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we had a house party 🏠❤️‍🔥 on april 10, 2026 you can watch the recorded dj set, recap video, and see pictures (taken on film) below. were you there? let's have another one soon, ok! video courtesy of B08 Studios video courtesy of Original Kreations photos courtesy of all of you! the original flier for the event - Be sure to visit, follow, and support - Public Shop & Gallery, 50 Agnes Street in Providence, Rhode Island a community & creative space (@PublicNotPrivate on IG)

Hi all! In late March, we had a break in and money was stolen and damage was done. This came at a time when we were already struggling financially and all of the money that we were raising to fill the gaps was taken. While we were still processing this incident, it happened again. This caused a greater loss and more damage and we knew it was time to ask for help. We started a GoFundMe and reached our goal in 8 days 🙌 The funds raised will not only replace what was taken, but

This group show includes 16 local artists presenting their unique perspectives through various mediums. It explores themes of identity, culture, and social issues, encouraging dialogue and personal reflection. Opening Night: Friday. November 7, 2025 at 5:00-8:00 PM free & open to the public on view November 7 - December 15, 2025 Explore during our business hours: Mondays 6-9 PM Saturdays & Sundays 12-4 PM Photo in flier by Vic Xu Meet The Artists: Benjamin Stalnaker |

This event was hosted on 10.18.25 . We had so much fun, thank you all for coming! You can check out portraits by Jasmine below and event pictures by Phoenix. Feel free to download, share, and tag with credits. Portraits by Jasmine Alves (Please credit/tag @wildones.media ) Event pictures by Phoenix Kabali (Please credit/tag @phoenixkabali )

On Thursday, September 25th, we hosted an Open House . And we met for the first time as a working group on October 13th. At the Open House, we wrote down our own ideas and questions on poster paper and hung them up around the gallery. People who came by responded on post-its, giving us feedback or a simple thumbs-up and added their own ideas. We gave tours and talked 1-on-1 with poets, musicians, artists, and friends. Those ideas, questions, and feedback are typed below. If y

About the exhibit: POV The title of this exhibit POV (point of view) is a fun and experimental invitation! We are interested in works that express or display a point of view . That could mean in the world, on the world, opinions or perspectives - it's open for interpretation Meaning it does not have to be a literal POV perspective. We invite artists of all mediums and levels to submit for consideration. Selections will be made based on creativity and presentation of work. W

Afilandra Goncalves | Creature Comforts @afiartart on view October 1 - November 3, 2025 A solo exhibit by Afilandra Goncalves. A show about finding comfort in the unexpected. Opening Night: Wed. October 1, 2025 at 5:00-8:00 PM free & open to the public Also happening - Mini Puppet Workshop , Monday October 6 from 6-9 PM Creature Screening , Sunday October 12 from 6-8 PM

The exhibit by artists Casandra Inez and Spocka Summa shows a lively mix of modern art and creative design. Visitors can check out a variety of multimedia displays that question usual ideas of creativity. With their different viewpoints, Casandra and Spocka invite people to connect with art in an interesting and hands-on way. Opening Night: Wed. September 3, 2025 from 6 to 8 PM | Artist Talk at 7 PM on view September 3 - 29, 2025

✨It costs you nothing to just show up & hang!✨ this is free & open to the public The Art Lounge is open at 📍 50 Agnes Street in Providence, RI see calendar for hours/closures About Art Lounge : As of January 2026, we have officially transitioned our gallery into an Art Lounge. It's still a gallery but we will no longer have a schedule of rotating exhibitions. Instead, you'll find art we created, pieces we've collected, and some pieces for sale by friends. We'd added a va

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