Nantucket Island School of Design & the Arts (NISDA) invites you to a month full of exhibitions, artist talks, community events, and hands-on workshops for all ages. Whether you’re an art lover, a maker, or simply curious, there’s something for everyone!

On View Now

AUGUST 13 – 26
David Halliday: Still Life and Assemblage
Silo Gallery
Four decades of captivating work—from large-format portraits and still lifes to vibrant color photography and 3D creations.
Free & open to the community

Special Events

AUGUST 20 | 7 PM
Artist Talk: Elizabeth Akamatsu
Sculptural works inspired by the intersection of forms in nature and technology.
Free & open to the community

AUGUST 21 | 6–8 PM
Thursday Night Fête & People’s Art Show
NISDA, 23 Wauwinet Rd

• Live Music – Island Tunes open mic “en plein air”

• Food Vendors – Taste of Siam & Neomi’s Dumplings (available for purchase)

• No More Empty Bowls Project – Create a bowl to support the NFFRA Food Pantry fundraiser (no clay experience needed!)

• Annual People’s Art Show – Open to all artists! Register at the door at 5:30 PM with your ready-to-hang or ready-to-install work. NISDA staff will help you display it.

Free & open to the community

Upcoming Classes & Workshops

For Young Artists

• Generations Together Fridays – Aug 15 & 22, 9:30 AM–12 PM
  Multi-age art workshop for family & friends.

• Cyanotype Printing – Aug 22, 9:30 AM–12 PM | Ages 9+ & Teen
  Print with the sun!

• Weekly Youth Arts – M, W, F, 9:30 AM–12 PM
  Outdoor trellis art sessions for ages 5–8 & 9–12.

• Private Tutorials – Painting, drawing, photography, clay (all ages).

For Adults & Teens

• Chancery Calligraphy – Aug 19 & 26, 1–3:30 PM | With Kathy Kelm
  Register by the day. Explore expressive lettering, illumination & design.

• Discover Nantucket Photography – Aug 14 & 21, 6–9 PM

• The Wauwinet Clay Ride – Aug 18–22, 1–3:30 PM | 5-day intensive with Piero Fenci

• Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) + Nature Drawing & Journaling – Aug 23, 10 AM–12:30 PM
  Immerse yourself in Nantucket’s serene landscapes while creating art.

Special Tech Workshop

• Drone: From Basics to Creative Mastery – Aug 28–29

  • Thursday, Aug 28: 9:30 AM–12 PM & 1–4 PM

  • Friday, Aug 29: 9:30 AM–12 PM & 1–4 PM
    Learn foundation skills and advanced techniques with Adam Mallin.

Registration & Inquiries: Call 508-228-9248
Stay connected with NISDA for more art opportunities throughout the year!