The Gallery at WHAT

The Gallery at WHAT celebrates the breadth and diversity of creative expression on the Outer Cape through exhibitions of local artists, curated and coordinated by the artists themselves. The gallery is open prior to scheduled events, during regular box office hours, and by appointment. To schedule an appointment, or to learn more about the gallery, please contact us at 508-349-9428 x102.

MARIA NEGULESCU
June 14 – July 13, 2024

Artist Reception: June 22, 2024, 4:00 – 6:00

THE MASK PROJECT 2024
July 19 – September 6, 2024

Artist Reception: August 3, 2024, 4:00 – 6:00

THE ADDISON ART GALLERY
September 10 – October 15, 2024

Artist Reception: September 13, 2024, 4:00 – 6:00

DANA DEMERS
October 18 – November 15, 2024

Artist Reception: October 25, 2024, 4:00 – 6:00

Dana Demers is a New Hampshire-born artist, based on Cape Cod for nearly two decades. While studying painting and art history, Demers fell in love with the old master style of translucent glowing layers. Originally trained in watercolor, he was frustrated with the limitations of the predominant wet-on-wet and opaque style of oil painting, and set out to reformat the medium with handmade paints that blend wildcrafted and ethically sourced natural pigments, dyes and minerals with various oils and resins. Demers’ proprietary materials are designed to create transparent effects that radiate a supernatural glow. Crushed Lapis Lazuli, pearl and celadonite form the basis of his now-signature palette. Best known for his figure work both in photography and oil – the Cape Cod geography of dunes and bodies of water also inspire his work. Demers has been represented at Mixed Greens 531 West 26th Street, New York, NY and Prince on Prince, 49 Prince St. New York, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Art History, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and a Masters in Curatorial Studies and Museum management.

PAST SHOWS

TIA SCALCIONE & MIKE SULLIVAN
May 10 – June 9, 2024

Artist Reception: May 18, 2024, 4:00 – 6:00

THE MASK PROJECT
through April 2024

Throughout Fall 2023, WHAT teaching artists worked with students at Wellfleet, Truro, and Eastham Elementary School to create original masks drawn from the students’ imaginations. Students worked in a variety of media to show the unique characteristics of their characters as they explored visual narrative and the historical use of masking in storytelling, ritual, and entertainment.