Category Archives: Exhibits 2019

Small Works Holiday Sale

Wickford Art Association, Small Works
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Small Works Holiday Sale

Annual Small Works Holiday Sale
Original Fine Art Created by
Wickford Art Association Members
Locally created artwork, small in size, affordably priced*,
simple to wrap, just in time for gift-giving!
Cash & carry, new work arriving daily,
no sales tax on fine art!
*Artwork is priced $300 and under and no larger
than 14" including the frame on the longest side.

Shop Tuesday through Saturday 11 AM to 3 PM,
Sunday 12 to 3 PM.
Closed Mondays and holidays.

Holiday Reception
Sunday, December 8, 2019
12 PM to 3 PM  ~  Meet the artists!
Stop by Wickford Village's Festival of Lights, 
The Mills at Shady Lea Open Studios and Christmas at the Castle on this fun shopping weekend too!

Learn More About Our
Small Works Artists by
clicking here

 

Annual Photography Exhibit

Rick Catallozzi Jr, Waterfront Property, photography, Wickford Art AssociationWickford Art Association, Annual Photography Exhibit, Beth AdoetteWickford Art Association, Gerry Matteo, Goddard Park, photographyWickford Art Association, Annual Photography Exhibit, Pat NewellWickford Art Association, Annual Photography Exhibit, Denise YordyWilliam Brennan, North Burial Ground, photography, Wickford Art AssociationJurors Award Jean Duffy Falling in Time, photographyWickford Art Association, Photography, Photographic Arts Group, Dan McManus
Photography, Wickford Art Association, Photographic Arts Group, DanMcManus

Annual Photography Exhibit

October 18 to November 10, 2019

Reception & Awards: Friday, October 18th, 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Juried, All Fine Art Photography Accepted, Cash Awards
Showcasing the region's best photography in film, digital, etc
Awards presented at 7 PM.

Juror: Dan McManus, photographer, instructor

Juror's Statement - click here

1st place for “Waterfront Property”
Medium - Photography
by Rick Catallozzi, Jr.

2nd Place for “Daily Mandela: May 17, 2018”
Medium – Photography
by Beth Adoette

3rd Place for “Goddard Park”
Medium – Photography
by Gerry Matteo

Honorable Mention for “At the Museum”
Medium – Photography
by Denise Yordy

Honorable Mention for “Terezin”
Medium – Photography
by Pat Newell

Jurors Award for “Falling in Time”
Medium – Photography
By  Jean Duffy

Jurors Award for “North Burial Ground”
Medium – Photography
By William Brennan


Our region has so many talented photographers, capturing all sorts of interesting and beautiful subjects and places. Thank you to all who entered this exhibit.
Out of 138 pieces entered, 63 pieces of art were curated for exhibition by juror Dan McManus.

Congratulations to the following artists who have been accepted:
1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 13, 15, 19, 23, 30, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 41, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 57, 58, 61, 62, 69, 74, 76, 77, 78, 81, 83, 84, 87, 88, 91, 92, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 112, 114, 115, 118, 120, 123, 124, 125, 126, 130, 132, 134, 136 and 137.

If your artwork was not accepted, please visit Wickford Art Association on Friday, October 18th between 11 am and 3 pm or during the reception Friday evening between 6:30 and 8:30 pm to collect your work. As you know, storage space is pretty tight here so would appreciate work being collected on Friday.
If you absolutely cannot make it on Friday, please call us and let us know 401-294-6840. Your work may be collected on Saturday between 11 am and 3 pm.  We are unable store your work beyond those days.

Thank you for entering the exhibit!

Artwork pick-up policy: https://wickfordart.org/exhibits-policies/

 

Non-accepted work pickup:
Friday, October 18th, 11 AM to 3 PM 

Accepted work pickup:
Tuesday November 12th, 11 AM to 6 PM

 

7th Annual Poetry & Art

Wickford Art Association is continuing the process of ekphrasis - writing inspired by art - in the 7th Annual Poetry & Art. An ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art. This exhibit will showcase 40 works of art and 40 original poems inspired by those works of art. For this exhibit, forty pieces of fine art will be selected by juror Berge Zobian of Gallery Z. Deadline to submit art and poetry is April 15, 2019.
Artists may submit up to 3 pieces of artwork with the theme of "Harmony". Juror Berge Zobian will select 40 piece of fine art which will then be assigned to accepted poets.
Poets are invited to submit poems. Submitted poems are a poet's "portfolio, which will be juried. Accepted poets will be asked to create a new, original poem inspired by your assigned piece of artwork. Fine art and original poetry will be displayed side by side in the gallery during the exhibit.
A limited-edition, full color, professionally designed book cataloging the exhibit will be published. Thrilling news is that the 6 previous Poetry & Art books (2013 to 2017) have been accepted into The Poets House library in New York City, one of the premiere poetry libraries in the country. The 2019 book will be a part of their library collection as well and will be on special display at the Poets House in the fall.

