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April show-ers

MADELINE BEAUDRY

The-HerbalistFiber artistĀ Madeline BeaudryĀ will be showing new work at theĀ The Artists Cooperative Gallery of Westerly during the month of April. Ā There will be an opening this coming Friday, April 3rd, 5-8 PM.Ā April’s featured artists, Dan Marantz and Gale Loch, presentĀ “Street Smarts- Observations from the Road”. Come and join us!

The gallery is open Wednesday thru Saturday 11-7, Sunday 1-5.Ā westerlyarts.com,Ā 7 Canal Street, Westerly, RI | 401.596.2221


RICHARD HEINES

DSC01084Also during the month of April, woodturner Richard Heines will have several pieces on display at the Kettle Pond Visitor Center in Charlestown. Works by painter Peggy Field will also be featured. The Center’s Community Artists Program is a continuing effort to connect visitors to nature, by displaying nature inspired art work at the Center.Ā A reception will be held on Sunday, April 12 from 1:00 to 3:30 PM. Try to stop by for a visit and refreshments.

The Visitor Center is located at 50 Bend Road, directly off Route 1 in Charlestown, Rhode Island. It is openĀ 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday – Sunday. Admission is free.Ā For additional directions and information visit: Ninigret Wildlife RefugeĀ or call: 401.364.9124.

Lively Experiments

JayLacouture_smLongtime HopArts member, Jay Lacouture, is one of the main advisors toĀ theĀ National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) which is having its national conference, Lively Experiments, this week in Providence. The event runs March 24 –28. Many of the evens and activities areĀ Ā free and open to the public.

Read more about the event at the Providence Journal. Ā Or visit the NCECA website for additional information on schedules and events.