Saint Joseph's Arts Foundation
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YOUR SUPPORT HELPS ARTS COMMUNITIES SUCCEED
Your annual membership will be considered a tax-deductible donation to Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation, which will use your generous contributions to support artists and our local arts communities. From Fellowships and Artist Residencies to once-in-a-lifetime performances and collaborations, we are committed to delivering unrivaled experiences while supporting the artists, chefs, and cultural producers making a difference in our lives.
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Patron Saint
$25,000 / YEAR
An individualized, curated package that includes all membership benefits listed below as well as direct staff support to ensure a truly inspired experience at all of our locations.
- An individualized membership experience with the unique opportunity to contribute to programming, bring artists and cultural producers to any and all locations
- Two complimentary tickets to all events at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society
- Concierge service that includes assistance with reservations, travel and cultural accommodations
- 25% Discount on all space rentals for personal private events
- Priority reservations to restaurants, cafes and culinary experiences at all locations.
- Access to all Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation locations including Little Saint and Provincetown Arts Society
- Advanced notice of Saint Joseph events and exhibitions
- Access to Saint Joseph’s Arts Society as a meeting site, gathering space, shared working space Monday - Friday 9am-6pm or by appointment, pending events schedule
- Inclusion on the Good News mailing list
All Saint
$12,500 / YEAR
Full membership for you and your household at all Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation locations that includes priority access to programs, reservations and special events.
- An individualized membership experience with the unique opportunity to contribute to programming, bring artists and cultural producers to any and all locations.
- Two complimentary tickets to all events at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society
- Concierge service that includes assistance with reservations, travel and cultural accommodations.
- 15% Discount on all space rentals for personal private events.
- Priority reservations to restaurants, cafes and culinary experiences at all locations.
- Access to all Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation locations including Little Saint and Provincetown Arts Society
- Access to Saint Joseph’s Arts Society as a meeting site, gathering space, shared working space Monday - Friday 9am-6pm or by appointment, pending events schedule
- Advanced notice of Saint Joseph events and exhibitions
- Inclusion on the Good News mailing list
The California Saint
$2,200 / YEAR
Stay local and experience programs for you and your household at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society in San Francisco as well as Little Saint in Healdsburg.
- 10% Discount on all space rentals for personal private events
- Priority reservations to restaurants, cafes and culinary experiences at all locations
- Access to Saint Joseph’s Arts Society as a meeting site, gathering space, shared working space Monday - Friday 9am-6pm or by appointment, pending events schedule
- VIP access to opening receptions
- Exclusive discount codes for select events
- Advanced notice of Saint Joseph's events and exhibitions
- Inclusion on the Good News mailing list
The Apostle
$1,500 / YEAR
Enjoy a full membership to Saint Joseph's, with priority access, special discounts, VIP access, and the ability to use Saint Joseph's as a coworking space.
- Access to Saint Joseph’s Arts Society as a meeting site, gathering space, shared working space Monday - Friday 9am-6pm or by appointment, pending events schedule
- VIP access to opening receptions and other specialty events
- Exclusive discount codes for select events
- Advanced notice of Saint Joseph's events and exhibitions
- Inclusion on the Good News mailing list
The Acolyte
$500 / YEAR
You and your household will enjoy access to a variety of programs at one Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation location as well as a host of virtual programs.
- VIP access to opening receptions and other specialty events
- Exclusive discount codes for select events
- Advanced notice of Saint Joseph's events and exhibitions
- Inclusion on the Good News mailing list
The Angel
$50 / YEAR
Want to hear the good word? Angel members will receive the Good News newsletter which is loaded with details about upcoming events, programs and ways to get involved in Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation.
- Advanced notice of Saint Joseph's events and exhibitions
- Inclusion on the Good News mailing list
Fall Into Winter: The Helen Addison Exhibit Opening Reception
In collaboration with Addison Art Gallery, celebrating new works and the birth of Mary Heaton Vorse 150 years ago.
10/11/2024
Stitching the Lines
Gerrymandering, Art, and Activism - A Conversation with Laura Holson, Rich Silverstein, Manny Yekutiel and Honey Mahogany
09/30/2024
Creative Community Coworking
Connect with local thought leaders and cultural producers that may be the missing link to your upcoming projects!
09/23/2024
Autumn Sunset Market & Bar at The Mary Heaton Vorse House
A Benefit for Sustainable Cape.
09/12/2024
An Evening of Music for Reproductive Justice
To Benefit The First In The Nation: The Byllye Avery Professorship In Sexual & Reproductive Justice
09/08/2024
Mary's Choice Labor Day Weekend Reception
A curated exhibit of art by women featuring new works.
08/30/2024
Tennessee Williams & His Provincetown Circle of Friends
David Kaplan in conversation with the characters of Tennessee Williams
08/15/2024
No Greater Love: A Benefit Fundraiser
A fundraiser benefiting The Animal League of Boston - Cape Cod, Provincetown Arts Society and Provincetown Art Association and Museum.
08/14/2024
Doris Kearns Goodwin in Conversation with Kevin Sessums
An evening of conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times #1 best-selling author, Doris Kearns Goodwin
08/08/2024
Join us for an evening of conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times #1 best-selling author, Doris Kearns Goodwin. Books and book signing provided by East End Books - Provincetown/Boston.
Cocktails & Hors D'oeuvres will be served.
Tickets are required, space is very limited.
With thanks for the generous support of Barbara & Frederick Grant, and Alix Ritchie & Marty Davis.
Contact Director Gene Tartaglia (gene@provincetownartssociety.com) with questions or to schedule a tour.
The Mary Heaton Vorse House – 466 Commercial Street
Please give what you can to support the Provincetown Arts Society's year-round programming and artist residencies or by becoming a member.
How to Carry Water - A Film by Sasha Wortzel
A Screening of How to Carry Water - A Film by Fine Arts Work Center Fellow, Filmmaker & Artist, Sasha Wortzel
08/06/2024
A Closer Look at Olivier Suire Verley
A courtyard exhibition featuring works from Oliver Suire Verley
08/04/2024
Federico Erebia in conversation with artist, Ryan Landry
Book signing and artist conversation.
08/03/2024
Monster in a Dress by Annie Weatherwax – A Benefit for PAS
A Screening of Annie Weatherwax’s film, Monster in a Dress, in the Courtyard Cinema at The Mary Heaton Vorse House
07/28/2024
GENESIS: A Classical Concert Redefined for a Modern Audience
A Concert of Origins, Paths, and Outgrowths from Baroque to Modern Classical Music
07/27/2024
Summer Sunset Market & Bar at The Mary Heaton Vorse House
A Benefit for Sustainable Cape.
07/18/2024
Coinneach MacLeod's "The Hebridean Baker at Home" Book Signing
Meet the author and enjoy Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres in the Courtyard at The Mary Heaton Vorse House.
07/17/2024
Equality Florida
Equality Florida - A Cross Nation Alliance to Promote LGBTQ+ Rights, Civil Liberties and Democratic Principles.
07/16/2024
A Closer Look at James Frederick
A courtyard exhibition featuring works from James Frederick.
07/14/2024
New Works from The Three Amigos
A curated assortment of new works from Mike Carroll, Brian Galloway and Marla Rice.
07/05/2024
Pride at the Pulpit
06/26/2024
A celebration of queer joy and excellence with a sultry and seditious drag show produced by Polly Amber Ross and DJ sets by Queer Mom and Arreola Grande!
The Three Amigos Opening Reception
06/15/2024
A curated assortment of works from Mike Carroll, Brian Galloway and Marla Rice.
Garvey Rita Art & Thomas A.D. Watson Exhibit Closing Reception
In Collaboration with Garvey Rita Art and Antiques and Thomas A.D. Watson
05/24/2024
Garvey Rita Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Featuring Independent Artist Thomas A.D. Watson
04/20/2024
The Stud Fundraiser
04/17/2024
A final fundraiser for The Stud before their grand reopening and celebration of The Stud Pin Archives on view at Saint Joe's!
Wake Up and Dream: Photography by Julian Lennon
A solo exhibition showcasing Julian Lennon’s riveting works of photography
04/11/2024 – 07/27/2024
SHOW EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 27TH!
Now on view through July, this solo exhibition highlights the creative inspiration drawn from Julian Lennon's worldwide philanthropic travels and the natural world.
Wake Up and Dream: Photography by Julian Lennon Opening Reception
04/11/2024
Enjoy live music and delight in Julian's intimate environmental portraits and his large-scale, expansive skyscapes.
