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 evolution, including the founding of the Cape Cod School of Art, the impact of the Portland Gale, and the arrival of major 20th-century art figures like Rothko, Pollock, Warhol, and O’Neill. He also reflects on Provincetown’s longstanding role as a queer sanctuary and creative haven.

Get to know Gaston’s personal story as an artist, gallery owner, and historian, and discover what makes Provincetown unlike any other place in the world. This episode is both a love letter to the town and a primer for what’s to come.