Hyannis Campus artist in residence
Our Hyannis Campus features two Artist in Residence spaces.
One is SKETCH PAD and the other is the BIRD HOUSE
SKETCH PAD
50 Pearl St. Hyannis, MA 02601
Housed within a beautifully restored historic property, it serves as a vibrant and welcoming hub for creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange. This residency offers artists a peaceful yet inspiring setting, complete with comfortable living accommodations, spacious studio spaces, and communal areas designed to encourage interaction and connection. Artists have the opportunity to engage with both peers and the broader community through open studios, public workshops, and curated exhibitions.
The SKETCH PAD invites residents to explore and immerse themselves in the natural beauty, rich history, and dynamic arts scene of Cape Cod. The local environment—coastal landscapes, diverse communities, and cultural heritage—provides an ideal backdrop for creative exploration and development.
With a strong commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion, the program regularly welcomes artists from across the globe. By supporting a wide range of artistic voices, Sketch Pad strengthens community ties and fosters meaningful conversations that extend far beyond the studio.
Interested in becoming a SKETCH PAD Artist in Residence? Reach out to us by email to learn more.
We are thrilled to welcome local artist Lauren Lortie to SKETCH PAD for a multi week residency. Lauren will be working and teaching workshops for adults, teens, and kids through October 8th 2025, and her studio will be open to the public Saturdays & Sundays, 1-6pm or whenever the door is open and the Open flag is flying.
Lauren Lortie, Mixed Media Painter | July - October 2025
Lauren is a practicing artist and educator with a focus in painting. She is a life-long Cape Cod resident who is passionate about fostering a positive, creative environment for local youth. She has spent time working in Boston and Baltimore collaborating with and learning from artists and educators from across the country and abroad. She proudly infuses those experiences into her artwork.
She is inspired by many things, most recently, science fiction and the possibilities the genre imagines for our future. Her most recent series of paintings are mixed media with an emphasis on painting. She is very excited to challenge these ideas during her residency at Sketch Pad this summer.
Lauren has studied at The School of The Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University (Studio Diploma), Massachusetts College of Art and Design (BFA), and most recently earned her Master's in Fine Arts at the LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting at Maryland Institute College of Art.
Over the past several years, Lauren has been teaching art to students ages 4-18 at Cape Symphony in Barnstable. She is also on staff with the Cape Symphony Preschool as an Assistant Teacher and Art Specialist.
Past SKETCH PAD Artists in Residence
C.A. Stigliano, Sculptor & Woodcarver | June - July 2025
Chuck was born in 1955, the fifth of eight children. He was educated at public schools in North East, Maryland, where he learned a great many facts, most of which have been forgotten. He attended the Philadelphia College of Art, where he learned that art is hard work and requires discipline and commitment.
In 1982 he married Stephanie Mahan of Lincoln, Massachusetts who taught him that sincerity in art, as in life, was rare and valuable and something to strive for. That year he became a graduate student at the University of North Carolina, where he learned that Art History was like a parent, to be treated with respect and eventually to be rebelled against. A daughter, Angela, was born in 1991, and from her he came to understand that his education was just beginning and that she would be able to teach him a lot. His son, Raphael, came along in 1996. From him he learned that some things in life are like a second chance, and that there was still much to learn.
Mr. Stigliano is now retired, after more than forty years of teaching, most of it at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where he realized that, even as a teacher, he was at his best as a student, learning from his students. His children are now adults, and continue to be a source of wonder and new information. He and Stephanie remain happy partners, each still able to challenge, impress and inspire the other.
To view more of Stigliano's works please view and follow his Instagram HERE
Stephanie Stigliano, Printmaker & Book Artist | June - July 2025
Stephanie contributed to a limited edition book inspired by Susan Roney-O’Brien’s poem, The Edge of the Ocean, which was displayed at Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence, MA. Her book, Current Events, was included in Building Books at The University of Southern Maine. Together with three other artists she produced an artist book, Four Women for Freedom, which was created for the FREEDOM Project exhibition shown at the Book Art Museum / Fundacja Correspondance Des Arts in Łódź from October, 2023 and is now part of their permanent collection.
Her books were included in Page Turner at ArtsWorcester and Fresh Ink: Contemporary Explorations in Printmaking at the Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, MA, fall, 2023. In 2024, Bromer Booksellers of Boston, MA hosted an exhibit of her books and prints.
She co-founded of New England Book Artists. She is a long time member of The Boston Printmakers and has served on the board. Stigliano teaches Making Prints/Making Books at Boston College.
To view more of Stephanie Stigliano's works please view her website HERE and follow her Instagram HERE
Check out the interview below with C.A. Stigliano & Stephanie Stigliano on topics such as being married artists, inspiration, and teaching.
Genna Clemen, Installation Artist | August 2024
Genna Clemen has made a lasting impact on our Hyannis Campus through her inspiring public art project and engaging summer programming. Her project features an installation of a boulder and three stone obelisks, all adorned with original mosaics, adding vibrant beauty and artistic permanence to the campus. With raw materials donated by Stonewood and many community members, this public art project reflects Genna’s dedication to community art.
This installation highlights the magical natural light on Cape Cod, magic that has served as inspiration to so many artists and residents.
To read more about Genna's installation please see HERE on her website
BIRD HOUSE
46 Pearl St. Hyannis, MA 02601
The BIRD HOUSE is a historic residence located on the Cultural Center of Cape Cod’s Hyannis Campus. Thoughtfully repurposed, the first floor now serves as a dynamic space dedicated to artistic exploration and community engagement. Functioning as a combined artist-in-residence studio, workshop area, and exhibition space, it is occupied by one artist at a time, offering them an inspiring environment to create and share their work.
As part of the residency, the artist maintains open studio hours, welcoming the public to visit, observe the creative process firsthand, and engage in meaningful conversations about their work. The BIRD HOUSE fosters a unique opportunity for visitors to connect with contemporary artists in an intimate, approachable setting.
Meet Our Current BIRD HOUSE Artist in Residence
We are excited to welcome local artist Neil Grant to BIRD HOUSE for a multi month long studio residency. Neil will be working and teaching workshops for adults and teens through 2026, and his studio will be open to the public TBD or whenever the door is open and the Open flag is flying.
Neil Grant, Sculptor | August 2025 - present
Neil Grant is an English sculptor who makes fine art through a slightly different lens. An award winning artist, he combines technical skill with storytelling and humor.
Neil lives in Cape Cod, Massachusetts where he sculpts out of his studio and across the Cape.
“Sculpture is how I put my thoughts out into the world, and so I try to make sure that they are ideas worth sharing. All sculptures have an origin story, and mine normally begin with questions such as, “I wonder if anyone has ever attempted that in clay before?” or “It’s probably not what you’d call classical sculpture, but I wonder if people would like it?” I love sculpture and any other form of art that fuses skill, emotion, and if it can, a bit of humor. That’s what I aim for in my work."
