New England Art News January 31
Calls for craft, photography, painting, and more. 3 art residencies in RI. Events around the region. A dozen arts jobs. Meet a ceramist. Plus, an invitation to join me in Warwick on Feb. 6!
Happy Friday!
I hope your week has been great. Mine has been busy and in case you missed it, I was featured on The Rhode Show on WPRI 12 as part of a new series by Brendan Kirby profiling local art galleries. Thank you Brendan! In this week’s issue of New England Art News find all kinds of events and opportunities in the region. Be sure to stay until the end for my artist of the week. To stay up to date on events throughout the week, join me on Instagram at michaelrosefineart.
Editor’s Note: See You Thursday!
On Thursday, February 6, from 6-8pm, I’ll be at the Warwick Center for the Arts at 3259 Post Road in the heart of Rhode Island to celebrate New Voices: The Next Generation of Rhode Island Artists. I organized this show to celebrate the work of 20+ talented emerging artists in our community. I hope you’ll join me for a potluck reception to celebrate. All are welcome and this event is free and open to the public.
Mark Your Calendar: Millenial/GenZ Artist Drinks Feb. 20
My ongoing series of monthly get-togethers for younger art people in the Providence area continues. Next edition is Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6:30-9:00pm at Small Format on Wickenden Street. Thanks to Small Format for inviting this collaboration!
Show to See: Grit and Polish at WaterFire Arts Center
The Steel Yard’s Winter Residents Show, Grit and Polish, continues through Feb. 9 at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. It’s a remarkable exhibition full of inventive works that span media, from metal and ceramic to fiber and installation. I was honored to be a Critic for the group recently and some of my favorite pieces on view are by RISD alum Anne P. Irving who shows off a poetic narrative sensibility and a keen sense for craft. See all the work at 475 Valley Street in Providence.
News Briefs
New Website for Mahler B. Ryder - Late RISD professor’s family has created a new website www.mahlerbryder.com to celebrate his legacy. Multi-talented artist was responsible for the restoration of painter Edward Mitchell Bannister’s grave in the 1970’s.
Boston Public Art Vandalized (and fixed!) - Sculpture of a satellite in Downtown Crossing was removed and then re-adhered to the car it was attached to.
Art Events in Rhode Island
Experience art in the Ocean State.
Visionary Artists at JAC - Jamestown Arts Center presents exhibition featuring artists with and without disabilities from area studios. Opens Jan. 31 (tonight!) 5:30-7:30pm. On thru April 12.
Betsy Ritz at Pawtucket Arts Collaborative - Retrospective of 40+ years of making. Reception Jan. 31 (tonight!) 5-8pm. On thru Feb. 9.
Garden Party - I mentioned the New Digs vessels show last week. Join the artists for a celebration on Feb. 2 from 12-3pm in Pawtucket.
Beneath the Surface in Wickford - Show juried by Mary Dondero opens Feb. 7 from 5-7pm. Reader Karen Roarke has two pieces in this show. Congrats!
Anthony Terenzio in Warren - Solo exhibition featuring paintings from 1959 - 2000 at Nancy Devine Gallery. Opens Feb. 8 from 4-6pm.
Fraudulent Applications of Projection - Chazan Gallery at Wheeler School presents immersive show featuring Alex Wenstrup and Nathan Borradaile Wright. On view Jan. 30 - March 11.
Art Happenings Around the Region
Make and see artworks throughout New England.
Yale-China Lunarfest Celebration - Head to New Haven for a series of programs and events focused on the Year of the Snake. Feb. 1 starting 10am.
Drop in Art-Making at the MFA - Project focused on thoughts for the future. Feb. 2 from 10am - 4pm.
Jay Bright in Connecticut - Solo show at Willoughy Wallace Library in Branford. On view thru Feb. 23. Opening reception Feb. 2 from 4-6pm.
Dan Dailey Show Closes Soon in NH - Currier Museum exhibition of sculptural glass works ends on Feb. 2.
Felting in New Britain - Museum offers four week fibers class starting Feb. 6. Held on Thursdays from 1-3pm. Tuition $115.
Alchemy of Art and Play in Boston - The Art Gallery in SOWA presents mult-artist themed show Feb. 7 - 23. First Friday is Feb. 7.
