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The Art ColonyCherie Mittenthal and the Truro Center for the Arts at Castle HillThe Art Colony Podcast welcome Cherie Mittenthal, artist and Executive Director of the Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill. We take a journey through the long history of Castle Hill, and talk about the myriad offerings of classes at the center. We also discuss Cherie’s art, especially her passion for welding, pottery and encaustic. And this leads us to review the annual International Encaustic Conference happening in Provincetown and Truro this May for its 19th year.
2026-02-2350 minThe Art ColonyMurder and Mystery with Jeannette de BeauvoirGaston talks with author Jeannette de Beauvoir, a France-born writer and historian who settled in Provincetown and created the Sidney Riley series. She explains how the town’s festivals, shifting seasonal crowds, and real locations inspire her plots, discusses “Dead in the Water,” and notes she weaves Provincetown history into the series. She previews her next novel and shares her Dune Shack–inspired historical novel “Our Lady of the Dunes,” reading an excerpt. She also describes “Making Light,” her monthly Commons gathering for artists to support each other.
2026-02-1648 minThe Art ColonyMurder and Mystery with Jeannette de BeauvoirGaston talks with author Jeannette de Beauvoir, a France-born writer and historian who settled in Provincetown and created the Sidney Riley series. She explains how the town’s festivals, shifting seasonal crowds, and real locations inspire her plots, discusses “Dead in the Water,” and notes she weaves Provincetown history into the series. She previews her next novel and shares her Dune Shack–inspired historical novel “Our Lady of the Dunes,” reading an excerpt. She also describes “Making Light,” her monthly Commons gathering for artists to support each other.
2026-02-1648 minThe Art ColonyThe Art of Chocolate with PJ KearinsGaston invites PJ Kierans, a PTown chocolatier, on this week to discuss the mastery and artistry of chocolate making. PJ, who hails from London and trained in culinary arts in the UK and the Netherlands, explains his journey from a busy restaurant kitchen to becoming a full-time chocolatier in Provincetown. He delves into the intricacies of chocolate production, from the fermentation of cocoa beans to creative flavor combinations like thyme and tangerine or cranberry cabernet. The episode also touches on the impact of climate change on cocoa supply and the future of chocolate. PJ shares his unique experiences and...
2026-02-0940 minThe Art ColonyThe Art of Chocolate with PJ KearinsGaston invites PJ Kierans, a PTown chocolatier, on this week to discuss the mastery and artistry of chocolate making. PJ, who hails from London and trained in culinary arts in the UK and the Netherlands, explains his journey from a busy restaurant kitchen to becoming a full-time chocolatier in Provincetown. He delves into the intricacies of chocolate production, from the fermentation of cocoa beans to creative flavor combinations like thyme and tangerine or cranberry cabernet. The episode also touches on the impact of climate change on cocoa supply and the future of chocolate. PJ shares his unique experiences and...
2026-02-0940 minThe Art ColonyWall Writer and Wave Rider with Andrew JacobWall Writer and Wave Rider with Andrew Jacob
2026-02-0249 minThe Art ColonyWall Writer and Wave Rider with Andrew JacobWall Writer and Wave Rider with Andrew Jacob
2026-02-0249 min2026-01-2633 min2026-01-2633 min2026-01-1943 min2026-01-1943 minThe Art ColonySuper Powers Activate! with Phil JimenezPhil Jimenez, a celebrated comic book artist, shares his artistic journey and the influence of Provincetown on his work. Phil discusses his early inspirations from TV shows, comic books, and his dedication to breaking into the industry through comic conventions and persistent networking. He highlights major projects, including working on iconic characters like Wonder Woman and the X-Men, and transitioning to digital art for improved detail.
2026-01-1250 minThe Art ColonySuper Powers Activate! with Phil JimenezPhil Jimenez, a celebrated comic book artist, shares his artistic journey and the influence of Provincetown on his work. Phil discusses his early inspirations from TV shows, comic books, and his dedication to breaking into the industry through comic conventions and persistent networking. He highlights major projects, including working on iconic characters like Wonder Woman and the X-Men, and transitioning to digital art for improved detail.
