The Town of Barnstable is currently accepting applications for artists and artisans interested in participating in the 2018 Hyannis HyArts Cultural District Artist Shanty program.
Artist shanties are located in the Hyannis HyArts Cultural District at Bismore Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis. New this season are three additional shanties at the Harbor Overlook along the Walkway-to-the-Sea, at the corner of South and Ocean streets, overlooking Aselton Park.
"Expansion of the Hyannis HyArts Artist Shanty program creates an additional opportunity to connect visitors walking from Main Street to the Harbor front with local artists," said Barnstable Arts & Culture Coordinator Melissa Hersh. "And for artists and artisans it provides increased exposure and selling opportunities in affordable, highly visible studio space."
Artists will be juried as applications are received and applications are accepted on a rolling basis for remaining spots for the 2018 season. Spots are filled based on need and availability. For an online application, visit www.ArtsBarnstable.com.
The shanties are open weekends May through mid-June and then seven days a week through Columbus Day in October. The Harbor Overlook shanties will remain open weekends, October through December, 2018. Work is handmade or hand crafted, and all artists are from Cape Cod. A variety of work is represented including jewelry, paintings, photography, visual art, woodcarving, fiber arts, ceramics, rope work, glass work, literary art, mixed media, and more.
The program is made possible in cooperation with the Town of Barnstable and its Cultural District partners, including the Cape Cod Art Center, Main Street Business Improvement District, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, Greater Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce, John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, and the Cape Cod Maritime Museum.