Posts Tagged ‘art’
Jacob’s Pillow Cancels Season After “Workplace Accidental Death” of Production Manager
It is with profound sadness that Jacob’s Pillow reports that a tragic accident occurred outdoors on our campus the afternoon of August 1, resulting in the death of one of our production managers, Kat Sirico. There were no other injuries. Authorities were immediately notified and there are no criminal charges. An investigation conducted by law…
Read MoreART! Wet Paint 2025 at Newport Art Museum
Wet Paint 2025 is going back to the past to reinvent the future! Wet Paint is more than a fundraiser, it’s a tradition, a platform for connection, and a meaningful way to celebrate and support the artists who make our community vibrant. We’ve taken time to listen to our community of local artists and to…
Read MoreART! Shades of Blue at Artist Cooperative Gallery of Westerly
The Artist Cooperative Gallery of Westerly’s August exhibition is “Shades of Blueâ€, featuring Artist Members Madeline Beaudry and Sarah Machowski. The show opens on July 30 and runs through August 31, 2025. The opening reception is Friday August 1 from 5 – 8 PM and is free tot he public. The Cooperative is located 14…
Read MoreART! A Brush with (Theresa) Girard – Through the Eyes of the Juror, South County Art Assoc.
A Brush with Girard – Through the Eyes of the Juror will be held on Friday July 25th at 2pm at South County Art Association, 587 Kingstown Rd, in Kingston, Rhode Island. Join others for a special gallery exhibit walkthrough with this year’s juror, Theresa Girard. Hear her insights on the selection process and what…
Read MoreART! Liz Collins: Motherlode at RISD Museum
Image, top: Liz Collins, Power Portal, 2022–2024. Liz Collins Studio. Photograph by the RISD Museum, Providence On July 19, the RISD Museum will open the first U.S. survey of artist Liz Collins’ genre-defying work. For more than three decades, Collins has moved fluidly among the realms of fine art, fashion, and design, pushing material and…
Read MoreART! 62nd Wickford Art Festival Offers Exciting Array of New and Veteran Artists
Wickford Art Association announces 2025 festival artist lineup Mark your calendars and gather your family and friends—the Wickford Art Festival is back for its 62nd year on July 12th and 13th, 2025 (9am-4pm), and it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting weekends of the summer! Hosted by the Wickford Art Association, this…
Read MorePreservation Society Installs New Chairman, Trustees. Presents Awards at Annual Meeting
Photo, top:Â New members of the Preservation Society Board of Trustees, from left: Debra Del Vecchio, Valerie Talmage and Kate Enroth. Evan Smith was unable to attend the Annual Meeting and is not pictured. The Preservation Society of Newport County installed a new chairman of its Board of Trustees, honored the outgoing chairman, welcomed new…
Read MoreART! Every Quilt Tells a Story – at the University of Rhode Island
Photo ID: “Every Quilt Tells a Story†is now on exhibit inside Quinn Hall at the University of Rhode Island. (URI photo/Nicholas Phillips) Down a quiet, first-floor corridor in Quinn Hall at the University of Rhode Island lies a singular exhibit. Within the softly illuminated space of the Textile Gallery sits a tapestry of colors, history,…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Collector-Con Providence 2025 – Meet Tony Jones!
Get ready for the ultimate collector’s experience — a family-friendly convention packed with rare finds, nostalgic treasures, and pop culture favorites! Collecctor-Con will be held on Sunday, June 29th at 21 Traverse Street in Providence from 1 to 7pm. What to Expect: ✨ Pokémon cards ðŸ€Â Sports cards 🎮 Video games 🧸 Vintage toys 📚 Comic books ðŸ§Â Funko Pops 🤼â€â™‚ï¸Â Wrestling…
Read MoreART! Mark Freedman, first featured artist of Summer Art Shows at Charlestown Gallery
Kimberly Howard, the new owner of Charlestown Gallery in South County, announced the Summer Art Shows feature with the first local Providence-based artist, Mark Freedman. Freedman’s One Man Show “You Set the Scene” will be on view at Charlestown Gallery beginning Saturday, June 28th with an opening reception from 5-8pm. All are welcome at Charlestown Gallery 5000 South County…
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