2026-01-1250 minThe Art ColonyBackstage and Between the Lines with Roddy BottumThis week, we interview Roddy Bottum, and explores topics such as Roddy's journey in 1980s and 1990s rock, his experiences with addiction and coming out as gay, and his new book which reflects his life and the cultural landscape of San Francisco during that era. They discuss his move to Provincetown, the magic of the town, and his ongoing musical projects.
2026-01-0549 minThe Art ColonyBackstage and Between the Lines with Roddy BottumThis week, we interview Roddy Bottum, and explores topics such as Roddy's journey in 1980s and 1990s rock, his experiences with addiction and coming out as gay, and his new book which reflects his life and the cultural landscape of San Francisco during that era. They discuss his move to Provincetown, the magic of the town, and his ongoing musical projects.
2026-01-0549 minThe Art ColonyAction, Activism, and Performance with Jay CritchleyAction, Activism, and Performance with Jay Critchley
2025-12-2941 minThe Art ColonyAction, Activism, and Performance with Jay CritchleyAction, Activism, and Performance with Jay Critchley
2025-12-2941 minThe Art ColonyThe Birthplace of American Theater with David DrakeThe Birthplace of American Theater with David Drake
2025-12-221h 06The Art ColonyThe Birthplace of American Theater with David DrakeThe Birthplace of American Theater with David Drake
2025-12-221h 06The Art ColonyArtist at Work - Sian RobertsonGaston interviews Sian Robertson, a distinct artist known for her unique style of cutting intricate designs out of maps.
2025-12-1546 minThe Art ColonyArtist at Work - Sian RobertsonGaston interviews Sian Robertson, a distinct artist known for her unique style of cutting intricate designs out of maps.
2025-12-1546 minThe Art ColonyGood Deeds and Dirty Jokes with Kristen BeckerComedian Kristen Becker shares her journey and experiences in the world of comedy and activism. Kristen discusses her roots in Buffalo, New York, and her career progression through comedy, including her start in Toronto and extensive tours in the Deep South. She recounts her move to Provincetown, the significance of queer representation in comedy, and her efforts to promote diverse voices through her show, Fruit Basket. Kristen also highlights her involvement in the Summer of Sass program, which brings queer youth from the South to Provincetown for a transformative summer experience. She reflects on the importance of community, her...
2025-12-0851 minThe Art ColonyGood Deeds and Dirty Jokes with Kristen BeckerComedian Kristen Becker shares her journey and experiences in the world of comedy and activism. Kristen discusses her roots in Buffalo, New York, and her career progression through comedy, including her start in Toronto and extensive tours in the Deep South. She recounts her move to Provincetown, the significance of queer representation in comedy, and her efforts to promote diverse voices through her show, Fruit Basket. Kristen also highlights her involvement in the Summer of Sass program, which brings queer youth from the South to Provincetown for a transformative summer experience. She reflects on the importance of community, her...
2025-12-0851 minThe Art ColonyThe Man Behind the Piano with Jonathan RichardsonThis week, Gaston talks to musician, singer, actor, all-around great guy, Jonathan Richardson. We more learn about his journey toward becoming a musician, and his arrival in Provincetown in the 2010s. In the second half of the interview, they talk at length about Jonathan’s new musical, “The Jack of Hearts Club,” which premiered to great acclaim at the Provincetown Theater in the fall of 2025, and will return for the summer of 2026.
2025-12-0159 minThe Art ColonyThe Man Behind the Piano with Jonathan RichardsonThis week, Gaston talks to musician, singer, actor, all-around great guy, Jonathan Richardson. We more learn about his journey toward becoming a musician, and his arrival in Provincetown in the 2010s. In the second half of the interview, they talk at length about Jonathan’s new musical, “The Jack of Hearts Club,” which premiered to great acclaim at the Provincetown Theater in the fall of 2025, and will return for the summer of 2026.
2025-12-0159 minThe Art ColonyArtist at Work - Beth FahertyIn this episode, We interview Beth Faherty, an artist residing in Provincetown. Beth shares her story of moving from North Carolina to Nantucket and eventually settling in Provincetown. We discuss Beth's transition from writing to painting, her love for bright and joyful artwork, and how the loss of her twin brother influenced her artistic journey. Beth also talks about her experience at the Commons, where she recently completed a three-year residency, and her current transition to a new studio at Whaler's Wharf. The conversation explores the impact of the artistic community on Beth’s work, her unique creative processes, an...
