Providence students tell their stories with their public art
A new piece of public art on the side of Empire Loan, at the corner of Broad and Somerset streets in Providence, is a bit of an optical illusion. Incorporating sculptural elements on a chain-link fence, spray-painted designs on the asphalt, and a mural on the building’s side, the piece comes together only when one […]
Progressive politics on display at ‘Nothing To See Here’ art show
“Fear of the clear blue sky,” explained artist Scott Moran. “It’s supposed to instill some fear of your world.”
Rainbow flag in CF: This never would’ve happened if Chuck Moreau was still mayor
Well, it’s hard to say for sure since we can neither read nor change the past. The disgraced former Mayor of Central Falls, who plead guilty to corruption charges in 2012, and one of the key factors in Central Falls declaring bankruptcy in 2011, might be in favor of having the rainbow flag fly over […]
Mary Beth Meehan’s large scale photography exhibition in downtown Providence
These remarkable photographs of ordinary Providence residents demonstrate the beauty and diversity of the city’s residents. Created in conjunction with the 2015 Providence International Arts Festival, there is also a larger exhibition of her portraits at the Providence City Hall.
Massive student support helps end RISD Tech strike
“You sons of bitches are so powerful,” Houlihan said to the cheering crowd outside the RISD administrative offices downtown, “and there’s so many of you, that the administration wanted to talk, and not just talk this time, they wanted to negotiate.”
Photos from the RISD art studio technician strike
Over twenty members of NEARI local 806 carried picket signs on North Main St early this morning before separating to cover the various studios that are spread over the RISD campus. The art studio technicians are officially on strike until “the administration returns to the negotiating table.”
RISD art studio technicians go on strike starting Thursday
Rhode Island School of Design technicians – the school employees who facilitate and operate the various art studios on campus – are going on strike Thursday. Tucker Houlihan, president of NEARI local 806, said this will shutter the art studios to students. “They are shutting down the kilns,” he said. “They won’t be laser cutting, […]
Langevin celebrates tax free art at Shady Lea Mill
Rhode Island is the lowest tax state in the country … when it comes to art. We’re the only state in the nation that exempts artistic creations from sales tax. Not unlike in 1996 when we became the first state in the nation to create local tax free art districts in Providence. As of December […]
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