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The Art Colony

From its roots in the 1800s to its thriving present, Provincetown has always been a magnet for artists. The Art Colony podcast, hosted by Gaston Lacombe, uncovers the people, places, and stories that make this seaside village one of the world’s most enduring creative communities.

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47:58

The Improvisational Playwright with Cody Sullivan

The Art Colony ·

2026/03/16

This week Gaston welcomes to the studio the very talented playwright and improvisation artist Cody Sullivan. For the last seven years Cody has been making Provincetown audiences laugh with his witty and insightful stage performances. Learn about his origins as an artist, about his connection and love for improvisation, about his popular event "Cody Plays," and about the plays he has staged and that he is currently working on.

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59:14

The Brasswood Marimbist

The Art Colony ·

2026/03/09

Gaston welcomes multifaceted percussionist, singer, and innkeeper Brian Calhoun to discuss music in Provincetown and Brian’s path to the marimba. Brian describes his musical family, early piano and drum set lessons, and discovering marimba.

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50:59

Cherie Mittenthal and the Truro Center for the Arts...

The Art Colony ·

2026/02/23

The Art Colony Podcast welcome Cherie Mittenthal, artist and Executive Director of the Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill. We take a journey through the long history of Castle Hill, and talk about the myriad offerings of classes at the center. We also discuss Cherie’s art, especially her passion for welding, pottery and encaustic. And this leads us to review the annual International Encaustic Conference happening in Provincetown and Truro this May for its 19th year.

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48:04

Murder and Mystery with Jeannette de Beauvoir

The Art Colony ·

2026/02/16

Gaston talks with author Jeannette de Beauvoir, a France-born writer and historian who settled in Provincetown and created the Sidney Riley series. She explains how the town’s festivals, shifting seasonal crowds, and real locations inspire her plots, discusses “Dead in the Water,” and notes she weaves Provincetown history into the series. She previews her next novel and shares her Dune Shack–inspired historical novel “Our Lady of the Dunes,” reading an excerpt. She also describes “Making Light,” her

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40:15

The Art of Chocolate with PJ Kearins

The Art Colony ·

2026/02/09

Gaston invites PJ Kierans, a PTown chocolatier, on this week to discuss the mastery and artistry of chocolate making. PJ, who hails from London and trained in culinary arts in the UK and the Netherlands, explains his journey from a busy restaurant kitchen to becoming a full-time chocolatier in Provincetown. He delves into the intricacies of chocolate production, from the fermentation of cocoa beans to creative flavor combinations like thyme and tangerine or cranberry cabernet. The episode also

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49:35

Wall Writer and Wave Rider with Andrew Jacob

The Art Colony ·

2026/02/02

Wall Writer and Wave Rider with Andrew Jacob

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46:52

Artist at Work - Sian Robertson

The Art Colony ·

2025/12/15

Gastoninterviews Sian Robertson, a distinct artist known for her unique style of cutting intricate designs out of maps.

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51:51

Good Deeds and Dirty Jokes with Kristen Becker

The Art Colony ·

2025/12/08

Good Deeds and Dirty Jokes with Kristen Becker

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40:24

Redefining Significance with Regina Binder

The Art Colony ·

2025/11/10

In this episode of the Art Colony, Gaston interviews Regina Binder about her work in uncovering forgotten artists in Provincetown. Regina, who has lived in Provincetown for over 40 years, shares her efforts in expanding the definition of historical significance to include marginalized artists, particularly those from the LGBTQ community. She highlights her projects, including documenting dune shacks for the National Park Service and her current work supported by a National Park Service grant aimed

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40:13

Blanche Lazzell and the Provincetown Print with Jim...

The Art Colony ·

2025/11/03

Gaston and guest, Jim Bokker, discuss various off-season art activities, such as art classes, theater productions, and ongoing exhibitions like the Blanche Lazzell retrospective at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM). The conversation dives deep into Lzzell's life and work, particularly her contribution to the Provincetown Print and white-line woodblock printing. Jim Bocker provides insights on Lazzell's artistic journey, her modernist evolution, and the economic strategies she

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35:25

Uncommon Ideas at The Commons with Lesley Marchessault

The Art Colony ·

2025/10/13

Lesley Marchessault, Executive Director of The Commons, discusses the impact of The Commons on the artistic community in Provincetown. She reflects on her personal journey into art, starting from a childhood fascination with Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini portrait to her permanent move to Provincetown. The Commons serves as a collaborative and supportive space for diverse artists, fostering growth and innovation. Despite the recent loss of an artist named Benji, the community continues to thrive, with

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36:34

The Art and Science of Nature with Mark Adams

The Art Colony ·

2025/10/06

In this conversation, artist and scientist Mark Adams reflects on his journey in Provincetown, describing how his scientific background influences his art. He emphasizes the importance of observation in understanding nature, the role of poison ivy in dune ecology, and the community's response to the AIDS crisis. Mark teaches art by focusing on observation and the experience of nature, rather than rendering skills, and believes that humans can adapt well by understanding and integrating with

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37:19

Kinship and Canvas: The Egelis and Provincetown

The Art Colony ·

2025/09/29

In this episode of the Art Colony podcast, Gaston speaks with Anastasia Egeli about her family's multi-generational artistic legacy in Provincetown. Anastasia shares her experiences growing up in an art-centric community, her family's association with notable artists, and the pressures and blessings of belonging to a renowned artistic family. She also reflects on her personal journey to finding her own artistic voice amidst familial expectations. They discuss the historical and current art scene in

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