Year of the Snake Exhibition - Pao Arts Center in Boston hosts special two part exhibition Serpentine Celebrations Feb. 9 - 28.
Kristin Street Solo Show in Fall River - Exhibition of drawings on view at BCC’s gallery thru Feb. 20.
Associate Members Show at Boston Sculptors - Cooperative gallery for 3D artists presents collection of work by associate members thru Feb. 23.
Wyeth in Maine - Farnsworth Museum presents exhibition focused on one pivotal year in the artist’s life. On thru March 23.
Tonalism in Fairfield - University Museum presents show on uniquely American form of landscape painting thru April 12. Programming ongoing.
Art Jobs
Employment for artists and arts professionals.
Director of Museum Operations - RISD Museum in Providence seeks experienced long-term planner to oversee major projects. Salary range starts at $104,000. Apply ASAP.
Brown Hiring Adjunct(s) - Ivy League school in Providence seeks instructors for foundation classes. This is a part time post. Apply ASAP.
Technical Assistant in Fibers - RISD seeks fibers person with experience maintaining equipment. Pay starts at $28.35 - $36.84/hr. Apply ASAP.
Market Art Museum in CT - Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum seeks Marketing Coordinator. Salary is $40-$45,000. Apply ASAP.
Peabody Essex Seeks Native American Fellow - Salem museum is offering a 9 week fellowship. Pay is $25/hr. Apply by Feb. 7.
Boston Cyber Arts Gallery Director - Part time gallerist position focused on new technologies. 20 hours a week. Pay is $25/hr. Apply by Feb. 15.
New Art Center Seeks Office Manager - Help run a contemporary arts space in MA. Pay is $24/hr. Apply by Feb. 15.
Craft-based Studio Tech Job - Snow Farm in Western Mass. seeks individual with expertise in everything from kilns to power tools. Pay is $23/hr. Apply by Feb. 28.
Boston Art Review Seeks Managing Editor - Region’s premier contemporary art publication is expanding. Salary of $60,000. Apply by Feb. 28.
Furniture Conservator Post - Barrett M. Keating Conservators in N. Falmouth, MA seeks woodworking person. $20/hr. Apply by March 24.
Photographic Resource Center ED - Boston photo space seeks part time Exec Director. 20 hours a week. $35-$45,000. Apply by March 25.
Painting and Drawing Teacher in Brookline - Art Center seeks teacher starting in June. Pay is $26.65-$38.50/hr. Apply by March 25.
Three Residencies in Rhode Island
Final Day for Prudence Island Residency - Deadline Jan. 31 (today!). Apply to make art on Prudence Island in Narragansett Bay.
Dirt Palace Residency in Providence - Famed Feminist live-work space in Olneyville seeks residents. Deadline is Feb. 12.
The Sea Breeze Residency on Block Island - Stay on a scenic island off the coast of the Ocean State and make art in May. $35 application fee. Deadline March 15.
Calls for Art in New England
Exhibit work throughout the region.
Color Me Green in Wickford, RI - A show about the color green juried by great (and appropriately named) painter Sam Green. Fees start at $25 per entry. Apply by Jan. 31 (today!).
PhotoPlace Seeks Botanicals - VT gallery seeks photographic images of florals. Juried by Wendi Schneider. Fees start at $39. Apply by Feb. 10.
Portland Fine Craft Show - Maine showcase for artisans taking place in August. Fees start at $50. Apply by Feb. 15.
Call for Wickford Art Festival - Perhaps RI’s most popular art festival, taking place in summer 2025. Apply to have a booth by March 15.
Call for Art in Western MA - Lathrop Community Gallery seeks works for 2025 calendar year. 2D works only. No fee to apply. Rolling deadline.
Tiverton RI Co-op Seeks Artists - Four Corners Gallery in the East Bay has openings for member artists. Rolling deadline.
Article of the Week: Meet Ceramist David Allyn
This week for my Inside Art column on local news site GoLocalProv.com, I visited the studio of RISD alum David Allyn. A multi-talented artist based in ceramics, David has been a force on the Providence art scene for over 20 years. Share his story with your friends to spread the word about his practice.
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