Sandwich Arts Alliance

09/06/2026

The 10th Annual SAA PorchFest in coming to town!
* A FREE event Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1-4 pm in Sandwich Village
* 12 Porches and 24 performances by local artist
* Americana, folk, singer-songwriter, rock, classical, jazz and traditional Irish music.
* Maps are available now at www.sandwichartsalliance.org, at the SAA Center-130, Main Street, and at all porches the day of the event. Plenty of parking everywhere.

07/26/2026

WHAT'S NEW AT SANDWICH ARTS ALLIANCE?
1. The SAA Center & Gallery is reopening on Tuesday, August 4th after closing temporarily for the installation of the new windows on the 1st floor of Sandwich Historic Town Hall.
2. The highly anticipated 6th Annual June Kershaw Open Juried Exhibit featuring the works of 57 talented regional artists on display August 4th through mid' September. See all 57 works of art now at https://www.sandwichartsalliance.org/2026-june-kershaw-accepted-work.html
3. Awards Reception: All are invited to attend the Exhibit Opening and Awards Reception at the SAA Center & Gallery on Thursday, August 13th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

We're located on the 1st floor of Sandwich Historic Town Hall, 130 Main Street, and beginning August 4th, the Center will be open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11am-4pm.
Here are just a few of the works of art that will be on display.

07/14/2026

06/30/2026

Congratulations to SAA's "Summer Blues on the Cape" WINNERS!
Shown clockwise: Michael Berndt, Paul Murray, Janna Dillon, Robert and Carolyn LeComte.

06/29/2026

One more FREE Hydrangea Fest event for you to check out!

06/23/2026

Save the date!
It's our "BLOOMING ARTISANS' FAIR"
Saturday, July 18, 10 am-4 pm
At Mill Creek Park across from Historic Town Hall, 130 Main Street
Featuring some of Cape Cod's finest artisans with live demonstrations and all items will be for sale!
• Original paintings and glicee prints • Authors' book signings • Sculptures • Handmade jewelry • Beach glass creations • Felting/embroidery • Artsy driftwood • Hydrangea-themed t-shirts, totes & handmade greeting cards www.sandwichartalliance.org

06/22/2026

SAA HYDRANGEA FEST GARDEN TOUR #4
The fourth of four tours takes place Friday, July 19, 10-4
at ​The Meadow House, 22 Quaker Road, Sandwich
Tickets ($10) at https://www.sandwichartsalliance.org/hydrangea-fest-2026-gardens.html
- An 11-acre property in East Sandwich presents a thoughtful reimagining of a 300-year-old farming tradition, blending active enjoyment with a deep commitment to ecological stewardship.Through a process of rewilding, Bernice and Joe Wahler have replaced mown lawns and non-native pastures with a vibrant meadowscape that serves as both a vital pollinator habitat and a protective buffer for a natural spring and wetland system. The property harmonizes natural beauty with the daily rhythms of a productive organic farm and greenhouse managed by resident farmer Shane Chambers.
- Visitors will experience an inspired manifesto for land use, where native plants and dense wildlife corridors prove that cultural heritage and the humming complexity of a living ecosystem can coexist beautifully.

06/22/2026

SAA HYDRANGEA FEST GARDEN TOUR #3
The third of four tours takes place Friday, July 17, 10-4
at the The Gardens at ​20 Church Street & 12 School Street, Sandwich
Tickets ($5) at https://www.sandwichartsalliance.org/hydrangea-fest-2026-gardens.html
- Nestled in the Sandwich Glass Factory village near the Sandwich Boardwalk are two hidden gardens, one at 20 Church Street and the other at 12 State Street. Twenty Church Street had been quietly forgotten until the present owners sparked it into life. They transformed the land into gardens filled with sun and shade plantings to create intimate areas and unexpected moments. A secret pathway leads quietly through a gate to State Street. Twelve State Street had been deserted for 30 years until the present owners bought it. They created a garden, secret from the road, with a 60-foot perennial border. Unique shrubs, tuberous begonias started from tubers each spring, and abundant flowers create areas of privacy and joy. The two families, who are related, share plantings and advice, curiosity, and creativity.

06/22/2026

SAA HYDRANGEA FEST GARDEN TOUR #2
The second of four tours takes place Thursday, July 16, 10-4
at The Gardens at 14 Seneca Lane, Sandwich
Tickets ($5) at https://www.sandwichartsalliance.org/hydrangea-fest-2026-gardens.html
- Hydrangeas are the heart of the garden with over 30 varieties woven throughout the landscape.
​- These include Hydrangea arborescens (Annabelle), macrophylla (Bigleaf), paniculata (Limelight), and quercifolia (Oakleaf), creating a tapestry of blooms from early summer through fall.
- The property unfolds into a series of distinct garden “rooms,” each with its own character, complemented by numerous containers filled with seasonal plantings. On the east side of the home, a vegetable garden provides a more practical—and delicious—dimension to the space. Like all gardens, this one is a work in progress—ever changing, ever evolving.

06/22/2026

SAA Hydrangea Fest Garden Tour #1
The first of four tours takes place Tuesday, July 14, 10-4
at CJ Fornari Gardens - 2 Lawrence Pond Lane, Sandwich
Tickets ($5) at https://www.sandwichartsalliance.org/hydrangea-fest-2026-gardens.html
- Step into a lush, vibrant oasis as you embark on a captivating garden tour at the enchanting 2.5-acre property of two passionate plant enthusiasts.
- As you wind your way down the gently sloping landscape towards the serene waters of Lawrence Pond, prepare to be amazed by the stunning array of unusual trees, flowering shrubs, and an impressively resilient organic lawn that has thrived without fertilization for over a decade.
- This charming, informal country garden is a true testament to the power of plants, bursting with life and color at every turn. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of vivid perennial beds, overflowing with a diverse tapestry of blooms.