Thank you to everyone who attended or participated in July 18 Gallery Night!
Between the 5 free guided tours and people visiting the gallery shows on their own, we had at least 1,358 people participate this Gallery Night. What a turnout!
People came from all over Rhode Island. We had some out-of-state visitors as well, from Massachusetts, Virginia, Ohio, and Florida. We even had 6 visitors from outside the USA!
Enjoy some photos and tidbits in the recap below!
“[I enjoyed] connecting with other people who enjoy art as well.”
On the 5 pm tour we had RI Center for Photographic Arts, with an exhibit of work by curators who are also artists themselves.
On the same tour, participants got to see the paintings and ceramics for sale at Studio Hop on Hope Street.
They also visited The Map Center and James Polisky Silkscreen Art, both located in The Mills, an older industrial building that’s been repurposed to be home to many different businesses.
“I loved everything. The photo exhibition was wonderful and the map center was amazing. I also loved the air conditioning in the bus.”
The 5:30 pm tour visited the Artists Loop at Wanskuck Library and got to see the work of multiple artists in one destination! They also visited the AS220 Main and Aborn Galleries and the Gallery at City Hall.
“I loved going to spaces I otherwise wouldn’t visit.”
“[I loved] seeing the work of local artists and visiting smaller galleries I wouldn’t otherwise know about! Going to gallery night always makes me feel like a part of the community.”
“[I enjoyed] meeting the artists, hearing them talk about their work…It was great! Good pace.”
The 5:45 pm walking tour saw the works of Paul Everett at The Gallery at 134 Collaborative / Mathewson Street Church.
“I loved the tour guide’s explanation of notable buildings and murals as we walked from place to place! I learned more about Providence.”
The 6 pm tour visited Galerie le Domaine at Domain Properties, BankRI Turks Head Gallery, Stewart House, and Anahid Ypres Art Studio.
“[I enjoyed] the casual and fun atmosphere. The very knowledgeable guide - Rosemary. The studios we visited & the artist we met!”
The 6:30 pm tour visited the WaterFire Arts Center, BIG NAZO LAB’s “Space Transformation Station” Mill-Rocket Studio, and the Gallery at Sprout CoWorking.
“Our guide Rex was great, behind the scenes of Big Nazo is always a good time, Sprout is always a great stop! Keep up the good work, thanks for all you do.”
“[I appreciated] 1. How well everything was organized; 2. The art collection and the event organization at the WaterFire Center; 3. All volunteers and amazing artists; 4. The musicians”