Poets and artists will not meet until just prior to the opening, heightening the excitement for this annual exhibit at the Wickford Art Association. All poems will be read during the opening reception on Friday, September 13, 2019 with artwork digitally displayed under the tent located by Narragansett Bay. The opening reception is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you!

Questions?
7th Annual Poetry & Art Committee
wickford.poetryandart@gmail.com 

Congratulations to the 2019 Poetry & Art People's Choice winners!

Ann Cody Joyce for her oil painting "Storm Coming In"
Andrew Dooley for his poem "swimming for keeps"
Winners receive signed copies of the 7th edition.

Poetry and Art, Ann Cody Joyce, Andrew Dooley, Wickford Art Association
Poetry and Art, Ann Cody Joyce, Andrew Dooley, Wickford Art Association

Exhibit: September 13 to October 6
Reception: Friday, September 13, 2019
6:30 - 8:30 pm

Artwork and poetry pickup: Tuesday October 8th, 11 am to 6 pm.
Please note that the gallery is closed Wednesday October 9th and will reopen Tuesday October 15th at 11 am.

An evening of poetry readings, new friendships and inspired art!
Free and open to the public.

The 7th Annual Poetry & Art theme is

"Harmony"

"Call for Art" and "Call for Poets" is now closed. Thank you to the many talented artist and poets for sharing your work with the committees!

Call for Art (Call & Application)

Call for Poets (Call & Application)

Purchase the 7th Annual Poetry & Art book, only 26 copies left for purchase! 

Books picked up in gallery - $25

$25.00

Books can be shipped - $35
($25 + $10 shipping)
Please include your full mailing address at checkout.

$35.00
Poetry and Art, Wickford Art Association, Poetry, Ekphrasis, Harmony

Call for Art - CLOSED

Call for Art - $45

$45.00

Accepted Poets Registration Fee  -  CLOSED

Accepted Poets
Please submit your payment by May 15, 2019

$45.00
abstract, avant garde, wickford art association, Shari Weschler Rubeck, sumo bunni

Abstract Avant Garde

abstract, avant garde, wickford art association, Shari Weschler Rubeck, sumo bunni

Abstract Avant Garde Exhibit

August 16 to September 8, 2019

All Fine Art Media, Open to WAA Members and Non-members, Juried Exhibit
The best abstract and avant garde fine art from the region!

Juror:
Shari Weschler (Sumo Bunni), owner of Coastal Contemporary Gallery in Newport, RI
Juror's statement and comments about winning selections may be read here

Rhode Island has so many talented abstract/avant garde artists – thank you to all who entered this exhibit. Out of 149 pieces entered, 70 pieces of art were curated for exhibition by juror Shari Weschler.
Congratulations to the following artists who have been accepted:
1, 3, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 25, 29, 32, 35, 36, 40, 48, 51, 57, 58, 60, 61, 64, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 77, 78, 84, 85, 87, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103, 104, 105, 107, 109, 110, 112, 113, 116, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 130, 131, 132, 134, 135, 141, 143, 147, 148 and 149.

If your artwork was not accepted, please visit Wickford Art Association on Friday, August 16th between 11 am and 3 pm to collect your work. As you know, storage space is pretty tight here so would appreciate work being collected on Friday or at the reception on Friday evening.

If you absolutely cannot make it on Friday, work may be collected on SUNDAY (not Saturday!) between 12 pm and 3 pm.  We are unable store your work beyond those days.

Thank you for entering the exhibit!

Artwork pick-up policy: https://wickfordart.org/exhibits-policies/

Accepted work - please collect unsold artwork at the conclusion of the exhibit on:
Tuesday, September 10th, 11 AM to 6 PM

 

Annual Members Exhibit

Annual Members Exhibit

July 26 to August 11, 2019

Reception & Awards: Friday, July 26th, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Judged, All Fine Art Media Accepted, Cash Awards
This exhibit showcases our members' talent with no theme to follow.

