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Celebrating Edward Hopper on Cape Cod

The Addison Art Gallery and the Truro Historical Society will be Celebrating Edward Hopper on Cape Cod  at the Highland House Museum from August 7-10, 2017.

 In Edward Hopper’s Town Exhibition
Artists and collectors flock to Cape Cod from all across the globe, just to see the sites that Edward Hopper painted. Half a century after his death, new generations continue to be inspired by his work and the area that this great American painter chose as his home. Creative people in all fields learn from those who have gone before: while honoring their teachers, they add their own talents and experience, their own selves, and make something new. Acknowledging and ever grateful for Edward Hopper’s influence, “After Hopper” celebrates the artists of today who continue to pursue Hopper’s path in their own unique ways.
Monday, August 7 at 3 pm
Susan Overstreet Painting Demonstration

Influenced by the Impressionists, starting with blocks of color, Susan Overstreet will demonstrate her unique orchestration of brushwork.

Tuesday, August 8 at 8 am —CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Catherine Skowron Painting Demonstration

Catherine will demonstrate landscape painting using light and shadow to create dramatic interest.

Wednesday, August 9 from 8 am to noon
Plein Air Painting
Plein air painters will be painting the shores, town and historic sites of Truro, the town that Edward Hopper chose to live and to paint for decades. Artists will deliver the wet paintings to the Highland House Museum to be added to the After Hopper exhibition.
Wednesday, August 9 at 6:30
Meet the Artists
Wine and nibbles meet and greet, tour the museum including the newly created Hopper Room
Wednesday, August 9 at 7 pm
After Hopper Panel and Q&A
After Hopper celebrates Edward Hopper’s legacy through contemporary artists inspired by this great American artists and the places he painted. Join highly respected artists Robert Abele, Steve Kennedy, Marc Kundmann, Susan Overstreet and Paul Schulenburg for a lively discussion. Audience participation will be encouraged.
Thursday, August 10 at 8 am
Steve Kennedy Painting Demonstration
Steve Kennedy will talk about the influence of Edward Hopper on Outer Cape artists and demonstrate plein air principles of design, color and paint application.
Thursday, August 10 at 11 am
Linda Beach Painting Demonstration
Using pastels, Linda will demonstrate her methods of capturing the natural landscape around the Highland House.
Thursday, August 10 at 4 pm
Fay Shutzer Painting Demonstration
This demonstration will focus on capturing the iconic lighthouse and surroundings in the afternoon light.
Friday, August 11 at 9 am
Maryalice Eizenberg Painting Demonstration
Maryalice Eizenberg will demonstrate how she selects and edits a scene to make a successful painting.
Friday, August 11 at 2:30 pm
Amy Sanders
Artists have long flocked to the Cape for its unique and saturated light. Join Amy Sanders as she captures the beauty of a rich Cape Cod summer sky.

Highland House Museum and Cobb Archive Remain Closed to the Public

Highland House Museum and Cobb Archive Remain Closed to the Public

Due to the pandemic, the Highland House Museum will not be opening to the public this season. Please consult our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information about the 2020 season. Thank you!

HISTORIC TRURO: Landmarks and Legends Self-Guided Tours

A joint project of the Truro Historical Commission and the Truro Historical Society, this guidebook was created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the landing of the Mayflower in Cape Cod Bay in 1620 and is an update of the 1984 guide that celebrated the 275th anniversary of the founding of Truro.
Click here to download the guidebook: Historic Truro Tours

This program was supported in part by a grant from the Truro Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Funding for printing was also provided by the Truro Chamber of Commerce, Truro Part-Time Resident Taxpayers’ Association, and Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod. Chuck Steinman, Editor and Graphic Design, Truro Historical Commission.

Vintage Maps for Sale

Vintage Maps for Sale

The Museum has reproductions of vintage maps of Cape Cod and the Outer Cape for sale. Visit our “Vintage Maps” page to see our collection. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Help fund the Wampanoag Exhibition through AmazonSmile!

Help fund the Wampanoag Exhibition through AmazonSmile!

Please consider designating the Truro Historical Society as the recipient of your amazon.com purchases. Your donation will help fund our new permanent Wampanoag exhibition!

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Visit the Cobb Archive

The Cobb Archive is open by appointment, Thursday from 9:30-12 PM.
To schedule an appointment or request information, please contact:
[email protected]

13 Truro Center Road, Truro, MA
508.349.0200

Truro Historical Society Contact Information

Truro Historical Society (THS)
PO Box 486
Truro, MA 02666-0486
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