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Cape Cod artist CARL LOPES is highly regarded and recognized for his artistic contributions, community engagement and uplifting the importance of cultural heritages. He has received awards from Pratt Institute, the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, the Cape Cod NAACP, and the United States Embassy of Cape Verde.

His prominence in the local art scene is evident by his recent exhibitions “Heartbeats and Harmony” at the Sandwich Glass Museum and his “Five Decade Retrospective” at the Cotuit Center for the Arts. His work has been featured in art publications such as Cape Cod Life, Art Scope, Glass Quarterly, and Art New England.

Carl’s artistic endeavors reflect a deep respect for African design and tradition, evident in his vibrant paintings that capture the essence of his cultural background. Colors, patterns and compositions pay tribute to ancestral heritages and cultures, while maintaining a contemporary vibe. Airbrushed acrylics, holographic papers, glass beads, and jewelry are attached to wood panels and coated with high gloss poly-resin. The final paintings appear as if they are stained glass, and lit from behind. The intentional stunning appearances leave viewers amazed and intrigued.

Carl received his Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting from Pratt Institute (NY) and his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst). His paintings are in the permanent collections of the Zion Union Heritage Museum, the Cahoon Museum of American Art, and the Cape Cod Museum of Art. He is currently a featured artist in the “Cape Verdean Contemporary Art 2025” exhibit at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.