Hyannis Harbor Arts Center

250 South Street, Hyannis
adjacent to Barnstable Town Hall parking lot
Accessible from Hyannis Main Street, public parking lot which is located right after JFK Museum and before Hyannis Public Library. 
WINTER HOURS: Friday & Saturday, 12-4PM; or by appointment.

The Hyannis Harbor Arts Center at the Guyer Barn is a showcase for emerging and established local artists in a wide variety of genres. It is a community art space – a working artist studio and professional artist gallery supporting and promoting the arts where visitors gather year round to enjoy changing exhibitions, classes and workshops and performances.  The Center is part of the campus of town owned properties known as the Shirley Blair Flynn Center for the Performing Arts-which includes Sarah Holl Artspace at 46 Pearl Street and the artist work studios @50 Pearl.

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NEW AT HHAC

SOS! Sunday Open Stage

First Sundays – 7:00-10:00 pm
Starting March 4th

More than an open mic, we encourage all performing artists to sign up! Recite a sonnet or an original poem! Mime! Sign! Dance!
Juggle! Get creative!
Please be aware that the Guyer Barn does not have a house PA system. Small amplifiers are welcome, but space is limited.
To sign up in advance email bernadettemaeart@gmail.com or sign up on facebook!

Second Sundays Art Talks & Salon

Sundays 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Starting March 11th
movie screening: "Beatiful Losers" (2008)
 

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CURRENT EXHITBIT

BIG FEBRUARY WITH BIG COLLAGE
February 3rd – 29th

Exhibits:

THE LITTLE THINGS: OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, February 17 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Events:

MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE
Saturday, February 18 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm

WORD UP: POETRY, PROSE, & ONE-ACT PLAYS
Friday, February 24 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm

FROM THE HEART MEDIA'S MUSICAL SHOWCASE
Saturday, February 25 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm

THE LAST HUZZAH: OPEN MIC w/ Open Mike & Micah
Wednesday, February 29 • 11:00pm - 2:00am
 

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Volunteers Needed!

Do you have time to spare during the week? Why not  surround yourself with art and help keep the arts alive in the community! The Hyannis Harbor Arts Center is looking for volunteers to help man the gallery this spring season, Wednesdays - Sundays 12 - 4.   Any amount of time is appreciated!  For more information or to volunteer contact hhac@hyartsdistrict.com!

Brush Up Your Shakespeare

The Hyannis Harbor Art Center is calling for performers to recite Shakespeare soliloquies and sonnets.  The performances will be April 12th at 7:30 pm as part of the  "Vicky Sault: Shakespeare and Jazz" reception. No experience necessary!

For more information or to sign up contact hhac@hyartsdistrict.com!

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COMING UP

Gay Pride Exhibit
Scott Fitzmaurice & CIGSYA
March 1st - 18th

The Laramie Project
Sturgis Charter School
March 16 - 18th

Bernadette Mae
March 22rd – April 8th
Opening Reception
Friday, March 23rd  7:00 – 10:00 pm

Vittoria Sault
Shakespeare & Jazz
April 12th - 29th
Opening Reception
Thursday, April 12th 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Barnstable High School Art Show
May 4th - 9th

Joey Mars
May 24th - June 10th
Opening Reception
Thursday, May 24th 7:00 – 10:00 pm

Joe Diggs
June 14th - July 4th
Opening Reception
Thursday, June 14th 7:00 – 10:00 pm

Munchhausen Group
July 7th - 29th


For more information about current and past exhibits, and upcoming events visit our exhibit page!

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Artist-in-Residence

As part of the expanded mission of the Hyannis Harbor Arts Center, Julien Havard, artist, designer and former Broadway dresser, is the Hyannis Harbor Arts Center’s Artist-in-Residence for Summer, 2011. Julien’s studio at the Center will be open for visitors Wednesday– Sunday, 12-5 p.m., by chance or by appointment. He will also be conducting workshops at the Center. In August, Havard will have a formal gallery opening and dual show with his friend and fellow artist, Sutton Foster.

Julien studied Fashion Illustration at the prestigious Central Saint Martin’s School for Art and Design in London. Coming from a family that has always been involved with the theatre, Julien found his way to Broadway. He has spent the last 20 years dressing some of the biggest names in the business, including Sutton Foster, with whom he worked for nine years. On June 12th, Ms. Foster won her second Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical for her performance in the revival of “Anything Goes”. She made a heartfelt acceptance speech at the Awards Ceremony, in which she acknowledged that her dresser, Julien Havard, was going to be moving to Cape Cod to pursue his dream as an artist.

In addition to his career on Broadway, Julien never stopped creating a variety of artwork including paintings, three-dimensional works on paper, hand-painted furniture, jewelry and other wearable art. He has created many ink drawings and murals depicting characters from the musicals he worked on over the years. He opened a gallery, LOVE JULIEN STUDIOS, in the heart of the East Village.

Julien completed commissions for Dreamworks Animation, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and a long list of well known actors including Megan Mullally, Delta Burke and Toni Collette. His murals have been featured in productions by the Merce Cunningham Dance Company and the METRO PCS Summer Concert Series.

Julien’s work is created with a big heart, a wild sense of humor and reflects his own unique view on life. His style is original and unmistakable but above all, his art is created to be accessible to all.
 

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Application for artists interested in exhibiting at Hyannis Harbor Arts Center, 2011.

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Class proposal form for prospectiv​e teachers. 2011.

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BUILDING HISTORY:
The Hyannis Harbor Arts Center, formerly known as the Guyer Barn, was accepted into the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, was built in 1865 by Captain Sidney Crowell and is a typical example of early wood frame construction. Arthur Guyer, a pharmacist for whom it was later named, acquired the barn at the turn of 20th century. The barn has had a number of owners and uses over the years, including a bicycle shop. A studio/workshop was added to the barn to be used as classroom space. In 1959, the Town of Barnstable acquired the building, but it was not until 1986 that the Board of Selectmen approved the use of the building as a gallery. Pat Curcio who served as director for many years, passed away in August 2007. Pat was an accomplished artist in her own right and a champion of the arts in Hyannis. The arts community will sorely miss her tireless dedication.