Fine Arts Work Center: From Lumber Yard to Art Vanguard with Sharon Polli
Executive Director Sharon Polli was recently interviewed by Gaston Lacombe for The Art Colony Podcast, a new educational podcast uncovering the vital role of artists and art history in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Gaston sets the stage for a journey through Provincetown’s rich and colorful art legacy. As the oldest continuous art colony in the United States, Provincetown has drawn generations of artists, writers, performers, and visionaries seeking inspiration and reinvention at the tip of Cape Cod.
In this episode of The Art Colony, Gaston talks with Sharon Polli, Executive Director of the Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC), as she opens up about her journey from working in arts and culture in New York City to her current role, leading an internationally renowned artist residency program that has been operating since 1968 on a historically significant site dating back to 1914. The conversation covers the FAWC’s offerings, including seven-month residencies for emerging artists and writers, summer workshops, and year-round programming. Sharon emphasizes the diversity and community engagement efforts, including collaborations with local schools and a variety of public events.
Get to know Sharon’s personal story as an arts administrator and writer, and discover what makes the Fine Arts Work Center unlike any other place in the world.
