From 1931 to 1937, Jackson Pollock returned each summer to the Chilmark home of his mentor, the Regionalist painter Thomas Hart Benton. His teachings and the rhythms of Martha’s Vineyard helped shape Pollock’s artistic vision – and, eventually, the course of American art.
Martha’s Vineyard’s jacked-up cost of living has made it difficult for locals to build a future here. ACE MV saw the need for workforce education and training – and answered the call.
As the Island expands the deer-hunting season and enlists more hunters to combat the growing number of ticks, questions remain about how to cull the herd responsibly.
Early Portuguese immigrants to the Island turned a once-plentiful fish into a dish that reminded them of home: salt cod. The flavorful ingredient is still available and much-loved today, and brings a bit of history to the table with every bite.
By Catherine Young
New Lens on History
Austin Bryant's photography has become a living memorial of the historical and ongoing supportive relationship between...
