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The Artists Loop With Gallery Night Providence At Wanskuck Library

Featured Presentation at 6:00PM: Dawn Oliveira, Textile Artist Dawn Oliveira, is Founder of Oliveira Textiles, a RI based fabric design studio. With 25+ years of NYC design experience, Oliveira Textiles offers sea-inspired, printed organic hemp, organic cotton and natural linen fabrics to the trade. These unique textiles are printed locally with water based pigments and […]

Poetry & Spoken Word Night

Welcome to the Poetry & Spoken Word Night! Join us for an evening of powerful words, dynamic performances, and a celebration of creativity. This event is your chance to be immersed in the world of poetry, spoken word, and musical performances like never before. Whether you’re a seasoned poet, an aspiring performer, or just curious about the […]

The Artists Loop w/ Pnina Pressburger presents Eran Fraenkel: Visual Rhythm, Tempo and Harmony

All are invited to attend The Artists Loop on Thursday, November 2, at 6pm to enjoy an exciting exhibit and to listen to artist, Eran Fraenkel, speak about how music has influenced his absolutely fascinating and detailed style of artwork; fourteen pieces are currently on display at Wanskuck Library. The Artists Loop is a program […]

Artists Loop with Pnina Pressburger presents Polly Poulten: Power of Memory

Polly Poulten is an Abstract Painter with a passion for shells. She grew up in Narragansett, Rhode Island where she spent her childhood collecting seashells. Now she uses them as inspirations to create Abstract paintings with acrylic paints. Her passion is color and using bright colors and interference colors to make her work shine. Polly […]

Folded Book Art -CANCELLED

Have you ever wondered what to do with your old books that are collecting dust on your bookshelf? Well, ponder no longer! Come join us for a workshop to learn how to recycle your old books into beautiful book art. Get creative and make something to keep or to gift. You’ll be amazed at how […]

CANCELLED – Maker Marketplace

WHAT IS THE MAKER MARKETPLACE? The Maker Marketplace is a maker-centered outdoor marketplace for the whole family. It’s an opportunity for the community to support local businesses by buying hand-crafted goods and purchasing refreshments from food trucks. This is also a great opportunity for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists to discover our new Entrepreneurship Center […]