Judge: Kathrine Lovell
Learn more about Kathrine's work here

Judge's Statement and her selected winners may be read here

 

Artists - please collect your work at the conclusion of the exhibit on:
Tuesday August 13th, from 11 AM to 6 PM

 

Art of the Ocean State 2019

Art of the Ocean State

June 21 to July 21, 2019

All Media, Open, Juried Show
Everything that makes RI beautiful,
unique, quirky, fun-sized and our home!

Juror: Charlie Hall

Opening Reception:
Friday, June 21st
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Awards at 7 PM with Charlie Hall, juror

Congratulations to the exhibit winners!
1st place for “Newport Beech”
Medium - Charcoal
by Betsey MacDonald

2nd Place for “Town Beaching”
Medium – Photography
by Rick Catallozzi, Jr.

3rd Place for “Clearing Storm, Greenwich Cove”
Medium – Gouache
by Angela Loomis

Honorable Mention for “Engulfed In Fog”
Medium – Photography
by Avis O'Neill

Honorable Mention for “Beavertail Memory”
Medium – Collage
by Nancy Virbila

Jurors Award for “Tide Pool – Narragansett Bay”
Medium – Acrylic
Deborah Alavosius

Jurors Award for “Shrouded Cove”
Medium – Photography
Butch Griffin

Artists love our beautiful Ocean State - out of 194 pieces entered, the juror selected 82 pieces of art for exhibition.
Congratulations to the following artists who have been accepted:
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 30, 33, 34, 36, 41, 45, 47, 49, 51, 55, 57, 58, 60, 63, 71, 74, 76, 82, 88, 90, 91, 93, 96, 102, 103, 112, 113, 116, 117, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 141, 144, 145, 149, 150, 151, 154, 155, 163, 164, 170, 172, 173, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 183, 185, 187, 188, 190, 193, and 194.

Non-accepted work pickup:
Friday, June 21, 11 AM to 3 PM
Due to the upcoming Wickford Art Festival, we are even tighter on storage space so we would be very grateful if work is collected on Friday. Thank you!

Accepted work pickup:
Tuesday July 23, 11 AM to 6 PM

 

Journeys Onward

Veteran Films

Wickford Art Association will be screening 4 movies based on the veteran experience in May and June. Movies are free and open to the public. Please click here to learn more.

Art in the Face of War, Journeys Onward, Wickford Art Association

Art in the Face of War, May 23rd

Journeys Onward:
May 17 to June 16, 2019

Opening Reception:
Sunday, May 19th, from 1 PM to 3 PM

Jurors:
Alicia Dietz is a sculptor, furniture maker and mixed media artist, and U.S. Army veteran Blackhawk (UH-60) pilot and company commander who served in Iraq and worldwide. In this short video, she describes her motivation in creating one for her important wood sculptures, “Fallen Soldiers”.

Paul Bouchard is a sculptor and painter, and U.S. Navy veteran who served aboard the destroyer USS Ramsey in the Western Pacific during the Vietnam War. In this short video, he relates an intense five-day naval experience in 1968, and how he and his art were impacted by that experience. 

The Wickford Art Association’s Journeys Onward explores the artistic expression of veterans and their families in the context of some of their specific military experiences.  Many veterans and their families want to tell their stories, but those conversations can be difficult to start.  Often, art has been shown to be able to foster communication.

Every member of the U.S. Armed Forces and their family members embark on a journey of experiences that are both shared by many, and specific to each individual. Those experiences can be complex and enduring - perhaps lifelong. Their impact and intensity may be hard to grasp for those outside the Armed Forces community.

Accompanied by the artists’ written words, their 2D or 3D art reflects the military experiences of veterans - retired or currently serving - or their family members. It creates an opportunity and forum for artists to share their past experiences and their journeys onward. Their art and relevant written words can offer a common ground for those conversations to start. Communication is what this exhibit is all about.

Please read the prospectus carefully and only consider submitting work if you can comply with the requirements and timetable outlined in this document.

Continuing its tradition of melding innovative art with community relevancy, the Wickford Art Association brings “Journeys Onward” to those who have participated in the military experience and those who have an interest in understanding that experience.  With an opening reception on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 1 to 3 PM, the exhibit runs through June 16th with related events including the screening of award-winning films and related presentations. Please check back for a calendar of events.

