ART! Treasures of the Redwood (Library) – Celebrating 275 Years

June 29, 2022 |
A room with paintings and a clock on display.

by Nancy Thomas For its 275th anniversary, the Redwood Library & Athenaeum has opened a prominent exhibition: Treasures of the Redwood: Celebrating 275 Years.  In celebration of its 275th year, this exhibition will bring forth a rich selection of some of the Redwood’s unparalleled holdings, gathered over nearly three centuries of collecting and donations. Starting…

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ART! Murals debut TODAY at Davey Lopes Rec Center Pool

June 22, 2022 |
Two people sitting on a wall next to a mural.

by Nancy Thomas Photos: Amber Art Instagram A unique art installation/mural project happened in the past two months. To accompany the opening of the newly renovated Davey Lopes Pool, which did not open last year due to extensive renovations needed, a mural commission was begun by the City of Providence. This year the pool will…

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ART! Green Space Gallery at T. F Green Airport features work of 3 local artists

June 15, 2022 |
An abstract painting with blue, red and yellow paint.

by Nancy Thomas Photo, top: Kelley Donnelly GREEN SPACE Gallery features the works of 3 RI artists GREEN SPACE Gallery at TF Green International Airport, a partnership between the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC), announced the opening of its summer exhibit featuring works by Kelley…

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ART! South County Art Association – Earthworks

June 1, 2022 |
An image of a gorilla with a pipe.

South County Art Association’s mission is to promote greater public participation in the arts in our Rhode Island community. We do this by encouraging the creation, visibility, and appreciation of artwork through membership, quality education, juried and organized exhibitions and shared artistic experiences. They are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit arts organization. If you’ve driven a…

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Beyond decoration – Richard Asinof

May 31, 2022 |
A painting of flowers on an easel in a studio.

by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer by Elizabeth Michelman In a digital world, how can art on canvas reflect the changing technologies of reproduction and advertising? How has the COVID pandemic changed the way that we experience the visual world around us? What kind of imagery should adorn the walls of hospitals – in emergency…

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ART! Riding the Wind – Paul M. Murray

May 25, 2022 |
A group of sailboats in the water.

by Nancy Thomas n a special member solo presentation, we are hosting Paul Murray’s Riding the Wind  to celebrate Rhode Island’s sailing heritage with a focus on the 12-metre yachts, formerly America’s Cup contenders, and still actively Riding the Wind for leisure and competition. Previous versions of this exhibition have traveled widely across Cuba as part of a cultural mission in…

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ART! Expressions in Black – Warwick Center for the Arts

May 18, 2022 |
A painting of a white dove on a black background.

WCFA, in collaboration with RISCA’s Atrium Gallery Traveling Exhibits Program, presents “Expressions in Black” a juried Black Art Exhibit that will be showcased at the Warwick Center for the Arts May 14th through June 18th. The exhibit, curated by RI artist Monique Rolle-Johnson, will feature the original visual work of regional and diverse Black artists…

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Providence Art Club features 6 new artists

May 14, 2022 |
A painting of three blue and white squares.

Providence Art Club Hosts New Exhibitions – Featuring Encaustic, Photography, and Paintings Photo, top: Georgia Nassikas The Galleries of the historic Providence Art Club will host new exhibitions featuring six artists working in encaustic, acrylic, and photography from May 9 through May 27, 2022. Exhibition receptions with the artists will take place on Sunday, May…

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