2026 Summer Awards Celebration
Saturday, July 11 at 5:30 PM
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum
1 High Pole Hill Road, Provincetown
The Fine Arts Work Center invites you to our annual Summer Awards Celebration on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the iconic Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum. This special evening honors our creative community while supporting the next generation of culture-shaping artists and writers. This year’s theme, Lead with Creativity, reflects the belief that artistic vision and thoughtful stewardship shape not only our community, but our shared future.
Our 2026 Honorees
Celebrating Excellence in Arts and Letters
Join us as we honor two extraordinary contributors to the arts:
Marie Howe, for her achievements in the literary arts
Acclaimed Poet
2025 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets
Fine Arts Work Center Trustee
Fine Arts Work Center Writing Fellow and Faculty
Mira Schor, for her groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art and feminist art history
Influential Painter and Writer
Fine Arts Work Center Visual Arts Committee Member
Work in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Centre Pompidou, Paris; and the Pinault Collection, Paris; among others
Bruce Skiles Danzer, Jr., Principal, AIA
LAB [3.2] Architecture
Fine Arts Work Center Trustee
Bruce Danzer graduated from Trinity College (B.A. in English,1973) and Harvard University, Graduate School of Design (Master of Architecture, 1978). After working for firms in Baltimore MD and Washington DC, Danzer joined STUDIOS Architecture and from 1987 to 2002 was a senior designer and principal in Washington DC and London UK. He led projects including Accenture, Apple, Bloomberg, Nike, Gucci Group and Turner Broadcasting/CNN. In 2002 Danzer started his own firm, LAB [3.2] Architecture, for small projects, design consulting, and teaching. Danzer has provided interior design consulting services on cultural, civic, and institutional buildings to William Rawn Associates, Flansburgh Architects and several firms in Washington DC. Danzer’s involvement with the Fine Arts Work Center began 20 years ago with sculpture workshops led by Paul Bowen and Bailey Bob Bailey. In the past ten years, Danzer collaborated on FAWC’s campus masterplan and renovations of the Stanley Kunitz Common Room, the Hudson D. Walker Gallery and Bookstore, the Mullin Light and Courtyard, the Fellows Lounge, ten Apartments and twelve Studios, and the first phase of landscape improvements.
David Croteau, President, AIA, LEED AP
Flansburgh Architects
Flansburgh Architects, under the leadership of President and Principal David Croteau, is a nationally recognized leader in the planning and design of educational and cultural facilities. Flansburgh’s innovative designs have won over 125 national and regional design awards from industry peers and educators. Their work continues to be published in professional books and journals. Flansburgh’s architecture is driven by a belief that the quality of our surroundings has a direct influence on the quality of our lives, whether on campus, in the workplace, at a show, or in the public realm. In that sense, design is all encompassing, ranging from the functional and environmental performance of a building to a concern for its physical and cultural context, not least of which is the ‘poetic’ dimension, particularly how spaces are sculpted by natural light.
Keith LeBlanc, Principal, FASLA
LeBlanc Jones Landscape Architects
Keith LeBlanc, FASLA, is a landscape architect and the founding principal of LeBlanc Jones Landscape Architects, with offices in Boston and Falmouth. Over four decades, he has designed landscapes across the United States, ranging from residential gardens to complex urban sites. Rooted in a deep connection to coastal environments, his work reflects a sensitivity to light, seasonality, and natural systems. A Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, he is recognized for his site responsive approach and the thoughtful integration of landscape and architecture. The firm’s work on Cape Cod has been central to shaping its design approach, one that prioritizes native plant communities and material restraint. This sensibility carries across a broad portfolio that includes residential gardens, large estates, mixed use developments, and new communities. Across all projects, these principles guide a careful relationship between built form and landscape, resulting in work that is both functional and enduring.
Matthew Cole, President and CEO
Cape Associates
Cape Associates, Cape Cod’s leading custom building and remodeling company, has been shaping homes and communities since its founding in 1971 by Lester F. Langhans, Jr. Today, under the leadership of President and CEO Matthew Cole, the firm continues to combine craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to integrity. Cole, the founder’s grandson, brings extensive experience from commercial construction in New York City and a Civil & Environmental Engineering degree from Bucknell University, guiding the company’s diverse projects with both technical expertise and a deep sense of community responsibility. From its early days with three employees to a year-round team of over 100 skilled professionals, Cape Associates offers services spanning custom building, remodeling, property management, and painting. Known for quality, reliability, and a collaborative approach, the firm remains deeply rooted in Cape Cod, serving clients while actively supporting local organizations—a reflection of Cole’s passion for both exceptional building and civic engagement.
Your Support Nurtures Artistic Freedom for the Next Generation of Artists and Writers
For nearly 60 years, the Fine Arts Work Center has provided time and space to emerging artists and writers at crucial stages of creative development. Your attendance helps us continue this essential work while perpetuating Provincetown’s seminal importance for the arts in America.
Each contribution directly supports:
- Our renowned Fellowship program for emerging artists and writers
- Studio spaces and living accommodations for creative practitioners
- Community programming that connects Provincetown to the world
If you would like to learn more about table and ticket packages, please contact Alice Bruce at abruce@fawc.org.
An Evening of Creative Connections
- 5:30 PM: Harbor-view cocktail reception hosted by Jared Bowen with music by DJ Chris Roxx
- 7:00 PM: Seated seasonal dinner showcasing local Cape Cod ingredients by MAX Ultimate Food
- Dancing, dessert, and open bar to complete your evening
Jared Bowen
A prominent voice in Boston’s arts and culture scene, Jared Bowen is the host of The Culture Show on GBH and an Emmy award-winning Executive Arts Editor. From daily radio and podcasts to national coverage on PBS NewsHour, he explores the creative process through artist profiles, performances, and exhibitions across theater, art, music, dance, and film. Bowen also moderates the Boston Speakers Series at Symphony Hall, interviewing figures from world leaders to Oscar-winning actors. A member of the Boston Theater Critics Association and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, his work has earned multiple Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Awards, along with the Commonwealth Award
Chris Roxx
A prominent figure in Boston as a DJ/MC/Entertainer, DJ Chris Roxx has been doing what he loves for over 15 years: creating electrifying soundtracks for all types of events and nightlife venues. The sounds of Chris Roxx can be enjoyed by an intimate group of 50 to the 50,000+ fans at Gillette for a Patriots or Revolution game. From Boston to NYC, all the way to the Caribbean islands, he’s shared his musical talents. Roxx local DJs guest spots at some of Boston’s hottest venues, including Bootleg Special, STK, Metro, and Mariel to name a few. His music style encompasses the entire musical spectrum—anywhere from Motown to current Top 40 hits, mixed to perfection.
