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The Annual Faculty Exhibition, displayed in Bannister Gallery from Sept. 9-30, offers an opportunity for the community to have a close-up view of the inspiring talent that is in residence at Rhode Island College. The opening reception will be held Thursday, Sept. 9, from 5-8 p.m. The artists on the faculty are very much a part of the current global aesthetic and formal dialogue in their various approaches to art making, including research-based and interdisciplinary methods that are at the core of best practice models. Also, these distinguished and award-winning artists collectively bring a unique vision to the region's cultural tapestry. In the Hall Space Gallery, new paintings of Mary Bucci McCoy will be on display. Her works represent contemplative, gem-like moments or events through time. The exhibition is curated by Bannister gallery director James Montford. Chabot
Fine Art Gallery The Providence Preservation Society's (PPS) acclaimed annual Ten Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit will be held at Chabot Fine Art Gallery. The Ten Most Endangered Properties List helps to call attention to significant historic and architectural resources citywide that are endangered by threats including deterioration, insufficient funds, insensitive public policy and inappropriate development-problems that jeopardize many properties throughout Providence. The List, which this year includes nineteenth-century commercial buildings, neighborhood landmarks, reminders of Providence's industrial heritage, and properties owned by private institutions and citizens, is meant to generate interest in and support for the preservation of these significant resources; to educate the public about the benefits of historic preservation and the extraordinary stock of historic properties in our city; and to spur property owners, developers, and other interested parties to bring about positive changes in the properties. This photography exhibit features striking photography by some of the most talented professional photographers in Rhode Island: Jan Armor, Michael Cevoli, Ryan Conaty Andrew Dernavich, Stephanie Ewens, Adam Hall, Deborah Hickey, Brian McDonald, Frank Mullin, and Traer Scott. Using both black and white and color prints, and a variety of photographic formats, the photographers reveal unique details of the buildings and illustrate the story of their endangerment. Gallery
17 Peck Ongoing : Selected Works from Our Full Collection Gallery 17 Peck is one of Rhode Island's premier dealers of contemporary fine art - paintings; important photographic works; and collectible Native American Indian paintings, pottery, sculpture and jewelry. Gallery
Z Astrid was born in Havana, Cuba before coming to the US to pursue her art education first at Penn State and then at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA before earning her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. She then received her MFA in Sculpture from Hunter College in New York City. Astrid has since exhibited frequently in museums and galleries throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York. Astrid has taught sculpture at the University of Rhode Island, Kingston and maintains two studios: one at AS220 in Providence and one on Cape Cod. She is a member of the Provincetown Art Association and Museum and the South County Art Association of Kingston, RI Though she has achieved recognition as an installation artist, much of Astrid’s work has focused on portraits and faces in part because her early training was centered on portraiture as there were no nude models in her drawing classes at Gonzaga University, a Jesuit school. In recent years, she has embraced this theme with her series entitled “Unknown Portraits.” The emotions of the faces in this series range, and Astrid calls this vast variety of appearances “the human landscape.” The emotional aspect of each face is what makes them “unknown” to the viewer: we are emotionally affected so that we understand the soul of the person the artist has created, but the person does not remind us of anyone real we know. Rather, perhaps, the portrait becomes a reflection of us. Astrid’s most recent work also reflects many of the aesthetic values of Chinese calligraphy. Her work done in sumi ink and brush emulates the fresh, spontaneous lines of the Chinese that appear to be completed instantly and effortlessly. For her opening reception at Gallery Z, Astrid will display her sculptural and installation talent by creating a small “lawn” on the sidewalk outside the gallery. It will be an active complement to her show and will only be on display on Thursday, September 16th. Finally, as an artist of Latin American origin, Astrid’s show will join in the Rhode Island Latino Community’s Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15—October 15). Gallery Z’s 10th anniversary is approaching in January 2011! This marks our 97th exhibit. Our Art, Food & Wine Creating Awareness for a Cause event is held at the gallery on the last Thursday of every month. For this month’s event, Gallery Z partners with Marriage Equality Rhode Island and will host a fundraising event to elevate public consciousness for their cause on Thursday, September 30th. This event, which will run from 5:00 – 7:00pm, will feature cuisine provided by a local restaurant and world-class hand selected wine provided by Mark Gasbarro of Gasbarro’s Wines located at 361 Atwells Ave. on Historic Federal Hill (www.galleryzprov.com) Located on Historic Federal Hill in Providence, Gallery Z provides the Rhode Island community with an eclectic collection of art by Armenian, local, national, and international artists from the 20th century to the present. Since its inception in 2001 by photographer Bérge Ara Zobian, Gallery Z has been spearheading efforts to connect the public with the growing arts community. The gallery’s public art window was created in the same spirit, geared towards raising awareness of issues of importance to those in our community. Gallery Z is a member of Gallery Night, Providence, and holds opening receptions on the third Thursday of each month. Gallery Z offers an intimate setting that attracts a diverse clientele and provides a center for experiencing fine art in a historic neighborhood in Providence. MEMBER -Gallery Night Providence university gallery - west Reilly Gallery
/ SMITH CENTER FOR THE ARTS Hunt-Cavanagh Gallery The Hunt-Cavanagh Art Gallery and the Robert F. and Mary Anne Reilly Gallery present professional exhibitions and graduation shows from the Department of Art & Art History. The Galleries provide the Providence College community and the City of Providence with the opportunity to observe and reflect upon the works of serious artists. For latest information on exhibitions and hours please call the Gallery Information Line: 401-865-2400.
Solo Show: Mary Jane Q. Cross: the Finger Painter of America The opening reception will be Thursday, September 16th, from 5-9 pm. All are invited to view the new artwork, meet the artist herself and enjoy refreshments! Dedicated to the idea of art production as it was traditionally understood, Royal Gallery strives to display pieces that gratify and ennoble those who see them through the mastery of their craft. The gallery features local, national, and international works in a variety of media and subject matter; expect to be amazed by their elegance and outstanding level of artistic skill. Exhibits are free and open to the public. Royal Collection is proud to be tax free and wheelchair accessible. |
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