Wickford Art Association

Artists and Art Lovers Welcome

36 Beach St, North Kingstown, RI 02852

Gallery Phone Number (401) 294-6840

Location
1/8 mile south of Wickford Village, off Route 1A, near the North Kingstown town beach. Directions

Wickford Art Association
President's Message

Our Gallery is
open to the public,
free of admission, and wheel-chair accessible.
Donations are always appreciated.

Hours of Operation
Tues - Sat, 11a.m. - 3p.m.,
Sun, 12 - 3p.m.
Closed on Monday
(except for classes)
Closed annually from the end of December to the end of January.

AT THE GALLERY...August 29 - September 17, 2008
Collage Open Juried Show
The Annual Member's Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, from Noon - 2 pm. This is a potluck event and sure to be a lot of fun! Please let the gallery know what food item you will be bringing ahead of time. We will provide hamburgers and hotdogs. Bring your families and friends! Please contact Ann Marie at 294-6840 or at hospitality@wickfordart.org to help with lending a grill or a hand.

PHOTO GUILD MEETING...September 8 at 7 p.m.

Second Annual Juried Photo Guild Show
Show runs: September 19 - October 8
Cash awards; 3 entries max.
Entry Fees: $12/entry or 3 entries for $30.
Juried by: Norah Lewis
Registration:
Wed., Sept. 17, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 6 - 8 p.m. and
Thurs., Sept. 18, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Awards Reception: Sun. September 21, 1 - 3 p.m.
COMING UP...October 10 - 29, 2008
Three Artist-Member Show
Featuring recent work by WAA Artist-Members:
   Jerome Doyle, watercolor / ink
   Donna St. Amant, photography
   Albert Scartabello, watercolor
CALL FOR ENTRIES...
Avant Garde/Abstract/New Media Open Juried Show
Show Runs: October 31 - November 19
Cash awards; 3 entries max.
Entry fees: $12/entry or 3 entries for $30
Juried by: Yizhak Elyashiv
Registration:
Wed., Oct. 29, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 6 - 8 p.m. and
Thurs., Oct. 30, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Awards Reception Sun., November 2, 1 - 3 p.m.
CALL FOR ENTRIES...Little Picture Show & Sale
Show runs: November 21 - December 24
Featuring Members' affordable art in all media.
Registration for space in the show:
   Starts Oct. 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the gallery; $5/member
Hanging:
   Nov. 19, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 6 - 8 p.m. and Nov. 20, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Holiday Open House Gala: Sunday, Nov. 30, 1 - 4 p.m.
   With Members Annual Meeting and
   Election of Officers for 2009 (Noon - 1p.m.)
Please join us for all the festivities!

The WAA Is All About Talent...

And we need yours! From the Board, to the Newsletter,
to Show Registration & Display, we are an organization
run largely by dozens of VOLUNTEERS,
who share their artistic and life skills to keep the WAA running.

Please consider sharing your time and abilities.
We are looking for help in many areas, including:
the Art Festival, Event Leadership, Marketing, Fundraising, Grant-Writing, Organization History, Hospitality, Outside Exhibits, Building Maintenance, and Programs. Many activities can be shared with other members.
Call 294-6840 or email the gallery,
or contact any Board Member to explore the possibilities.

Please Volunteer!

Are you taking advantage of some wonderful perks of your WAA membership?
Gallery Browse Bins and our Member Reference Book

The Wickford Art Association participates in
Channel 36's PBS Member Card program. PBS Member Card holders who present their card while making a purchase at our gallery are entitled to receive a 10% discount! Ask at the gallery for further details.

Website last modified September 3, 2008