Featuring Thomas A.D. Watson
Provincetown Arts Society in Collaboration with Garvey Rita Art and Antiques and Thomas A.D. Watson
04/06/2024 – 06/02/2024
Garvey Rita Art Exhibit
Featuring Independent Artist Thomas A.D. Watson
04/06/2024 – 06/02/2024
Pocha Nostra 2024: Living Dioramas for a Museum of the Future
03/27/2024
An evening of interactive performance and live art celebrating the legacy of Guillermo Gómez-Peña.
Creative Community Coworking
03/21/2024
Connect with local thought leaders and cultural producers that may be the missing link to your upcoming projects!
The Provincetown Art Gallery Association at the Mary Heaton Vorse House
01/27/2024 – 03/17/2024
talk: Michaela Yearwood-Dan in Conversation with Emma Fineman
01/20/2024
Moderated by Saint Joseph's Arts Foundation Director, Aimee Le Duc
Stud Pin Archives
In the Apothecary of Ideas
01/18/2024 – 03/29/2024
A repository of lore and ephemera from The Stud, an iconic LGBT+ bar and pillar of queer culture, community and nightlife in San Francisco.
New Works by Tiffanie Turner
01/18/2024 – 03/27/2024
Inspired by Turner's Exhibit "American Grown" at the Eleanor Harwood Gallery in San Francisco.
I Recognize You
01/18/2024 – 03/27/2024
Two-person show of strategically obscured portraits by Kevin Sabo and Jennie Ottinger.
People's Pottery Project
01/18/2024 – 03/27/2024
Handcrafted ceramic housewares by the formerly incarcerated.
Holly Folly Art Exhibit and Reception
12/02/2023
Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres with The Fine Arts Work Center Fellows
A Love Letter to San Francisco: A Benefit Costume Ball
10/26/2023
Dress up as an SF icon for a night to benefit Saint Joe’s with our city’s most influential artists, performers, chefs and change-makers.
live: Tracking Im[mortality] // landscapes on safety
10/06/2023 – 12/15/2023
is an exhibition that investigates personal visceral considerations on geographies of sanctuary, wilderness and survival. In an intimate selection of artworks that span photography, glass, printmaking, and built objects, the artists' spark a series of conversations on the relationship to spaces where Black people have historically found refuge and have used re[member]ed tactics, strategies, games, and recipes to thwart death.
live: Traversing: On Geographies of Blade and Bone
10/06/2023 – 12/15/2023
Works by Christopher Burch - Curated by Ashara Ekundayo
Autumn Evolution Opening Reception
Provincetown Arts Society & LaMontagne Gallery
09/16/2023 – 10/15/2023
Join us for the Opening Reception of Provincetown Arts Society & LaMontagne Gallery's exhibition at the Mary Heaton Vorse House, Autumn Evolution. Exhibit runs September 16 through October 15.
Book Release for Federico Erebia's "Pedro & Daniel"
09/16/2023
Join us for cocktails & hors d'oeuvres as well as Federico Erebia in conversation with Kevin Sessums.
Sunset Market & Bar
09/14/2023
Local farmers sell their wares! Provincetown chefs prepare the fare!
The Local Journalism Project Benefit
09/07/2023
Celebrate & support journalism on the Outer Cape!
The Poetry of Tony Hoagland with The Reader Tyne Daly
09/03/2023
Emmy and Tony award-winning actress, Tyne Daly, reads the poetry of Tony Hoagland, with the kind permission of Kathleen Lee.
Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres 6-7 PM
Reading at 7:15 PM
TRIFLES Starring Tyne Daly
09/01/2023 – 09/02/2023
Trifles: A One Act Play by Susan Glaspell
A benefit for the Provincetown Arts Society
Starring Tyne Daly & Gail Strickland
Introduction by Celeste Lecesne
Featuring Scott Cunningham, Leland Fowler, and Joe MacDougal
Directed by Kevin Hourigan
A Magical Evening in the Courtyard with Marilyn Maye
A benefit for the Provincetown Arts Society
08/29/2023
Join us for a magical evening with legendary American jazz singer, Marilyn Maye and her band, in The Courtyard at The Mary Heaton Vorse House. A benefit for the Provincetown Arts Society.
The Graduate
Friday Nights at the Movies
08/25/2023
Come early for cocktails & hors d’oeuvres before each screening! Purchase and save with a 4-pack ticket bundle, or buy individual tickets to each screening.
Please give what you can to support the Provincetown Arts Society's year-round programming and artist residencies by using the donation button, or by becoming a member today.
A Benefit for the Provincetown Public Art Foundation
08/23/2023
Meet the artist, Andrew Mowbray, whose work is a part of Provincetown Public Art Foundation’s first temporary art site.
No Greater Love: A Benefit for the Animal Rescue League of Boston
And for the Provincetown Art Association & Museum as well as the Provincetown Arts Society
08/22/2023
A benefit fundraiser for The Animal Rescue League of Boston - Brewster Chapter, as well as Provincetown Arts Society and Provincetown Art Association and Museum
Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres
Silent and live auction
La Cage Aux Folles
Friday Nights at the Movies
08/11/2023
Come early for cocktails & hors d’oeuvres before each screening! Purchase and save with a 4-pack ticket bundle, or buy individual tickets to each screening.
Please give what you can to support the Provincetown Arts Society's year-round programming and artist residencies by using the donation button, or by becoming a member today.
Into the Light
A 30 Year Anthology of Work by Susan Mikula
08/10/2023
Join us for the opening reception of Into the Light: A 30 Year Anthology of work by Susan Mikula. Cocktails and hors d'eouvres will be served.
This is a cinematic photography experience that will run from August 10 through September 10.
On the Inside: A group show of currently incarcerated LGBTQ+ artists
Presented by Tatiana von Furstenberg
08/04/2023
Please join us at Provincetown Arts Society for a conversation with creator and curator, Tatiana von Furstenberg. Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres 6:30- 9:00 PM with a presentation & panel conversation to follow.
A Celebration of Life & Love
A Benefit for the Lily House
08/03/2023
Join the Lily House to celebrate the legacy of cherished artists, teachers, and community leaders Selina Trieff and Bob Henry on the occasion of Bob’s 90th birthday!
A Closer Look at Valerie Isaacs
07/30/2023
Join us for the opening reception of A Closer Look at Valerie Isaacs : a solo show in the courtyard featuring Provincetown Artist, Valerie Isaacs, whose work draws on the mystical space and light of Provincetown. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Andrew Catanese at Little Saint
07/30/2023
Works on view at Little Saint and available to purchase can be found here! In partnership with Saint Joseph's Arts Foundation. Please consider making a donation to help support our year-round programming and artist residencies.
THE WAY WE WERE 50th Anniversary Special
Friday Nights at the Movies
07/28/2023
Come early for cocktails & hors d’oeuvres before each screening! Purchase and save with a 4-pack ticket bundle, or buy individual tickets to each screening.
Please give what you can to support the Provincetown Arts Society's year-round programming and artist residencies by using the donation button, or by becoming a member today.
A Provincetown Story: The Words & Works of Josephine Del Deo
07/22/2023 – 09/10/2023
A Provincetown Story: The Words and Works of Josephine Del Deo
When selecting your complimentary tickets, please consider a donation or become a member of the Provincetown Arts Society to support our year-round programming and artist residencies.
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Conceived by Gene Tartaglia; curated by Salvatore, Romolo and Tatiana Del Deo. Sponsored by the Del Deo Foundation for the Arts and the Provincetown Arts Society. Support for this program is provided in part by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
A Provincetown Story: The Words & Works of Josephine Del Deo
07/22/2023 – 09/10/2023
A Provincetown Story: The Words and Works of Josephine Del Deo
When selecting your complimentary tickets, please consider a donation or become a member of the Provincetown Arts Society to support our year-round programming and artist residencies.
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Conceived by Gene Tartaglia; curated by Salvatore, Romolo and Tatiana Del Deo. Sponsored by the Del Deo Foundation for the Arts and the Provincetown Arts Society. Support for this program is provided in part by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
A Provincetown Story: The Words & Works of Josephine Del Deo
07/22/2023 – 09/10/2023
A Provincetown Story: The Words and Works of Josephine Del Deo
When selecting your complimentary tickets, please consider a donation or become a member of the Provincetown Arts Society to support our year-round programming and artist residencies.