2025-11-2442 minThe Art ColonyArtist at Work - Beth FahertyIn this episode, We interview Beth Faherty, an artist residing in Provincetown. Beth shares her story of moving from North Carolina to Nantucket and eventually settling in Provincetown. We discuss Beth's transition from writing to painting, her love for bright and joyful artwork, and how the loss of her twin brother influenced her artistic journey. Beth also talks about her experience at the Commons, where she recently completed a three-year residency, and her current transition to a new studio at Whaler's Wharf. The conversation explores the impact of the artistic community on Beth’s work, her unique creative processes, an...
2025-11-2442 minThe Art ColonyStories of Provincetown Galleries with Grace HopkinsGrace Hopkins discusses the history and proliferation of art galleries in Provincetown. She shares insights about her father, an abstract expressionist painter and his unconventional methods in curating art shows. She recounts memorable incidents at HCE Gallery, including controversial exhibitions and humorous anecdotes such as an artist cutting out all works but his own. The discussion also touches on art pricing and the dynamics of gallery operations.
2025-11-1752 minThe Art ColonyStories of Provincetown Galleries with Grace HopkinsGrace Hopkins discusses the history and proliferation of art galleries in Provincetown. She shares insights about her father, an abstract expressionist painter and his unconventional methods in curating art shows. She recounts memorable incidents at HCE Gallery, including controversial exhibitions and humorous anecdotes such as an artist cutting out all works but his own. The discussion also touches on art pricing and the dynamics of gallery operations.
2025-11-1752 minThe Art ColonyRedefining Significance with Regina BinderIn this episode of the Art Colony, Gaston interviews Regina Binder about her work in uncovering forgotten artists in Provincetown. Regina, who has lived in Provincetown for over 40 years, shares her efforts in expanding the definition of historical significance to include marginalized artists, particularly those from the LGBTQ community. She highlights her projects, including documenting dune shacks for the National Park Service and her current work supported by a National Park Service grant aimed at linking LGBTQ stories to physical properties in Provincetown. The conversation covers the challenges and triumphs of documenting these forgotten figures and their contributions to...
2025-11-1040 minThe Art ColonyRedefining Significance with Regina BinderIn this episode of the Art Colony, Gaston interviews Regina Binder about her work in uncovering forgotten artists in Provincetown. Regina, who has lived in Provincetown for over 40 years, shares her efforts in expanding the definition of historical significance to include marginalized artists, particularly those from the LGBTQ community. She highlights her projects, including documenting dune shacks for the National Park Service and her current work supported by a National Park Service grant aimed at linking LGBTQ stories to physical properties in Provincetown. The conversation covers the challenges and triumphs of documenting these forgotten figures and their contributions to...
2025-11-1040 minThe Art ColonyBlanche Lazzell and the Provincetown Print with Jim BakkerGaston and guest, Jim Bokker, discuss various off-season art activities, such as art classes, theater productions, and ongoing exhibitions like the Blanche Lazzell retrospective at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM). The conversation dives deep into Lzzell's life and work, particularly her contribution to the Provincetown Print and white-line woodblock printing. Jim Bocker provides insights on Lazzell's artistic journey, her modernist evolution, and the economic strategies she employed to sustain her career. They also touch upon the significance of Provincetown for artists and the ongoing tradition of white-line printing. The episode concludes with recommendations on how to indulge...
2025-11-0340 minThe Art ColonyBlanche Lazzell and the Provincetown Print with Jim BakkerGaston and guest, Jim Bokker, discuss various off-season art activities, such as art classes, theater productions, and ongoing exhibitions like the Blanche Lazzell retrospective at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM). The conversation dives deep into Lzzell's life and work, particularly her contribution to the Provincetown Print and white-line woodblock printing. Jim Bocker provides insights on Lazzell's artistic journey, her modernist evolution, and the economic strategies she employed to sustain her career. They also touch upon the significance of Provincetown for artists and the ongoing tradition of white-line printing. The episode concludes with recommendations on how to indulge...
