Vol 1 Issue 1 Spring 2009

West Coast Styles Come Northeast Ashore at Garbolino

Without a doubt, the success of Federal Hill is due in large part to its longstanding history of both quality established and trendy up-and-coming merchants, like the clothing boutique Garbolino, owned by Monique Orcutt.

From the Providence City News series "Buy Providence: My Business"

AS220 on Its 25th Birthday

Since 1985, AS220 has been at the core of Providence's art scene

Since 1985, AS220 has been at the core of Providence's art scene. From providing performance space to educational programs, galleries to programs for incarcerated youth, affordable housing for artists to manufacturing, AS220 has led Providence's arts renaissance. Umberto "Bert" Crenca, founder of AS220, discusses the organization and its place in Providence arts.

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Local and Contemporary Findings at 5Traverse Gallery

Just off the rows of neighborhood markets on eclectic Wickenden Street, you will find a handful of contemporary gallery spaces like 5Traverse, the brainchild of sculptor Jesse Smith and currently managed by gallery director Maya Allison.

From the Providence City News series "Buy Providence: My Business"

With the rising number of talented artists calling Providence their home, more and more of them need places to display and sell their work, outside of their studios. Enter the gallery. Just off the rows of neighborhood markets on eclectic Wickenden Street, you will find a handful of contemporary gallery spaces like 5Traverse, the brainchild of sculptor Jesse Smith and currently managed by gallery director Maya Allison.

Atop The Creative Capital from an Artist’s Vantage Point

As year two of the Buy Art Providence campaign hits the streets, when you make an art purchase - whether $5 or $500, a painting from a gallery or a pair of earrings from an artist’s studio – your gift is going to support the work of local talent, like those of painter-sculptor-tattooist, Angel Quiñonez.

From the Providence City News series "Buy Providence: My Business"

Inside A Tiny Palace Filled with Big Dreams

Originally from the Dominican Republic, Johnny “Bomba” Rodriguez arrived in Providence in 1993 with few resources other than a strong work ethic and a profound love of music. Today, Rodriguez is the proud owner of El Palacio de la Musica (The Music Palace) on Broad Street.

From the Providence City News series "Buy Providence: My Business"

Originally from the Dominican Republic, Johnny “Bomba” Rodriguez arrived in Providence in 1993 with few resources other than a strong work ethic and a profound love of music. Dominicans in the city are proud of their strong cultural connection to their homeland and one of the most obvious expressions of this bond is their love of music and dance, particularly Merengue and Bachata.

Abe Dane of Tizra

Tizra was founded in 2006 based on "the simple idea that online information distribution should be fast, flexible and efficient—both for the managers and for the consumers of that information."

Tizra was founded in 2006 based on "the simple idea that online information distribution should be fast, flexible and efficient—both for the managers and for the consumers of that information." Co-founder Abe Dane discussed the company and the state of online content with us.

What is Tizra?

Forging Community

On any given evening one might find the Steel Yard filled with grandly restored classic cars, or ablaze with the cascading sparks, music and craftsmanship-meets-showmanship of an after-dark iron pour. Other nights, the Yard is filled students hard at work during “open studios” or attending workshops on blacksmithing and bicycle repair.

Revitalizing Providence’s industrial arts traditions at The Steel Yard

Outside of the Steel Yard’s main studio building on Simms Avenue in Olneyville sits a compelling, mysterious, metal object. Like so many of the projects that come out of the Steel Yard, a unique educational center and workshop for arts and industry, this object straddles the line between form and function, and might be interpreted as a piece of sculpture or as something more utilitarian; perhaps an extremely elaborate mailbox, or a very uncomfortable diving bell.

Buying Art in Providence - Opportunity Abounds

I have a confession that I’m not embarrassed to share for once: I’m addicted to art. Gazing upon it. Longing for it. And frequently, lugging it home.

I have a confession that I’m not embarrassed to share for once: I’m addicted to art. Gazing upon it. Longing for it. And frequently, lugging it home. Lucky for my creditors, Providence is replete with shops offering opportunities to invest in art that I can actually afford.

Winter Traditions For The Whole Family

Even the most ardent sun seeker can find reasons to celebrate this winter, especially if they have children. The holiday season is a family-friendly time, and there's an abundance of events and activities geared towards kids.

Rhode Islanders are lucky to experience four full season. While the chill in the air may disappoint beach bums, it's now time for the snow lovers to rejoice. But even the most ardent sun seeker can find reasons to celebrate this winter, especially if they have children. The holiday season is a family-friendly time, and there's an abundance of events and activities geared towards kids.

Glass Fusion

Living in a place where Dale Chihuly has become a household name synonymous with expansive installations of brilliant, colorful glass baubles, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that not every city is blessed with as many glass artists as Providence.

Living in a place where Dale Chihuly has become a household name synonymous with high-quality glass blowing and expansive installations of brilliant, colorful glass baubles, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that not every city is blessed with as many artists — especially glass artists — as Providence.