Registration is Closed

Accepted Artists

Please refer to your CaFÉ acceptance email for complete details regarding shipping or in-person delivery of your artwork.
Note: all artists shipping their work for the exhibit must pay a $15 handling fee, per box.

 

 

WAA Box Handling Fee - $15 per box
North Kingstown School Department, Wickford Art Association, Student Art Exhibit

North Kingstown School Department K-12 Student Art Exhibit

North Kingstown School Department, Wickford Art Association, Student Art Exhibit

Student Art Exhibit
May 3 to May 12, 2019
Opening Reception - May 3rd, 5:00 to 7:30 PM

The Wickford Art Association (WAA) is presenting its annual “North Kingstown K-12 Student Art Exhibit” from May 3 to May 12, 2019. The Art Educators of North Kingstown's Elementary, Middle and High Schools will curate and display their students’ work.

The Opening Reception is Friday May 3rd from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at 36 Beach Street, North Kingstown (across from the North Kingstown Town Beach).

The art work of students from the following schools will be displayed: Fishing Cove Elementary, Forest Park Elementary, Hamilton Elementary, Quidnesset Elementary, Stony Lane Elementary, Davisville Middle, Wickford Middle and North Kingstown High School.

Sponsored by Wickford Art Association's Community Outreach Program, admission to the gallery is free and open to the public.

The Wickford Art Association is a non-profit organization with over 450 members from Rhode Island and New England. The association hosts art shows and classes in its gallery at 36 Beach Street in North Kingstown, and has produced the Wickford Art Festival every July since 1962.  Wickford Art Association is dedicated to educating, encouraging and inspiring artists and art lovers throughout the community.

Wickford Art Association hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 - 3:00 PM and Sunday noon to 3:00 PM. Closed Mondays and holidays.

Fur, Feathers, Fins

3rd Annual
Fur, Feathers, Fins
April 5 to April 28, 2019

Animals in Art - It'll be a "jungle" in here!
ALL FINE ART MEDIA ACCEPTED
Juried, All Media, Open to WAA Members
and Non-members, Cash Awards

Juror: Don Cadoret from Tiverton, RI
Pictured - a painting from Don's "Pollinator Series"
Learn more about our juror here

Opening Reception:
Friday, April 5th
6:30 to 8:30 PM
Awards at 7 PM

Congratulations to the following artists!

1st Place
Mark Knapp
“Native Hero”, wood carving

2nd Place
Lindsay Epstein
“Mare and Foal”, horsehair raku

3rd Place
Cate McCauley
“Turkey Feather”, pyrography and oil pencil

Honorable Mention
Marshall Poole
“Messenger”, bronze sculpture

Honorable Mention
Elaine Porter
“Zen Garden”, mixed media

Juror’s Award
Adele Karbowski
“Alkonost’s Dream”, graphite, charcoal, pastel

Juror’s Award
Denise Yordy
“Turtle Soup”, photography

Accepted work pickup:
Tuesday, April 30, 11 AM to 6 PM
Artwork pick-up policy: https://wickfordart.org/exhibits-policies/

Anything Goes! All Media, except Photography

Anything Goes!

March 8 to March 31 , 2019

No theme - it's Anything Goes!
Open, Juried, All Media except Photography
Juror: Ewa Romaszewicz
To learn more about the juror, click here

Opening Reception:
Friday, March 8th
6:30 to 8:30 PM

Congratulations to the winners!
1st Place
Nancy Virbila
“Golden Slumbers”, mixed media, collage

2nd Place
Sharon D. Eisman
“Bleu”, collage

3rd Place
Beth Johnston
“Forest & Fog 2”, encaustic

Honorable Mention
Donald Blough
“Adventure”, oil on panel

Honorable Mention
Richard J. Kelley
“California Fire – New Beginning”, watercolor

Juror’s Award
Sharon Lefebvre
“Wood River Afternoon”, soft pastel

Juror’s Award
Cathy Nichols
“Mountains”, pencil, gel pencil

 

Accepted work pickup:
Tuesday, April 2, 11 AM to 6 PM
Next exhibit is Fur, Feathers, Fins - animals in art in all mediums!
Pickup and drop off your work on Tuesday April 2nd.
Click to learn more: Fur, Feathers, Fins