The Wickford Art Association, a 450-member nonprofit organization, has announced its full schedule of 2021 exhibits and gallery-based events, including two art shows/sales, new collaborative programming with Edible Rhody magazine, and even a celebrity art auction. These new events will enhance overall opportunities for member-artists and non-member exhibitors and also service to support the association after a challenging 2020.

For more information on individual exhibits or programs, visit wickfordart.org. All programming is subject to change; all juried and judged exhibits will be featured through online virtual galleries as well as in-gallery hours at WAA’s beachfront North Kingstown home.

“Black ‘N White…an artist’s Interpretation”

Jan. 15-Feb. 7 / open to all media, juried by Mary Dondero

Registration is open now

“Fur, Feather & Fins: Animals in Art”

 Feb. 12-March 8 / open to all media, juried by Betsey MacDonald

Registration opens Dec. 4, 2020

“Push – Pull – Print…On Paper, Linen, or Textiles”

March 12-April 4 / open, hand-rubbed printmaking, juried by Carol FitzSimonds

Registration opens Jan. 1, 2021

Scholarship: Supporting Rhode Island’s Best Graduating Artists

March 23-April 4 / Awards ceremony March 23, 2021

“A is for…Abstract, Art Nouveau, Avant-Garde…Genres that begin with A”

April 9-May 2 / open to all media, juried by Lee Chabot

Registration opens Feb. 5, 2021

JAM Invitational: Featuring 10 Juried-Artist-Members

May 7-May 23 / by invitation only

Registration opens Feb. 26, 2021

North Kingstown Schools Art Department: Annual Spotlight on our Community’s Emerging Artists

May 26-June 6

Re-composed Classics: Deconstruct a Classic Work & Re-Invent in Another Medium

June 11-July 11 / open to all media, juried by Deb Hickey

Registration opens April 2, 2021

Celebrity Art Show & Auction: Art from Unexpected Sources

July 16-Aug. 1

Small Works: Lil Rhody Art Show/Sale: Diminutive Art of the Ocean State

Aug. 6-Sept. 5 / members-only, show and sale, up to 45 artists

Registration opens May 21, 2021

FoodWorks: A Multi-Platform Exhibit & Events with Edible Rhody Magazine

Sept. 10-Oct. 3 / open, photography, juried by John Robson

Registration opens Dec. 1, 2020

9th Annual Poetry & Art (Theme: Color)

Oct. 6-Oct. 24 / open, all media, juried by panel

Registration opens Feb. 19, 2021 for artists, March 19, 2021 for poets

Let It Flow: Fluid Media: Watercolor, Gouache, Alcohol-Drawing-Acrylic Ink

Oct. 29-Nov. 21 / open, 2D, national exhibit through CaFE (CallForEntry.org) – juried by Bill Lane

Registration opens July 9, 2021

Small Works: Holiday Art Show/Sale: Annual Sale of Artful Gifts

Nov. 26-Dec. 22 / members-only, show and sale, up to 45 artists

Registration opens Sept. 10, 2021 The Wickford Art Association is a nonprofit organization with approximately 450 members from Rhode Island and New England. The association hosts art exhibits, classes, lectures, and workshops in its North Kingstown gallery and has produced the summertime Wickford Art Festival since 1962. Wickford Art Association is dedicated to educating, encouraging and inspiring artists and art lovers throughout the community. Our gallery is open: Wednesday through Saturday (noon-4 p.m.), Sunday (noon-3 p.m.). For more information, (401) 294-6840 or visit www.wickfordart.org.