Poetry and Art

The Wickford Art Association is presenting a unique blending of two art forms at its 4th Annual Poetry and Art Exhibition. The opening reception is on Friday, July 22nd from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at 36 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI. The open juried show runs through August 14th, is free and open to the public.

This year’s theme is “Wonder” and artists submitted 143 works that evoke the feeling of wonder, mystery and intrigue. Juror Marjorie Ball selected only forty-three pieces of art in various media and each piece was paired with a poet who then composed a poem, drawing inspiration from the artwork. Neither the artists nor the poets know who they have been paired with – that will be revealed at the reception on July 22nd in which we expect over 300 people to attend. A professionally designed book of all of the artwork and poems has been published and will be available for sale at the Wickford Art Association’s gallery and website for $25.

The Wickford Art Association is a non-profit organization with over 450 members from Rhode Island and New England. The association hosts art shows and classes in its gallery at 36 Beach Street in North Kingstown, and has produced the Wickford Art Festival every July since 1962. Wickford Art Association is dedicated to educating, encouraging and inspiring artists and art lovers throughout the community.

Wickford Art Association hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 - 3:00 PM and Sunday noon to 3:00 PM. For more information, contact Judy Salvadore, Gallery Director, at (401) 294-6840 or gallery@wickfordart.org