Saint Joseph's Arts Foundation

Celebrate the Holidays in a BIG Way!

Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres with The Fine Arts Work Center Fellows

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.

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.

Works by Christopher Burch - Curated by Ashara Ekundayo

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.

Join us for cocktails & hors d'oeuvres as well as Federico Erebia in conversation with Kevin Sessums.

Local farmers sell their wares! Provincetown chefs prepare the fare!

Celebrate & support journalism on the Outer Cape!

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: 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

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.

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.

Meet the artist, Andrew Mowbray, whose work is a part of Provincetown Public Art Foundation’s first temporary art site.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

A special one-night solo performance written and performed by 2023 Guggenheim Fellow, Celeste Lecesne to benefit Provincetown Arts Society.

Join us Saturday, July 15, as we partner with the incredible local women owned company, The Caviar Co., in celebrating National Caviar Day!

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

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.

Where Music is Medicine, and Performance is Panacea. A Black Tie Affair.

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!

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.

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.

Vocalist Veronica Klaus returns to San Francisco for a very special Pride week concert! Featuring a truly stellar act, The Tammy Hall Trio.

The Provincetown Arts Society & Eryc Taylor Dance Company, from New York City, collaborate to bring Modern Dance to Provincetown.

Join us for the Opening Reception of our three distinct exhibitions from artists Annie Duncan, Anastasia Egeli and the grantLOVE Project.

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.

An evening celebrating Provincetown fashion to benefit HOW, Helping Our Women, and SKIP, Soup Kitchen in Provincetown.

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).

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

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.

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.

Join us for a Book release & art exhibit at The Mary Heaton Vorse House to benefit PAAM.

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 is the ONLY Kulintang Festival in North America featuring artists from all over the world.

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!

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.

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.

Don your bonnet, claim your prize! Cocktails and Chinese lunch will be served. A benefit for the Provincetown Arts Society.

Join us for the opening reception of our spring exhibit, A Provincetown Family: A Spring Affair Exhibit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Live journalism and storytelling by New York Times and GQ journalists, writers, a comedian + live music & more.

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.

Celebrate the opening of the grantLOVE Project in our Apothecary of Ideas with founder of grantLOVE, Alexandra Grant.

A conversation between Little Saint exhibiting artist, Michelle L. Morby, and the subject of one of her portraits, activist, Kevin J. Patel.

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"

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.

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 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.

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.

Saint Joseph's presents an evening of celebration with our favorite winemakers; Martha Stoumen, Scribe, & Broc Cellars.

Saint Joseph's presents Give & Take exhibiting artist, Randy Colosky in conversation with artist and filmmaker, Tiffany Shlain.

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.

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.

Join Pixar's Oscar-winning director and chief creative officer Pete Docter & story artist Louis Gonzales to discuss all things Pixar.

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.

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.

Experience the colors, sounds, and flavors of India with a dance party to celebrate Diwali, The Festival of Lights.

Toast to the works of Jessica Martin and Michelle L. Morby on display at Little Saint in this temporary exhibit.

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.

Performances by New York Times, Washington Post, and KQED journalists, a bestselling author, a comedian, live music & special guests.

Celebrate Gabrielle Rilleau's new poetry book No Room for Slippage.

San Francisco's Gay All-Male Revue re-imagines Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut through a queer kaleidoscope lens.

Reception honoring woman filmmakers Tatiana Von Furstenberg, Laura Heberton, Page Hurwitz, Ruth Leitman, June Millington, Kate Stilley Steiner.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

W*acking is a queer cultural legacy and you're invited to experience it at Saint Joseph's Arts Foundation.

Featuring works from Paul Schulenburg, Sharon McGauley, Joyce Johnson, Marc Hanson Jonathan Earle, Amy Sanders, Cleber Stecei, Cynthia Reid, and Olivier Suire Verley.

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 live concert with Marilyn Maye, Tedd Firth on piano, Steve Doyle on drums, and Daniel Glass on bass. Special thanks to Mark Cortale.

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.

See new works by artist Jesse Ceraldi and experience dinner by Chef Michael Ceraldi.

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

Presentation and conversation with filmmaker Michael Cestaro.

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.

Saint Joseph's Arts Foundation invites you to a conversation & performance with hip-hop pioneer Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of Run-DMC.

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!

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.

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.

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).

Hear the stories of LGBTQI Youths returning to Provincetown.

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."

My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 American independent adventure drama film written and directed by Gus Van Sant.

Works provided by the Berta Walker Gallery donated to fund the commissioned life-size sculpture of Mary Heaton Vorse by Penelope Jencks.

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.

Spend the evening with Scottish author, Coinneach Macleod, as he shares the Hebridean lifestyle through his debut cookbook.

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.

Directed by Dolly Wells for Three Floors Productions, featuring Provincetown Actors Halcyone Hurst & Brauwyn Jackett.

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 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.

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.

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.

A tasting menu is a series of small plates that lets a chef present his/her specialties.

This group show brings together leading figures from the gallery's program of modern and contemporary artists.

