The University of Rhode Island Sojourn Collegiate Ministry kicked off the “spooky-season” by hosting a pumpkin painting night in the Memorial Union Atrium on Oct. 16 with a goal of bringing students together. Each table offered paint brushes, pallets of paint, water and a pumpkin for each student to individually design. The group started with…
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the department of Arts and Culture put together an exhibit that opened on campus showcasing the rich cultural tapestry, history and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities. The exhibit, hung in Green Hall, The President’s House and The Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center includes work in a variety…
Fans of student-made art can visit Green Hall until May 3 to peruse the Juried Student Art Gallery, composed of 33 pieces from the University of Rhode Island’s undergraduate art and art history students. While the Fine Arts Center is normally the home for the show, the recent construction meant that the gallery had to…
On Tuesday, 193 Coffeehouse, located in the University of Rhode Island’s Memorial Union, hosted a flea market for small business owners to display their crafts in hopes of sales. There were a number of different booths, ones that included works of art, handcrafted jewelry, printed clothing, prints and stickers. It was an opportunity for these…
Numerous artists from 21 countries showcased their work across more than 95 galleries between Feb. 29 and March 3 at Santa Monica Airport for the pronounced visual art fair, Frieze Los Angeles. Through focus on the convergence of opportunity, community and art, Frieze Los Angeles 2024 brought communities together, according to an article from Beverly…
Last Wednesday, Sept. 27, Rebecca Levitan showcased various works of art in Swan Hall from the course of her career, illustrating her progress as an artist into a visual timeline. In the first installment of the College of Arts and Sciences’ art presentations, organized by art professor, Annu Palakannathu Matthew, Levitan shared her journey from…
BFA students highlight their artwork at senior showcase. PHOTO CREDIT: Kelly Mackay | Contributing Reporter University of Rhode Island fourth-years in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program are displaying their work at Hera Gallery in South Kingstown until May 6. The exhibition is titled “Moving On /// Moving Out,” and 10 artists are currently…
Feinstein Campus art exhibit brings new perspective on peace Pictured artwork from Anthony Tomaselli, Scott Lapham, and Christian Corbat Photo Contributed by: Steven Pennell An exhibit was recently opened by the Urban Arts and Culture program on the University of Rhode Island’s Feinstein-Providence Campus, entitled “Creating Peace.” The exhibit aims to address issues “from peace…
URI’s Main Art Gallery is exhibiting a group show that provides a behind-the-scenes look at making art. PHOTO CREDIT: Nadia Sutyrina | Production Manager The University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center’s Main Gallery is currently presenting “Pardon Our Appearance,” a unique art exhibit that shows what goes on behind the scenes of making a…
Celebrate 25 years of Art with URI Alum Nixon Leger. PHOTO CREDIT: Nixon Leger Through Feb. 24, the University of Rhode Island Providence Campus urban arts and culture program is showcasing 120 paintings created by Nixon Leger, ‘17, in “Celebrating Nixon Leger! 25 Years of Art from Haiti to Rhode Island A Solo Exhibit.” Leger…