using the arts and arts education to expand notions of who belongs on Cape Cod
We believe Cape Codders are the main characters in the story of Cape Cod; not accessories to someone else’s vacation.
We are moving!
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We are moving! *
Starting the week of December 16th we will begin moving to our new space: 438 Main Street Hyannis. Our friends and frequent collaborator Belonging Books will share this space with us, and we look forward to this new chapter.
Any remaining classes and events scheduled for December will be held at our current location: 255 Main St Unit B, Hyannis.
We hope you will enroll in some of the scheduled pop-up winter workshops and we can’t wait to share our new space with you!
Our Mission
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 equitable world, through gathering, experimentation, exhibitions, and cultural expression.
What we do
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
applications for Creative Futures 2025 are now open
The Cordial Eye, in collaboration with Amplify POC, Belonging Books, EforAll Cape Cod, the Hyannis Public Library, and Love Live Local, is pleased to announce the 2025 session of Creative Futures Cape Cod (CFCC). CFCC is a 12-week paid fellowship for adults on Cape Cod ages 18-40, who desire a career in the creative economy. CFCC provides education on a wide range of topics and skills, including the role of artists in equitable communities, brand development, financial management for artists, best practices for securing paid work, and more. Open to musicians, writers, and visual artists of all genres, CFCC offers two tracks:
-The Artist Fellowship will pair each fellow with a local arts professional for weekly individual mentorship, includes weekly cohort classes, provides free studio space, and pays a stipend of $3600. This track requires a commitment of approximately 12 hours per week.
-The Teaching Artist Development Fellowship provides 10 weeks of student teaching with a local Teaching Artist, weekly cohort classes, and a stipend of $1500. The commitment for this track is approximately 5 hours per week.
Both tracks will run from February 3, 2025, to May 9, 2025, and conclude with a community showcase and celebration. All applicants will be notified of their status in the program by Monday, January 13th, 2025.
CFCC prioritizes individuals from historically excluded communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, those impacted by the justice system, and low-income) and is open to applicants from any background. Applications will be open from December 16, 2024, to January 1, 2025, and can be found on our website, thecordialeye.org. CFCC is funded by a generous grant from the MA Executive Office of Economic Development’s Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Program and the Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod.
Join our Collaborative WorkSpace
The Cordial Eye Collaborative Work Space is designed as a shared space for creative professionals to connect, create, and share in a relaxed, creative setting. Think of it as a gym membership for your creative practice. Membership includes: access to wifi, workspace, art making space, a kitchenette, and a 10% discount on regular Cordial Eye classes.
Not an artist or creative professional? Still looking for a supportive and creative working space? Please know you are still welcome to join us.
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The Cordial Eye Collaborative Work Space is designed as a shared space for creative professionals to connect, create, and share in a relaxed, creative setting. Think of it as a gym membership for your creative practice. Membership includes: access to wifi, workspace, art making space, a kitchenette, and a 10% discount on regular Cordial Eye classes.
$45/m
$25/m for WIC/EBT/ConnectorCare card holders
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This $5 option is perfect for artists and other professionals who are testing out the space, in town for just the day, or not able to commit to the monthly membership for a variety of reasons.
The Hyannis COmmunity Art Wall is open!
After two years of administrative labor we are elated to announce the opening of the Hyannis Community Art Wall. The wall is open to community members to add to during library hours and is BYOP (bring your own paint)
