Holiday Story Night
Artwork: Melanie dai Medeiros
It’s The Collaborative’s most anticipated night of the year! Festive frivolity awaits as our storytellers, poets and musicians ring in the season with Holiday Story Night on Sunday, December 22nd.
Join us, and raise a cup of cheer to good art and good friends at one of Warren’s warmest and welcoming places.
The stories start at 6pm.
arc{hive} book + snackery will be open for snacks and drinks. Come early to grab your cup of cheer.
The Collaborative Gallery + arc{hive}
4 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
Small Works - Last Day!
SMALL WORKS!
A Community Group Exhibit
ALL WORK IS TAKEN AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE.
Gallery Hours
Thursday & Friday 6-9
Saturday 3-9
Sunday 3-6
Wet Felting Vessels Workshop
Join fiber artist Hollis Hickerson for a Wet Felting workshop! Learn to use resists, agitators, and soapy water to create unique 3D wool vessels—perfect as keepsakes or gifts, these vessels can be used for plants, jewelry, or tea lights. Ideal for beginners or experienced felters ready to explore resist techniques. If you are looking to get into wet felting forms, baskets, bird nests, or lanterns, this workshop is for you! Any skill level is welcome and ALL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED.
Event Highlights
● No experience necessary
● Guided felting lesson
● Customizable creations
Apply LAB25 at checkout for 25% discount
Apply LAB15 at checkout for 15% discount
Felting Birds Workshop
Join Fiber Artist Hollis Hickerson in this introductory needle felting course, Felting Birds. Students will get to work with felting needles, mats, wool rovings and embroidery hoops and learn Hollis’s felting techniques of building up a 3D form on a 2D surface. You will manipulate wool fibers to create renderings of your favorite birds. A perfect activity for a birder or anyone interested in Needle Felting, with no experience needed! Join in if you have an interest in fiber art, birds, or come to make a one of a kind gift for the bird enthusiast in your life! Any skill level is welcome and ALL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED.
Hollis encourages you to bring pictures of birds, but will also have many bird books available.Event Highlights
● No experience necessary
● Guided felting lesson
● Customizable creations
Apply LAB25 at checkout for 25% discount
Apply LAB15 at checkout for 15% discount
Gelli Printing Workshop
Join artist Faye Silvia for Gelatin Printing! This type of printmaking uses thick gelatin sheets to make unique monotype prints. We will work together to capture interesting colors, textures, and objects. This method works best for nature monotypes so there will be a special focus in that. Enjoy this relaxing process of making a unique image capturing the beauty of nature! Plus learn economic ways to replicate it at home. Any skill level is welcome and ALL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED.
This class is sure to engage anyone and everyone, from beginner to expert!
$45; sliding scale:
Apply LAB25 at checkout for 25% discount
Apply LAB15 at checkout for 15% discount
Opening Reception @ The Lab with Chris Deschenes
OPENING RECEPTION
Chris Deschenes
AT THE COLLABORATIVE LAB
Friday, Dec. 6th from 6-8pm
508 Main Street, Warren
Hi. I’m Chris. I’m a photographer/actor/amateur meteorologist, born in Providence, raised in Swansea & currently residing in Boston. This exhibition is a mishmash of photos I’ve taken over the years; that drawer in your house full of knick-knacks that someday might come in handy. One common thread is that they all exist by approaching the world with curiosity rather than fear/apprehension. This planet is a big, beautiful place & these photos are a tapestry of shared moments with strangers I’ll never meet again, as well as memories with some of the most wonderful people I have ever met, co-existing. These are some of my favorite photos that I hope you like, too.
Website: www.chrisdeschenes.com
@chrisdeuxchainz
Small Works Opening Reception
SMALL WORKS!
A Community Group Exhibit
Opening reception on Dec. 5th 6:00-8pm
Snack board provided by arc{hive}. You can purchase additional snacks and drinks at their bar.
All work is taken at the time of purchase.
11.29.24 Poetry Night
Presented by George Hail Library, Diamond Cutz Barbershop & The Collaborative
Join us for three FREE nights of poetry in November! All ages are welcome to enjoy refreshments and poems from readers age 13 and up.
Poetry nights will take place:
Friday, November 15th from 6:30 - 8pm
Friday, November 22nd from 6:30 - 8pm
Friday, November 29th immediately following the lighting of Warren’s holiday tree at Town Hall
Call for poets!
Are you 13 years old or older? We’re calling for folks to join us in reading a poem. There will be seven poets each night with one feature poet each evening.
To sign up to be a non-feature reader, and choose a specific date go here.
To sign-up to be a feature reader email Ernest Edwards at: Diamond.Cutz401@gmail.com
The Details:
The feature poet for each evening will have up to 20 minutes to read. Other poets for each evening will be allotted 8 minutes to read. Between each set there will be a few minutes for Q & A and interaction with the poets themselves.
Join us for three FREE nights of poetry in November presented by George Hail Free Library, Diamond Cutz Barbershop, and The Collaborative! Enjoy refreshments, poems, music, and conversation with local artists young and old. These events will take place at the Collaborative Lab located at 508 Main Street.
We’re calling for folks ages thirteen and up to join us in reading their poetry. We are looking for seven poets, as well as one featured poet, for each poetry night. The featured poet for each evening will have up to twenty minutes to read. Other poets will be allotted eight minutes each to read. Between sets, there will be a few minutes for Q&A and interaction with the poets!
If you are interested in sharing your poetry, sign up for one of the nights. You may choose Friday the 15th, 22nd, or 29th. If you select the 29th as your date, which immediately follows the Holiday Festival tree lighting, we ask that you present poetry that is festive in nature (whatever that means to you).
