Autumn is here and between apple picking and spending
time with loved ones, make some time to experience Newport’s vibrant art scene
during November Newport Gallery Night. Our 26 member galleries, museums, and
cultural institutions will be open for self-guided tours, and showcasing the
new works of some very talented local artists. Thanksgiving is coming late this
year, so if you don’t want to get stuck with too much last-minute holiday
shopping, consider getting a head start with unique, handmade, art-related
gifts.
On Thursday, November 14th from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm,
you can shop around for art that will delight. There’s something for everybody,
from cards, wood-carvings, and candles at the DeBlois Gallery Gift Shop, to unique metal jewelry for a wife,
daughter, or special someone at Alloy
Gallery. No matter your budget, consider Newport’s finest local art for the
special people in your life.
There are exciting new shows at many of our member galleries.
Fall is a time for reflection and new beginnings, a theme seen at DeBlois
Gallery’s “New Faces” show. Full of works by emerging artists, “New Faces”
proves that the community is thriving with fresh talent.
Coastal Contemporary
Gallery puts fall flora in full display with
their exhibit, “Floralism,” in which three female artists translate their
experiences and relationships into petals and thorns. CCG presents a vibrant
garden in their floral pieces during the month of November, full of mystery,
wonder, and delight.
If you’re hungry after all these exhibitions, step into one
of the 7 restaurants that collaborate with Newport Gallery Organization by
providing discounts and specials for Newport Gallery Night visitors! Be sure to ask for a voucher at any of the galleries. Free parking will be available for the night at the Gateway
Visitors Center and uptown at the Newport Art Museum.
