Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) Presents 2011 First Annual State Native American Art Exhibit

We are pleased to announce the 2011 First Annual State Native American Art Exhibit at the Atrium Gallery.  This month long exhibit will showcase the work of our Native American artists in this region and is part of the New Visions/ New Curators Series.

RISCA encourages the development of new curators and gallery directors of color by providing mentorship and opportunities to curate exhibits at the Atrium Gallery. This year’s New Visions/New Curator series will feature Native American Artist Allen Hazard as the Curator/ Juror of the First Annual State Native American Art Exhibit who will select the artwork that best describes the Native American intertribal artistic expression.

                        Exhibition Dates: July 11, 2011 – August 5, 2011

                              Guest Juror/Curator: Allen Hazard, artist

                              Opening Reception: Thursday July 21, 2011 6:00pm – 8:30pm
                              Drop off Artwork: Saturday July 9, 2011 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
                              Pickup Artwork: Saturday August 6, 2011 from 10:00am – 12:00pm

                              Location: Atrium Gallery, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908

                              Deadline for Submissions: July 1, 2011

                              Send 300 dpi jpeg images to Elena.Patino@arts.ri.gov

The Atrium Gallery was developed to exhibit the work of Rhode Island artists in the State Capitol Complex. It hosts exhibits on a rotating basis, in partnership with community artists and arts organizations from across the state. We are now looking to showcase the talent of the Native American Artistic community.

For more information please contact Elena Calderón-Patiño, Atrium Gallery Director

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, 1 Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor, Providence, RI, 02908

Elena.Patino@arts.ri.gov

Phone: (401) 222-6996

Web: www.arts.ri.gov

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