2025-11-0340 minThe Art ColonyCollect and Connect with Gavin KennedyGavin Kennedy discusses his passion for the Fine Arts Work Center and his mission to connect contemporary emerging artists with collectors. He highlights the importance of contemporary art in fostering understanding, empathy, and storytelling. Kennedy appreciates the supportive nature of the current generation of emerging artists and believes that crises bring more art to the forefront.
2025-10-2748 minThe Art ColonyCollect and Connect with Gavin KennedyGavin Kennedy discusses his passion for the Fine Arts Work Center and his mission to connect contemporary emerging artists with collectors. He highlights the importance of contemporary art in fostering understanding, empathy, and storytelling. Kennedy appreciates the supportive nature of the current generation of emerging artists and believes that crises bring more art to the forefront.
2025-10-2748 minThe Art ColonyArtist at Work: John Pirroni / Delta MilesIn this episode, we discuss the development and achievements of drag artist Johnny Pirroni, also known as Delta Miles. Johnny shares stories from his early career, his breakthrough in the drag scene, and the inspiration behind his performances. The dialogue delves into the challenges and rewards of a drag performance career, the differences between Provincetown and Puerto Vallarta audiences, and Johnny’s aspirations for future shows. The episode offers a rich narrative about dedication, passion, and the art of drag, highlighting the unique community and artistic heritage of Provincetown.
2025-10-2042 minThe Art ColonyArtist at Work: John Pirroni / Delta MilesIn this episode, we discuss the development and achievements of drag artist Johnny Pirroni, also known as Delta Miles. Johnny shares stories from his early career, his breakthrough in the drag scene, and the inspiration behind his performances. The dialogue delves into the challenges and rewards of a drag performance career, the differences between Provincetown and Puerto Vallarta audiences, and Johnny’s aspirations for future shows. The episode offers a rich narrative about dedication, passion, and the art of drag, highlighting the unique community and artistic heritage of Provincetown.
2025-10-2042 minThe Art ColonyUncommon Ideas at The Commons with Lesley MarchessaultLesley Marchessault, Executive Director of The Commons, discusses the impact of The Commons on the artistic community in Provincetown. She reflects on her personal journey into art, starting from a childhood fascination with Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini portrait to her permanent move to Provincetown. The Commons serves as a collaborative and supportive space for diverse artists, fostering growth and innovation. Despite the recent loss of an artist named Benji, the community continues to thrive, with successful exhibits and charitable contributions. The arrival of The Commons has significantly invigorated the local art scene with new artists, exhibits, and events.
2025-10-1335 minThe Art ColonyUncommon Ideas at The Commons with Lesley MarchessaultLesley Marchessault, Executive Director of The Commons, discusses the impact of The Commons on the artistic community in Provincetown. She reflects on her personal journey into art, starting from a childhood fascination with Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini portrait to her permanent move to Provincetown. The Commons serves as a collaborative and supportive space for diverse artists, fostering growth and innovation. Despite the recent loss of an artist named Benji, the community continues to thrive, with successful exhibits and charitable contributions. The arrival of The Commons has significantly invigorated the local art scene with new artists, exhibits, and events.
2025-10-1335 minThe Art ColonyThe Art and Science of Nature with Mark AdamsIn this conversation, artist and scientist Mark Adams reflects on his journey in Provincetown, describing how his scientific background influences his art. He emphasizes the importance of observation in understanding nature, the role of poison ivy in dune ecology, and the community's response to the AIDS crisis. Mark teaches art by focusing on observation and the experience of nature, rather than rendering skills, and believes that humans can adapt well by understanding and integrating with nature.
2025-10-0636 minThe Art ColonyThe Art and Science of Nature with Mark AdamsIn this conversation, artist and scientist Mark Adams reflects on his journey in Provincetown, describing how his scientific background influences his art. He emphasizes the importance of observation in understanding nature, the role of poison ivy in dune ecology, and the community's response to the AIDS crisis. Mark teaches art by focusing on observation and the experience of nature, rather than rendering skills, and believes that humans can adapt well by understanding and integrating with nature.
