ART! Harley Bartlett at Providence Art Club

An art depicting a man fishing in a river.

Painting, top: “A Keeper”, Hartley Bartlett An opening reception for the exhibition of paintings by well known Rhode Island artist, Harley Bartlett, will take place on October 8th from 2 to 4pm at The Providence Art Club, on Thomas Street, in Providence. The exhibit will be on display from October 8th to the 26th in…

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ART! Providence Art Club, 3 new exhibitions opening

A lotus field depicted through watercolor art.

Artist and Educator Kameko Branchaud to Select Prizewinners at Providence Art Club The Galleries of the historic Providence Art Club will host three new exhibitions with celebratory opening receptions on Sunday, September 17 from 2-4pm. Spread across the Club’s three public gallery spaces, the shows will feature works in oil, acrylic, encaustic, cold wax, and…

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ART! Providence Art Club Edward Mitchell Bannister National Exhibition

A black and white art piece featuring a woman sitting on a chain.

Photo: Samantha Modder, Her Hair Like the Sun and Clouds, digital print on adhesive fabric Each year, the Providence Art Club welcomes artists from across the country to submit work for an open exhibition. In 2023, the Art Club is hosting a series of exhibitions and programs to celebrate founding member Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828-1901)…

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ART! Winter Members’ Exhibition – Providence Art Club

A man holding a certificate in front of a painting.

Photo: Best in Show winner Scott Glaser pictured with his piece The Three Graces, which was created using recycled ink cartridges. As the Winter Members’ Exhibit continues through March 3rd, the Award Winners have been named. Fourteen prizes totaling $6,000 were selected by awards judge, Michael Ezzell. A talented illustrator, printmaker, painter, and muralist, Michael…

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ART! Providence Art Club new exhibition opening reception, January 22

An abstract painting with red, green, and blue colors.

The Galleries of the historic Providence Art Club will host celebratory receptions to open three new exhibitions on Sunday, January 22. The galleries will be open from 12-4pm and light refreshments will be served from 2-4pm. Artists will be on hand to discuss their work at this event, which is free and open to the…

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ART! Providence Art Club new exhibitions open TODAY

A set of colorful glass houses on a white background.

The Galleries of the historic Providence Art Club will host celebratory receptions to open three new exhibitions on Sunday, September 18. The galleries will be open from 12-4pm and light refreshments will be served from 2-4pm. Artists will be on hand to discuss their work at this event, which is free and open to the…

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Morris Nathanson, arts community icon, passes away at 95 (updated)

A man with glasses and a mustache standing in front of a brick building.

Morris Nathanson, born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 9th, 1927, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17th, at the age of 95.  Mr. Nathanson grew up in Pawtucket, and at the age of 17, enlisted in the Navy, where he served in the Pacific Theater as a medic aboard the LSD Catamount. Mr. Nathanson…

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ART! Free public Block Party at Providence Art Club

A black and white drawing of a woman in profile.

Portrait of Aimee, charcoal on mylar, by Nancy Gaucher-Thomas Join PAC President Shawn Kenney and the Providence Art Club for a party like no other! On Sunday, August 28th from 12-4pm, the Club invites its members and the public to explore their historic haven for the arts with guided tours and open studios! Taking place alongside our 2022 Fall Members Exhibition, this is the perfect time…

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