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2017 on Martha's Vineyard: The Year in Arts

A gentleman in West Chop: Amor Towles, author of A Gentleman in Moscow, takes in the view.
Jeanna Shepard
A gentleman in West Chop: Amor Towles, author of A Gentleman in Moscow, takes in the view.
Jeanna Shepard
The opening reception for Vineyard Gazette Photography: Eyes of the Island, an exhibit at Featherstone.
Wayne Smith
The opening reception for Vineyard Gazette Photography: Eyes of the Island, an exhibit at Featherstone.
Wayne Smith
Cuban pianist Aldo López-Gavilán prepares for his Vineyard performances.
Maria Thibodeau
Cuban pianist Aldo López-Gavilán prepares for his Vineyard performances.
Maria Thibodeau
Rick Bausman, Paul Thurlow, Jim Parr, Stephen Hart and Sam Holmstock are the Ululators, back together 25 years after their last gig.
Anthony Esposito
Rick Bausman, Paul Thurlow, Jim Parr, Stephen Hart and Sam Holmstock are the Ululators, back together 25 years after their last gig.
Anthony Esposito
Isaac Taylor, with wife Noli and children Tillie and Emmett, released his first album, Peace in the Valley.
Jeanna Shepard
Isaac Taylor, with wife Noli and children Tillie and Emmett, released his first album, Peace in the Valley.
Jeanna Shepard
Island artist Rez Williams turns to the woods and shorelines of Monhegan, Me., in his new show at the A Gallery.
Jeanna Shepard
Island artist Rez Williams turns to the woods and shorelines of Monhegan, Me., in his new show at the A Gallery.
Jeanna Shepard
Come together, right now, over the Vineyard Sound. Ten-man a capella group keeps the summer beat.
Jeanna Shepard
Come together, right now, over the Vineyard Sound. Ten-man a capella group keeps the summer beat.
Jeanna Shepard
Cynthia Riggs wowed the crowd at the Moth with part two of her love story with Howard Attebery
Mark Alan Lovewell
Cynthia Riggs wowed the crowd at the Moth with part two of her love story with Howard Attebery
Mark Alan Lovewell
Beatrice Capote, part of the Camille A. Brown dance troupe, rehearses before performing at The Yard.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Beatrice Capote, part of the Camille A. Brown dance troupe, rehearses before performing at The Yard.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Billy Collins returned for his biennial poetry reading at Featherstone Center for the Arts.
Maria Thibodeau
Billy Collins returned for his biennial poetry reading at Featherstone Center for the Arts.
Maria Thibodeau
Geraldine Brooks and Ann Patchett share a laugh at the Martha's Vineyard Book Festival.
Jeanna Shepard
Geraldine Brooks and Ann Patchett share a laugh at the Martha's Vineyard Book Festival.
Jeanna Shepard
Camp Jabberwocky performed Mamma Mia! as their July play.
Jeanna Shepard
Camp Jabberwocky performed Mamma Mia! as their July play.
Jeanna Shepard

The Martha's Vineyard Book Festival lured hundreds of Islanders to panel discussions and one-on-one discussions with favorite authors. Art galleries were hopping with exhibits. Poets, musicians, actors and dancers from near and far shared their talents. Here's a look back at the year in arts on Martha's Vineyard.

More from 2017 on the Vineyard:

The Year in Review

The Year in Nature and Science

The Year in Food

Most Read Stories of the Year

Most Popular Photos of the Year

The Year in Photos

Farewell to Beloved Islanders

Photos from the Year in Nature and Science



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