A Solo Show in the Courtyard featuringProvincetown artist Valerie Isaacs whose work draws on the mystical space and light of Provincetown.

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 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.

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.

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.

World-class burlesque, outrageous drag, and premium cocktails at Saint Joe’s.

An immersive border opera by legendary performance artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña at Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation.

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.

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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.

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.

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. 

Composer, songwriter, and actress Yea Ming-Chen performed her enchanting jangly folk-pop at Little Saint to delighted audiences.

Selected works by previous Artist-in-Residence, Salvatore Del Deo, are on display throughout the Mary Heaton Vorse House.

Conversation is interactive communication between two or more people. The development of conversational skills and etiquette is an important part of socialization.

Little Saint was delighted to present Madeline Kenney’s dramatic lyrics, sweet harmonies, and layers of guitar.

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 night celebrating the opening of local Cape Cod artist, teacher, and restaurateur Jesse Ceraldi’s solo show at the Mary Heaton Vorse House.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A night to dress in your best cocktail couture to celebrate local artists, as well as support Hospitality House and their Community Arts Program.

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.

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.

A stylish celebration of spring with the incomparable jazz singer Paula West, at her first in-person performance in two years.

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

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.

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.

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.

Saint Joseph’s space was donated to the team at the SF Goodwill to use as a backdrop for a glamorous photoshoot.

A group exhibition curated by Catherine Wagner that explores the idea of visible reality and hidden truths.

“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

Our final Holiday Bazaar event with burlesque, drag, and musical performances from a talented array of Bay-Area performers.

A Holiday Bazaar event featuring a special performance by the renowned Marnie Breckenridge.

A celebration of chamber music and the retirement of Martin Cohn, the founding board president.

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.

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.

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

A chance to enjoy natural wines, refreshing tunes, and tasty bites.

A night full of shopping, music, and drinks.

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.

A selection of queer writers recount their relationship to religion with performances that brought together voices of prayer and anti-prayer.

Litquake Festival presents NY Times best-selling authors, Chang-rae Lee and Natalie Baszile in conversation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

A performing artists group show and fundraiser in the MHV Courtyard. Local musicians showed incredible talents and inspired new programs for 2022.

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

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.

A celebration of the video release of Saint Joseph's Artist-in-Residence, Gabriel Gold.

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.

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.

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.

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 inside the Mary Heaton Vorse House in celebration of his residency at MHV. MATTERPORT

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.

Cocktails and revelry featuring a live acoustic musical performance by Saint Joe's Artist-in-Residence, Dedric Clark.

A performance featuring the 2021 Valley of the Moon Music Festival Apprentices and Laureates in collaboration with faculty artists.

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 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.

A sponsored series of notable authors in afternoon conversation, followed by dinner for 10 with the Author.

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.

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.

Concert featuring DJ Mio and cocktails.

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

A celebration of the Roaring 20s and all things Scott & Zelda with Jazz at the Ballroom.

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Salvatore Del Deo showcased a collection of his work inside the Mary Heaton Vorse House. MATTERPORT

Flight or flying is the process by which an object moves through a space without contacting any planetary surface.

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.

Sarah Ashley Longshore is a Louisiana-based painter and entrepreneur

An outdoor musical series featuring special surprise guests, On the Town.

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.

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.

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.

Screening of White Space followed by a conversation moderated by Brian Vines.

Champian Fulton is a Jazz vocalist and pianist who won Hot House's Female Jazz Vocalist of the year in 2019.

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, 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, 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.

A live stream performance by Paula West.

Balette 22 performs their recital.

A recording of classical music as part of the Valley of the Moon Music Festival.

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 was in residence at The Mary Heaton Vorse House working with New Works Provincetown on a new Broadway musical, The Last Diva.

The design and restoration team of Saint Joseph's was honored with a California Preservation Award.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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 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’.

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.

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.

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.

In collaboration with the Sinners & Saints team, Daniel Lanois debuted his exciting new Electro Soul project at Saint Joseph’s for this live performance.

In January, Carpenters Workshop Gallery opened an exhibition featuring site-specific work by the artist collective, DRIFT.

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.

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.

A night of carefully crafted cocktails and delicious bites from Tosca to accompany a performance by Audra McDonald.

Another great night filled with musical performances and Dj sets to accompany specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

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.

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.

On a late September night, the steeples were further illuminated by the glow of spotlights as celebrity.

The Museum of Performance of Art and Design presented the 2019 Art Medallion Award to Michael Tilson Thomas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A night celebrating the pre-release of Comporta Bliss, Carlos Souza’s homage to the relaxed pace and artistic community of Comporta, Portugal

A release party was held for the cast of “On the Basis of Sex.”

Nacho Carbonell’s sculptural pieces were featured throughout the mezzanine in addition to a handful of other Carpenters Workshop Gallery artists.

The beginning of it all featured an assortment of liver performances in addition to a spectacular feast and drink options.

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.

A cocktail reception in celebration of the exhibition featuring the works of Erika Deeman and Christine Elfman

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