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The Cordial Eye is a community arts organization based on the Mid-Cape that strives to use the arts and arts education as a tool for expanding the definition of who belongs on Cape Cod and what it means to be a creative person here. We are dedicated to dismantling systems of oppression in our community by creating space for marginalized groups to amplify their impact in creating a more just and eq

uitable world through gathering, experimentation, exhibitions, and cultural expression. Our two branches - The Cordial Eye Artist Space, which provides performance, exhibition, and professional development opportunities for artists, and The Cordial Eye Learning Lab, which provides educational opportunities for learners of all ages- are committed to centering the voices and needs of historically-excluded communities. By creating programming by, for, and with these communities- which include BIPOC folks, LGBTQ+ folks, disabled folks, and folks with financial barriers to access- we seek to create a Cape Cod that is vibrant, equitable, and a place of belonging for all

09/07/2024

Reading people's testimonials from our programs makes us a little weepy 🤗 😭 In addition to your monthly contributions, we could also use tissue donations 🤧💕

"I was drawn [to the Creative Futures Fellowship] by the apparent heart of this organization and a desire to know it better, as well as the actual potential opportunity the fellowship presented for me to make something of my practice, finally. The prospect of being able to have resources to start toward getting a career properly underfoot among radical and enlightening peers was huge for me. Especially as a member of a community that has historically been marginalized here. All very exciting, in my opinion. It was a perfect storm combination of loving hopes that brought me here."

Creative Futures Cape Cod was created after carefully listening to the needs of artists in our community about what infrastructure and supports they need to bolster their careers. After our first year we heard that artists wanted more time in the program, and we were able to expand it from nine to twelve weeks and include a track for teaching artists. We hope with your support to be able to facilitate ongoing connections between the different cohorts and help the artists we work with build sustainable creative lives here on Cape Cod.

Donations can be made on our website www.thecordialeye.org/donate

09/07/2024

This figure drawing class with Bean Kearns starts Thursday!
Thursdays 6-8pm
Bean Kearns, Ages 18+
It costs $60 for the full session, and of course there is a discount for WIC/EBT/ConnectorCare card holders. Come draw with us by signing up at the Learning Lab tab on our website!beankearns

04/07/2024

While many of us are celebrating the birth of our nation, we would like to take a minute to celebrate the birth of our Co-executive Director, Mary George! In a nation that is supposed to be the "Land of the Free" there is so much to do to bring liberation and justice to all. Remember, we aren't free until we are all free.

Just as a musician will practice the same song, measure, bar, or note over and over until they get it right, we see Mary practicing the work of liberation over and over, always growing, learning, and persevering. We love being witness to her intellect and endless creativity as she puzzles over how we can use what we know and love, art and music, to create a healthier, more whole community for the people we know and love. Happy Birthday Mary!

28/06/2024

The Cordial Eye will be closed tonight because we will be at the HYCC for the Marsha P Johnson Roller Disco! We hope to see you at any or all of our events this weekend!

26/06/2024

"[Grow into Art] opened my eyes to the connections I can make as an artist, and how I can use those local connections to improve my art. "⁠
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When we are working with youth and emerging artists one of the skills we focus on is tapping into our networks to source things we need to accomplish our artistic vision. For the 2023 Grow into Art Showcase we were able to borrow display walls from and disco balls and lights from . Our students tapped into their friends as actors and musicians, borrowed tools like woodburning tools from each other, and encouraged each other to go further with their art. As artists and as community members when we can work together, share with each other, and ask for help when we need it, we can create truly beautiful things.⁠
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As an organization, we could use your help ensuring that our work can continue. We have a commitment to radical access, to ensuring equity at all levels of our organization, and dismantling systems of oppression in our artistic community and beyond. Your financial support of any amount goes a long way towards making that happen. Please consider making a one time or monthly tax deductible gift on our website. ⁠

20/06/2024

To know T is a blessing. is a woman of many talents. From poet, to film maker to Head Goldsmith and much more, this woman does it all. Not only does she do it all, she does it humbly, full of joy, and with an infectious energy. You cannot walk away from an interaction with Tamora without standing a little taller and shining a little brighter. Thank you Tamora for saying yes to Anastaci when she shared her crazy idea to start a gallery and for sticking with us and guiding us through some tough times and some great times. We love you so much.

