Wickford Art Association

Artists and Art Lovers Welcome

36 Beach St, North Kingstown, RI 02852

Gallery Phone Number (401) 294-6840

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

Wickford Art Association
President's Message

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

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.

AT THE GALLERY...August 8 - 27, 2008
Three Artist-Member Show titled Hanging Together
Featuring recent work by WAA Artist-Members:
   Janice Causey, acrylic
   Theresa Girard, collage
   Christina Rotelli, watercolor
OPPORTUNITY...
The East Greenwich Art club seeks a watercolor demonstrator for September 2, 2008, at 7p.m. The demonstrating artist will be paid an honorarium of $75.00 for their expertise. Interested artists should call Joanne Hoyle at 397-3118.
OPPORTUNITY...
We are now accepting artist member submissions for the Rite Aid window in Wickford. The work should have a Fall theme. The deadline for drop off is September 1st. Work will hang through November. Interested artists may call the gallery at 401-294-6840.

PHOTO GUILD MEETING...August 18 at 7 p.m.

CALL FOR ENTRIES...
Collage Open Juried Show
Show Runs: August 29 - September 17, 2008
An exhibition of collage.
Cash awards; 3 entries max.
Entry fees: $12/entry or 3 entries for $30
Juried by: Kim Salerno
Registration:
Wed., Aug. 27, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 6 - 8 p.m. and
Thurs., Aug. 28, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Awards Reception Sun., August 31, 1 - 3 p.m.
The Annual Member's Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, from Noon - 2 pm. This is a potluck event and sure to be a lot of fun! Please let the gallery know what food item you will be bringing ahead of time. We will provide hamburgers and hotdogs. Bring your families and friends!
Second Annual Juried Photo Guild Show
Show runs: September 19 - October 8
Cash awards; 3 entries max.
Entry Fees: $12/entry or 3 entries for $30.
Registration:
Wed., Sept. 17, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 6 - 8 p.m. and
Thurs., Sept. 18, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Awards Reception: Sun. September 21, 1 - 3 p.m.

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, Open Critique Night Coordinator, Organization History, Hospitality, Outside Exhibits, Building Maintenance, 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 August 17, 2008