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10/07/2025

One more washed ashore, before the season ends... See, “Derelict,” the latest addition to the benefit exhibition installation of paintings by Salvatore Del Deo at Sal’s Place before the restaurant closes for the season on Oct 11.

Proceeds from sales of the paintings go to benefit the West End Racing Children’s Community Sailing program and the Provincetown Public Art Foundation, with support from the Del Deo Foundation for the Arts, Sal’s Place Restaurant and LaMontagne Gallery. There’s still time to grab one more dinner at Sal’s and revisit the historic exhibition.

Salvatore Del Deo
Derelict, 1992
Oil Painting on Canvas
20 x 24 in
50.8 x 61 cm

10/05/2025

Today Oct 4th, 2025, Josephine Del Deo would be 100 years old. And while it is nine years since she passed, her voice still stirs us to action, her vision and her conscience still guide us.

She lives on in her writings, the fruits of her activism and in the paintings of her husband, Salvatore who lovingly captured their life together over 65 years of marriage..

Pictured in order:
SALVATORE DEL DEO
Josephine Del Deo in Her Orange Coat, 1974
Oil Painting on Canvas
18 x 16 in
45.7 x 40.6 cm

The Road to Provincetown from the original poetry manuscript “A Box of Days” by Josephine Del Deo

Dune Writer (Josephine), 1987
Oil Painting on Canvas
16 1/2 x 14 1/2 in
41.9 x 36.8 cm

La Pensierosa, 1998
Oil Painting on Canvas
20 x 24 in
50.8 x 61 cm

10/03/2025

Back by popular demand: "Everything Moves" a documentary film that tells the story of renowned Provincetown painter Salvatore Del Deo as he reflects on his life, art, and the enduring bond he shared with his late wife, Josephine. Together, they played a pivotal role in preserving the town's iconic dunes, protecting them from the threat of developers. As Provincetown evolves, these dunes-long a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and musicians-remain a symbol of the creative spirit they both cherished. Through Salvatore's journey, the story explores the passage of time in a changing town, celebrating the legacy of love, art, and preservation in a place rich with history.

At the Cape Cinema
25 Hope Lane, Dennis MA
Showtimes Oct 19th & 23rd at 4PM.
For tickets please contact the theatre.

09/26/2025

After experiencing an evening of Polina Osetinskaya’s profound capacity to combine explosive technical prowess with sonorous poetic interpretation, culminating in a literally breathtaking distillation of the entire symphonic orchestration of Tchaikovsky’s 6th Symphony Pathétique, transposed into solo pianoforte, and once the swirling clouds of note cascades had subsided, and normal breathing was once again possible, it was obvious there was a new verb, to have been Osetinskaya’d.

Which will be defined as being transported to a place where the memory and the moment of hearing this artist play causes you to seek out and re-listen to every recording you can find as you yearn for that one thing recordings cannot give you, the experience of being transported by hearing the artist perform in person with such incredible skill and passion that you can think of nothing else.

We had the rare and remarkable opportunity to hear Polina Osetinskaya perform here on Cape Cod, sponsored by the Church of the Transfiguration who also sponsored the monumental Doors of Creation by Romolo Del Deo as the portal to their cathedral. It was an honor to be in the audience and we are deeply grateful as ever to their insight and patronage.

Should the chance come to hear Polina Osetinskaya perform, do not miss this opportunity. Like us, you will be utterly Osetinskaya’d.

06/28/2025

Sal’s is all about Sails & Art

This summer, the artwork of Salvatore Del Deo returns to the walls of Sal’s Place to support two great causes, The West End Racing Children’s Community Sailing Club and the Provincetown Public Art Foundation.

Many of the paintings on exhibit were painted at Sal’s Place or nearby over the years.

The Del Deo Foundation, Sal’s Place Restaurant, and the LaMontagne Gallery are teaming up to donate proceeds from the purchase of the paintings on exhibit at Sal’s Place to benefit both of these important community non-profits.

Please contact Sal’s Place or the LaMontagne gallery for more information.

06/05/2025

Join An Evening with the Artist at Villa Casone d’Arte — an exclusive experience in one of Tuscany’s most intriguing private villas.

This historic and beautifully restored residence is nestled in the UNESCO-protected Alpi Apuane Reserve.

Meet the Del Deos, tour Romolo Del Deo’s working studio, and toast the sunset with sparkling wine on a balcony overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.

A night of art, culture, and unforgettable memories awaits.

DM to book and more information

06/02/2025

Join An Evening with the Artist at Villa Casone d’Arte — an exclusive experience in one of Tuscany’s most intriguing private villas. This historic and beautifully restored residence is nestled in the UNESCO-protected Alpi Apuane Reserve.

Meet the Del Deos, tour Romolo Del Deo’s working studio, and toast the sunset with sparkling wine on a balcony overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.

A night of art, culture, and unforgettable memories awaits.

To book, contact — link below and in bio

https://www.bottaccio.com/en/an-evening-with-the-artist-at-villa-casone-darte.html

06/18/2024

The Patricia Marie Comes Home

Please join us June 28th 11AM Provincetown Town Hall for the dedication of “Homage to the Patricia Marie III” by Salvatore Del Deo into the town’s permanent collection.

Celebrate with us the installation of Salvatore Del Deo’s iconic painting, created in memory of the historic loss of the fishing boat, the Patricia Marie. It will be permanently displayed in Town Hall next to the seminal “Crew of the Philomena Manta” by Charles Hawthorne. These two paintings each define and describe two eras of the fishing community which built Provincetown. The artist will speak on the creation of his painting and what it means to him to realize this lifelong dream.

The painting is a gift to the town from the collection of Kevin McLaughlin in coordination with the Del Deo Foundation for the Arts.

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the Office of the Town Manager, The Provincetown Art Commission, The Provincetown Select Board, The Provincetown Portuguese Festival, Historian Lisa King on behalf of the King Family, LaMontagne Gallery , Berta Walker Gallery, The Provincetown Department of Public Works, Town Hall Building and Maintenance Town of Provincetown

A special thanks to Provincetown Public Art Foundation ’s Executive Director, Samuel Tager for guiding this project through committee to completion and installation.

Admission is free and open to the public
See the full inviation at
https://mailchi.mp/48dd22f75bc7/the-seasons-of-23-and-the-year-that-will-be-17841749

Pictured: Romolo Del Deo, Jim Vincent and Samuel Tager installing the painting in Town Hall

05/25/2024

Salvatore Del Deo - Time Regained
Opening reception with the artist, Sat. June 1st 5-7PM

June 1 - July 13 at the LaMontagne Gallery
450 Harrison Ave. #1 Boston, MA 02118

LaMontagne Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of works by Sal Del Deo, on view from June 1st to July 13th, 2024.

Del Deo, a pivotal figure in the Provincetown art community, has dedicated his life to fostering and shaping this influential art colony. Born to Italian immigrants who sought a better life in America, Del Deo's journey in art began early and has spanned over nine decades, marked by his unyielding passion and commitment to both his craft and his community.

The exhibition, "Time Regained," highlights Del Deo's work beyond the regional confines of Provincetown, positioning it within the broader context of contemporary American painting. Known for his profound storytelling through still lifes, figures, and allegories, Del Deo’s paintings offer a deep connection to the realm of ideas and an appetite to express his unique perception through paint. His influence extends beyond his canvases; as a founder of the Fine Arts Work Center and his recent efforts including the successful campaign to preserve Provincetown’s iconic Dune Shack community, Del Deo has been a mentor and guide to generations of artists.

https://mailchi.mp/fbcacd6e91ea/the-seasons-of-23-and-the-year-that-will-be-17840769

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