you can incorporate into your artwork.

No experience necessary. Adult workshops (18+), 3-hours each; $55 per session. To register, email:  Nettie007@comcast

A Seat at the Table


Harwich Cultural Center artist Sally Fine recently exhibited at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute in Boston A Seat at the Table exhibition.

"The newest phase of A Seat at the Table opened on June 12, 2019. The exhibit has evolved to include twenty artist-created chairs representing the stories of both historic and contemporary trailblazers who found their own seats at the table.

A Seat at the Table is inspired by Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s words and work toward creating a more inclusive democracy. The first phase of the exhibit opened in October 2018 and is made possible with the generous support of the Fund II Foundation." 

Fine's piece paid tribute to Congressman Jim Langevin from Rhode Island who is the first quadriplegic to serve in Congress, co-founder of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Disability Caucus.

More information at https://www.emkinstitute.org/explore-the-institute/exhibits/a-seat-at-the-table.
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Harwich Cultural Center
204 Sisson Road, Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 212-3482
culturalcenter@townofharwich.us 
https://www.harwich-ma.gov/harwich-cultural-center

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