Posts Tagged ‘art’
ART! Roam Around Rough Point, Newport
A periodic opportunity to see Rough Point, its art, grounds at a time when you can just imagine what it was like for Doris Duke to live there – perhaps waiting for dinnertime – or looking out at the sunset – sculptured bushes, rolling lawns and all. “Roam Arounds” are held on some Saturdays –…
Read MorePawtucket arts grants go to 20 recipients
The City of Pawtucket and Mayor Donald R. Grebien have announced the recipients of the Arts Panel Grant Program’s awards that help to support 501 (c) 3 art organizations assisting with operating expenses and to bring free artistic and musical programming, exhibitions, and workshops to the community in September during the upcoming Pawtucket Arts Festival. …
Read MoreART! – “Spacing Out” at the Jamestown Arts Center
“Spacing Out: Expanding the Field of Vision” and the companion outdoor public art exhibition “Spacing Out(side)” are now the featured exhibition at the Jamestown Arts Center. The exhibit ends on August 14th. Gallery Hours: Wed., Fri., Sat., 11 am – 3 pm + Thurs., 11 am – 7 pm + by appointment. Featuring artists Kate…
Read MoreArt! Green Space Gallery at T. F. Green Airport
Photo: Departure by Mike Hansel A new art exhibition is now on display at TF Green Airport’s GREEN SPACE Gallery, a partnership between RISCA and the RI Airport Corporation (RIAC). The gallery now features works by Rhode Island artists Pascale Lord, Barrington, Sarina Mitchel, Providence, and Jill Stauffer, Wakefield, and will be on display through…
Read MoreBuy Art! Wickford Art Festival this weekend
This weekend will be a return to the icon of art and tourism in Rhode Island – the Wickford Art Festival. July 10 & 11, 10am to 5pm, and at a new location this year, the Festival will be at Wilson Park. There will also be a walking map that will show you how to…
Read More2 Painting Duel
Those wanting to either spruce up their favorite room and/or invest in art should participate in the Machala Watercolor Studio’s “2 Painting Duel” happening throughout July on Facebook. Last year, Owner Hollis Machala said she began this original sale to help more art lovers to be able to pick artwork that they liked best. “The…
Read MoreWickford Art hosts 1st Celebrity Art Show & Auction July 16th
Launching with an in-gallery and virtual exhibit on July 16, 2021, the Wickford Art Association (WAA) will present our first Celebrity Art Show & Auction featuring a variety of artworks by influencers across Rhode Island media, business, politics, and the arts. Because we believe inside every individual lies an ARTIST, we have tapped into the…
Read MoreEdward Bannister painting from “prominent Rhode Islander” sets record at Sotheby’s auction
Valued to be sold at auction between $50 and $70,000, “Palmer River”, an 1885 painting by Edward M. Bannister sold for $220,000 ($277,200 with buyer’s premium) to an undisclosed bidder at Sotheby’s. In a conversation with the seller, former Providence Art Club President, Dan Mechnig, who spoke most enthusiastically about the painting and also the…
Read MoreGallery Night is b-a-c-k
Walking Tours for Gallery Night are happening, with the next scheduled for this Thursday, May 20th, starting at 5:30pm. Guide Frank Toti will lead the Downtown Walking Tour. There will be stops at: The Graduate Hotel University of Rhode Island, Providence Campus AS220 Downtown Public Art It will start at The Graduate at 5:30pm. They…
Read MoreSAVE THE MURAL – Go Fund Me. URI ignores FOIA requests
RINewsToday has been following the issue of the URI mural and the school’s intent to remove it. (Full article appears at the end of this article) FOIA Requests RINewsToday has submitted requests for information – twice – to the University of Rhode Island – requests for acknowledgement have not been responded to and no information…
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