19/06/2024

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"Please join us for an observance and flag-raising ceremony honoring
the Juneteenth holiday. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 1:00-1:30 PM in
the outside courtyard of the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum at 397 Main Street, Hyannis.
Join the Town of Barnstable, legislative and community leaders, as well as members of the Cape Cod
Branch NAACP and Amplify POC, Inc. and the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum in commemorating this
vital part of American history and celebrating the progress towards equality.
This special occasion will provide an opportunity to learn about the history and significance of
Juneteenth, including the contributions of black Civil War heroes and heroines with ties to
Massachusetts and Cape Cod. Barnstable resident Jeanne Morrison will narrate the event, during which
community leaders and elected officials will read excerpts from the Emancipation Proclamation and the
Massachusetts annual proclamation reaffirming the state holiday. These readings commemorate the
end of slavery in the United States and restate the continued need to ensure racial equality. The
speaking program will conclude with the raising of the Juneteenth flag.
A special thanks to Jeanne Morrison and her family for organizing this thoughtful and locally significant
observance. Her brothers, Barnstable Police Officer Brian Morrison and retired Dennis-Yarmouth

Regional High School Principal Tony Morrison, who are Iraq and Gulf War veterans, will conduct the flag-
raising. Appreciation is also extended to the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum for hosting the event.

Juneteenth, originally recognized by Texas as a state holiday in 1980, is now acknowledged by all 50
states and the District of Columbia. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed Juneteenth into law as
a state holiday on July 24, 2020. The holiday is a crucial reminder of the importance of racial equality
and freedom.

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13/06/2024

This Thankful Thursday we are thankful for Taiki and Izzy from Big Tree Video .vid !⁠
They always do such a great job photographing and videoing our events, and are such a joy to work with.⁠
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Here's a few of the photos they took during our Creative Futures Fellowship on May 31st. Congrats to all the fellows pictured and not pictured - we will be sharing more soon! ⁠
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13/06/2024

We had so much fun this winter at our Age of Aq***rius Karaoke Party, we are doing it again, next Wednesday, June 19 from 7:30-9:30pm! Come sing your lil gay hearts out 🎙️🪩💕

FYI This event is a masked event for our friends, family, and neighbors with autoimmune disorders and chronic illness.

For your accessibility concerns: there are four parking spots and one accessible space alongside the building for The Cordial Eye. Parking out back is for the upstairs apartments only. There's also street parking.

There is a ramp out front, and a manual doorso we will have someone watching the door for anyone who needs help.

There are two accessible bathrooms.

09/06/2024

Introducing Sustainable Sundays! While we get ready for our 5th Birthday Celebration🎂, we are going to be looking back at the work we've accomplished and the people who have been involved over the years. As we celebrate our past we are looking towards our future at The Cordial Eye and an important part of that is funding the work we do. ⁠
We are setting a goal to have at least 50 community members become partners in our mission as monthly donors. As always, we appreciate and acknowledge that different amounts of money mean different things to different families. Know that any level of commitment from $5 to $500 per month will deeply impact our ability to sustain this work equitably and abundantly. 🙏⁠
Donate via the link in our bio⁠
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31/05/2024

Tonight is the night we celebrate the fellows! 🥳

We can’t wait to see you all in person at the Creative Futures Cape Cod Showcase tonight from 4:30 to 7:30pm at The Cordial Eye at 255 Main Street in Hyannis on the East End. You are going to want to be there! This showcase will feature work from various genres and mediums, including music and visual art. Several local vendors will provide food, including vegetarian options. ALL of this is FREE to the community, so bring a friend! 🫶

✨Fun fact: When you are a part of the CFCC Fellowship you are provided free studio space! These are some of the fellows in their space.✨

Creative Futures Cape Cod is made possible with the generous funding support of the MA Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Program, the MA Urban Agenda, and .

29/05/2024

POV: You took a figure drawing class with @0.wilbflower.0 and you can’t wait to come to the showcase and see your work displayed!!! 🥳

The Creative Futures Cape Cod Showcase is May 31st from 4:30 to 7:30 at The Cordial Eye at 255 Main Street in Hyannis on the East End. You are going to want to be there! This showcase will feature work from various genres and mediums, including music and visual art. Several local vendors will provide food, including vegetarian options. ALL of this is free to the community, so bring a friend! 🫶

Creative Futures Cape Cod is made possible with the generous funding support of the MA Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Program, the MA Urban Agenda, and .