Poof! A Performance by Celeste Lecesne
07/21/2023
A special one-night solo performance written and performed by 2023 Guggenheim Fellow, Celeste Lecesne to benefit Provincetown Arts Society.
National Caviar Day
07/15/2023
Join us Saturday, July 15, as we partner with the incredible local women owned company, The Caviar Co., in celebrating National Caviar Day!
Coinneach MacLeod's "My Scottish Island Kitchen" Book Signing
07/12/2023
The Hebridean Baker, dawning a kilt, returns with his new book, My Scottish Island Kitchen.
Meet the author and enjoy Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres in the Courtyard at The Mary Heaton Vorse House
Support programing and residencies at The Provincetown Arts Society with an additional donation and/or becoming a member at www.provincetownartssociety.org
An Intimate Reading with Federico Erebia & Jaime Cortez
07/11/2023
Pedro & Daniel is Federico Erebia’s debut novel is a striking coming-of-age story of two Mexican-American brothers growing up in 1970s Ohio.
Jaime Cortez’s novel, Gordo, is a humorous, heartwarming, and heartbreaking debut story collection, based on his own real-life experiences, gives voice to a community of migrant farm workers in the West, and in the process broadens the scope of American literature.
Doors open at 6 pm. Program begins at 6:30.
Apothecary Raree Presents Birthday Suit
07/07/2023
Where Music is Medicine, and Performance is Panacea. A Black Tie Affair.
Friday Nights at the Movies
06/30/2023 – 08/11/2023
Presented in partnership with the Provincetown Film Society, join us on select evenings throughout the summer for classic films on the lawn of the historic Mary Heaton Vorse House.
Purchase a 4-pack of tickets to attend each showing or purchase individual tickets to each movie.
Come early for cocktails & hors d’oeuvres before each screening!
Moonstruck
Friday Nights at the Movies
06/30/2023
Come early for cocktails & hors d’oeuvres before each screening! Purchase and save with a 4-pack ticket bundle, or buy individual tickets to each screening.
Please give what you can to support the Provincetown Arts Society's year-round programming and artist residencies by using the donation button, or by becoming a member today.
Provincetown Portraitures
06/29/2023 – 08/05/2023
New works from artists Salvatore Del Deo, James Everett Stanley, and photographer David Hilliard opening reception & fundraiser for Provincetown Arts Society. On view from June 29 through August 5, 2023.
A Night with Veronica Klaus & The Tammy Hall Trio
06/21/2023
Vocalist Veronica Klaus returns to San Francisco for a very special Pride week concert! Featuring a truly stellar act, The Tammy Hall Trio.
Factory/Refractory: Dance Comes to Provincetown
06/18/2023
The Provincetown Arts Society & Eryc Taylor Dance Company, from New York City, collaborate to bring Modern Dance to Provincetown.
Saint Joe's Summer of Shows Opening Reception
06/14/2023
Join us for the Opening Reception of our three distinct exhibitions from artists Annie Duncan, Anastasia Egeli and the grantLOVE Project.
The LGBTQ+ Story
06/04/2023
The Provincetown Arts Society in collaboration with The Generations Project is happy to present this fundraising event to support The Generation's Project's mission to preserve the LGBTQ+ history of Provincetown through storytelling.
First Look Provincetown
06/02/2023
An evening celebrating Provincetown fashion to benefit HOW, Helping Our Women, and SKIP, Soup Kitchen in Provincetown.
Annie Duncan
06/01/2023 – 08/30/2023
Annie Duncan (b. 1997, San Francisco, California) makes paintings and ceramic sculptures that explore femininity, symbolism, and art historical references. Leaning into her affinity for collecting, sorting, and obsessing over objects, her work finds humor, heartbreak, joy, and meaning in the jumbled world we inhabit. She received a BA from Vassar College in 2019 and an MFA from California College of the Arts in 2023. Annie has shown her work in California and New York, and is represented by Johansson Projects (Oakland).
Project Nunway
05/26/2023
Join us for Project Nunway 11, where fashion meets philanthropy. Our theme is "Sanctuary" with unique runway looks from recycled materials.
This year's event promises to be a night to remember, with a diverse lineup of designers, entertainers, celebrity judges, and fierce models. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in auctions items, enjoy VIP experiences, and party the night away with everyone’s favorite drag nuns.
Photos by Garaje Gooch
Del Deo & Moffett: A Time in The Town
05/26/2023
Join us for this special exhibition featuring rarely seen or never before seen works from the private collection of the Del Deo Foundation. All Proceeds from sales of art to benefit The Del Deo Foundation for The Arts and The Provincetown Arts Society.
Catalyst Access Institute with Joe Goode Performance Group
05/23/2023
Join Access Institute and Joe Goode Performance Group at the inspiring St. Joseph’s Arts Society for an evening of movement, song, story, and connection where we grapple with the beauty, pain, and complexity of our shared human condition.
Jane Paradise's "The Dune Shacks of Provincetown"
05/13/2023
Join us for a Book release & art exhibit at The Mary Heaton Vorse House to benefit PAAM.
Climate Parables
05/12/2023 – 05/13/2023
An unforgettable evening of live journalism, science and technology, fiction and nonfiction, video, art, and music.
Anthropocene Magazine (a publication of Future Earth) has teamed up with The Long Now Foundation and Back Pocket Media to take the magazine’s acclaimed fiction series “The Climate Parables,” from the page to the stage.
Gongster's Paradise
05/06/2023
Gongster's Paradise is the ONLY Kulintang Festival in North America featuring artists from all over the world.
Hospitality House's Annual Fundraiser & Gala
05/03/2023
Join us for a long awaited in-person, LIVE AUCTION, Wednesday, May 3. Our live art auction will include 25 stunning works from acclaimed local and national artists, including talented neighborhood artists from our award-winning Community Arts Program.
Proceeds will benefit Hospitality House's six community programs, including our Community Arts Program!
Contemporary Violin Maker's Exhibition and Concert
04/29/2023
Join us for the 2023 Contemporary Violin Maker's Exhibition and Concert. The day will begin with an open hall exhibition of instruments with select makers from 11 am - 4 pm. Access to this portion of the day is free!
At 6pm we will open back up the doors concert with San Francisco Philharmonic who will be performing on the instruments from exhibition collection at 6:30pm. General Admission is $40 with the opportunity to purchase a VIP table.
Anastasia Egeli
04/17/2023 – 08/30/2023
A third-generation portrait and landscape painter, Anastasia Egeli uses light, color and thoughtful brushstrokes to bring viewers into the families and sites featured in her work. Balancing a lively commission career with a well established art practice, Anastasia has participated in exhibitions across New England, New York and in the Mary Heaton Vorse House at the Provincetown Arts Society, one of our satellite locations.
Easter Hat Party & Easter Egg Hunt
04/09/2023
Don your bonnet, claim your prize! Cocktails and Chinese lunch will be served. A benefit for the Provincetown Arts Society.
A Provincetown Family: A Spring Affair Exhibit
04/08/2023
Join us for the opening reception of our spring exhibit, A Provincetown Family: A Spring Affair Exhibit.
Mercury Soul Returns to Saint Joe's
04/07/2023
Mercury Soul returns to Saint Joseph's Arts Society with a sumptuous mix of loungey DJ sets, meditative classical music, and immersive production and stagecraft.
Food for Thought: Fathomable
03/29/2023
You are invited to FATHOMABLE: a FOOD FOR THOUGHT immersive culinary experience to explore and question our many relationships to our oceans through food, art, and conversation.
Young Artists' Show: The Art of Food Opening Reception
03/16/2023
In partnership with Healdsburg Center for the Arts, Little Saint will be hosting a selection of the art of local youth in HCA’s ever- popular, annual exhibit. HCA will host other schools in its gallery space at 334 Center St.
The public is invited to attend the exhibit in both spaces anytime during regular hours for Little Saint and HCA.
Exhibition runs March 14 through April 9 at both Little Saint, 25 North St. & Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 334 Center St.
Box Sessions at Little Saint with Lauren Gunderson and Laura Holson
03/11/2023
Lauren Gunderson will speak about playwriting, her work and how to find one's voice. She will also teach a class in writing for the stage.
