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Did You Know...
...A little know fact about the WAA gallery is that we rent our facility out for private parties. With graduations right around the corner and our beachfront location, WAA gallery could be the perfect location for your upcoming event. For only $75 plus a cleaning fee, the gallery space is available for rent. Renters must provide their own insurance.  Please contact the gallery to schedule your event.

36 Beach St, North Kingstown, RI  02852

Gallery Phone Number (401) 294-6840

Hours of Operation
Tues - Sat, 11a.m. - 3p.m., 
Sun, 12 - 3p.m. 
Closed on Monday
(except for classes)
Closed annually from the end of December
to the end of January.

Location
1/8 mile south of Wickford Village, off Route 1A, near the North Kingstown town beach.  Directions

Artists and Art Lovers Welcome


President's Message
Newsletter

Our Gallery is
open to the public,
free of admission, and wheel-chair accessible.
Donations are always appreciated.


WAA Library:  Please consider donating art-related books and/or resources to update our gallery library.  Particularly needed is Mac-based Adobe Creative Suite software (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, etc.).


  • AT THE GALLERY...June 25 - July 15
    WAA Three Artist-Member Show
    Featuring recent work from
       Rick Devin, acrylic/mixed media
       Mary Lou Diekmann,
    oils
       Lenny Rumpler,
    photography
    Opening Reception: 
    Sunday, June 28, 1 - 3 p.m.

  • 47th Annual WICKFORD ART FESTIVAL...July 11 & 12
    10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Wickford Village

  • CALL FOR ENTRIES...
    14th Annual Art of the Ocean State Open Juried Show

    Featuring artwork with a theme of Rhode Island.
    Cash awards; 3 entries max.
    Entry fees:  $14/entry or 3 entries for $35
    Juried by: 
    Lucia deLeiris
    Show runs: 
    July 17 - August 12
    Registration:
       Wednesday, July 15, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 6 - 8 p.m. and 
       Thursday, July 16, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Awards Reception:  Friday, July 17, 6 - 8 p.m.

  • The WAA is still looking for a hospitality chairperson to organize refreshments for show receptions. Please contact the Kristen at the gallery if you're interested in becoming the hospitality chair or with interests of other volunteer positions. Your contribution keeps the WAA running!

  • Save the date...The Wickford Art Association Picnic has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 15!

  • Any members who don’t normally have internet access but would like a way to be notified on fast breaking news should contact the gallery and request to be put on the Telephone Tree.


The WAA Is All About Talent...

And we need yours! From the Board, to the Newsletter,
to Show Registration & Display, we are an organization
run largely by dozens of VOLUNTEERS
who share their artistic and life skills to keep the WAA running.

Please consider sharing your time and abilities.
We are looking for help in many areas, including:
the Art Festival, Event Leadership, Marketing, Fundraising, Grant-Writing, Organization History, Hospitality, Outside Exhibits, Building and Grounds Maintenance, Show Registrations and Hangings, and Programs.  Many activities can be shared with other members.
Call 294-6840 or email the gallery,
or contact any Board Member to explore the possibilities.

Please Volunteer!


Are you taking advantage of some wonderful perks of your WAA membership?
Gallery Browse Bins and our Member Reference Book

The Wickford Art Association participates in 
Channel 36's PBS Member Card program.  PBS Member Card holders who present their card while making a purchase at our gallery are entitled to receive a 10% discount!  Ask at the gallery for further details.


Website last modified June 30, 2009