Free

Open House 2-7pm | Artist Talk at 6pm

Faces of Celebration: Embracing individuality within Community

Through the mediums of sculptural mask work and photography, Provincetown artist Mike Sullivan displays an immersive exploration of individual expression and collective identity. With handcrafted masks created with materials ranging from wasp nests to stained glass, the Faces of Celebration art installation and artist talk will offer a glimpse into how masks of various types can symbolize contemporary and traditional methods of communication, for individual and collective purposes. In addition to the sculptural display, photographs and interactive pieces will be exhibited to highlight the transformative and reflective qualities that mask work instills, offering a multi dimensional experience. Through participation as a viewer, or engaging in the interactive elements, visitors can contribute their individuality to the tapestry of our vibrant community. 

Mike Sullivan is an artist and musician. His work includes sculptural headwear made with materials ranging from natural objects to jewelry and broken mirrors.  Mike immersed himself in the queer communities in Provincetown and New York City, where he found a passion for portrait and documentary photography. With roots in the theater, Mike has produced several concerts and collaborations with other singers and musicians as fundraisers for different cause.

"Ornate and decadent, yet composed of elements from the natural world like peacock feathers, flowers, and branches as much as jewels, shards of broken mirror, and found objects, Mike Sullivan's masks, crowns, and headpieces evoke dichotomies, clashes of materials, ideas, and ideals. And yet the dramas within them ultimately feel balanced." –Rebecca Alvin, Provincetown Magazine