What an amazing artist space!…read more The owners, Norv and Amanda, are possibly the nicest people ever, and have done a fantastic job redesigning this old factory building into a HUGE, elegant space for artists of all kinds. You can get your own space, or share open space with access to pottery wheels and a kiln for a minimal price. It's kind of like an artist's dream - the inspiring space, the friendly community, the freedom to work alone or in the company of others... And the gallery is beautiful, with huge ceilings and exposed brick, and striking work by the members. They have several shows a year, well worth seeing.

From the owner: We are a membership-based art studio (month to month art studio rentals and Open Studio art space…read morein the Providence area) equipped to meet the studio needs of artists who work in most medias. Make your creative time more enjoyable and productive by working at our studio. We have put a lot of thought and planning into building an Open Studio that provides artists an optimum working environment. Our studio, located in a beautifully restored historic mill, provides numerous amenities to full and part-time artists. Our Event Gallery hosts special events and art exhibits. Please contact for current schedule.

Surprisingly good!…read more Watercolor, one of the most abused art forms, is the medium of many an aspiring, yet hopeless, artist. I was expecting the usual disasters like soaked and puckered paper, washed out colors, and paintings of water and snow. Why are so many watercolor paintings of water, sand, and snow. WTF? Laziness? But surprise. There are nice things here. Prices vary, but with the frame included, you can enjoy or take home a really nice piece of art. If you're looking for that OTHER stuff, there's a discount bin. heh, heh, heh. The gallery is located in the restored boathouse of Historic Slater Park.

From the owner: Founded in 1896, Rhode Island Watercolor Society (RIWS) is one of the oldest watercolor…read moreorganizations in America. With over 300 members, RIWS provides artists and the general public the opportunity to view, purchase, exhibit and learn about water media art. RIWS offers classes, workshops and demonstrations by nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. RIWS also organizes educational trips to art exhibitions. Located in the JC Potter Casino Building, a historic lakeside "boathouse" in Slater Memorial Park, RIWS features an art gallery, library and studio space. The gallery hosts 15 shows per year, including a National Watermedia Competition.

We came here tonight to check out an new exhibit featuring local artists Jeremey Schilling and…read moreMichaela Clift. It was our first time checking out this space in the Lorraine Mills Complex. The space is rather large with lots of room for artists to display on the walls and folks to enjoy the art. See photos. Unfortunately, a lot of the other businesses in the complex such as White Dog Distillery and Crooked Current were closed on a Tuesday evening but we stopped for a beer at Foolproof which is just down the street a bit. Nice space for local artists and we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the pieces. Most pieces were for sale so for someone looking to build an art collection for reasonable prices, this would be a great place to start. Some pieces we saw were as low as $35 with pricier ones in the 1K-5K range. Note they also have classes in drawing and painting.

The art club is so cool! The building itself is amazing and I love that they occasionally open it…read moreup to the public! I have been before and got a tour of the space from the former president of the club. This space is truly amazing! I went last night for an opening. The art is beautiful and they have a bar (credit card only). I had a nice glass of wine and spent some time with friends.

We go every year around the holidays to see the Little Picture Show. All the artwork in the show is…read moresmall format original works by local artists and the pieces are priced under $350. There's a good variety of different styles and mediums (jewelry, photos, paintings). A great spot to get a unique holiday gift and also support a local artist! The club itself is located in a very cool historic building. The period details are beautiful. You can get a drink in the lounge/bar area and hang out by the fireplace. They also offer art classes to the community which I haven't taken yet, so I can't comment on that. Definitely a unique spot to check out and a true gem of Providence history!

I came here with my wife for an art opening. We were pleasantly surprised by how great the bar is!…read moreI got a local beer and my wife got a Sazerac with Rittenhouse rye. Her drink was perfect, served in an (antique?) jar. The bartenders were very friendly. And overall, the place had a cool, casual vibe.

Together with Kafe Lila, Machines With Magnets is forcing me to reconsider the city of Pawtucket,…read morewhich I had previously thought of as "the place where Slater Mill and the DMV are." Currently I think of Pawtucket as "the place where Slater Mill and the DMV and Kafe Lila and Machines With Magnets are," but if I spend enough time at KL and MWM, my view will undoubtedly become more nuanced. Machines With Magnets is a recording studio, art gallery, and performance space that has fast become my favorite music venue and possibly one of my favorite places in Rhode Island. The inside is beautiful, with two large rooms decked out in cool white paint and beautiful hardwood flooring (one floor is stenciled with an absolutely stunning pattern). Art of varied quality adorns the walls. I have now had the pleasure of attending two shows here--an electronic music performance and Quintron + Miss Pussycat--and I enjoyed them both. Watching bands perform with art as a backdrop is a pleasure. The sound is good and the venue is run fairly efficiently. At the latter show, they quickly cycled through four bands by alternating the rooms in which each band performed. Very smart. The crowds are fun and interesting. Drinks, Dunkin' Donuts coffee, and even pizza are sold for reasonable prices. During my first visit, a friend turned to me and said, "I wish I lived here." "I wish I could DJ here," I replied. Until either of these things happens, I'll be stopping in periodically for more music and art. You should, too.

A great deal for lots of play time for $10. We stayed for 2 hours. As many machines awaiting…read morebeing fixed as working, but still so many working, fun to look at the designs of both. I highly recommend!

This place is unbelievable!! Walk in meet Mike and Gloria your host with the most. Play pinball…read more(mr&mrs Pacman) many to choose from then, go upstairs play basketball, air hockey, skittle ball and more. Great date place. Enter fee $10. No time limit. Well worth the time

This is a great little gallery that hosts free events with free beer/wine and free snacks with a…read morerotating selection of local art. Again, it's FREE! No entrance fee, no obligation to buy, although with all the beauty surrounding you from the well curated selection here, you'll likely be very, Very, VERY tempted. Events and hours change so make sure to check out the website and social media before you go. What a lovely spot, and I for one can't wait for the next event!

Candita is a gracious host for cocktail events. I would highly recommend checking out her space if…read moreyou're planning a party! The Gallery is committed to showcasing fine local art and usually has a great mix of paintings, drawings, pottery, etc. I appreciate the mix of mediums, rotating exhibits, etc. Candita is also a fierce activist for the arts and making art originals accessible to any art lover regardless of budget. Scheduled Hours during the week are scarce, so plan ahead, call for an appt, etc. Or just drop in if you happen to be at Hope Artiste!

Had a great experience painting and drinking here. The instructor, Kyle, was a fantastic at walking…read morethe class through the steps of painting the northern nights. Took around 90 minutes todo and the results were satisfying. Whole class seemed pleased with their results and enjoyed the lesson. They have a variety of wines and canned beers to choose from. Plenty of extra brushes and paints if needed. Will definitely return!

Very cozy venue. They host many different paint nights so you can definitely find something of…read moreinterest. The instructors are very helpful.