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A painting is conceived with its initial mark. It can be a dot, squiggle, point, speck, mote — or maybe a laceration. “Sometimes it’s a slash, or a curving line near the corner.” That’s how Richard Polsky begins his paintings. Slowly, with the blessing of intuition, line and color gestate into a new entity. A[…..]
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Enjoy the artful language of Abstract Expressionism The Jamestown Arts Center hosts New York City artist, Richard Polsky for his first-ever New England installation, At a Glance: Richard Polsky Exhibition, navigating the rich vernacular of Abstract Expressionism as wielded by this innovative visionary. Polsky utilizes commonplace items like chop sticks, eye droppers and brushes to[…..]
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The JAC recently hosted an important discussion with Dr. Adam C. Levine, “Lessons From Ebola as We Face Zika and Other Global Outbreaks” as part of our JAC Talks Series. Download page 1… and page 2 of the full article from the Newport Daily News.
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From the Jamestown Historical Society’s Column in the Jamestown Press (March 3, 2016) — The Jamestown Arts Center will host a discussion by Robert C. Vose III – known to everyone as Terry – about his latest book, “Tales of an Art Dealer: The History of Vose Galleries Boston,” at 5 p.m. March 5. His[…..]
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Once a garage used to repair boats, the building at 18 Valley St. is a shell of its former self. The Jamestown Arts Center, however, isn’t done with its transformation. The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts awarded the arts center $58,000 to continue its renovations of the property. According to marketing director Jess[…..]
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From the Jamestown Press: On the right, vendor Erin Brophy showcases her handmade jewelry Saturday at the arts center’s holiday market. Her friend Emily Van Gelder was all smiles. Market vendors included: Be Creative Mary Bees Knees Shirley Bell Designs Jillian Barber Studio Erin Brophy Elizabeth Congdon Cottrell Farm Fair Trade Winds gleena Marcia H.[…..]
Read MoreAn excerpt from Jamestown Historical Society News in the Jamestown Press by Rosemary Enright: “Other exhibits are being planned. The most exciting will open in mid-January at the Jamestown Arts Center. Several months ago, the arts center began planning an exhibit of portraits in pastels and oil by Nina Baugh Gopcevic (1908-81). She had created[…..]
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Accomplished. Marvelous. Extraordinary. Once again, there was no absence of flattering adjectives following a Heifetz concert in town. “They always knock the socks off of everybody,” said Karen Conway, events coordinator at the Jamestown Arts Center. A quartet of young international musicians ended a weeklong residency in Jamestown with a concert at the arts center[…..]
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Link to original article PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — Young pianist Hsin-Chiao Liao played “Clair de Lune” — “Moonlight” — by French composer Claude Debussy before an audience of close to 180 students at The Pennfield School on Wednesday and asked them what they were thinking about as they listened. “I was quite amazed with the answers[…..]
Read MoreAbove video: 2015 Heifetz Institute Artist-in-Residence Chloe Kiffer, joined by Chamber Music Piano Fellow Hsin-Chiao Liao, introduce and then perform the first two movements (“Allegro Moderato” and “Scherzo: Presto”) of the “Grand Duo” Violin Sonata in A major, D. 574, by Franz Schubert. Recorded in concert at Francis Auditorium on the campus of Mary Baldwin[…..]
Read More“The performance was astounding, outstanding, inspiring, engaging, and a multitude of wonderful adjectives!!!! Everyone was so blessed to be there to hear it.” – Polly Hutcheson, Heifetz on Tour audience member
“Heifetz On Tour was an amazing experience for our entire school community! The young artists were not only brilliant musicians but made a genuine connection with our students. They were enthusiastic and instilled a love for classical music that was inspirational to say the least.” – Deb DiBiase, Principal Jamestown School – Leaf
“I am very grateful to live in a community where a place like the Jamestown Arts Center not only exists but thrives. The JAC offers programming to our community that is generous, diverse, and digs deep. The openness and support of the JAC staff is remarkable and inspiring.”
– Alix Flood, Jamestown Resident
“Thank you so much for making Piper’s birthday so special… All of the children had a wonderful time and Piper will cherish the experience for years to come.” – Sherry Flaherty, Jamestown Resident