The Cape School of Art
and the
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum
Present
Painting With Light
September 18 through December 6 2025
Opening Reception: September 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm in the East Gallery • Open to the Public
The Cape School of Art is bringing its Impressionist tradition to life this September at the Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum! Join us for the Opening Reception, artist panels, live painting demos, and more—plus explore upcoming classes and events while supporting CSA.
Tuesday Talks with Rob Longley:
July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14 – 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Join Rob for a look at the works of Charles Hawthorne, Henry Hensche, and Rob Longley, along with paintings by other students and teachers. We will explore the art of painting light, the process of starting a painting, landscape painting, and more. Rob will also present slides of painting demonstrations, followed by discussion and Q&A. This is a free event.
Join us at our Studio+Gallery
Whaler’s Wharf, 2nd floor
237 Commercial St., Provincetown (next to Ross’s Grill)
Our classes are designed for everyone, from beginners to advanced painters.
Watch this short video about the school, and see the beautiful locations where our classes take place.
A School Steeped in History
Beginning with Charles Hawthorne in 1896 and continuing today, The Cape School of Art has a 126-year history of Plein Air classes in Provincetown.
Meet Our Teachers
The teachers of The Cape School of Art are grounded in the techniques developed by Henry Hensche and his mentor, Charles Hawthorne.
