The Art Colony

Gaston Lacombe

From its roots in the 1800s to its thriving present, Provincetown has always been a magnet for artists. The Art Colony podcast, hosted by Gaston Lacombe, uncovers the people, places, and stories that make this seaside village one of the world’s most enduring creative communities.

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Episodes

Laura Shabott: The Art of Teaching Art in Provincetown

In this episode of The Art Colony , host Gaston Lacombe sits down with Laura Shabott, a pivotal figure in Provincetown’s contemporary art scene whose career has spanned three decades of creating, educating, and shaping the town’s creative identity. From her first job in a gallery to working and teaching in some of the town's most iconic art spaces. Laura and Gaston get to "nerd out" about the rich art history of Provincetown, through discussing the famous names who left their mark here, and the ...

Aug 18, 2025•50 min•Ep. 4

The History of PAAM with Christine McCarthy

In this episode of The Art Colony , host Gaston sits down with Christine McCarthy, CEO of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM), for a lively and deeply personal conversation about the institution’s storied past, vibrant present, and ambitious future. From its founding in 1914 to its role as “the anchor of the Provincetown arts community,” Christine shares how the museum has preserved the town’s rich artistic heritage while nurturing contemporary voices. She recounts her own journey...

Aug 11, 2025•48 min•Ep. 2

The History of Womencrafts with Michelle Axelson

In this episode of The Art Colony , host Gaston sits down with Michelle Axelson, owner of Provincetown’s legendary Womencrafts—a feminist and queer bookstore, art space, and community hub that has held its ground on Commercial Street for nearly fifty years. Michelle shares the store’s roots in the second-wave feminist movement, its enduring commitment to women’s and queer representation, and the extraordinary story of how the community rallied to save it from closure. From pottery and protest bu...

Aug 11, 2025•57 min•Ep. 3

Welcome to The Art Colony!

In the debut episode of The Art Colony , 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. Gaston shares a sweeping overview of the town’s transformation—from a whaling port to a cultural epicenter—and introduces key moments that defined its creative evolutio...

Aug 05, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1

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