No-Miss Art Events for October
Thursday, September 29, 2011
As September ends, exhaustion may threaten to set in since it has been openings, open studios, and events for the past month in addition to getting back into the swing of fall. Perhaps many will welcome the lighter schedule, but some might feel like something is missing with having so much free time as October rolls around. Fear not because there are still some exciting things in store for October other than worrying about Halloween costumes.
“Serena Perrone: Volcanoes and Voyages” Until October 29, Cade Tompkins Projects
If you have not been to Tompkins' gallery space on the East Side of Providence, now is a perfect time to venture out there. Tompkins’ current exhibition features the work of Serena Perrone. Perrone cannot be categorized as just one type of artist when it is clear from the exhibit how many mediums she has mastered at such a young age since she just reached her thirties. Several bodies of work in this show work together cohesively and show Perrone’s amazing range and exquisite talent. Tompkins always takes the time to curate each show masterfully and one should expect nothing less from this presentation. Word to the wise: the only signifier for this gallery is the gold sun doorknocker on a dark door and the correct doorbell to ring in order to be let in if the door is locked is on the left. Cade Tompkins Projects, 198 Hope St, Providence. Hours: Weekdays by appt, Saturday 10-6
“Going Home: Sculptures and Prints by Frank Poor” Until October 30, Newport Art Museum
Newport Art Museum is currently featuring the work of Georgia native Frank Poor. Poor returned to Georgia after a series of tornadoes devastated his home state. Walking amidst the wreckage, he became inspired to create a series of work that recaptured the nostalgia and sentiment that was left behind after the damage was done. “Going Home” features three-dimensional models of churches, bars, and barns that recall another time within the tumultuous history of the South. There is also a series of prints by Poor included in the show. The artist will be in attendance this Sunday, October 2 at the museum to give a special talk about his work. As natural disasters appears more frequently in our headlines, Poor reminds us to not overlook our surroundings because we never know how long they will truly last. Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave Newport, Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5 pm, Sun 12-5pm. Artist talk at 2 pm on Sunday, October 2.
“On View” Curated by Tamara Johnson MFA 12 SC and Catherine Siller MFA 12 DM Until November 10, Gelman Gallery at RISD
This week marks the opening of the first show of the new school year for the Gelman Gallery at the RISD Museum. Contrary to any misconceptions about the gallery space, the Gelman is not affiliated with the Museum and but it is still a unique opportunity for students to present shows at a museum quality level. “On View” will be completely different from any other show presented in this space before because the exhibition is solely about performance art. The first performance is tonight, September 29. There will be a series of two more performances happening October 20 and November 10. The work ranges in each show from sound to speech and everything In between. During the majority of the exhibition, the Gelman will serve as a type of prop room, filled with remnants of the performances. There will also be a video recording made of each performance that will be displayed in the video gallery. Even though performance art may not appeal to everyone, the installation of this exhibition marks the beginning of a new chapter at the college. Gelman Gallery at the Chace Center, 2nd Floor 20 N Main St, Providence. Hours: 10 am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday. Performances will take place September 29 6-8pm, October 20 6-8pm and November 10 6-8pm.
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