CANCELED
Artists' Exchange's 16th annual production of
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Directed by Lauren Annicelli
Based on Charles Dickens Classic Novel
December 12th - 22nd
Thursdays & Fridays at 7pm
Saturdays at 3pm & 7pm | Sundays at 3pm
*Special 8pm performance on 12/14 following annual
Holiday Gala & Silent Auction Fundraiser
A holiday tradition and the most anticipated show of Artists’ Exchange, this year’s production is a fresh, original adaptation with a focus on the cyclical nature of time and the disparity between those who have the ability to give and those who are in need of receiving.
Tickets - $20 in advance | $25 at the door
Theatre 82 - 82 Rolfe Square
Artists' Exchange presents the 15th annual
GINGERBREAD HOUSE
DECORATING CONTEST
December 7th
Saturday @ 9am - 5pm
Steal away a few moments during the hectic holiday season to gather with friends and family to engage in an old world craft... be creative, sneak some candy, and have fun! Enjoy 20% off Class registrations, raffles, tasty treats, grab bags, FREE face painting, Holiday Photo Stations, artisan craft sales, FREE A Christmas Carol previews and more. Costumes welcome!
Space per time slot is limited and may fill
Reservations are strongly recommended.
$13 per house In Advance | $15 per house Walk In
Artists' Exchange - 50 Rolfe Square
PAINT
EPIC Theatre Company presents
By Kevin Broccoli
Directed by Kevin Broccoli & Lauren Katherine Pothier
Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm
November 8th-23rd
Spanning hundreds of thousands of years, an intimate look at one artist over the course of human history simply trying to paint. What seems like a basic artistic objective becomes a wild and moving journey looking at what we want, how we get it, and who we become while we try.
Tickets- $20 GA | $15 Seniors | $10 Student
Artists' Exchange - 50 Rolfe Square
Artists' Exchange & WomensWork Theatre Collaborative present
Last Lists Of My
Mad Mother
Oct 26th - Nov 3rd
Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30pm
Sundays @ 2pm
Dot uses a wicked sense of humor to sort out the tangle of her mother’s mind. Together they struggle with Ma’s inevitable decline, while Sis phones in advice from afar. Based on the playwright’s personal experience, enjoy a surprisingly humorous and touching look at the toll Alzheimer’s disease takes on a mother-daughter relationship.
Tickets - $20 GA | $15 Seniors & Students
Artists' Exchange - 50 Rolfe Square
Artists' Exchange's FREE Monthly
CRAFT BASH
November 30th
Saturday @ 11am - 2pm
Print and Reprint: Using styrofoam, cardboard, tape, yarn etc. we can make a printing plate to print an image over and over. Use the old to make something new!
FREE and open to the public
Artists' Exchange - 50 Rolfe Square
Artists' Exchange's FREE Monthly
CRAFT BASH
January 25th
Saturday @ 11am - 2pm
Weaving On the Go: Learn a little bit about the history and craft of weaving and create a small woven swatch to adorn a bag that can be used every day.
FREE and open to the public
Artists' Exchange - 50 Rolfe Square
Looking for a way to give back to your office? Have some of the hardest working employees around? Treat them to a special evening with no work involved!
Artists' Exchange's One Act Play Festival
features a selection of original short plays
submitted from local, regional, national,
and international playwrights.
Comedies, Dramas, Farce
and more combine for three weeks
of summer theater at its best.
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Want to be on Stage?
Since 2006, Artists’ Exchange has hosted the One Act Play Festival (OAPF) for the
entertainment and enjoyment of the Cranston community. Short plays are submitted from local, regional, and national playwrights and then selected for performance by a panel of directors/actors. This year’s festival will feature a delightful blend of local and national playwrights.
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Join us for our 14th annual festival featuring 10 great plays: comedies,
dramas, and something for everyone. Family-friendly fun!
Join us for our 14th annual festival featuring 10 great plays: comedies,
dramas, and something for everyone. Family-friendly fun!
Show runs 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission.
Since 2006, Artists’ Exchange has hosted the One Act Play Festival (OAPF) for the
entertainment and enjoyment of the Cranston community. Short plays are submitted from local, regional, and national playwrights and then selected for performance by a panel of directors/actors. This year’s festival will feature a delightful blend of local and national playwrights.
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Talk-back Performance on Saturday, July 20: Join us for a talk-back with some of our playwrights, directors, and actors following the performance on July 20. Learn more about the plays, playwrights, and behind-the-scenes of the festival. Playwrights Kay Ellen Bullard (Game Changer), Maximillian Gill (Top Shelf Tolstoy), Ben Jolivet (Up in the Air), and Caity-Shea Violette (The Stand) will be in attendance. Talk-back is free and open to the public.
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Artists' Exchange presents the 12th annual
Fall out of Summer
Arts Festival
September 22nd
Sunday @ 10am - 4pm
Join Artists' Exchange and Gateways to Change as they close down Cranston's historic Rolfe Square, between Auburn and Clarence Street for a day of fun! The arts festival offers live music, raffles, a marketplace of local artisans, art activities, installations, contests, food, beer, wine, and much more. This event is pet friendly and admission is free.
FREE and open to the public
Artists' Exchange - Rolfe Square
SUMMER CAMPS
Do you have any aspiring artists, actors, or rock stars at home? Sign them up for a week of fun at Artists' Exchange summer camps today!