2025-10-0636 minThe Art ColonyKinship and Canvas: The Egelis and ProvincetownIn this episode of the Art Colony podcast, Gaston speaks with Anastasia Egeli about her family's multi-generational artistic legacy in Provincetown. Anastasia shares her experiences growing up in an art-centric community, her family's association with notable artists, and the pressures and blessings of belonging to a renowned artistic family. She also reflects on her personal journey to finding her own artistic voice amidst familial expectations. They discuss the historical and current art scene in Provincetown and Anastasia's current work in Venice, California. The episode highlights the unique cultural and artistic environment of Provincetown and its impact on artists.
2025-09-2937 minThe Art ColonyKinship and Canvas: The Egelis and ProvincetownIn this episode of the Art Colony podcast, Gaston speaks with Anastasia Egeli about her family's multi-generational artistic legacy in Provincetown. Anastasia shares her experiences growing up in an art-centric community, her family's association with notable artists, and the pressures and blessings of belonging to a renowned artistic family. She also reflects on her personal journey to finding her own artistic voice amidst familial expectations. They discuss the historical and current art scene in Provincetown and Anastasia's current work in Venice, California. The episode highlights the unique cultural and artistic environment of Provincetown and its impact on artists.
2025-09-2937 minThe Art ColonyTennessee Williams: Fact vs. Folklore with Jef Hall-FlavinGaston and guest, Jef Hall-Flavin, a theater director and researcher, discuss the rich history of Tennessee Williams in Provincetown. The conversation covers Williams' visits throughout the 1940s, his influential works such as 'The Glass Menagerie' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' and various legendary anecdotes, debunking myths about his time in Provincetown. They highlight the role of Provincetown in Williams' life and the Tennessee Williams Festival's efforts to preserve his legacy. The discussion also touches on his relationships and interactions with other prominent artists and creatives of the time.
2025-09-2242 minThe Art ColonyTennessee Williams: Fact vs. Folklore with Jef Hall-FlavinGaston and guest, Jef Hall-Flavin, a theater director and researcher, discuss the rich history of Tennessee Williams in Provincetown. The conversation covers Williams' visits throughout the 1940s, his influential works such as 'The Glass Menagerie' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' and various legendary anecdotes, debunking myths about his time in Provincetown. They highlight the role of Provincetown in Williams' life and the Tennessee Williams Festival's efforts to preserve his legacy. The discussion also touches on his relationships and interactions with other prominent artists and creatives of the time.
2025-09-2242 minThe Art ColonyThe Fine Arts Work Center - From Lumber Yard to Art Vanguard with Sharon PolliIn this episode of The Art Colony, Gaston talks with Sharon Polli, Executive Director of the Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC), as she opens up about her journey from working in arts and culture in New York City to her current role, leading an internationally renowned artist residency program that has been operating since 1968 on a historically significant site dating back to 1914. The conversation covers the FAWC's offerings, including seven-month residencies for emerging artists and writers, summer workshops, and year-round programming. Sharon emphasizes the diversity and community engagement efforts, including collaborations with local schools and a variety of public...
2025-09-1536 minThe Art ColonyThe Fine Arts Work Center - From Lumber Yard to Art Vanguard with Sharon PolliIn this episode of The Art Colony, Gaston talks with Sharon Polli, Executive Director of the Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC), as she opens up about her journey from working in arts and culture in New York City to her current role, leading an internationally renowned artist residency program that has been operating since 1968 on a historically significant site dating back to 1914. The conversation covers the FAWC's offerings, including seven-month residencies for emerging artists and writers, summer workshops, and year-round programming. Sharon emphasizes the diversity and community engagement efforts, including collaborations with local schools and a variety of public...
2025-09-1536 minThe Art ColonyCan You Do My Portrait? with Glenna HartwellIn this episode of the Art Colony podcast, Gaston interviews artist and portrait instructor Glenna Hartwell. Glenna shares her rich experiences and knowledge about the historical tradition of portrait making in Provincetown. Highlighting her journey from painting portraits on the streets in the 1970s to teaching at the Cape School of Art, Glenna discusses the influence of Henry Henchey and Charles Hawthorne, the cultural shift in Provincetown, and the challenges and joys of painting in open-air settings. The episode delves into the past and present of portrait artistry in Provincetown, providing insights into this unique artistic legacy.
