October is Shop Indie Art Month. Local artists make our local places special. They help us reflect, observe, capture, provoke, mourn, and celebrate. They’re also a major economic force. By supporting local artists, you’re contributing to the local economy and the community.
Related: Why buy local?
Related: 10 Reasons to Support the Arts from the Americans for the Arts Action Fund
Rhode Island, this is your time to shine! Who has more creative talent than us? Plus, in Rhode Island, you can buy original and limited edition art tax-free. Share on social media using #ShopIndieArt and one of our graphics.
If you’re looking to support local talent, here are just a few places to look. (Let us know who we missed!)
Collectives
- Artists Cooperative Gallery, Westerly
- The Collaborative, Warren
- The Dirt Palace, Providence
- Four Corners Gallery, Tiverton
- Hera Gallery, Wakefield
- Jamestown Art Center, Jamestown
- Outsider Collective, Pawtucket
- Pawtucket Arts Collaborative, Pawtucket
- Portsmouth Art Guild, Portsmouth
- Queer Art Collective
- Scituate Art Festival, Scituate
- South County Art Association, South Kingstown
- Warwick Center for the Arts, Warwick
Theaters
- Gamm Theatre, Warwick
- Mixed Magic Theatre, Pawtucket
- Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence
- Burbage Theatre Company, Pawtucket
- Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket
- Teatro ECAS, Providence
- Trinity Repertory Company, Providence
- United Theatre, Westerly
- Wilbury Theatre Group, Providence
Venues for Performing Artists
- Columbus Theatre, Providence
- Blackstone River Theatre, Cumberland
- Fete Music Hall, Providence
- The Strand, Providence
- Rhythm & Roots Festival, Charlestown
Artisan Markets
- Providence Flea, Providence
- Hope Artiste Village, Pawtucket
Makers
- Hope & Main, Warren
- DESIGNxRI
Authors
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