Newport Art Museum Announces New Exhibition:
Social Fabric: Textiles and Contemporary Issues
The Newport Art Museum is pleased to announce a new exhibition,
"Social Fabric: Textiles and Contemporary Issues,"
On view to the public from December 3, 2022, through June 11, 2023
This exhibition brings together a diverse array of contemporary textile artists who are weavers, sculptors, quilt makers, and visionaries to examine the complex issues of our time. Together, their practices demonstrate and re-imagine the expressive and social functions of textiles. Some of the themes include: climate change and sustainability, adaptation and reuse, war and survival, human rights and social justice, the reclamation of history, the reaffirmation and celebration of communities, and gender, ethnic, and racial identities.
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The public is welcome and encouraged to join us in celebrating the artists at the opening reception on Friday, December 2 from 5 to 7 pm. Admission to the opening reception is free for Museum Members and a $10 suggested donation for non-members.
The Newport Art Museum is located at
76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI.
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Touro Synagogue Foundation
Winter 2022 Judah Touro Program Series
Talk to address Jews and Slavery in early Newport
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Guest speaker, Dr. Paul Finkelman, will present a talk titled “Jews, Slavery, and the Meaning of Freedom”
Thursday, December 15
6:00 p.m.
Virtually, via Zoom.
There is no fee to participate, but reservations are required to receive the Zoom login information.
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For more information or assistance with registration, please contact Meryle Cawley at (401) 847-4794, extension 207 or meryle@tourosynagogue.org |
Winter/Spring 2023 Assets for Artists workshops. These workshops will be ONLINE and FREE and open to rural artists across the state.
Upcoming Rhode Island workshops are listed below and the full list, plus registration is available here:
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Thursdays, January 12 & 19, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (in Zoom)
This is a 2-part series. Artists are asked to attend all sessions.
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Over two workshop sessions, artists will learn the importance of—and develop the building blocks for—a goal-oriented plan for their creative career. This highly interactive course is intended for those ready to hone the direction of their practice, identify priority goals unique to them, better understand opportunities for investment, and emerge out of this crisis with an eye toward greater stability. |
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“FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR ARTISTS” W/ AMY SMITH
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Wednesday, January 18
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (in Zoom)
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Financial shame gets imposed on artists by our socioeconomic structures. In this workshop, Amy Smith cuts through shame and covers the financial building blocks necessary for surviving a career as a freelancer, including personal finance topics such as debt management in a time of crisis, emergency funds, private and governmental safety nets, tax issues, and how to negotiate with lenders. |
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WELCOME THE SPRING BULL GALLERY
A New Business Supporter of the ACA:
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Gallery Hours, Daily: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Closed Tuesday
Find us across the street from the Redwood Library and the Newport Art Museum
Spring Bull Gallery
401-849-9166
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SBG Welcomes Visiting Artist
Richard M Levy
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"Currently, I reside in South Kingstown, RI where I show my work in local galleries. Living in Rhode Island, my art has been influenced by the natural beauty of the area. The places featured in my work are well known to those of us living near the coast. The beaches, inlets, bay, saltwater ponds, and lakes are major features of my work. In particular, the changing atmospheric conditions are part of these studies. " |
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Also on view...
Annual Small Works Show
Over 164 small works,
priced for gift giving!
As always, resident artist members show recent works. There's so much to experience at The Bull!
We Ship!
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All supporters of the ACA can submit news and announcements to be included in our monthly SLASH E-Blast.
SPLASH Newsletters are sent approximately the 15th of each month. Please consider supporting the Arts and Cultural Alliance
$25: Artist
$50: Individual
$75: Supporting Artist
$100: Non-Profits, Businesses & Galleries
$250: Partners in Arts & Culture
or checks can be mailed to
Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County
PO Box 4334, Middletown, RI 02842.
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About the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County:
Since 1994, the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, has promoted and advanced arts and culture in Newport County for the benefit of the community. A member-supported organization, the ACA offers events, networking opportunities, support for artist members, and hosts arts and cultural events for the greater community. ACA aims to help guide the interconnection between creative and cultural contributors, and the people of Newport County.
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