Artist work studios @50 Pearl

HyArts Campus
 

The HyArts campus located at the corner of Pearl and South Streets in Hyannis providing artist work and gallery space. The campus includes the historic Hyannis Harbor Arts Center, at the Guyer Barn, artist in residence Sarah Holl’s ArtSpace and Gallery Artio and Bass River Pottery.

Pearl Street is located between bustling Main Street and the harbor front and is adjacent to the future site of the new regional performing arts center.

This 2,111 square foot building was constructed in 1830 as a residential home and has a rich history as a gathering place for local artists. Playwrights and poets congregated at the home for lively readings, and nautical-themed original Vernon B. Coleman murals decorate the basement walls.

The Town purchased 50 Pearl in 2007 and completed extensive renovations to the building, including making it handicapped accessible. The year round work studio spaces range in size from 150 to 230 square feet, with a shared kitchen area, handicapped accessible bath and storage space. Each unit offers wood floors, windows, free designated parking, wheelchair accessibility, 24 hour access, keyed doors, new outlets and separate switches for new adjustable track lighting. 220 power is available for electric kilns if desired. There is also a seasonal potting studio in the former detached garage on the property. Generous funding for the acquisition and renovation of these properties into artist live / workspace was received from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant Program, the Community Preservation Committee, and the Lyndon P. LoRusso Foundation.