28/05/2024

Stop by the Cordial Eye this week, Tuesday 9:30-3, Wednesday 9:30-3 and 4-8, and Thursday 9:30-3 for a lil plant swap!

Please try to label what you have as best you can and check to see if your plant is invasive before bringing it in.

17/05/2024

Get to know the CFCC Fellows Part Three!

We can’t wait to see you all in person at the Creative Futures Cape Cod Showcase on May 31st from 4:30 to 7:30 at The Cordial Eye at 255 Main Street in Hyannis on the East End. You are going to want to be there! This showcase will feature work from various genres and mediums, including music and visual art. Several local vendors will provide food, including vegetarian options. ALL of this is free to the community, so bring a friend!

Creative Futures Cape Cod is made possible with the generous funding support of the MA Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Program, the MA Urban Agenda, and

15/05/2024

Get to know the CFCC Fellows Part One! 🎉

We can’t wait to see you all in person at the Creative Futures Cape Cod Showcase on May 31st from 4:30 to 7:30 at The Cordial Eye at 255 Main Street in Hyannis on the East End. You are going to want to be there! This showcase will feature work from various genres and mediums, including music and visual art. Several local vendors will provide food, including vegetarian options. ALL of this is free to the community, so bring a friend! 🫶

Creative Futures Cape Cod is made possible with the generous funding support of the MA Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Program, the MA Urban Agenda, and .

09/05/2024

Meet the 2024 Creative Futures Cape Cod Fellows who will be featured in our showcase on May 31st!

Keep an eye out for get to know you posts this month for each one of these creative fellows as we get ready for the showcase! Where we will be celebrating their work with art, live music and free food!

The showcase is May 31st 4:30pm-7:30pm at The Cordial Eye Headquarters. Big thanks to our partners and ☺️

01/05/2024

Step into the world of Creative Futures, where creativity knows no bounds! Our fellowship program is a vibrant hub for artists aged 18 to 40, offering a pathway to success in the Creative Economy, especially for those who’ve faced challenges along the way.

This year, we’re doubling the excitement with two tracks: The Artist Fellow Track and the Teaching Artist Development Track. We’re shining a spotlight on diversity by prioritizing individuals from marginalized communities, including people of color, disabled individuals, low-income individuals, q***r individuals, and those affected by the criminal justice system.

Mark your calendars for May 31st, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm, for our showcase extravaganza! Get ready to be dazzled by the incredible work of our 15 fellows, featuring stunning visual art, captivating performances, and interactive art experiences that will ignite your imagination.

A big shoutout to the MA Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Program and Urban Agenda for making this program possible. Join us as we celebrate creativity, diversity, and the limitless possibilities of the Creative Futures fellowship!

13/04/2024

See you and all these amazing artists tonight! Last slide NSFW maybe. Come through the Misfits Night Market tonight, April 13 from 5-9 $5 suggested donation

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12/04/2024

and .tlr have been putting in the work lately, and after the collab that Alter Ego did with at recently we could not be more excited to have these three at the Misfits Night Market. 💨⁠
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April 13, 5-9pm⁠
The Cordial Eye, 255 Main Street Hyannis

09/04/2024

This Saturday Night is our very first Misfits Night Market and the closing reception for "Fabrication and Deconstruction" a show curated by none other than Adam Wentworth featuring works by
Jenny Rainey and Dave tree !

Are you looking for some art that isn't geared towards tourists? Maybe it is a little weird, a bit risqué, and quite likely gay? Want to hear some music that isn't another dad rock cover band? Join us for The Misfits Night Market, hosted by The Cordial Eye. Part artist vendor market part experimental performance, the Misfit Night Market boasts a collection of artists selling works that you won't find at your average tourist trap curated by one of our fav illustrators and possible hobbit, Gabe Ribeiro as well as music and performances by The Zyg 808, Fizzy, Kenaz, Play Pretend, and Troubadour Davis. Let's get weird together.⁠
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April 13, 5-9PM⁠
The Cordial Eye⁠
255 Main Street, Hyannis⁠

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Cape Cod Curiosities
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05/04/2024

Exciting news! We’ve got FREE spring classes to offer you! 🥳

Thanks to the MA Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Program and Urban Agenda, all Learning Lab classes this session are FREE! You don’t want to miss out on being taught by these incredible creatives!

