Wickford Art Festival

Proudly produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962.

Wickford Art Festival

Proudly produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962.

JULY 8th & JULY 9th, 2023

WILSON PARK – 211 WEST MAIN STREET, North Kingstown, RI
10am-5pm

 

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Festival has been produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962 and this year we are celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Wickford Art Festival. We invite you to come and discover the Wickford Art Festival at Wilson Park, the  Festival carries on it’s long history and reputation for featuring some of the top fine artists from across the country, but also hosting many of the well known and beloved New England and local Rhode Island artists widely admired by art enthusiasts. Wilson Park is located on 211 West Main Street (across from Centreville Bank, 234 West main Street, Wickford) in North Kingstown

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

The festival hosts over 200 artists showcasing their fine art in a variety of mediums including: ceramics, wood, wearable and decorative fiber, furniture, fine jewelry, drawing, etching, glass, mixed media, painting (watercolors, oil, gouache, acrylic), photography, printmaking, pyrography, and sculptures.

Artist inquiries can be directed to: wickfordartfestival@gmail.com

ADMISSION

Admission is always free and as an added bonus to fine art collectors, Rhode Island does not collect sales tax on fine art sales!

All original and limited edition works of art sold in the state of Rhode Island is exempt from state sales tax”    RISCA (Rhode Island State Council on the Arts)

FESTIVAL INFO, FOOD & WHAT TO DO!

Parking is available at Wilson Park and Wickford Middle School. A complimentary shuttle will run from Wickford Middle School to Wilson Park. Parking is also available at the town’s public lots and permitted street parking on West Main Street, Main Street, Brown Street. (Click “Parking Map” below).

Upon arrival at the festival, stop by the Wickford Art Association information booth for a festival map, to purchase one of a kind festival apparel or enter to win a piece of art while supporting the scholarship raffle. 

Historic Wickford just a ¼ mile walk from Wilson Park is set on beautiful Narragansett Bay and the village comes alive for this annual event. Make sure to stroll down and enjoy the beloved strawberry shortcakes on the lawn of First Baptist Church on Main Street! With beautiful views, gorgeous historic homes, dozens of quality shops and a variety of restaurants, artists and attendees come to experience this one of a kind festival year after year.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Click the logo above to check out the NK Chamber’s dedicated page on all thing to do the weekend of the Festival! North Kingstown has so much to offer – this will help you plan your visit!

 

Visit the Wickford Village Merchant’s page by clicking the logo above to plan your shopping, dining and learn more about its history!

Information for Exhibiting Artists

Information for current exhibiting artists and artists interested in applying for next year’s festival.
More info

2021 Festival Exhibitor List

Check out this year’s accepted (new & returning) exhibitors!
More info

Volunteer

The Wickford Art Festival would not be able to take place without a dedicated team of hard working volunteers!
More info

For the most up to date information on the festival, follow us on social media!

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The OFFICIAL Wickford Art Festival page! Produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962.

Welcome back Lila Turjanski-Villard to the 2023 Wickford Art Festival. www.lilaturjanski.com/"The themes of movement, space and communication are constantly present in my artwork. I like to explore the suggestions of bodies in communication, in movement and in rhythm with space. "I think there is a tender moment here between these two figures as they share space and thoughts. Come check out her work on July 8 & 9 this summer from 10-5pm at Wilson Park. #wickfordartassociation #lilaturjanskivillard #wickfordvillage#BankNewport #CentrevilleBank #buyarttaxfree ... See MoreSee Less
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yes---thats correct! On the weekend of July 8 & 9, 2023---come purchase art Tax Free at the 2023 Wickford Art Festival. See you then...#wickfordartassociation #wickfordvillage #northkingstownri #BankNewport #CentrevilleBank #artfestival ... See MoreSee Less
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Greg Stones will be coming back to the 2023 WAF with his whimsical illustrations and paintings www.gregstones.com/Come check out his work on the weekend of July 8 & 9th at beautiful Wilson Park and then just hop on down to the Village via the nature path, or use your broom!#wickfordartassociation #wickfordvillage #wickfordri #northkingstownri #BankNewport #CentrevilleBank ... See MoreSee Less
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