With summer in full swing, the Jamestown Arts Center has a variety of free, family-friendly activities, artist-led events and hands-on workshops.
On Tuesday, August 2, you can explore the intersection of art and science and the collaboration between artists and scientists during an evening discussion with exhibiting artists Rafael Attias (part of JAC’s Rising Tide exhibition, interdisciplinary artist, designer and professor at RISD) Anne Kuhn-Hines (part of JAC’s 2022 Biennial Exhibition and Chair of the Conservation Commission, Jamestown) and Mary Meagher (part of JAC’s 2022 Biennial Exhibition and Architectural Designer) and Emir Cem Gezer, a research assistant in marine engineering
at URI. This free panel discussion, Confluence of Art and Science on the Narragansett Bay, will be held on August 2 at 18.00 – 19.30. Details at jamestownartcenter.org/events/art-science
Open Studios and Drive-By Art returns to Conanicut Island on Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jointly hosted by the Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) and the Conanicut Island Art Association (CIAA), Open Studios is a one-day, island-wide event where 30 participating artists invite the public into their studios or to view their work outside while pass by . List of participating artists and tour map at jamestownartcenter.org/events/open-studios
Roll up your sleeves and join exhibiting artists Claudia Ravaschiere and Michael Moss for a free, family-friendly, art-filled afternoon on Tuesday, August 9 at 15.30-17.30. Mirror Mobiles with Claudia Ravaschiere + Michael Moss is a hands-on workshop for all ages to create your own object from reflective materials. The artists’ installation Like You and Me is part of the 2022 Biennial outdoor art experience. Details at jamestownartcenter.org/events/mirror-mobiles
The next Gallery Night at the JAC on Thursday 11 August will feature a live performance by French-American duo La Méchante et le Connard. Gallery Night provides the perfect environment to view the current exhibition Rising Tide: Reflections of Surf Art and Culture alongside the warm, elegant and fun acoustic music of La Méchante et le Connard. Free, details at: jamestownartcenter.org/events/august-11
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