2025-09-0836 minThe Art ColonyCan You Do My Portrait? with Glenna HartwellIn this episode of the Art Colony podcast, Gaston interviews artist and portrait instructor Glenna Hartwell. Glenna shares her rich experiences and knowledge about the historical tradition of portrait making in Provincetown. Highlighting her journey from painting portraits on the streets in the 1970s to teaching at the Cape School of Art, Glenna discusses the influence of Henry Henchey and Charles Hawthorne, the cultural shift in Provincetown, and the challenges and joys of painting in open-air settings. The episode delves into the past and present of portrait artistry in Provincetown, providing insights into this unique artistic legacy.
2025-09-0836 minThe Art ColonyHawthorne, Hensche, and The Art School That Launched the Art Colony: with Rob LongleyIn this episode of the Art Colony podcast, we talk about the art school that started it all, the one that put the Provincetown Art Colony on the map. Host Gaston Lacombe welcomes Rob Longley, artist, instructor, and board member of the Cape School of Art. Together they discuss the history and impact of the Cape Cod School of Art in Provincetown, founded by Charles Hawthorne in 1899, and its successor, the Cape School of Art, headed by Henry Hensche. Rob Longley shares his Provincetown story, starting in 1971, when he began working under the tutelage of Henry Hensche, the legendary...
2025-09-0138 minThe Art ColonyHawthorne, Hensche, and The Art School That Launched the Art Colony: with Rob LongleyIn this episode of the Art Colony podcast, we talk about the art school that started it all, the one that put the Provincetown Art Colony on the map. Host Gaston Lacombe welcomes Rob Longley, artist, instructor, and board member of the Cape School of Art. Together they discuss the history and impact of the Cape Cod School of Art in Provincetown, founded by Charles Hawthorne in 1899, and its successor, the Cape School of Art, headed by Henry Hensche. Rob Longley shares his Provincetown story, starting in 1971, when he began working under the tutelage of Henry Hensche, the legendary...
2025-09-0138 minThe Art ColonyThe Business of Drag in America’s Oldest Art Colony with Varla Jean MermanIn this episode of The Art Colony, Gaston explores the artistry of drag with Jeffrey Robison, better known as Varla Jean Merman — one of Provincetown’s most celebrated performers. Far beyond wigs and sequins, drag in Provincetown draws on theater, music, comedy, costuming, and cabaret, forming a multidisciplinary art practice that has shaped the town’s identity for decades. Varla traces the evolution of drag in Provincetown from the 1990s to today, reflecting on how the town became a crucible for drag excellence, what it takes to sustain a residency in a place with 30 shows a night, and how resili...
2025-08-2540 minThe Art ColonyThe Business of Drag in America’s Oldest Art Colony with Varla Jean MermanIn this episode of The Art Colony, Gaston explores the artistry of drag with Jeffrey Robison, better known as Varla Jean Merman — one of Provincetown’s most celebrated performers. Far beyond wigs and sequins, drag in Provincetown draws on theater, music, comedy, costuming, and cabaret, forming a multidisciplinary art practice that has shaped the town’s identity for decades. Varla traces the evolution of drag in Provincetown from the 1990s to today, reflecting on how the town became a crucible for drag excellence, what it takes to sustain a residency in a place with 30 shows a night, and how resili...
2025-08-2540 minThe Art ColonyLaura Shabott: The Art of Teaching Art in ProvincetownIn this episode of The Art Colony, host Gaston Lacombe sits down with Laura Shabott, a pivotal figure in Provincetown’s contemporary art scene whose career has spanned three decades of creating, educating, and shaping the town’s creative identity. From her first job in a gallery to working and teaching in some of the town's most iconic art spaces. Laura and Gaston get to "nerd out" about the rich art history of Provincetown, through discussing the famous names who left their mark here, and the art schools and institutions that they founded or passed through. It's a conversations that l...
2025-08-1849 minThe Art ColonyLaura Shabott: The Art of Teaching Art in ProvincetownIn this episode of The Art Colony, host Gaston Lacombe sits down with Laura Shabott, a pivotal figure in Provincetown’s contemporary art scene whose career has spanned three decades of creating, educating, and shaping the town’s creative identity. From her first job in a gallery to working and teaching in some of the town's most iconic art spaces. Laura and Gaston get to "nerd out" about the rich art history of Provincetown, through discussing the famous names who left their mark here, and the art schools and institutions that they founded or passed through. It's a conversations that l...
