Hunt Slonem to open exhibit TODAY at Jessica Hagen gallery in Newport

A black and blue bunny in a gold frame, created by Hunt Slonem.

Jessica Hagen is pleased to welcome back the well known American artist Hunt Slonem for his fourth solo exhibition at her gallery in Newport, Rhode Island. Hunt Slonem’s Solo Exhibition opens on June 24, 2023, and will feature the artist’s colorful, expressionist paintings of bunnies, birds and butterflies, as well as a beautiful selection of…

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Art Therapy meets the Artist: Mitch Kaplan & Emily Natale, LLC – TODAY

A painting of flowers in a basket on a black background.

Mitch Kaplan was a professional musician for 25 years with much success; he accomplished a great deal, musically. Two years ago Kaplan became ill, and was unable to perform or teach music, but was looking for a creative outlet – and art provided it for him. On Thursday, June 22nd, Kaplan and Registered Art Therapist,…

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ART! Elaine Porter at Spring Bull Gallery

A painting of a beach path with sand and reeds.

by Nancy Thomas, publisher, ART! curator Elaine Porter’s beautiful art will be part of the new display of work starting next weekend at Spring Bull Gallery. Opening this weekend, “Everything Summer Little Picture Show” runs until the end of July. Lots going on at 55 Bellevue Ave , Newport! About Spring Bull Gallery Elaine Porter A…

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ART! South Coast Artists Members Invitational at Sprout, Providence

An artistic woman in an apron standing in front of a door.

The 2023 Members’ Invitational Exhibition will be at Sprout Gallery, at 166 Valley Street, Building 6M, Suite 103, in Providence. The diverse show includes 127 works by 59 artists in oil, acrylic, pastel, encaustic, watercolor, metal, clay, mixed media, photography, and collage Presented by Mott & Chace, the exhibition runs from June 5th to June…

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ART! Andean Cultural Center of RI’s 30th Anniversary Art Exhibition

An abstract ART of a cat on a blue background.

Photo: Nilton Cardenas, Cranston (Secret) Andean Cultural Center of Rhode Island 30th Anniversary Art Exhibition on display at the Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill, June 9- Sept. 20 The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today the Andean Cultural Center of Rhode Island 30th Anniversary Art Exhibition will be on display from June 9 to Sept.…

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NEA awards RISCA and 5 arts agencies $1.134M

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National Endowment for the Arts announces $1.134 million in funding to the state’s Arts Agency and 5 arts organizations  The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced today its recommended grant awards of more than $1.134 million to six Rhode Island-based arts and culture organizations. The allotment included $934,100 to the Rhode Island State Council…

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ART! Lego art Installation of Sean Kenney at Green Animals

A Lego pansy adorned with a tiny bee.

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO® Bricks, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and mankind’s relationship with nature, is coming to Green Animals Topiary Garden from May 26 through September 10. A total of 14 sculptures…

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