T's Restaurant Owner Is Gallery Owner Now Too

Anthony Tomaselli, owner of the breakfast and lunch spot in the Benny's plaza, as well as another one in Cranston, recently opened an art gallery in Newport.

Anthony Tomaselli Gallery features Tomaselli's painting exclusively. An 18-year member of the Providence Art Club, Tomaselli paints at 9 Thomas St. in Providence and is registered at over 12 galleries in New England as well as in Washington, D.C.

The gallery is located in the Historic Hill area of Newport across from Trinity Church.

Tomaselli said his desire to open the gallery was "to keep the conversation going. To inspire others while maintaining what motivates me – making art an experience of learning and teaching. To continue the process of building, renewing, and making new relationships."

The gallery will feature his work, which is described as bold and passionate in a realistic contemporary style. Along with showing his art, the gallery will be a place for painting demonstrations and "a little philosophy will be held most Wednesdays in the summer at 10am and those interested should bring their coffee/beverage and a folding chair and are encouraged to call ahead to reserve their space," according to a release.

A born and bred Rhode Islander, Tomaselli runs both T's restaurants with his wife, Tina. 

The gallery is located at 140 Spring St., Newport. Its summer hours Mon.-Thur. and Sun. 10am to 6pm, Fri. and Sat. 10am to 8pm. For more information call 401-419-2821 or visit www.anthonytomaselli.com