2025-08-1849 minThe Art ColonyThe History of PAAM with Christine McCarthyIn this episode of The Art Colony, host Gaston sits down with Christine McCarthy, CEO of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM), for a lively and deeply personal conversation about the institution’s storied past, vibrant present, and ambitious future. From its founding in 1914 to its role as “the anchor of the Provincetown arts community,” Christine shares how the museum has preserved the town’s rich artistic heritage while nurturing contemporary voices. She recounts her own journey from Italian Renaissance studies in Siena and Florence to leading PAAM for over two decades—through building renovations, historic art feuds, and the ev...
2025-08-1147 minThe Art ColonyThe History of PAAM with Christine McCarthyIn this episode of The Art Colony, host Gaston sits down with Christine McCarthy, CEO of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM), for a lively and deeply personal conversation about the institution’s storied past, vibrant present, and ambitious future. From its founding in 1914 to its role as “the anchor of the Provincetown arts community,” Christine shares how the museum has preserved the town’s rich artistic heritage while nurturing contemporary voices. She recounts her own journey from Italian Renaissance studies in Siena and Florence to leading PAAM for over two decades—through building renovations, historic art feuds, and the ev...
2025-08-1147 minThe Art ColonyThe History of Womencrafts with Michelle AxelsonIn this episode of The Art Colony, host Gaston sits down with Michelle Axelson, owner of Provincetown’s legendary Womencrafts—a feminist and queer bookstore, art space, and community hub that has held its ground on Commercial Street for nearly fifty years. Michelle shares the store’s roots in the second-wave feminist movement, its enduring commitment to women’s and queer representation, and the extraordinary story of how the community rallied to save it from closure. From pottery and protest buttons in the ’70s to political portraits and trans-inclusive literature today, Womencrafts has always been more than a store—it’s been a s...
2025-08-1156 minThe Art ColonyThe History of Womencrafts with Michelle AxelsonIn this episode of The Art Colony, host Gaston sits down with Michelle Axelson, owner of Provincetown’s legendary Womencrafts—a feminist and queer bookstore, art space, and community hub that has held its ground on Commercial Street for nearly fifty years. Michelle shares the store’s roots in the second-wave feminist movement, its enduring commitment to women’s and queer representation, and the extraordinary story of how the community rallied to save it from closure. From pottery and protest buttons in the ’70s to political portraits and trans-inclusive literature today, Womencrafts has always been more than a store—it’s been a s...
2025-08-1156 minThe Art ColonyWelcome to The Art Colony!In the debut episode of The Art Colony, Gaston sets the stage for a journey through Provincetown’s rich and colorful art legacy. As the oldest continuous art colony in the United States, Provincetown has drawn generations of artists, writers, performers, and visionaries seeking inspiration and reinvention at the tip of Cape Cod.Gaston shares a sweeping overview of the town’s transformation—from a whaling port to a cultural epicenter—and introduces key moments that defined its creative evolution, including the founding of the Cape Cod School of Art, the impact of the Portland Gale, and the arri...
2025-08-0518 minThe Art ColonyWelcome to The Art Colony!In the debut episode of The Art Colony, Gaston sets the stage for a journey through Provincetown’s rich and colorful art legacy. As the oldest continuous art colony in the United States, Provincetown has drawn generations of artists, writers, performers, and visionaries seeking inspiration and reinvention at the tip of Cape Cod.Gaston shares a sweeping overview of the town’s transformation—from a whaling port to a cultural epicenter—and introduces key moments that defined its creative evolution, including the founding of the Cape Cod School of Art, the impact of the Portland Gale, and the arri...
2025-08-0518 min
GabyRETRATOS GATUNOS CAPITULO 1 VIRGILE; JALABERT,;MAXWELL, SAMUEL, HUBERTO Y GASTON; EVIDE SEBASTIEN PEREZ CON DIBUJOS DE BENJAMIN LACOMBE. PARA EDITORIAL EDELVIVES
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