Arts Week Orleans | April 18 – 25, 2026
Arts Week Orleans is a vibrant celebration of local creativity, culture, and connection brought to you by the Orleans Cultural District Committee. From April 18 – 25, 2026, experience an inspiring lineup of events, including gallery exhibitions, live performances, hands-on workshops, artist talks, open studios, poetry readings, and more.
All events are free!
Schedule of Events
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Tiny Art, Big Love for Orleans: A Family Workshop || 10:30am-12pm || Presented by Alex Roberts, Owner of Dot To Dot Art Workshops. || All Ages Welcome! Registration required* || 44 Main St., Orleans Sponsored by Orleans Cultural District Committee
Art in the Afternoon: East Orleans || Various Times || Visit East Orleans Creative Spaces.
Participating Creative Spaces:
Weekend; 217 Main St., East Orleans
Garvey Rita Art and Antiques; 213 Main St., East Orleans
Adorn; 211 Main St., East Orleans
Sponsored by Orleans Cultural District Committee and participating creative spaces
Live Music Pop-Up Practices || 1-2pm || Featuring Paul Kehoe || All Ages Welcome! || 44 Main St., Orleans Sponsored by Orleans Cultural District Committee
Hip Hop Kids Dance Workshop || 3-4pm || With Dancer Victoria Brown, Founder of Dance Therapy 508. || Ages 6-12 Welcome! Registration required* || 44 Main St., Orleans Sponsored by Orleans Cultural District Committee
Live Music: Spring Blooms & Music Booms || 4-6pm || With performances by Watch Your Step and Catfish || All Ages Welcome || Town Cove Tap House; 22A Main St., Orleans Sponsored by Orleans Cultural District Committee
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iSpy Public Art Walk || 1-2pm || Family-friendly guided tour of Orleans public art with Orleans Cultural Champion JoAnna Keeley || All Ages Welcome! || Meet at 44 Main St. Sponsored by Orleans Cultural District Committee
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Orleans Nature Walk || 10:30-11:30am || With Naturalist Andrea Higgins. || All Ages Welcome! Registration required* || Putnam Farm Conservation Area; 50 Bridge Rd., Orleans
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Earth Day Eco Art Workshop: Nesting Rings || 10-11am || Drop In and get creative! || All Ages and Abilities Welcome! || Depot Square, Old Colony Way, next to the bike trail
Nesting Rings are colorful hangings made from biodegradable and upcycled materials. Eco Artist Christine Martell leads this event- a celebration and an invitation—to slow down, notice beauty, and recognize that everyone is an artist and can contribute to caring for our shared home.
Sponsored by the Orleans Cultural District Committee and the Center at Cape Cod Village
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iSpy Public Art Walk || 11am-12pm || Family-friendly guided tour of Orleans public art with Orleans Cultural Champion JoAnna Keeley || Meet at 44 Main St. Sponsored by Orleans Cultural District Committee
Live Music Pop-Up Practices || 1-2pm || Featuring Jim Nosler || 44 Main St., Orleans Sponsored by Orleans Cultural District Committee
Poetry Slam: The Winter’s Unfurl || 3-5pm || Hosted by Poet Natasha W. featuring local poets || Town Cove Tap House; 22A Main St., Orleans Sponsored by Orleans Cultural District Committee
Open Gallery Night || 5-7pm || Discover galleries in Orleans Village Center. Meet neighbors, friends and artists at casual gallery receptions, some featuring live music and refreshments.
Participating Galleries:
Addison Gallery; 43 S Orleans Rd., Orleans
Sponsored by the Orleans Cultural District Committee in partnership with local galleries
A Week of Art, Music, Storytelling & More
Arts Week Orleans features hands-on workshops, performances, public art walks, and gallery events. Art lovers, music fans, and those seeking new experiences are invited to join.
“Arts Week Orleans is a unique opportunity to experience the creativity that defines our town,” said Bonny Campbell-Runyon, Chair of the Orleans Cultural District Committee. “It’s a time to connect with artists, businesses, and neighbors through shared artistic expression.”
A Community Call for Art: A Love Letter to Orleans
At the heart of this year’s celebration is a special community-driven exhibition:
A Love Letter to Orleans – A Tiny Art Show
Artists and community members are invited to create small works inspired by the prompt:
“What makes Orleans feel like home to you?”
Each piece—no larger than 2 × 3 inches—will be displayed in the Free Little Art Gallery (F.L.A.G.), located under the Witch Hazel tree at 44 Main Street.
Participants are encouraged to interpret the theme in their own way, capturing a favorite beach path, marsh view, local landmark, memory, or simply the feeling of being here. All mediums are welcome, including painting, collage, photography, drawing, poetry, and mixed media.
In the spirit of accessibility and shared creativity, visitors are invited to take a piece of art or leave one, creating a rotating, community-powered exhibition throughout Arts Week.
Artwork drop-off will take place on Saturday, April 11, from 11am–1pm at 44 Main Street.
Together, these small works will form a powerful, collective tribute—a love letter to Orleans, one tiny piece at a time.
Family Friendly & Community Focused
Taking place during school vacation week, Arts Week Orleans offers a range of activities for families, making it an ideal time to explore creativity together. From interactive workshops to outdoor experiences, there are opportunities for all ages to engage with the arts.