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Thank you for making it a great night: Kick-Off & Fundraiser Recap!

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It was wonderful to see so many people show up to our Kick-Off & Fundraiser and make it a great “Leap” night! Attendees enjoyed making origami frogs (and cranes!) while listening to live music and catching up with friends new and old. People also got to have tasty desserts and snacks, get their tarot reading, enjoy artwork on the walls, and participate in the raffle drawings.

We have so many people to thank for making this a great night. We’d like to thank Sprout CoWorking for offering the physical space where we held the event, and Bottles Fine Wine for the libations of the night.

We’d also like to say special thanks to…

  • Sarah Jane Lapp / Puzlkind

  • Beth Barron

  • Anahid Ypres

  • Gianna Auger

  • Sin Bakery

  • Reiners

  • RISD Museum

  • Foolproof Brewing

  • Dark Lady

  • Avanti

  • T’s Restaurant

  • Anthony Tomasselli

  • Nathaniel’s Bistro

  • Jerry’s Artarama

  • Kreatelier

  • Plant City

  • Salon Inspirations

  • Rhode Island Hot Yoga

  • Wildflour

  • Ewa Rose

  • Stellar Art Pottery

  • The Jungle Personal Training

  • Seven Stars Bakery

And thank you to our intrepid volunteers, including…

  • Elise Fortier

  • Irene Yibirin

  • Heebe-Tee-Tse Lee

  • Rosemary Rocchio

  • Laura Lee Brady

  • Lorna Clause

  • Michelle Lee

  • Zack Kroeger

  • Cassandre Fiering

  • Mike Ryan

  • Eric Barao

  • Sarina Mitchel

  • Michelle Maynard

THIS THURSDAY: Join us for our Kick-Off!

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Join us THIS THURSDAY!

Leap with us into our 2024 Season. Get excited and join us on Thursday for our Kick-Off & Fundraiser at Sprout CoWorking at 166 Valley Street, Building 6M, from 5 to 8 pm! 

We will have live music by Beth Barron, a guided origami demonstration, tarot readings, group puzzle-making, raffles with great prizes, wine from Bottles Fine Wine, Jamaican food (for purchase) by JaPatty, and some surprises!

We are excited to unveil some new Gallery Night Merch at this event as well!

We'll have water bottles printed with the Gallery Night logo, plus puzzles for sale (pictured below) designed by artist Sarah Jane Lapp, with proceeds to benefit Gallery Night and keep the trolleys running.

And we have some new raffle items added just in the last few days! There will be $100 worth of gift cards to T's Restaurant (which can be redeemed at any of their 3 locations) and a $50 gift card to Plant City (great vegan and vegetarian options!), in addition to a brand new Stanley Cup, art supplies, spa items, a free stay at the Graduate Hotel, and much more. See photos and read more on our other blog post!

One special raffle item is an original painting that was generously donated by artist Anahid Ypres. If you have been on a Gallery Night tour in the past, you may have seen Anahid’s art studio and some of her in progress and finished paintings!

To learn more about her work, check out her website here, or read this article written by Michael Rose to learn more about her background and process. 

During the event you will also be able to see artwork on display from The Gallery at Sprout CoWorking's February gallery show, “En Garde!!” This show is guest-curated by Kelly Brown and will display work from current guards at the RISD Museum.

All are welcome to join us for our Kick-Off & Fundraiser!

Please note that there is free parking in the parking lot at Sprout CoWorking.

There is a suggested donation of $25. Your donation includes dessert (which includes selections from Sin and Seven Stars Bakery), one free soft drink ticket (soda, seltzer, bottled water, etc.), and entertainment.

Register ahead of time on Eventbrite here, or join us on the night of the event. We can't wait to see you!