Turn Me Into Gold: A storytelling party
03/02/2023
Live journalism and storytelling by New York Times and GQ journalists, writers, a comedian + live music & more.
grantLOVE Project
A capsule collection
02/09/2023 – 08/30/2023
The grantLOVE a project started in 2008 by LA–based artist Alexandra Grant to help raise awareness and money for various arts nonprofits. Alexandra's LOVE symbol originated from a sculpture she exhibited in 2008 at Honor Fraser Gallery, A Love That Should Have Lasted.
grantLOVE Project Opening Reception
02/09/2023
Celebrate the opening of the grantLOVE Project in our Apothecary of Ideas with founder of grantLOVE, Alexandra Grant.
Michelle L. Morby in Conversation with Kevin J. Patel
01/28/2023
A conversation between Little Saint exhibiting artist, Michelle L. Morby, and the subject of one of her portraits, activist, Kevin J. Patel.
Bundles of Love
01/27/2023 – 02/10/2023
It is time to order your Bundle of Love for the one you love. First Crush is the smaller bouquet option. Both First Crush and Big Love are accompanied by a bottle of Ruinart Brut Rosé with the option of adding a grantLOVE Project candle, necklace, or print for an additional price. Available candles, prints, and necklaces can be found here. When ordering simply specify which one or ones you would like to add. All orders must be placed by Feb. 10.
Email info@saintjosephsartssociety.com to place your order with subject line "Valentine's Day Bundle"
Happy Hour with Chanticleer
01/26/2023
The members of the Grammy Award-winning ensemble, Chanticleer, are known for their pristine virtuosity in repertoire from the renaissance to current popular music. Happy Hour with Chanticleer will highlight the ensemble’s extraordinary range in the stunning acoustics of Saint Joseph’s Arts Society.
Shiva Ahmadi
Unbound
01/19/2023
Unbound by Shiva Ahmadi features a variety of mediums, including watercolor painting, sculpture, and digital animation drawing inspiration from Persian, Indian and Middle Eastern art. Born in Tehran, Iran in 1975, Ahmadi grew up amid the tumult of the Iranian Revolution and Iran-Iraq War. She moved to the United States in 1998, and has been based in California since 2015.
Photos by Brendan Mainini
Darrin Martin
Along the Perimeter
01/19/2023
Darrin Martin engages the synesthetic qualities of perception through video, performance, sculpture, and print-based installations. Influenced by his own experiences with hearing differences, his projects consider notions of accessibility through the use of tactility, sonic analogies, and audio descriptions.
Saint Joe's New Year Celebration
01/19/2023
We are celebrating the start of our 5 year anniversary with exhibitions and site specific installations by four new exhibiting artists: Shiva Ahmadi, Kalie Granier, Darrin Martin, and the grantLOVE Project.
Three of Cups: Round Deux
12/17/2022
Saint Joseph's presents an evening of celebration with our favorite winemakers; Martha Stoumen, Scribe, & Broc Cellars.
Randy Colosky in Conversation with Tiffany Shlain
12/13/2022
Saint Joseph's presents Give & Take exhibiting artist, Randy Colosky in conversation with artist and filmmaker, Tiffany Shlain.
The Holly Exhibit Private Viewing
12/03/2022
Join us for a private viewing of The Holly Exhibit at the Mary Heaton Vorse House.
Featuring works by Philip Malicoat, Robena Malicoat, Salvatore Del Deo, Alvin Ross, Joyce Johnson, Paul Schulenberg, Joel Janowitz, John Dowd, Teresa Baksa, David Hilliard, Valerie Issacs, Stephen Wells, Tess Michalik, Sharon McGauley, Oliver Suire Verley, LaVerne Christopher, Jonathan McPhillips, Andrea Petitto, George Lynde, MiYoung Sohn.
The Holiday Exhibit Private Viewing
11/26/2022
Join us for a private viewing of the Holiday Exhibit at the Mary Heaton Vorse House.
Featuring works by Philip Malicoat, Robena Malicoat, Salvatore Del Deo, Alvin Ross, Joyce Johnson, Paul Schulenberg, Joel Janowitz, John Dowd, Teresa Baksa, David Hilliard, Valerie Issacs, Stephen Wells, Tess Michalik, Sharon McGauley, Oliver Suire Verley, LaVerne Christopher, Jonathan McPhillips, Andrea Petitto, George Lynde, MiYoung Sohn.
Box Sessions at Little Saint with Pixar Artists Peter Docter & Louis Gonzales
11/19/2022
Join Pixar's Oscar-winning director and chief creative officer Pete Docter & story artist Louis Gonzales to discuss all things Pixar.
J. John Priola "Natural Light" Book Signing & Conversation
11/16/2022
Come meet the artist and experience an exhibition of work by renowned local photographer J. John Priola as he presents his new monograph, Natural Light (Kehrer Verlag, 2022). The evening will include readings from Rita Bullwinkel & Claire Daigle, with a portion of book proceeds going to youth mentorship organization, City of Dreams.
2022 Arts Medallion Award Honoring Alonzo King
11/15/2022
Join us in celebrating SF’s own visionary dancer and choreographer, Alonzo King, the 2022 recipient of the Museum of Performance + Design’s annual Arts Medallion Award.
Non Stop Bhangra Diwali Festival of Lights
11/12/2022
Experience the colors, sounds, and flavors of India with a dance party to celebrate Diwali, The Festival of Lights.
Jessica Martin & Michelle L. Morby Artist Reception at Little Saint
10/22/2022
Toast to the works of Jessica Martin and Michelle L. Morby on display at Little Saint in this temporary exhibit.
Closing Reception for Addison Art Gallery
10/22/2022
Featuring works from Paul Baldassini, Paul Batch, Jonathan Earle, Maryalice Eizenberg, Marc Hanson, Joyce Johnson, Philip Koch, Sharon McGauley, Jonathan McPhillips, Andrea Petitto, Cynthia Reid, Amy Sanders, Paul Schulenburg, Cleber Stecei, Olivier Suire Verley.
Backpocket & Litquake Present How to Change the Weather
10/18/2022
Performances by New York Times, Washington Post, and KQED journalists, a bestselling author, a comedian, live music & special guests.
Poetry and Book Release for Gabrielle Rilleau "No Room for Slippage"
10/15/2022
Celebrate Gabrielle Rilleau's new poetry book No Room for Slippage.
Thighs Wide Shut
10/14/2022 – 10/15/2022
San Francisco's Gay All-Male Revue re-imagines Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut through a queer kaleidoscope lens.
Woman Filmmakers Reception
10/14/2022
Reception honoring woman filmmakers Tatiana Von Furstenberg, Laura Heberton, Page Hurwitz, Ruth Leitman, June Millington, Kate Stilley Steiner.
Addison Art Gallery Autumn Reception
10/09/2022
Featuring works from Paul Schulenburg, Sharon McGauley, Joyce Johnson, Marc Hanson, Jonathan Earle, Amy Sanders, Cleber Stecei, Cynthia Reid, Olivier Suire Verley, Jonathan McPhillips, and Paul Batch.
Californians for Reproductive Freedom
09/27/2022
Please join us for an evening of community, conversation and music to support reproductive freedom at the iconic Saint Joseph's Art Society!
All ticket sales and proceeds are going directly to the NNAF's Collective Power Fund, which supports direct abortion funding by remove financial and logistical barriers for those seeking abortion.
Beatrice Glow
The Collection of the EoS 10^15
09/25/2022 – 01/27/2023
Multimedia artist Beatrice Glow kicks off our inaugural “Apothecary of Ideas” with a site-responsive installation, which is based on a fictional family rescuing their prized possessions from an uninhabitable Earth, circa 2068. Composed of hauntingly luxurious artifacts, including a range of hand-embroidered textiles, scent experiences, videos, as well as VR-sculpted and 3D-printed objects, the collection blurs the boundaries of fact and fiction and explores the language of luxury and power.
A Model and Her Artists
09/25/2022
In collaboration with the Addison Art Gallery. Artists Paul Schulenberg, Sharon McGauley, Marc Kundmann, Cassandra Andrea Petitto, Maryalice Eizenberg, John Clayton, Sandy O'Brien, and Valerie Isaacs paint model Mozelle at the Mary Heaton Vorse Courtyard.
Give & Take Artist Reception
09/22/2022
Join us for the Artist Reception of Saint Joe's new exhibition Give & Take, featuring works by artists Randy Colosky, Ramekon O'Arwisters, and J. John Priola.
Beyond the Facade
09/18/2022
W*acking is a queer cultural legacy and you're invited to experience it at Saint Joseph's Arts Foundation.
