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Mission Statement

Established in 1962, the Wickford Art Association (WAA) thrives as a vibrant, community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the visual arts. Our mission is to educate, encourage, and inspire our members, the local arts community, and the general public, while promoting fine arts within our community.

We Are Art

Exhibits

Creatures Great & Small

Creatures Great & Small

Download Prospectus Registration Guidelines Taking Photos of Your Artwork on Your Phone To learn more about our juror Ellen Blomgren please click here Step 1 of 6 - Artist Info...

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Ocean State Small Works

Ocean State Small Works

The subject matter for this exhibit is open.  2D art pieces in this exhibit must be no smaller than 6” and no larger than 14"on the longest side including frame...

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Classes

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Testmonials

I just want to take a moment to thank you and all who work at the Wickford Art Association. The WAA is a special place. It has been a great support to my re-entry into the art world. I joined the WAA four or five years ago, can’t remember. It was a huge leap for me as I had not painted since college (around 35 years). WAA offered me a friendly, inspiring place to put my work “out there”. Having been recognized by judges over time has validated my work as an artist and continues to motivate me to seriously and relentlessly explore varied expressive directions. The WAA community has positively impacted my artistic growth. I am grateful.

Just wanted to let you know.

Linda Finnerty

Ann is very informed, and gives excellent instruction and demonstration. I would highly rate this class and recommend it to all levels.

Class with Ann Bianchi

Carol Schultz

Thank you for keeping the arts alive!

Love that it is so close to the town beach and other town recreational facilities!

So enjoyable.

Judy Bucklin

The staff is always friendly and welcoming. It’s critical to the future of WAA that staff are welcoming, inclusive and professional. Well done!

Betsey is a committed, dynamic teacher who provides constructive instruction to move a painting forward and let student achieve best possible result.

Fabulous show; a wonderful idea. Enjoyed so much.

Linda

Mary was terrific – she was specific, clear and extremely well prepared but was also very enthusiastic and very encouraging. Mary provided a ton of information and exposure to ideas and materials that made me feel empowered to explore on my own.

Alcohol Inks with Mary Wojciechowski

Carol Lynn Trocki

…I wanted to say, again, thank you for the Summer program for young people. Cora was one of those single kids who had been working in virtual isolation from her home. It was a great experience for her and the beach adjacent location was an added bonus.

Carol Kaufman

There is a good variety of themes for shows as well as member’s exhibits.

Classes

Mary was terrific – she was specific, clear and extremely well prepared but was also very enthusiastic and very encouraging. Mary provided a ton of information and exposure to ideas and materials that made me feel empowered to explore on my own.

Alcohol Inks with Mary Wojciechowski

Carol Lynn Trocki

I always recommend WAA to those that come to me looking for beginning lessons. I get so many requests for lessons that I refer to WAA!