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ART! RI Watercolor Society – Artist Members Show
The 126th Annual Artist Members Show, featuring the Al Albrektson Award of Excellence
and the Gail Armstrong Memorial Award is on exhibit through April 22nd at the RIWS Gallery in Slater Park in Pawtucket.
Gallery Hours:
Thursday & Friday 10am – 4pm
Saturdays 10am-3pm
Sunday-Wednesday & Holidays – closed
An Exhibition of Watermedia Artwork opened on March 12th for in-person viewing. The show is also viewable in video:
The show’s Award Juror is Michael Rose www.michaelrosefineart.com
Michael Rose is an art historian, gallerist, and writer. Since 2014, he has served as the gallery manager at the historic Providence Art Club, where he oversees a rigorous exhibition schedule spread across three unique gallery spaces. Under his leadership, the galleries of the Art Club have earned three consecutive Best of Rhode Island Awards for Best Art Gallery in Providence. In June of 2021, Michael also joined the writing staff of local news site GoLocalProv.com to author a popular weekly column “Inside Art” about exhibitions and artists throughout Rhode Island. He is a sought after lecturer on topics related to art history and art business and has juried exhibitions for numerous local arts organizations. Michael earned his BA in Art History at Providence College, and holds a Certificate in Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts from New York University.
About the RI Watercolor Society
Founded in 1896, Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) is one of the oldest watercolor organizations in America. With over 300 members, RIWS provides artists and the general public the opportunity to view, purchase, exhibit and learn about water media art. RIWS offers classes, workshops and demonstrations by nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. RIWS also organizes educational trips to art exhibitions. Located in the JC Potter Casino Building, a historic lakeside “boathouse” in Slater Memorial Park, RIWS features an art gallery, library and studio space. The gallery hosts around 10 shows per year, including a National Watermedia Competition.