Addison Art Gallery Opening Reception
09/15/2022
Featuring works from Paul Schulenburg, Sharon McGauley, Joyce Johnson, Marc Hanson Jonathan Earle, Amy Sanders, Cleber Stecei, Cynthia Reid, and Olivier Suire Verley.
Castle Hill 50th Anniversary Celebration
09/04/2022
Truro Center for the Arts presents Castle Hill 50th Anniversary Celebration. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres followed by dinner at the Mary Heaton Vorse House.
A Magical Evening in the Courtyard with Marilyn Maye
08/28/2022
A live concert with Marilyn Maye, Tedd Firth on piano, Steve Doyle on drums, and Daniel Glass on bass. Special thanks to Mark Cortale.
A Conversation with John 'Ike' Williams & Paul Resika
08/20/2022
A reception followed by a slide presentation and conversation. John 'Ike' Williams' story of artists, writers, and activists on Cape Cod during the Mary Heaton Vorse years.
A Midsummer Nights Dream
08/14/2022
See new works by artist Jesse Ceraldi and experience dinner by Chef Michael Ceraldi.
The Best of Bakker
08/11/2022 – 09/11/2022
Opening reception at the Mary Heaton Vorse House. Jim Bakker and Spencer Keasey show works from the Bakker Gallery, curated by Gene Tartaglia.
Featuring works from Bourne, Cohen, Ross, C. De Carlo, Sterne, Weinrich, Hawthorne
Mission Possible
07/30/2022
Reception and book signing at the Mary Heaton Vorse Courtyard. Conversation with Major General Tammy Smith and author C. Dixon Osburn, moderated by Timothy McCarthy, educator and activist.
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of Run DMC Live at Saint Joe's
07/28/2022
Saint Joseph's Arts Foundation invites you to a conversation & performance with hip-hop pioneer Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of Run-DMC.
Summer Exhibition Closing Reception
07/26/2022
Enjoy a bar night while taking in the sights of works by artists a part of the Physics & Fiction exhibit curated by Aimee Friberg of CULT Aimee Friberg, as well as pieces by Serena Cole, and Jon Bernson's and Andy Diaz-Hope, Beautification Machine. Don't miss out on your chance to view these incredible exhibitions before they close!
Crash an Indian Wedding Party with Non Stop Bhangra
07/23/2022
Have you ever wanted to crash an Indian Wedding party? Here's your chance to experience it as Non Stop Bhangra– an award winning production voted "best dance party" in San Francisco– brings its most popular theme to Saint Joseph's.
"Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book" Book Reception with W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz
07/19/2022
Booksmith is bringing Emmy Award-winning comedian W. Kamau Bell & The New York Times bestselling Rad Woman Kate Schatz to Saint Joseph’s to discuss their book, Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book. If you have ever been in the same room with either of these humans, you know it's a singular treat.
National Caviar Day
07/16/2022
We have had the pleasure of partnering with The Caviar Co. on a multitude of events at Saint Joseph's, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to co-host their annual ‘National Caviar Day' event this summer.
The evening is led in delicacy with premium caviar from The Caviar Co., classic bites and freshly shucked oyster towers from our beloved partners at Leo's Oyster Bar, Jean-Charles Boisset champagne, and Grey Goose martinis flowing. Full bar will be available for those who would like to purchase beverages outside of our featured menu (included in ticket price).
A Night in Havana
07/15/2022
The Vorse Club presents Cuban singer, Arian Carlos, and a band of renowned musicians including John Thomas, Roxanne Layton, Mike Flanagan, and Chris Rathbun in "A Night in Havana."
screening: My Own Private Idaho
Bring a Blanket
07/15/2022
My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 American independent adventure drama film written and directed by Gus Van Sant.
The Mary Heaton Vorse Years Opening Reception
07/14/2022
Works provided by the Berta Walker Gallery donated to fund the commissioned life-size sculpture of Mary Heaton Vorse by Penelope Jencks.
Catalyst Access Institute with Killing My Lobster
07/13/2022
Join Access Institute and Killing My Lobster, San Francisco's premiere sketch comedy theater company, to hear about how laughter can truly be the best medicine for an anxious soul.
The Hebridean Baker Book Signing & Conversation
07/10/2022
Spend the evening with Scottish author, Coinneach Macleod, as he shares the Hebridean lifestyle through his debut cookbook.
Joel Janowitz & Friends by the Sea Closing Reception
07/09/2022
A closing reception in conjuction with a showing of Recent Gifts to the PAAM Collection, which included a walk-through hosted by Joel Janowitz at the museum prior.
A Scene from Tennessee William's "A Streetcar Named Desire"
07/08/2022
Directed by Dolly Wells for Three Floors Productions, featuring Provincetown Actors Halcyone Hurst & Brauwyn Jackett.
Odale's Cress's "Cuisine is a Dialect," Book Release and Reception
07/07/2022
Culinary anthropologist Odale Cress takes you on an entertaining tour of Ptown, exploring its culture and history as told through foodways, traditions, and cuisines. The book is sprinkled with illustrations by the author and local artists, as well as prose, poetry, lyrics and recipes from prominent Ptown writers, songsmiths, and chefs. The launch party is July 7 at the Mary Heaton Vorse House.
RSVP required as space is limited.
A Closer Look at Eleanor Score
07/03/2022
A solo show in the Courtyard featuring Eleanor Score's visions of Provincetown's life by the sea.
Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served in the courtyard at the Mary Heaton Vorse House.
RSVP required as space is limited.
William "Bill" Fitts "An Artist's Recipes"
07/02/2022
Join us for a book release of "An Artist's Recipes" by William 'Bill' Fitts. A courtyard exhibit of his prints will be available for sale. Special thanks to Berta Walker Gallery.
Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served in the courtyard at the Mary Heaton Vorse House.
RSVP required as space is limited.
Queer Riot! A Comedy Special by Tatiana von Furstenberg and Page Hurwitz
06/23/2022
The night will begin at 6:30 pm with abundant Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.
A pre-screening conversation will commence at 7:45 pm, with the comedy special beginning at 8:20 pm.
food: Big Dinner With The Chef
06/22/2022
A tasting menu is a series of small plates that lets a chef present his/her specialties.
live: Inaugural Exhibition
06/22/2022
This group show brings together leading figures from the gallery's program of modern and contemporary artists.
A Closer Look at Valerie Isaacs
06/18/2022
A Solo Show in the Courtyard featuringProvincetown artist Valerie Isaacs whose work draws on the mystical space and light of Provincetown.
A Private Screening of Marco Calvani's New Film – A Better Half
06/12/2022
Provincetown Arts Society and Marco Calvani invite you to a private screening of his new short film, A Better Half, prior to its world premiere at the Provincetown International Film Festival.
A conversation will proceed the screening. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served in the Courtyard Theatre at the Mary Heaton Vorse House.
RSVP required as space is limited. Vaccination and booster required.
A Closer Look at Derek Macara
06/12/2022
A Solo Show in the Courtyard featuringA native Son of Provincetown, Derek Macara, known for his Seaside Paintings Featuring the Architecture and Landscapes of Cape Cod.
Walk with Obi: The Coasts of California
06/04/2022
Join naturalist and author Obi Kaufmann for a celebration of his latest field atlas, The Coasts of California. During this special evening, Obi will peel back the curtain on his process, then screen a sneak peek of a new film about his work directed by award-winning filmmaker Alice Gu (The Donut King).
Before the evening ends with a book signing, Obi will invite the audience for a live Q&A. This is a rare opportunity to engage with the bestselling author as he takes you behind the scenes of his literary and visual universe.
Joel Janowitz & Friends by the Sea
05/27/2022 – 07/10/2022
The Provincetown Arts Society announces a new exhibition featuring the work of Joel Janowitz with works from Mark Adams, Jefferson Hayman, David Hilliard, Diana Horowitz, Kahn & Selesnick, and Richard Saja, in cooperation with The Schoolhouse Gallery.
Curated by Gene Tartaglia and Chris McCarthy.
Cabaret Night
05/26/2022
World-class burlesque, outrageous drag, and premium cocktails at Saint Joe’s.
We Are All Aliens
05/19/2022
An immersive border opera by legendary performance artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña at Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation.
