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Discover, learn, exhibit & connect through art. 🎨 classes | exhibits | gift shop | events | Hours Wed-Sun 1pm-5pm | 2587 Kingstown Rd, Kingston, RI
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🎄 55th Annual Holiday Pottery & Art Sale Starts Black Friday and runs through December 19! Join 100+ SCAA artist members and sell your work during the holiday season. Each year, our Gallery Store expands throughout Helme House, transforming the building into a festive shop filled with original artwork and handmade gifts. Last year, 101 artists participated and more than $83K in artwork was sold. Artists receive 70% of their sales, while the remaining 30% supports SCAA’s exhibitions, classes, studios, and community programs. The registration fee is $60. If you sign up to volunteer, you will receive a reimbursement of up to $40 off your registration fee. Register online via the link in bio or visit:southcountyart.org by @scartri
What a glorious day to be outdoors! Our Pit Fire class with Nancy Lyon, are enjoying the weather and the excitement of firing their pottery and the wonderful results! by @scartri
Our All Media III Open Juried Exhibition is now on view through November 14! Juror Taleen Batalian was impressed by the range of mediums and approaches represented in this exhibition. Photography submissions, in particular, stood out for both their strong numbers and exceptional quality. From 294 submissions, Taleen selected 114 works that reflect a diverse range of ideas, perspectives and artistic approaches. Congratulations to our award winners! 🏆 First Place: Eric Hovermale, The Married One (Photography) 🥈 Second Place: Kurt Van Dexter, Where’s Harry (Acrylic) 🥉 Third Place: George Salter, Tengger Horseman at Mount Bromo (Photography) Honorable Mentions: * Bonnie Jaffe, Striped (Photography) * Peter Larlham, Untitled (Painting) * Risa Guttman-Kornwitz, A Quiet House (Assemblage) Curious to hear more about the juror’s selections? Read Taleen’s juror statement online via the link in our bio under On View. Come see the exhibition for yourself! Visit during gallery hours or join us for a free guided tour on November 13 at 2pm. by @scartri
Want some creative community time Sunday? Join us for Open Studio Sundays, Nov 1 and/or Dec 6. Bring your own project, materials, and inspiration, and spend a relaxed afternoon making art alongside other artists. Paint, draw, journal, experiment with mixed media—or finally get back to that piece that's been waiting for your attention. Hosted by artist and instructor Susan Sward, Open Studio offers a welcoming space, creative camaraderie, and uninterrupted time to work. All levels welcome. No formal instruction—just space, encouragement, and time to create. ✨ Register online via link in bio. by @scartri
JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING ART TALK: Take a visual journey to two of Japan’s ancient kiln towns, Shigaraki and Bizen! This photo essay from a March 2026 trip, explores artisan studios, climbing kilns, and a hands-on workshop to make traditional sake cups and matcha bowls. There will also be a display of hand-selected pieces brought back from four talented artisans. What to Expect: a look at custom tours and artist shops, a journey through centuries of history at historic sites and working climbing kilns, a peek at the impressive new Bizen City Museum of Art, which celebrates Bizen ware and contemporary Japanese ceramics. Art Talk | Bizen & Shigaraki: Unglazed Wonders and Climbing Kilns in Japan Speaker: Nessa Richman Thursday, November 5 6 - 7pm Free, or suggested $10 donation RSVP on our website via link in bio About the Speaker: Nessa Richman is a South Kingstown resident and amateur ceramicist. by @scartri
❄️ Quilling 101: Shapes & Snowflakes Discover the art of paper quilling and create your own delicate snowflake! Join instructor Lynne Moulton for a hands-on introduction to this centuries-old art form. Explore the history of paper quilling, see how it's used in traditional and contemporary art, and learn to roll, shape, and arrange paper strips into beautiful designs. You'll practice the fundamental shapes of quilling and put your new skills to work creating a snowflake to take home! 📅 Saturday, November 7 | 1–5 PM 🎨 Instructor: Lynne Moulton 💲 Members $75 | Non-Members $100 ✨ No experience necessary—just bring your creativity! Register at southcountyart.org via link in bio #SouthCountyArt #PaperQuilling #ArtWorkshop #PaperArt #CreativeWorkshops by @scartri
✂️ Explore the art of abstract collage - A few spots left! What makes a composition feel balanced, create movement, or bring seemingly unrelated elements together? Join instructor Sarah Z. Short for a one-day workshop exploring abstract composition through vintage papers, maps, book pages, stamps, and other found materials. Experiment with balance, movement, emphasis, and harmony as you create small, one-of-a-kind collages inspired by the history of collage and abstract art. 📅 Monday, November 9 | 9 AM–3 PM 🎨 Abstract Composition with Vintage Materials 💲 Members $100 | Non-Members $125 Bring your favorite vintage papers and ephemera and get ready to cut, arrange, and create! Register at southcountyart.org visit link in bio #SouthCountyArt #CollageArt #MixedMediaArt #ArtWorkshop #AbstractArt by @scartri
🎨 The Gallery will be closed to the public Sunday for our Annual Meeting. We invite all members to join us as we reflect on the past year, celebrate our creative community, and hear what's ahead for SCAA. Pleaae join Us for SCAA's Annual Meeting for SCAA members on Sunday, October 25 at 2 PM We hope to see you there! 📅 Sunday, October 25 | 2 PM #SouthCountyArt #SCAA #AnnualMeeting #ArtCommunity by @scartri
October Maker Monday: Meet George Salter! George Salter’s photography takes him around the world, capturing people, cultures, and everyday life through his distinctive approach to street portraiture. Recent projects have taken him to Kibera, Kenya, and Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, where his portraits of the Suri people were featured in Four Visions at the Hoxie Gallery in Westerly. His Omo Valley Collection is also represented by Candita Clayton Gallery in East Greenwich. George recently received the William Zahn Memorial Award at the Salmagundi Club in New York for his photograph Grinding Flour – Java, Indonesia, adding to an impressive list of awards and exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Swipe through to see a selection of George’s photographs, and learn more about his artistic journey, creative process, and unique perspective in this month’s Maker Monday feature. Read the full interview and explore more of George’s work on our website. Visit link in bio! by @scartri
The results are in for our All Media III Exhibition juried by Taleen Batalian. Thank you to all of the artists who submitted their work for consideration, and congratulations to those whose work was selected for the exhibition. Out of 294 submissions, 114 works were accepted. The following entry numbers have been accepted: 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 16, 17, 20, 24, 26, 29, 30, 32, 33, 38, 40, 41, 42, 47, 49, 54, 55, 56, 62, 63, 65, 67, 73, 78, 80, 84, 88, 94, 96, 97, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 110, 111, 113, 114, 115, 119, 120, 124, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 138, 141, 142, 143, 145, 149, 150, 151, 153, 154, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 162, 163, 165, 173, 174, 175, 177, 178, 179, 184, 190, 191, 192, 195, 200, 202, 211, 213, 214, 216, 218, 220, 225, 226, 232, 235, 238, 239, 242, 243, 245, 252, 253, 257, 259, 262, 267, 274, 276, 279, 281, 282, 283, 285, 289. Thanks to our juror Taleen Batalian for her time and attention, selecting works from an impressive array of submissions. It's not an easy task! Please join us for the opening reception Thursday October 22, 6-8pm. Awards will be presented at approximately 7 PM. by @scartri
Staff toured the New Fine Arts Center at URI thanks to Ben Anderson. What a great complex for the arts! by @scartri
Looks like some great results by the students in today’s Pastels in Plein Air class with Jeneane Lunn. What a beautiful day for it. Can’t wait to see what else they create in this 4 week class! by @scartri

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