Date: July 23, 2008
Contact: Christiana Admiral, Interpretive Ranger, 508 487 1256

artwork by Francie Randolph

Charming communities and stunning landscapes have lured countless artists to Cape Cod over the past century, but their appreciation for this place takes on a diversity of forms. On Saturday, August 9, at the Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown, see how two contemporary artists express a mutual love of the seashore from their own distinct perspectives in “Capturing the Character of the Cape.”

Internationally-recognized artists Francie Randolph and Thomas A.D. Watson will present a multimedia program encompassing their works and inspirations. After marrying ten years ago, the two artists abandoned the city to live and work in Truro and hone their individual styles. Randolph employs technology in her work, while Watson considers himself a traditional oil painter. Though each works in entirely different mediums, both artists capture the character of this unique place. The program is free, accessible and open to the public.

Francie Randolph is a mixed-media artist who explores the natural environment through patterns, structures and cycles. Randolph’s works have been exhibited locally at the Cape Cod Museum of Art and the Provincetown Art Association and Museum. The DNA Gallery in Provincetown and Miranda Fine Arts in Port Chester, NY represent her work. Thomas A.D. Watson works in both oils and pastels and is best known for his representation landscapes of Cape Cod. He exhibits and sells the majority of his work from his studio in Truro.

IF YOU GO:

The Province Lands Visitor Center is located off Race Point Road, off Route 6, in Provincetown. It is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM and can be contacted at (508) 487-1256. Staff is available to answer questions, assist with activity planning, and provide hiking and bicycling trail information.

The visitor center features museum exhibits, orientation films, and a  bookstore with interpretive items such as books, maps, games and puzzles. The 360-degree rooftop, observation deck provides views of the surrounding dunes and sea. A listing of all of the National Seashore’s programs is available at the two seashore visitor centers, or on-line at www.nps.gov/caco.

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