Ice Bar Under the Flower Moon
05/15/2022
A night dedicated to celebrating and enjoying local fare, music, and mixology. Featured restaurateurs include Elizabeth & Jason Lance of Lucky Lips Loagy Bay Oysters, Chef Collin Kolisko & Maestro Jamie Lewis of The Governor Bradford, and Raina Stefani & Jake Hetnarski Tsukune the Mary Heaton Vorse House Chefs. Mixologist Matt Berry. John Thomas on piano and Eric Maul on the flute.
Meaghan Maples
05/12/2022
Soulful singer Meaghan Maples performed at Little Saint, where the audience enjoyed listening to music influenced by classical choral and gospel music, as well as Maples commitment to inclusion, authenticity, and heartfelt, feminine empowerment.
3 Looks at the Creative Process with Musaics of the Bay
05/11/2022
Musiacs came to Saint Joseph’s for a collaboration between 17 year old composer Skyler Lee Baysa, renowned cellist Peter Myers, and pianist Audrey Vardanega.
talk: Cocktails & Conversation with David Oyelowo and Rufus Norris
05/07/2022
Presented by the National Theater at Saint Joseph’s, guests joined for an informal dinner, craft cocktails, and a conversation between acclaimed actor, director, and producer David Oyelowo and the Director of the National Theater of Great Britain, Rufus Norris.
Yea Ming-Chen
05/05/2022
Composer, songwriter, and actress Yea Ming-Chen performed her enchanting jangly folk-pop at Little Saint to delighted audiences.
Salvatore Del Deo: Selected Works
05/01/2022
Selected works by previous Artist-in-Residence, Salvatore Del Deo, are on display throughout the Mary Heaton Vorse House.
talk: 20 Summers
A Conversation Between Guests
04/28/2022
Conversation is interactive communication between two or more people. The development of conversational skills and etiquette is an important part of socialization.
Madeline Kenney
04/28/2022
Little Saint was delighted to present Madeline Kenney’s dramatic lyrics, sweet harmonies, and layers of guitar.
live: Mercury Soul
04/22/2022
Mercury Soul was back at Saint Joe’s for one special night equipped with luxury lounging, ambient music, elaborate DJ sets, and craft cocktails
A Closer Look at Jesse Ceraldi
04/22/2022
A night celebrating the opening of local Cape Cod artist, teacher, and restaurateur Jesse Ceraldi’s solo show at the Mary Heaton Vorse House.
Little Saint Grand Opening
04/22/2022
Saint Joseph’s sister saint, Little Saint, made a grand entrance into the world by celebrating the opening of their 100% plant-based dining experience on Earth Day 2022.
Easter Bonnet Brunch
04/17/2022
An opportunity to don your most dapper hat to enjoy a delicious Easter brunch, egg-hunt, and silent-auction of Peter Hunt’s Eggs, donated by the Berta Walker Foundation to benefit the Provincetown Public Arts Foundation and the Provincetown Arts Society.
live: Over the Rainbow: Opera Parallèle Gala featuring John Holiday
04/14/2022
An opportunity to support our February Artist in Residence, Opera Parallèle, by attending John Holiday’s San Francisco debut. Specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served by the Hugh Groman Group.
talk: Access Institute x Saint Joesphs: Catalyst Series
04/13/2022
The night began with the crowd weaving through interactive salons while enjoying nosh and drinks. Then, Access Institute’s Executive Director, Bart Magee, PhD, facilitated an intimate conversation exploring the most pressing social and emotional issues of the day with artists Victoria Wagner, Andy Diaz Hope, Jon Bernson, and Phillip Hua.
live: Sofar Sounds
04/07/2022
Saint Joseph’s members were given advance notice and complimentary tickets to Sofar Sounds concert at the church. Sofar Sounds creates immersive, small musical experiences that typically feature three diverse acts, with no headliner. The exact venues are typically not shared until 24 hours before the show, and the performers are revealed when they step-up to the mic.
Hospitality House THHE Auction
04/06/2022
A night to dress in your best cocktail couture to celebrate local artists, as well as support Hospitality House and their Community Arts Program.
SF Ballet Auxiliary Fashion Show
03/30/2022
The San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary Fashion Show, presented by Sam Malouf Authentic Luxury, featured Maison Rabih Kayrouz’ latest collection. This event benefited a wide-range of SF Ballet initiatives, including new works, scholarships for SF Ballet School students, and community engagement programs.
Back Pocket Show: I Could’ve Danced All Night, Stories about Alternate Universes
03/25/2022
In collaboration with Back Pocket, an organization that offers communities immersive story-telling experiences, Saint Joseph’s hosted an evening of music, art, and stories, told by the people who lived them.
An Intimate Spring Concert with Paula West
03/19/2022
A stylish celebration of spring with the incomparable jazz singer Paula West, at her first in-person performance in two years.
Fast Times Music Video Release Party
03/03/2022
Members were given free tickets to come and see Bay Area band Fast Times for a live set and the debut of their new music video, “Girlfriend,” directed by Matthew Barniea and shot in San Francisco
talk: The Cultivist with Julio Cesar Morales
03/01/2022
In partnership with The Cultivist, members were invited to attend a conversation with Julio César Morales on the occasion of the artist's show at Gallery Wendi Norris, La Luz Entre Nosotros (The Light Between Us) , a neon installation accompanied by an original sound composition.
Live in Color with Arooj Aftab and Babo’s Kitchen
02/23/2022
In collaboration with The Third Place, Saint Joseph’s welcomed members to an exclusive, invite-only evening of music and modern flavors inspired by decades of Pakistani family recipes. The night included an intimate performance by Arooj Aftab, the first Pakistani singer to win a Grammy, and delectable bites by Chef Rubab, chef-owner of Babo’s Kitchen.
Opera Parallèle
02/15/2022
Our members were able to experience our 2022 Artist in Residence, Opera Parallele, with an exciting peek at the rehearsal process for their new opera Sophia’s Forest, which explores an immigrant family’s story of hope and healing through the power of imagination.
Goodwill Photoshoot
02/02/2022
Saint Joseph’s space was donated to the team at the SF Goodwill to use as a backdrop for a glamorous photoshoot.
“Transparency/ Opacity”
01/21/2022
A group exhibition curated by Catherine Wagner that explores the idea of visible reality and hidden truths.
A Light Introduction to 2022
01/21/2022
“A Light Introduction to 2022,” a Carpenter’s Workshop Gallery exhibition featuring their finest artists who work with lights including DRIFT, Nacho Carbonell, Vincenzo de Cotiis, Atelier van Lieshout, and Charles Trevelyan among others. MATTERPORT
Holiday Bazaar Extravaganza
12/21/2021
Our final Holiday Bazaar event with burlesque, drag, and musical performances from a talented array of Bay-Area performers.
Marnie Breckenridge Live performance
12/16/2021
A Holiday Bazaar event featuring a special performance by the renowned Marnie Breckenridge.
Valley of the Moon Music Festival Concert
12/13/2021
A celebration of chamber music and the retirement of Martin Cohn, the founding board president.
Jazz at the Ballroom - Oh What Fun! Live concert
12/12/2021
In another installment of Saint Joe’s long standing partnership with Jazz at the Ballroom, comes a celebration of the holiday season with the music of Vince Guaraldi. Performed by Konrad Paszkudzki Trio and Olivia Chindamo.
Museum of African Diaspora Emerging Artists Panel
12/09/2021
An artist panel discussion moderated by Elena Gross with the emerging artists from the Museum of African Diaspora. This year’s emerging artists included Sydney Cain, Nayme Brown, and Juror Ashara Ekundayo.
New Provincetown Print Show with the Fine Arts Work Center
11/24/2021
Presented in collaboration with the Provincetown Arts Society, this exhibition celebrates the tradition of printmaking in Provincetown and features a sale of limited-edition prints by 17 artists. Proceeds support Provincetown Arts Society and the FIne Arts Work Center and our historic facility. MATTERPORT
Three Cups of Nouveau Party
11/20/2021
A chance to enjoy natural wines, refreshing tunes, and tasty bites.
Gina Schock Book Signing and Party
11/13/2021
A conversation between Tony Bravo, from the San Francisco Chronicle, and Gina Schock, former drummer of the Go-Go’s, centered around Gina’s new book “Made in Hollywood.” The discussion was followed by a book signing and performances by two local San Francisco Punk bands.
Leila Weefur Play/Pray
11/04/2021
A selection of queer writers recount their relationship to religion with performances that brought together voices of prayer and anti-prayer.
Litquake Reading Bar Night
10/20/2021
Litquake Festival presents NY Times best-selling authors, Chang-rae Lee and Natalie Baszile in conversation.