Sign up via the link in our bio! Can’t wait to see you there!

18/03/2024

Dates: 6/17-6/21, 6/24-6/28
Time: 9am-3pm
Cost: $30/day, $150/week
Ages: 5-12

Our wildly popular summer program is back! In-Betweener Days is our a-la-carte-style camp program, nestled in those strange days when school is out, but camp’s not in. Designed to fit YOUR needs, I-B Days can be registered for one at a time, as a full week, or any combination in between. Each day is creatively themed and will feature the instruction of dynamic Teaching Artists in a kind, joyful, process-based environment. Every afternoon will include 2 hours of outdoor play, led by fitness educator Kaylin Orr on the Hyannis Village Green, to include activities such as obstacle courses, yoga, and water play! Learners of all experience levels and abilities are welcome! Registration is open at our website!

6/17: Making Mini!
6/18: Wearable Art!
6/19: Fidgets and Slime and Potions, Oh My!
6/20: Fairyland!
6/21: Superheroes!

6/24: Building Big!
6/25: Creepy Crawlers!
6/26: Video Game Art!
6/27: Edible Art!
6/28: Go Team!

24/02/2024

Qu**rs and Quills' Mission is to provide written word artists on Cape Cod a creative, supportive, and inclusive space where writers are empowered to lean into their craft with a community of others seeking accountability for their writing work. Led by , we are committed to fostering an environment of respect, kindness, and constructive collaboration, recognizing the strength that arises from embracing our differences and supporting one another.

We welcome all writing styles, genres, and cultural backgrounds, expanding the inclusivity work of The Cordial Eye to the literary community. Our goal is to provide opportunities for writers of all abilities and backgrounds to seek and provide support in fostering their written voice through guided writing practice, independent writing time, community, and conversations with other creatives. Whatever you’re writing or whatever you’ve been wanting to write but have not allocated the time or space to create it, we are here to support you on your artistic journey. Together, we strive to create a writing community that reflects and respects the diversity of the voices and experiences here on Cape Cod.

1st Monday of the month.
6-8pm
The Cordial Eye
255 Main Street Hyannis

22/02/2024

We've added another free art class for teens!
Found Object Faces! 2:30-3:30, Teens
*** At the Hyannis Public Library ***
Unlock your creativity in this fun found object sculpture class at the Hyannis Public Library led by Matt Kemp! Join us as we explore the world of three-dimensional art by transforming everyday objects into unique and expressive faces and freestanding sculptures. Throughout the course, students will learn the fundamentals of sculpture, including composition, form, and texture, while also discovering the beauty and potential of found materials.

In each session, participants will delve into the process of conceptualizing, designing, and constructing their own original sculptures using a variety of unconventional materials such as old gadgets, discarded toys, household items, and natural objects. Students will experiment with different techniques and tools to manipulate and assemble their found objects into captivating and imaginative artworks.

Whether it's creating whimsical characters, abstract portraits, or realistic representations, this class encourages students to think outside the box and embrace the endless possibilities of mixed media sculpture. Along the way, they will develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, and a deeper appreciation for the artistic potential found in the world around them.

No prior experience is required—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm, and get ready to turn ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art!

19/02/2024

Our next series of Learning Lab classes are here and- BIG NEWS- they are all 100% free!!! We’ve got something for every age group, including an offering in collaboration with our pals at the . Participation is at no cost to participants, but registration is required and can be done at TheCordialEye.org. We are thankful to our supporters at , , the Sandwich Cultural Council, , , and the MA Executive Office of Economic for making this dream of radical access a reality! We can’t wait to see you in the studio!

19/02/2024

Good morning everyone! For your planning purposes, The Cordial Eye will be open by appointment only during February Vacation, February 19-25. We look forward to seeing you after the break.

13/02/2024

At the Cordial Eye we follow Barnstable Public School's lead when it comes to inclement weather and will be closed tomorrow, February 13.

