Provincetown Public Art Foundation is dedicated to telling the story of our Past, Present, and Future with Public Art.
Public Art Projects
Tempest Prognosticator
Completed 2024
Wind Artist Andrew Mowbray has created a wind-driven drawing sculpture that autonomously creates graphics from the wind. It is currently installed at the new Cook-Bryant Saltworks temporary Art Site. The site is dedicated to George Bryant’s love of wind power.
Provincetown Public Art Summer 2024
Completed Summer 2024
A Summer Long Festival of Murals & Sculpture by Ten Local and Regional Artists curated by the Provincetown Public Art Foundation.
Mary Heaton Vorse Memorial Sculpture
IN-PROGRESS
“Mary Heaton Vorse Memorial” (model for full space sculpture in progress) by Penelope Jencks to be sited at 466 Commercial St. (The Vorse House) in Provincetown, MA. Commissioned by the Provincetown Public Art Foundation.
The Breath of the Moon
IN-PROGRESS
“The Breath of the Moon: A Tidal Ecology of Provincetown Harbor Projects” by Mark Adams to be sited on the waterfront seawall of Provincetown. Commissioned by the Provincetown Public Art Foundation.
Time and Town
July 2021
“Time and the Town” mural detail by Esteban Del Valle sited at 245 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA. Commissioned by the Provincetown Public Art Foundation.
Marine Salvage Right Whale Sculpture
September 2024
Cape Artist Wendy Klemperer is working with the Center for Coastal Studies to create a life size Right Whale from welded marine salvage, dredged from off of Provincetown. The PPAF is working with the Center for Coastal Studies and NOA to develop this project for the town.
Sponsors + Partners
The Provincetown Public Art Foundation would like to acknowledge our community sponsors and partners who help make public art in Provincetown possible:
The Albert Merola Gallery
The Berta Walker Gallery
The Birkel Family
The Bryant Family
The Captain’s Daughters
The Center for Coastal Studies
The Del Deo Foundation for the Arts
Duane Morris LLP
The Kelly Foundation
Ken Fulk
The LaMontagne Gallery
Marine Specialities
McLaughlin Upholstery
A Measure of Light LLC
Nancy & Al Osborne
The Provincetown Arts Society
The Provincetown Arts Society
The Provincetown Brewing Company
The Provincetown Business Guild
The Schoolhouse Gallery
The Webber Family
The Wiebe Tinga and Johannesburg Eijmberts National Philanthropic Trust
Our Team
Samuel Tager
Executive Director
Romolo Del Dio
President
Russell LaMontagne
Vice President
Wiebe Tinga
Treasurer
Lise King
Secretary
Blythe Frank
Board of Directors
Emily Isenberg
Board of Directors
Bryan Eric Simmons
Advisory Council
Stephanie Madrid
Advisory Council
Kaimi Lum
Advisory Council
Jeannie Motherwell
Advisory Council
Gallery
News + Events
The Cold Warmth Opening Reception
Event
467 Commercial Street
Benefit Gala Dinner for the WERCCS & PPAF
Event
Sal’s Place Restaurant
Arts Foundation Selects Joe Diggs as its 2025 Artist of the Year
AWARD
We are thrilled to congratulate Joe Diggs, our 2025 Summer Mural lead artist, on being named Artist of the Year by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. Joe’s work explores memory, identity, and place—making him an ideal partner for our upcoming public installation. We’re excited to bring his vision to the streets of Provincetown this summer.
A Conversation on Public Art
Event
January 16th, 2024, 4 – 6PM
The Commons, 46 Bradford St.
Hosted by the Provincetown Public Art Foundation with presentations by Steven Peters, Creative-Director, Smoke Sygnals and Provincetown’s own, Jay Critchley. Refreshments will be served. Come join the conversation!
Watch our 2024 Public Art Review
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