TNT Traysikel MASS Event
10/17/2021
TNT Traysikel is a mobile sculpture and karaoke site that collects, archives, uplifts, and broadcasts the narratives of Filipinx American community.
Grand Finale of TNT Traysikel’s epic artist residency with a festival celebrating the Filipino creative community.
Still Life to Table With David Foley
10/09/2021
Local Artists create Still Life Paintings brought to life in a series of Chef-driven dinners emulating the paintings. Local chef Stefani Raina Stefani transforms the garden harvest into an edible still life inspired work of David Foley.
Litquake Opening Night
10/07/2021
The celebration of the Opening Night of Litquake's annual festival with a masked ball saluting. Readings by Devorah Major, Robert Major Anderson, Natalie Baszile, and many more. Live music from the Marc Capelle Trio and tacos from Taqueria Angelica's.
Museum of Performance and Design Annual Arts Medallion Award 2020
10/01/2021
Honoring the 2020 Recipient, Helgi Tomasson, who is the artistic director and principal choreographer for San Francisco Ballet, and a former professional ballet dancer. Postponed from 2020 due to Covid-19.
Ashley Longshore Opening
09/30/2021
A night of revelry in celebration of the Pop-Art Phenomenon’s long awaited solo show featuring her paintings, furniture, objects and books, with a particular emphasis on her work, “I Do Not Cook. I Do Not Clean. I Do Not Fly Commercial.”
Still Life to Table With Jim Broussard
09/24/2021
Local Artists create Still Life Paintings brought to life in a series of Chef-driven dinners emulating the paintings. Local chef Stefani Raina Stefani transforms the garden harvest into an edible still life inspired work of Jim Broussard.
Great Music on Sunday's at 5
09/19/2021
A performing artists group show and fundraiser in the MHV Courtyard. Local musicians showed incredible talents and inspired new programs for 2022.
Ides of Gender
09/18/2021
40 images from the CUSP Gallery were projected onto the big screen in the courtyard as a backdrop for a discussion with members of Provincetown’s transgender community
PAPA Awards
09/17/2021
Provincetown’s Playwright Awards preceded by a cocktail hour, and followed by a dinner, to honor Doug Wright, Michael R. Jackson, and Kelli O’Hara.
Gabriel Gold Album Release
09/08/2021
A celebration of the video release of Saint Joseph's Artist-in-Residence, Gabriel Gold.
A Closer Look at Anastasia Egeli
09/03/2021
A solo show in the courtyard featuring paintings from The Cape School’s own, Anastasi Egeli, a third- generation portrait artist, teacher, and heir to The New England School of Painting.
Culinary Arts in Film: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
08/31/2021
Cabaret seating in the Courtyard with dinner followed by a movie. Thematic menus from guest Chefs featuring culinary hosts & local purveyors. Collin Kolisko – Japanese, Jiro Dreams of Sushi.
Culinary Arts in Film: Big Night
08/29/2021
Cabaret seating in the Courtyard with dinner followed by a movie. Thematic menus from guest Chefs featuring culinary hosts & local purveyors. Michael Ceraldi – Italian, Big Night.
Culinary Arts in Film: The 100-Foot Journey
08/20/2021
Cabaret seating in the Courtyard with dinner followed by a movie. Thematic menus from guest Chefs featuring culinary hosts & local purveyors. Barbara Lynch with Genevieve Eustis – Indian, The Hundred Foot Journey. Local chef Stefani Raina Stefani transforms the garden harvest into an edible still life inspired work of painter, Jim Broussard.
James Everett Stanley exhibition
08/19/2021 – 09/30/2021
James Everett Stanley exhibition inside the Mary Heaton Vorse House in celebration of his residency at MHV. MATTERPORT
Still Life to Table With Jo Hay
08/15/2021
Local Artists create Still Life Paintings brought to life in a series of Chef-driven dinners emulating the paintings. Local chef Raina Stefani and artist Jo Hay.
Bar Night with Dedric Clark & SFADA
08/12/2021
Cocktails and revelry featuring a live acoustic musical performance by Saint Joe's Artist-in-Residence, Dedric Clark.
Valley of the Moon Music Festival Apprentices and Laureates perform The Mendelssohn Octet
07/30/2021
A performance featuring the 2021 Valley of the Moon Music Festival Apprentices and Laureates in collaboration with faculty artists.
Still Life to Table With Derek Macara
07/18/2021
Local Artists create Still Life Paintings brought to life in a series of Chef-driven dinners emulating the paintings. Local chef Stefani Raina Stefani transforms the garden harvest into an edible still life inspired work of Derek Macara.
A Closer Look at Lindsey Porter
07/16/2021 – 07/17/2021
A solo show of Lindsey Porter’s was on display in the MHV courtyard. This solo show featured her works on paper as well as a new series of nautical flags created specifically for this exhibit.
Courtyard Conversations and Dinner at MHV
07/15/2021 – 09/06/2021
A sponsored series of notable authors in afternoon conversation, followed by dinner for 10 with the Author.
Traditional Wampanoag Sunset Dinner
07/10/2021
An afternoon tour is a prelude to a Traditional Wampanoag Sunset Dinner at Herring Cove. Clams, lobsters, mussels and scallops are cooked in layers of seaweed on stones heated with wood and fire by Chef Marcus Hendricks, a 12th- generation member of the Mashpee Tribe.
Still Life to Table With Shirl Roccapriore
07/08/2021
Local Artists create Still Life Paintings brought to life in a series of Chef-driven dinners emulating the paintings. Local chef Stefani Raina Stefani transforms the garden harvest into an edible still life inspired work of Shirl Roccapriore.
An Evening with Sal Del Deo
06/27/2021
Chef Michael Ceraldi & Salvatore del Deo together in the kitchen in conjunction with the opening of the Salvatore del Deo’s Art Exhibit at The Mary Heaton Vorse House, which opened on June 24th, 2021. MATTERPORT
Jazz at the Ballroom Collaboration
06/24/2021
A celebration of the Roaring 20s and all things Scott & Zelda with Jazz at the Ballroom.
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Salvatore Del Deo exhibit
06/24/2021
Salvatore Del Deo showcased a collection of his work inside the Mary Heaton Vorse House. MATTERPORT
live: Flying an Airplane
Watch a film about it
06/22/2021 – 06/26/2021
Flight or flying is the process by which an object moves through a space without contacting any planetary surface.
live: Erika Deeman
06/22/2021
Deeman received a Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations, degree in 2000 from Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography, a degree in 2014 from Academy of Art, San Francisco, CA.
live: Ashley Longshore
06/22/2021
Sarah Ashley Longshore is a Louisiana-based painter and entrepreneur
Twenty Summers
06/11/2021 – 06/12/2021
An outdoor musical series featuring special surprise guests, On the Town.
Chamber Nights
06/10/2021
Saint Joseph’s partnered with Valley of the Moon Music Festival for a series of live concerts showcasing both emerging musicians as well as seasoned professional musicians.
Culinary Arts in Film Series
06/08/2021 – 09/24/2022
Cabaret seating in the Courtyard with dinner followed by a movie. Thematic menus from guest Chefs featuring culinary hosts & local purveyors. Barbara Lynch with Genevieve Eustis – Indian, The Hundred Foot Journey. Local chef Stefani Raina Stefani transforms the garden harvest into an edible still life inspired work of painter, Jim Broussard.
Culinary Arts in Film: Soufra
06/08/2021
Cabaret seating in the Courtyard with dinner followed by a movie. Thematic menus from guest Chefs featuring culinary hosts & local purveyors. Samuel Greene – Middle Eastern, Soufra.
StoryTellers: The Filmmaker and The Journalist
06/05/2021
Screening of White Space followed by a conversation moderated by Brian Vines.
Jazz at the Ballroom Collaboration featuring Champian Fulton Quartet performing Lady Day: A Tribute To Billie Holiday
06/03/2021
Champian Fulton is a Jazz vocalist and pianist who won Hot House's Female Jazz Vocalist of the year in 2019.
Penelope Jencks
05/21/2021 – 07/02/2021
A bronze life size sculpture of Mary Heaton Vorse, by renowned sculptor Penelope Jencks, commissioned by the Provincetown Arts Foundation. The sculpture can be seen entering a facsimile door, created by local artisan Nate McKean.
BECOMING
05/19/2021
Becoming, curated by Erica Deeman, considers how we mark and measure transformations in our own lives, in the world around us, as well as the spaces between us.
