Events

ARTS AROUND THE FIRE!: Federico Santi of Newport’s Public Sculpture Commission

Sardellas 30 Memorial Blvd W, Newport, RI, United States

The Alliance’s guest will be Federico Santi of Newport’s Public Sculpture Commission. He will talk about the commission’s work and the wealth of sculpture to be found in Newport’s public spaces. The city owns 16 public sculptures of historic value that have been donated, dating back to the early 20th century. They are placed throughout Newport […]

Museum Reads: “The Hare with the Amber Eyes”

Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI, United States

Welcome to Museum Reads, the Newport Art Museum’s Art-Themed book group for adults! Are you looking to learn more about art and artists, or enjoy digging into some of the issues present in our current exhibitions? Then this friendly discussion group is for you. We meet monthly on the third Thursday at 12 noon, in […]

$5

Plantation Goods: A Material History of American Slavery with author Seth Rockman

Newport Historical Society 82 Touro Street, Newport, RI, United States

In this talk, Rockman tells the biggest stories of early American history through the most mundane artifacts: shoes manufactured in Massachusetts for the use of enslaved people in Mississippi, for example, or woolen dresses stitched in Rhode Island for enslaved women in South Carolina to wear. In following these goods from the communities in which […]

Opening Reception: Member’s Show

Jamestown Arts Center 18 Valley St., Jamestown, RI, United States

The annual Members’ Show features artwork created by the talented artists in the JAC community and beyond. All members of the JAC are welcome to submit! This is a community-driven exhibition where first-time artists, emerging, and established artists exhibit alongside one another. In the Small Gallery: a solo-exhibition with Best in Show 2023 winner, Josy […]

Open Studios at Shady Lea Mill

Please join us at the historic Shady Lea Mill, home to over 40 working artists, for TAX-FREE shopping of ONE-OF-A-KIND works of art. On Dec 7th & 8th, 2024 from 10 to 4, the historic Shady Lea Mill, 215 Shady Lea Rd., North Kingstown, will open its doors for the 26th Annual Holiday Open Studios. […]

Annual DeBlois Holiday Invitational Arts & Artisans Gift Marketplace

DeBlois Gallery 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI, United States

Welcome to DeBlois Gallery where our Arts and Artisan Marketplace is bursting with delightful gifts. You will find unique works by both fine artists and fine craftsmen.  Included are ornaments, jewelry,"art"icals, wearable art, prints, and paintings, pottery, and holiday cards. This year our festive celebration spans two months, November and December.  Come see our wide selection […]

Christa Carmen – Beneath the Poet’s House

Charter Books 8 Broadway St., Newport, RI, United States

Local Rhode Island author Christa Carmen is coming to Charter Books! Christa Carmen is the author of BENEATH THE POET'S HOUSE, where the secrets of the past and present converge in a novel of gripping psychological suspense. Unmoored by her husband’s death and suffering from writer’s block, novelist Saoirse White moves to Providence, and into […]

Wreath Making Workshop

Newport Vineyards 909 East Main rd, Middletown, RI, United States

Sip, shop & deck the halls as we host The Greek Gardener for a holiday wreath making workshop! Craft your own unique holiday wreath to decorate your home, or use as a lovely handmade gift! December 15th | 11:30am – 1:00pm $85 per person, includes wreath making workshop with supplies, plus your first glass of […]

$85

Reading with Robin presents “The Stolen Queen” with Fiona Davis

Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI, United States

RWR and Newport Art Museum Present NY Times Bestselling author, Fiona Davis and The Stolen Queen TICKETS ($75) include: wine, charcuterie, conversation, personalized and autographed copy of The Stolen Queen, RWR  book club zoom with Fiona (date TBD), and raffle prizes.