We wish everyone a safe storm

24/01/2024

Maybe you were born ready for karaoke and know exactly which songs you want to sing, but for those of you who aren't sure where to start Singking, karafun, and popupkaraoke on YouTube are a great place to start! If you have a specific version you want to sing make sure to give that info to Dani

We can't wait to see you and your hot mask this Friday, January 26 from 7-9pm for the Age of Aq***rius Karaoke Party!

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Tuesday	09:30 - 15:00
Wednesday	09:30 - 15:00
	16:00 - 20:00
Thursday	09:30 - 15:00
Friday	09:30 - 14:00
	16:00 - 18:00

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Was that the"right" way to countersink screws? Probably not, but only having one "right" way to do something is part of white supremacy culture anyways. Many thanks to the wonderful and multi talented @drawgabedraw for making these drawing horses with us. Can't wait to try them out at our first figure drawing class Monday! This class is at capacity, but we will run it again for sure. ✏️

Sandra Folkes teaches Little Rockers Club and, with her incredible husband Dale, she also leads the Gospel Choir*. Dale and Sandra are fantastic musicians and educators and we know you will love making music with them. 🎶⁠ ⁠ *The Cordial Eye is a secular organization, and this class is an artistic exploration of Gospel music, not a religious one. Singers of any or no religious background are welcomed and encouraged to join!⁠ ⁠ Thursdays 6pm-8pm- TCE Community Gospel Choir (16+), Sandra and Dale Folkes, $120⁠ Led by Sandra and Dale Folkes, this singing ensemble will explore the exuberant art of gospel singing. Gospel has great historical importance to Black Americans, as a form of both expression and communication, and also laid the foundations for many other genres, including Rock and R&B. This inclusive class will explore the techniques of gospel singing in a communal setting. Note: This class is an artistic exploration of Gospel music, not a religious one. Singers of any or no religious background are welcomed and encouraged to join!⁠ Fridays 9:30am-10:15am, Little Rockers Club (0-4), Sandra Folkes, $60⁠ Led by teaching artist, Sandra Folkes, this music class is designed for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. Students will explore an inclusive selection of songs, instruments, movement, and connection in a warm and encouraging atmosphere.

We are ECSTATIC to announce that Creative Futures Cape Cod is back!!! Creative Futures is a paid fellowship program for artists of all kinds, between the ages of 18 and 40, who have faced barriers to careers in the Creative Economy. The fellowship is open to artists from any background, and prioritizes people of color, disabled people, low-income people, queer people, and those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. The 2024 session of Creative Futures will kick off in late January and last 16 weeks, concluding in early June. This year’s session will include two tracks: The Artist Fellow Track and the Teaching Artist Development Track. Find out more and apply at TheCordialEye.org Our thanks to the MA EOED and @thecoopbank foundation for their generous support of this program.

Join us on July 7th for A Night of Black Excellence produced by @communi_t_productions, at the Hyannis Village Green from 6-8pm. The Black Excellence event is a showcase of local and regional Black musical and spoken word artists whose talent and drive lends to the development of Black culture on Cape Cod The Arts & Justice Festival is hosted by The Arts & Justice Collective: @amplifypoccape | @belongingbookscapecod | @capecodvoices | @thecordialeye Many thanks to @my_tdi, @artsfoundationofcc, and @nefa_arts for supporting our efforts! #artsandjusticecollective #theartsandjusticefestival #Blackexcellence #Blackculture #spokenword #music #arts #justice #music #movement #food #culture #socialjustice #communitycare #action #healthycommunity #community #capecod #celebration #capecodevents Reposted from @capecodvoices

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! Our seventeenth black artist is none other than the exciting designer and illustrator George Nichols IV ! Check out our link tree in our bio to visit George's personal site! See you tomorrow for our next black artist... .............................................. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss out on events and posts like this!

Check out this cool gif Carlos Freire made for Cumberland Farms! Check out our page tomorrow for another black artist! Happy Black History Month!

Happy Lunar New Year to our Chinese (and other practicing) followers! This year is the year of the tiger, which can represent courage, bravery and strength so! May you walk through this year with your head held high and eyes pointed forward! May this year be your best!

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Self-Care Saturday: Don't Forget to Breathe

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