ART! Salmagundi Monotype Invitational at Spring Bull Gallery, Newport

An exquisite painting of a majestic tree in the enchanting woods displayed at an art gallery.

Photo: Annie Patt, “Bonnet Shores” A special exhibit is at the Spring Bull Gallery in Newport and runs through September 4th. The gallery is open Wednesday to Monday from noon to 5pm, and is located at 55 Bellevue Avenue in Newport. UNIQUE IMPRESSIONS: SALMAGUNDI MONOTYPE INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION is a fascinating series of nearly 100 monotype…

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ART! Block Island Airport Gallery features work of Annabel Manning & call for fall artists

An artistic sand dune showcasing a vibrant surfboard.

The gallery at the Block Island Airport, which is a partnership between the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC), announced the opening of its late summer exhibit featuring works by Middletown’s Annabel Manning. The exhibition runs through late-September.  Manning is a Middletown visual artist and educator currently…

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ART! To the river, at Gilbert Stuart Museum – Herman Brewster

A stunning photography of a blue water droplet immersed in water.

Herman Brewster is a Rhode Island photographer. These photos are the result of his yearly visit to the Gilbert Stuart Museum and the river that flows out of Carr Pond through the property and under Gilbert Stuart Road into Pettaquamscutt River. Brewster says, “The river is my primary reason for the visit. Every visit produces…

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ART! 30 artists participate in Watch Hill Art Show

A watercolor art of sailboats in the ocean.

The Watch Hill Memorial Library and Improvement Association will hold a one week ART SHOW this week from Sunday, July 30th to August 6th. The Show will be held at the The Undercroft of the Watch Hill Chapel, 5 Bluff Avenue, Westerly. Hours are noon to 4pm each day. More than 30 local artists are…

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In the Arena – Yarrow Thorne, The Avenue Concept

A man in a plaid shirt is sitting in front of a computer.

Each week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island on In the Arena. This week he talks with Yarrow Thorne, the CEO and founder of The Avenue Concept. The Avenue Concept works with public art, particularly in downtown Providence, supporting the creative sector by growing the creative economy. They have created art on Custom…

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ART! Gallery Night in Providence

A group of people looking at art in a hallway.

Gallery Night is coming up tomorrow, Thursday, July 20. There are 5 guided tours going to different art spots and galleries around Providence. Mark your calendar and bring a friend! Learn more about the guided tours below. You can also see detailed descriptions for the 5 tours on the Upcoming Events page of our website. The 5 pm…

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ART! Dryden Gallery’s Summer Exhibition

A stunning art piece showcasing a fence on sandy terrain.

Photo, top: Anthony Tomaselli painting Celebrate and toast the artists at the opening reception of DRYDEN GALLERY’S Summer Exhibitions. Artists exhibiting are Michael MacMahon, Inherited Vistas and Anthony Tomaselli, City to Sea. The opening is set for Thursday, July 13th from 5:30pm to 8pm. Michael MacMahon: INHERITED VISTAS Anthony Tomaselli: CITY TO SEA Anthony Tomaselli…

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60th Wickford Art Festival this weekend

An art festival showcasing a group of tents arranged in a field with the words we're 60.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The Festival has been produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962 and this year we are celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Wickford Art Festival. We invite you to come and discover the Wickford Art Festival at Wilson Park, the  Festival carries on it’s long history and reputation for featuring some…

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ART! Providence Art Club Edward Mitchell Bannister National Exhibition

A black and white art piece featuring a woman sitting on a chain.

Photo: Samantha Modder, Her Hair Like the Sun and Clouds, digital print on adhesive fabric Each year, the Providence Art Club welcomes artists from across the country to submit work for an open exhibition. In 2023, the Art Club is hosting a series of exhibitions and programs to celebrate founding member Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828-1901)…

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