Had an amazing time ArtProv Gallery, Michele and Nick are the epitome of gracious hosts! So much to…read moresee and learn, whether or not you are an artist... definitely make this a stop when in Providence, you will not be disappointed!

ArtProv Gallery is a cozy gallery in Providence highlighting nationally known artists. The…read moreinterior space lends itself well to shows, with warm lighting, an excellent flow to their layout and rich woods furnishing the interior space. I walked in shortly before closing to view their exhibit, "Land, Sea, and Sky" and I was quite pleased that I had chosen to do so. The curators are engaging, knowledgeable and easy to speak to. I found them quite amicable and easy to work with both before and after I decided to purchase a piece. I had a lot of questions about 1 piece in particular and ultimately I ended up contacting the artist to learn more about the provenance of the piece I was interested in. I ended up acquiring 1 piece from the gallery and I liked it so much that I have since purchased an additional 2 pieces from that series. I now own the full collection of Nina Weiss's "Waterways" series that were painted as part of Philadelphia's "Art in the Open" invitation only, judged event. Nina's pieces have been displayed all over the world and are held in many high value collections. You need to see one in person to view the depth, texture, and technique - I think they are fantastic! Nina got her undergrad from Tyler School of Art and Design, and a higher degree from RISD, hence the Philadelphia / Rhode Island connection. All 3 paintings from that series are now displayed in a prominent place in my home, where they bring me nostalgic joy as I reminisce on familiar scenes from my time spent traipsing about Philadelphia each and every day! Thanks to Nina and ArtProv for the great work you do. Art is what separates humans from Animals.

I'm not sure if this is the yelp page for AS220's events or not. But just in case it is, I want to…read moreshow some love here! I attended the Rhody Revue Burlesque show last night and had so much fun! The host and performers were great. This space in general is super cool with a space for galleries, bands, shows, and drinks! It was extra fun sitting in the front row too.

Cool space. Tonight there was a band and also Rhody Revue. Bar was in the center. Love that it…read moreprovides a safe space for people expressing themselves through their art. Didn't know this existed before tonight! Will need to find out what else is happening here! Thanks Yelp for introducing me to it!

This small book shop is located inside The Arcade. It's focus is on 'the weird', aka books related…read moreto sci-fi, horror stories, tarot, witchcraft, and more. They have a few t-shirts for sale too. Books include local authors, famous authors, fiction, the history of witch trials such as in Salem, MA and several other non-fiction topics. I picked up a book I have been hoping to find for years now; the original stories by the Brothers Grimm. None of this tinkerbell fairytale stuff. This is raw, gorey, brutal stuff. The woman who assisted me was such fun to chat with and made some recommendations based on my interests. Definitely more books here I plan to return for. They even have a small area out the door (in the center of the building) to sit and read if you have time, or can't wait to begin your new book. Seriously, I have passed this shop half a dozen times and didn't realize what I was missing until I read their write up in Rhode Island Monthly magazine. Very glad I did!

We visited over the summer because my husband is a huge H.P. Lovecraft fan. The store was a little…read moresmaller than expected, but it was jam packed with awesome stuff! We really liked looking through all the memorabilia and books. The staff member that was there was very friendly and knowledgeable. My husband was satisfied with his T-shirt purchase and gets compliments on it all the time! Check this place out if you're curious about learning about local authors and other weird stuff!

Yellow Peril is a small modern art gallery located in The Plant, an artist collective / residential…read morecommunity in Valley. At only two rooms, the space is pretty intimate with a cool industrial vibe. I like that you can just pop in and look around; so many of the galleries in Providence are by appointment only, which always strikes me as pretentious. The owner definitely made me feel welcome. The fact that there was a dog around didn't hurt either... Beware that the hours on Google are NOT correct! If you're planning a visit, it might be best to just call ahead and check the most updated schedule. I'm not sure if I would visit Valley specifically to come here, since it's pretty small, but if you're in the area I would definitely recommend stopping in and getting a taste of this artistic community.

We visited for the closing night of Todd Jones' Stereo Balance show consisting of a mix of mixed…read moremedia and electronic music brought together around a central table equipped with headphones for simultaneous listening and viewing - cool concept! The gallery is an intimate and beautifully appointed live/work loft in the Plant run by Robert and his partner who are recent transplants from NYC. I had the opportunity to sit in the living room, sip champagne, and really talk with both the artist and gallery owner. Keep an eye on Yellow Peril Gallery listings and make a stop before or after dinner for a night out with a splash of art.

We have visited Gallery Z a number of times, but not recently until this past week when we read…read moreabout the featuring of a number of local artists. Owner and photographer, Berge Ara Zobian is always there to meet and greet guests as well as to respond to questions and explain a multitude of historical facts regarding the building as well as information regarding the artists being featured. The Dreamy Venice section of Murano glass items is just beautiful and contains many lovely pieces of jewelry for those who have a fine eye for delicate and different. The work of the featured artists from July 20th to August 6th offers a wide range of art work and although the Gallery is not large, there is so much to enjoy that one really needs to allow enough time to digest the beauty of the mixed media, the paintings, photos, drawings, and sculptures. It is a lovely, enriching experience.

Super location next to DePasquale Plaza. Like most galleries it's hit or miss depending on the…read moreartists but the owner, Berge, is always great to talk to and learn from. Galleriy Night Providence is every third Thursday and is free so its an awesome night out

The window displays caught my attention so I stopped in real quick while in the area. Super cute…read moreshop and everything was so beautiful!

Driving down Wickeden Gallery Belleau is a beacon within the city scape. it has caught my eyes…read moremany times, I mean how can it now? Beautiful glass pieces adorning the glass windows in beautiful shades, catching the light sometimes... just calling me in for a visit! I just love glass... We were getting dinner at Fellini's and drive by again. I had some time to kill so we went inside. I was not disappointed. A store filled, almost every crevice, with glass pieces. Mushrooms, mermaids, flowers, little animals, tiki glasses, etc... So much to look at. Sitting on shelves, hanging from the ceiling... The employee became very personable when I engaged her about my love of glass. She told the two 11 year olds I was with about a box in the back of the store they could each pick out a piece of free sea glass. They loved that! she gave me the owners business card alerting me that you can go to his studio and watch him make glass pretty much during daytime hours and not far from the gallery. Pretty cool! The prices- range from super affordable to pricey but it's glass and general handmade craftsmanship. Expected. I did buy a beautiful blue flower to replace one that had broken from an unstable shelf incident a few years ago for $20. I bought a small ceramic bowl that was from a local artist. Inside the bowl had an image of the RI State house inside (a gift.) Also each pre-teen got to pick a little glass figure that were $4 a piece. They loved this!