Providence Artists Showcase Work at Holiday Event
From Friday, December 8 through Sunday, December 10 at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Art Providence hosts their annual holiday show.
Laura Burkett, Founder and CEO of ArtSmart Productions, and Andrea Valentini, handbag designer, and RISD Alumnus, are just two of the many artists exhibiting their wares, just in time for holiday gift-giving season.
Gift ideas include large-scale wooden sculptures by sculptor Mark Perry give folk-art a contemporary twist, meticulously forged jewelry designed by Lucy Barna inspired by precise mathematic sequences.
Check out the realistic woolen birds by fiber artist Tracye Chin Mueller that could charm any bird lover, Space-panda stoneware by ceramic artist Ian Buchbinder, or The miniature yet precisely accurate canine sculptures by sculptor Judi Goudreau.
The ethereal metal dresses woven by Sue Freda are equally as intricate as her jewelry and the stained glasswork by glass artist Genevieve Geer. Sustainably made, Christian Descoteaux's furniture designs pair nature with reclaimed industrial metal.
The textured metal jewelry designed by Dahlia Kanner is also built for a lifetime of wearability. And, crafted from discarded household items, Deborah Kracht creates new life in old kitchenware with her whimsical pieces, perfect for kids.
The Kids' Corner will introduce kids ages 5 and up to the magical, colorful world of printmaking and in particular, block printing. This is a guided yet free-form activity. Kids will be shown basic materials, age-appropriate tools, and processes, and be allowed to experiment at their own pace. Coordinating this area is Ben Choiniere, a graduate of Bennington College, where he studied psychology and visual/design. Kids' Corner is open during show hours both days and includes a take away while supplies last!
Single Day Ticket - $8
Includes general admission to Saturday, December 9 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) OR Sunday, December 10 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for persons age 17 and up.
Weekend Pass - $10
Includes general admission to Saturday, December 9 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) AND Sunday, December 10 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for persons age 17 and up.
VIP Preview Night Ticket - $100
Includes reserved attendance for one adult on Friday, December 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., two (2) adult beverages, hors d' oeuvres, a special gift and first look at artists' works. Hurry! Limited quantity is available. All attendees to VIP Preview Night must be ticketed regardless of age.
Kids 16 and under get in free on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, visit https://artprovidenceshow.com/show-info/