Artists' Exchange is a nonprofit arts collaborative whose mission is to create an atmosphere in which creativity, learning and discovery converge and individuality is celebrated. Artists' Exchange houses The Black Box Theatre and multiple art studios, as well as a gallery, art boutique and cafe. Join us for enriching classes and weekly events in art, theater and music.
Classes & Summer Camps Now Enrolling Classes in art and theater for kids, teens and adults! Summer camps for ages 5 - teen!
Next session: June 3rd - June 30th*
*Try a mini session! Only four weeks with reduced pricing.
CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENTS
Francois and the Flying Fish & Other Fantastic Fables
May 4-20 Fridays-Sundays (no shows 5/11, 5/13)
Written and Directed by Kevin Broccoli
A World Premiere
All shows 8pm
(Sun. matinees at 2pm)
Come experience a magical evening of theater, when a storyteller sits down to tell the tale of "Francois and the Flying Fish" and ends up unraveling a plethora of perfect tales about monkeys named Fred, trolls named Barry, a stinky princess, and a very sassy mirror. Plus--elevator men, iguanas named "Mom," little kings, little queens, and a wonderful clubhouse where bongos are played every Tuesday night.
This is a play both grown-ups and children can enjoy, so come one and come all!
Call 401.490.9475 for reservations.
$15 General, $12 Students, $10 Kids
Ada Lee Sykes
Media Mixer Art Show An art show featuring paintings, drawings and mixed media pieces by over forty Artists' Exchange artists. This fundraising event has been organized by Pilgrim High School Student Stephanie Hawkins as her senior project. All of the art will be affordably priced, with suggested donations starting at $20! Works will remain on display through the remainder of May.
New Works by Kayla Vallone & Brian Medeiros June 6th 6-8pm Join us for an opening featuring new works in ceramics by Artists' Exchange studio artists Kayla Vallone and Brian Medeiros. Light refreshments will be served. Free!
Counter-Productions Theatre Company Presents "LUV" by Murray Schisgal June 14th - 16th at 7pm June 17th at 2pm an absurdist tale of college friends Harry, a failure and a misfit and Milt, a materialistic success who sells stocks by day and bric-a-brac by night. The friends are reunited when Milt prevents Harry from ending it all by jumping off a bridge. Each discovers the other is equally miserable as they share hard-luck stories. Milt sees in Harry an answer to his problem - his wife Ellen. He attempts to dump Ellen on Harry so that he can marry Linda, his one true love. Tickets $15. Call 401.490.9475 for reservations.
Weekly Events
Mondays: Open Studio, 4-9pm
Participants must have previous experience in a clay studio, as no instruction will be offered during this time. Includes use of all Artists' Exchange equipment including pottery wheels, canvas covered tables, extruder and clay tools as well as a bisque fire. Glazing fees charged separately. Supplies can also be purchased separately through Artists' Exchange. Call Karen to sign up: 401.490.9475. $10 per session.
Thursdays: Art Guild, 2:15-3:45pm
Are you a high school student who is interested in art and in completing community service hours? Join us for this weekly gathering of artsy teens who help out with arts-based projects around Artists' Exchange such as painting and creating and installing window displays, along with doing occasional fun personal projects. Interested in joining? Email Shannon to sign up!
Fridays: Open Studio, 3-8pm
Participants must have previous experience in a clay studio, as no instruction will be offered during this time. Includes use of all Artists' Exchange equipment including pottery wheels, canvas covered tables, extruder and clay tools as well as a bisque fire. Glazing fees charged separately. Supplies can also be purchased separately through Artists' Exchange. Call Karen to sign up: 401.490.9475. $10 per session.
Saturdays: Open Studio, 1-5pm
Participants must have previous experience in a clay studio, as no instruction will be offered during this time. Includes use of all Artists' Exchange equipment including pottery wheels, canvas covered tables, extruder and clay tools as well as a bisque fire. Glazing fees charged separately. Supplies can also be purchased separately through Artists' Exchange. Call Karen to sign up: 401.490.9475. $10 per session.
