Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) Email Format
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The Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM) is a year-round cultural institution in Provincetown, Massachusetts, dedicated to preserving and presenting art linked to America’s oldest active art colony. It maintains a permanent collection focused on works by artists from outer Cape Cod and offers rotating exhibitions, lectures, workshops and cultural events to engage the community and visitors. Founded in 1914 to unify the local artistic community and build a lasting collection, PAAM is nationally recognized and one of Cape Cod’s leading art museums by attendance. Located on the outer Cape and operating within the regional museum landscape, PAAM serves a broad audience of art enthusiasts, students and tourists seeking exposure to Provincetown’s artistic heritage. In March 2026, PAAM expanded its permanent collection with eleven oil paintings by Michael Mazur, reflecting ongoing growth of its holdings.