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Thank you to all who attended April 18 Gallery Night!

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Spring is in the air...on our last Gallery Night, we had April showers!

Between our 5 guided tours and folks who visited the galleries and exhibits on their own, we had at least 300 people attend this Gallery Night…some of whom braved the weather for a walking tour to galleries in the downtown area!

More than 20 people joined Gallery Night Guide Frank Toti on a walking tour of downtown art spaces, including stops at the AS220 Main, Aborn, and Project Space Galleries and the BankRI TurksHead Gallery, and discussions about public art and architecture.

We had folks attend Gallery Night from Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and all the way from Illinois, Texas, South Carolina, and Virginia, not to mention from cities and towns throughout Rhode Island!

“Our tour guide (Frank) was excellent. Learning about the history of Providence and the buildings was very enlightening. Enjoyed the murals-they are spectacular. The locations we visited were very interesting.”
— Richard, 5 pm Tour Attendee
“I was at the very first Gallery Night - the Providence Art Trolley - hop on, hop off. Tonight I like the guided interaction with the tour guides, curators, artists, and gallery staff. I LOVE bringing friends to Gallery Night for the first time. I also enjoy the camaraderie among guests on the trolley coaches. I’ve made friends on the trolleys.”
— Lee, 5:30 tour
“Gathering with friends and learning about local area artists, history, and culture. (I’m relatively new to RI — two years — and still exploring…)”
— Susan, 6 pm tour attendee

Thank you to all who attended March 21 Gallery Night!

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It was a great night, with printmaking, alien friends, urban sketching, retrospectives, women’s month exhibits, and more! Between our 4 guided tours and folks who visited the galleries and exhibits on their own, we had at least 303 people attend this Gallery Night.

We had some out-of-staters as well, from Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Indiana, and Texas!

“The guide was knowledgeable! Professional and friendly! He took advantage of the extended daylight to point out historical places along the trolley route! Also like discovering the small out of the way places, as well as major venues.”
— 5:30 pm Tour Attendee
“It was great to get to see some work by local artists, new gallery spaces, meet new people and learn a bit about each artist from our guide. In addition to the fun and convenience of the trolley and art I have experienced live music, free snacks and wine, and great architecture during the tours.”
— Elizabeth, tour attendee
“The guide, Irene, was lovely and informative. The stops were all unique with something different to offer.”
— 6 pm tour attendee

We have Venmo now!

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Exciting news folks! We now have a verified Venmo account, making it even easier to support our organization. This means it’s that much easier to support the greater arts scene in Providence and help keep access to our tours free for everyone.

For a full list of all the ways your donation helps us keep the trolleys and tours running, visit our Donate page.

To donate on Venmo, just find us under the username @GalleryNightProvidence, or click the button below to go to our profile on Venmo.

Want to donate via a credit card or Paypal account? You can do that right here on our website.

Spotlight on...I Will Not Bend an Inch exhibit

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We're excited to feature a new show at one of our Partner Galleries, the RISD Museum, this month!

Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I Will Not Bend an Inch celebrates the work and legacy of this underrecognized 20th-century sculptor who is best known for her contributions to expatriate culture in Paris during the interwar period.

Prophet (1890-1960) was one of the first known women of color to graduate from RISD and her work reflects skills developed through academic training with a distinctly Modernist sensibility. The first museum survey will feature three-dimensional sculptures of marble and wood, painted wood friezes, and watercolors as well as photographic presentations of archival documents and lost or destroyed sculptures.

“We are thrilled to share the story of this underrecognized artist, Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, RISD’s first known woman of color to graduate. The exhibit features three-dimensional sculptures of marble and wood, painted wood friezes, and watercolors.”
— Deborah Clemons, Director of Public Programs, Education Department

Can’t make it on a Gallery Night? You have plenty of time to plan your visit to Providence and to the RISD Museum. The show will be on view February 17 through August 4 2024. For information on how to visit the RISD Museum, visit their website here. 

Color of the Year

Written By: Alyssa Ann Heller, GNP Coordinator

Pictured is Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute

Pictured is Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute

Ever heard of a "Pantone Color"?  The Pantone Color System is used across the world for calibrated color matching, whether it be in digital or physical form.  For example, marketing materials are consistently printed to meet brand standards.  This system is also used heavily in the design and manufacturing industries to ensure accuracy: paint colors, fabrics, and children's toys are but a few applications.

In 2000, Pantone debuted its first color-of-the-year: powdery cerulean.  It was chosen to represent the new millennium as the image of tranquility and calm.  Each year since then, Pantone has continued to study color trends and psychology, which ultimately influences designers and manufacturers around the globe. 

"Classic Blue" is the color of the year for 2020.  Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute had the following to say:

"We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is this kind of constancy and confidence that is expressed by PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue, a solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on.

Imbued with a deep resonance, Classic Blue provides an anchoring foundation. A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenging us to think more deeply, increase our perspective and open the flow of communication."

We at Gallery Night Providence find this statement to be particularly serendipitous as it relates to our mission (and logo!) as well as the changes that we are making for our upcoming 24th season.

Accessibility Tour- August 15, 2019

On August 15th, we have a FREE accessible trolley tour that departs from The Regency Plaza at 5:45pm.

Experienced Gallery Night guide, Barbara Barnes, and celebrity guide Kim Beretta ( United Cerebral Palsy of RI) will lead this fascinating adventure!

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Stop 1 - Sprout CoWorking is thrilled to present an eclectic show for the month of August. In addition to the collection of images created by 20 artists at AS220 in our main gallery, Jide Adeleke will be back after 3 years with photos from his new series, and Marina Katayeva will display her large painted banners of tango dancers in our event space. On Gallery Night, dancers from Providence Tango will entertain us with their beauty and skill.

Stop 2 -The Red Gallery, at approximately 1000 square feet, is located on the first floor of our fabulous old New England Mill.

Stop 3 - The collection at RISD Museum currently contains more than 100,000 works of art and design dating from ancient times to today including paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, costume and textiles, and furniture from all over the world. We aspire to create an accessible and inclusive place for all, presenting ideas and perspectives that can be inspiring and complex.

You belong here!