Gabriel Gold | Live from St. Joseph’s
05/11/2021
Gabriel Gold, an internationally renowned Bay Area musician, celebrated his move to Iceland and the release of his new album with a live performance. Additionally, he used the space to shoot one of his music videos.
Francisco Fullana Video Recording
02/17/2021
A recording of classical music as part of the Valley of the Moon Music Festival.
Artists-In-Residence: Nkechi Njaka and Tawoo
12/11/2020
Nkechi Njaka and Tawoo partnered on RESONANCE, a site-specific experience set to music that cultivates listening, seeing and feeling with real-time awareness.
Audra Ann McDonald
12/01/2020
Audra Ann McDonald was in residence at The Mary Heaton Vorse House working with New Works Provincetown on a new Broadway musical, The Last Diva.
37th Annual Preservation Awards
10/21/2020
The design and restoration team of Saint Joseph's was honored with a California Preservation Award.
Joshua Kent Bookman
10/01/2020
Bookman stayed at the Mary Heaton Vorse House to work on a new screenplay, ‘My Decade Sister’, a coming-of-age story set in Provincetown. He is the author of the novel ‘Close to Nowhere’.
Singing in My Soul Benefit Concert for Bread & Roses
09/26/2020
In collaboration with Sinners and Saints, the concert featured Johnny Shepherd with special guest singer Rocco DeLucca on vocals. All proceeds went to Bread & Roses, an organization that continues to bring live and recorded music to those who are isolated and need an uplifting experience.
Inside Lands
08/28/2020
As Outside Lands moved inside, Saint Joseph’s hosted the extraordinary Tycho, who performed under DRIFT’s Flylight as part of Outside Lands’ virtual concert series.
Artists-In-Residence: Mercury Soul
08/15/2020
For their residency at Saint Joseph’s, DJ Mason Bates, conductor Benjamin Schwartz, and visual designer Anne Patterson created Cathedral, a four-part series of meditative music and electronica.
Alison Gootee
08/01/2020
Photographer Alison Gootee came to MHV in Provincetown to capture the essence of our beloved Sal’s restaurant in August of 2020
Composer Scott Frankel and Lyricist Michael Korie
07/01/2020
Composer Scott Frankel and Lyricist Michael Korie held court in The Parlor at The Mary Heaton Vorse House to work on the creation of The New World Provincetown production of ‘The Last Diva’.
Artists-In-Residence: Jonah Kim, Misa Kuranga and Julia Rowe
06/25/2020
Grammy Award–winning cellist, Jonah Kim, hosted two concerts over the summer during his residency with us. These performances featured SF Ballet’s principal dancer, Misa Kuranga, and soloist, Julia Rowe.
Paula West
06/05/2020
In June, iconic Bay Area performer Paula West live-streamed from Saint Joseph’s alongside Adam Shulman on piano, Aaron Germain on bass, Greg Wyser-Pratte on drums, and Scott Sorkin on guitar. The proceeds from the concert went directly to local musicians who were struggling during the pandemic.
The Art of Seduction with Betony Vernon
02/14/2020
Valentine’s Day did not disappoint, as we welcomed sexual anthropologist and provocateur, Betony Vernon to San Francisco to share her recent book, Boudoir Bible. Artist, David Downton was also in town for a one-night-only exhibition of his romantic portraits.
Sinners & Saints presents Daniel Lanois
02/01/2020
In collaboration with the Sinners & Saints team, Daniel Lanois debuted his exciting new Electro Soul project at Saint Joseph’s for this live performance.
DRIFT: About Nature, Technology and Humankind
01/16/2020
In January, Carpenters Workshop Gallery opened an exhibition featuring site-specific work by the artist collective, DRIFT.
Provincetown Film Festival's First Night 2020: A celebration of Trans Filmmakers
01/10/2020
Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation partnered with the Provincetown Film Society to raise awareness and funding for their mentorship program, which supports emerging trans and non-binary everging fillmmakers. On January 11, a day-long symposium was hosted to assist LGBTQI filmmakers, screenwriters, actors and producers break into film and television.
Remarkable Women
11/21/2019
A panel discussion between Rachelle Hruska of Lingua Frana, Angella M. Nazarian, author of Creative Couples and Visionary Women, and Erica Deeman, fine photographer whose works were showcased at the church. Moderated by Sarah Lynch.
Ken Fulk's Heavenly Bodies featuring Audra McDonald
11/01/2019
A night of carefully crafted cocktails and delicious bites from Tosca to accompany a performance by Audra McDonald.
Sinners and Saints: Garza
09/27/2019
Another great night filled with musical performances and Dj sets to accompany specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Hongtao Zhou
08/16/2019
A special talk by 2019 Venice Biennale artist and a Headlands Center for the Arts Artist-in-Residence, Hongtao Zhou. Working across different media, Zhou creates site-specific installations that examine the relationships between technology, communication and the natural/urban landscape.
Tiffanie Turner
08/06/2019
An artist reception celebrating selections from “What Befell Us,” an exhibition of large-scale botanical sculptures created by Bay Area artist and author Tiffanie Turner.
live: Sinners & Saints
With Special Guests
07/09/2019
On a late September night, the steeples were further illuminated by the glow of spotlights as celebrity.
Michael Tilson Thomas Art Medallion Award
05/14/2019
The Museum of Performance of Art and Design presented the 2019 Art Medallion Award to Michael Tilson Thomas.
Tales of the City
04/19/2019
Saint Joesph’s hosted the after party that followed a Castro theatre showing of the reboot of Armistead Maupin Netflix series, “Tales of the City.
Catherine Wagner and Larry Rinder
03/12/2019
Renowned artist and Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation founding member, Catherine Wagner in conversation with Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Director, Larry Rinder.
D & G Reception for Domenico Dolce
03/06/2019
Domenico Dolce, otherwise known as the “Dolce” of Dolce & Gabbana, celebrated the release of his Assouline book. The evening was accompanied by a live DJ, specialty drinks, and fantastical hors d'oeuvres.
Venus over Manhattan
01/15/2019
The installation in Saint Joseph's former vestry, which runs from January 15th through March 8, features a site-specific selection of works from the esteemed New York gallery, including mid-century collectible designs by Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Guariche, sculpture by Alexander Calder and Ken Price, and paintings by Alberto Burri.
Carlos Souza, Comporta Bliss
12/05/2018
A night celebrating the pre-release of Comporta Bliss, Carlos Souza’s homage to the relaxed pace and artistic community of Comporta, Portugal
SFFilm, On the Basis of Sex
11/10/2018
A release party was held for the cast of “On the Basis of Sex.”
CWG EXHIBITION
10/02/2018
Nacho Carbonell’s sculptural pieces were featured throughout the mezzanine in addition to a handful of other Carpenters Workshop Gallery artists.
SJAS Opening Night
09/28/2018
The beginning of it all featured an assortment of liver performances in addition to a spectacular feast and drink options.
SJAS Partner Dinner
09/27/2018
As a pre-launch to Saint Joseph’s opening night celebration, a handful of guests were asked to enjoy a meal under the dome amongst candle light and flowers.
Opening Reception: Packing and Cracking - The Art of (and Response to) Gerrymandering
Where strict parameters around gerrymandered counties met creative freedom through material and quilting techniques.
Exhibition
A powerful response to the political consequences faced by communities across the country.
Salvatore Del Deo, "Still Life with Winged Victory"
Selected works from "A Provincetown Family: A Spring Affair Exhibit"
Considering Photography, opening reception for Erica Deeman and Christine Elfman
A cocktail reception in celebration of the exhibition featuring the works of Erika Deeman and Christine Elfman
Robina Malicoat, "Eucalyptus"
Selected works from "A Provincetown Family: A Spring Affair Exhibit"
Inspired by Rich Silverstein
Original quilts by Peggy Cleary, Patricia Bailey, and Michael Crane.
Opening Reception
September 17th 7-9PM
We celebrated an astounding exhibition with DJs, meet and mingle with participating artists and interactive quilting activations. Thank you for attending and we'll see you at our upcoming events!
Kalie Granier
The Realm of Underwater Forests
Kalie Granier is a French interdisciplinary artist based in California. Her site-specific installation, The Realm of Underwater Forests, created from dried kelp sourced from the California coast adorned with colorful, vintage French thread evokes a poetic relationship between beauty and ecological activism.
Photos by Brendan Mainini