Posts Tagged ‘art’
Providence Mural of Iryna Zarutska, Tied to Musk-Backed National Remembrance Effort, Being Removed
A Providence mural of Iryna Zarutska tied to a Musk-backed national effort is being removed just days before it was finished, following reaction from city officials, the buillding owner who commissioned it, and the community.
Read MoreART! 3 Local Artists Awarded $30,000 Fellowships by Rhode Island Foundation
Three Rhode Island artists have been selected from 144 applicants to receive $30,000 fellowships from the Rhode Island Foundation to advance their creative work.
Read MoreART! American Branding: Pop Art by Margaret vonKleist Emond – Mystic Museum of Art
From supermarket shelves to television screens, brand logos have transcended commerce to become genuine artifacts of American pop culture. From the Energizer Bunny to the Morton Salt Girl, the Gorton’s Fisherman to Captain Morgan, Toucan Sam to Aunt Jemima, these instantly recognizable symbols are part of our cultural identity where consumption and self-expression are intertwined.…
Read MoreRI State Council on the Arts (RISCA) Receives Grant for Arts Instruction for 55+ Year Olds
State’s Arts Agency receives national grant for creative aging arts program Rhode Island was one of 28 states to receive a national grant of $77,500 to advance creative-aging programs for older adults in the state. The grant from a joint venture between the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) and E.A. Michelson Philanthropy will…
Read MoreART! Women in Textiles in the Blackstone Valley – Pawtucket City Hall
Join the Pawtucket Commission on Arts & Culture for a City Gallery Reception The Pawtucket Commission on Arts & Culture is inviting the public to a special Gallery Reception, in commemoration of Women’s History Month, entitled Women in Textiles in the Blackstone Valley. The event will take place on Thursday, March 19th, from 5:00 pm…
Read MoreClick! – 12 Winners to be Chosen for Pawtucket’s 28th Annual Photo Contest for City’s Calendar
Pawtucket Announces 28th Annual Photo Contest – Deadline for entry: August 7, 2026 Grab your cameras and snap that picture! The City of Pawtucket and The Camera Werks proudly announce the 28th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest! Twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local professional photographers and placed in the…
Read MoreART! Women Behind the Lens at Blazing Editions and YJ Contemporary
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, Blazing Editions and YJ Contemporary celebrate incredible female photographers’ work and achievements. The gallery, located at 42 Ladd St. East Greenwich, RI 02818 is open Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm, and Saturday & Sunday by Appointment Only This collection brings together women from all over the country with uniquely…
Read MoreART! Westerly Museum of American Impressionism Acquires Significant Benson Painting
The Westerly Museum of American Impressionism Acquires Significant Painting by Artist Frank Weston Benson The Westerly Museum of American Impressionism (WMAI) has acquired a significant painting by artist Frank Weston Benson, one of the American Impressionist movement’s most renowned artists, to further enhance its collection. The painting is titled Firelight, the final canvas in Benson’s…
Read MoreART! Unveiling of George T. Downing’s Maquette at Newport Art Museum
Enjoy a lavish local oyster bar and cash bar in the Drury Gallery and stationary hors d’oeuvre stations in the Wright galley with the Downing maquette and cash bar in the Library for one hour, from 6-7pm on February 28th at the Newport Art Museum. The event will then move into the Ilgenfritz Gallery with…
Read MoreART! Cat Nap – Art Activity Book Event for Children and Adults at Newport Art Museum
Special art and book event at the Newport Art Museum – Wednesday, Feb. 18th, 1pm. This is a FREE event including a book reading by the author, Brian Lees, a book inspired art-making activity, and original art by Brian on display to see up close. Attendance is limited – so make your reservation NOW –…
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