Summer Open House and Artist Reception at the Cahoon Museum of American Art

Start: Saturday, June 27, 2026 10:00AM
End: Saturday, June 27, 2026 4:00PM

Join us for a festive day at the museum filled with art, family activities, food, free admission, and special celebrations! Free admission all day long! From 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, families are invited to enjoy a hands-on family program with creative activities inspired by our exhibitions—perfect for children and caregivers to explore art together. At 11:00 AM, exhibiting artist Pedro Sanchez de Movellán shares newly installed work on the museum’s grounds and inside. Learn more about the inspiration and engineering behind his kinetic sculptures. From 1:00–3:00 PM, continue the celebration with an afternoon of receptions and special events. Mingle with artists and fellow art lovers at the reception for Stave & Cane: Nantucket Baskets and Rockwell Kent, A Force of Nature, then help launch the Brush Off Art Auction at its official kick-off and artist reception. Meet participating artists, preview auction works, and enjoy light refreshments as we celebrate creativity in our community. Sponsored by the Bourne, Mashpee, Falmouth, and Sandwich Cultural Councils.