Poets interested in being a night's featured artist must email Ernest Edwards at Diamond.Cutz401@gmail.com.
11.22.24 Poetry Night
Presented by George Hail Library, Diamond Cutz Barbershop & The Collaborative
Join us for three FREE nights of poetry in November! All ages are welcome to enjoy refreshments and poems from readers age 13 and up.
Poetry nights will take place:
Friday, November 15th from 6:30 - 8pm
Friday, November 22nd from 6:30 - 8pm
Friday, November 29th immediately following the lighting of Warren’s holiday tree at Town Hall
Call for poets!
Are you 13 years old or older? We’re calling for folks to join us in reading a poem. There will be seven poets each night with one feature poet each evening.
To sign up to be a non-feature reader, and choose a specific date go here.
To sign-up to be a feature reader email Ernest Edwards at: Diamond.Cutz401@gmail.com
The Details:
The feature poet for each evening will have up to 20 minutes to read. Other poets for each evening will be allotted 8 minutes to read. Between each set there will be a few minutes for Q & A and interaction with the poets themselves.
Join us for three FREE nights of poetry in November presented by George Hail Free Library, Diamond Cutz Barbershop, and The Collaborative! Enjoy refreshments, poems, music, and conversation with local artists young and old. These events will take place at the Collaborative Lab located at 508 Main Street.
We’re calling for folks ages thirteen and up to join us in reading their poetry. We are looking for seven poets, as well as one featured poet, for each poetry night. The featured poet for each evening will have up to twenty minutes to read. Other poets will be allotted eight minutes each to read. Between sets, there will be a few minutes for Q&A and interaction with the poets!
If you are interested in sharing your poetry, sign up for one of the nights. You may choose Friday the 15th, 22nd, or 29th. If you select the 29th as your date, which immediately follows the Holiday Festival tree lighting, we ask that you present poetry that is festive in nature (whatever that means to you).
Poets interested in being a night's featured artist must email Ernest Edwards at Diamond.Cutz401@gmail.com.
Last day to register for Small Works!
3RD ANNUAL
SMALL WORKS SHOW
Join other local creatives in this community group exhibit on view at The Collaborative’s 4 Market St. Gallery.
Dec. 5th - Jan. 18th
Opening reception
Dec. 5th, 6:00-9pm
Accepting 2D artworks of all mediums and non-functional 3D artwork in sculpture, ceramics + metal works.
MUST BE UNDER 8”
(A LITTLE WIGGLE ROOM, IF FRAMED. 9” MAX)
THIS IS A NON-JURIED SHOW // ALL WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL
SUBMISSION FEE(S):
1 PIECE - $10
2 PIECES - $15
3 PIECES - $25
4 PIECES (MAX) - $30
NO SALES COMMISSION, 100% OF THE SALES GO TO THE ARTIST.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Nov 17th Midnight*
*or when we run out of space
DROP OFF: NOV. 23TH 12-3 OR NOV. 30TH 12-3
PICK UP: SUNDAY JAN. 19TH 12-6
All work must be framed and ready to hang with secure wire or sawtooth.
We won't accept it any work if hanging hardware looks unstable. This is for your sake, not ours.
Label each piece on back with:
Name of Artist
Title of the work
11.15.24 Poetry Night - Canceled
Presented by George Hail Library, Diamond Cutz Barbershop & The Collaborative
Join us for three FREE nights of poetry in November! All ages are welcome to enjoy refreshments and poems from readers age 13 and up.
Poetry nights will take place:
Friday, November 15th from 6:30 - 8pm
Friday, November 22nd from 6:30 - 8pm
Friday, November 29th immediately following the lighting of Warren’s holiday tree at Town Hall
Call for poets!
Are you 13 years old or older? We’re calling for folks to join us in reading a poem. There will be seven poets each night with one feature poet each evening.
To sign up to be a non-feature reader, and choose a specific date go here.
To sign-up to be a feature reader email Ernest Edwards at: Diamond.Cutz401@gmail.com
The Details:
The feature poet for each evening will have up to 20 minutes to read. Other poets for each evening will be allotted 8 minutes to read. Between each set there will be a few minutes for Q & A and interaction with the poets themselves.
Join us for three FREE nights of poetry in November presented by George Hail Free Library, Diamond Cutz Barbershop, and The Collaborative! Enjoy refreshments, poems, music, and conversation with local artists young and old. These events will take place at the Collaborative Lab located at 508 Main Street.
We’re calling for folks ages thirteen and up to join us in reading their poetry. We are looking for seven poets, as well as one featured poet, for each poetry night. The featured poet for each evening will have up to twenty minutes to read. Other poets will be allotted eight minutes each to read. Between sets, there will be a few minutes for Q&A and interaction with the poets!
If you are interested in sharing your poetry, sign up for one of the nights. You may choose Friday the 15th, 22nd, or 29th. If you select the 29th as your date, which immediately follows the Holiday Festival tree lighting, we ask that you present poetry that is festive in nature (whatever that means to you).
Poets interested in being a night's featured artist must email Ernest Edwards at Diamond.Cutz401@gmail.com.
Youth Artist Opening with Sophia Genereux
YOUTH ARTIST OPENING
Sophia Genereux
Nov. 14th from 6-8pm at 4 Market St. Warren RI
ARC{HIVE} GEnerously DONATEs the SNACK BOARD. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR ADDITIONAL DRINKS AND SNACKS!
Hello, I’m a 14 year old artist. My art journey started back when I was 9. I had always been the “art kid” but I realized at some point that I really didn’t have any technical skill or even know how to draw a face properly. Thus, a rabbit hole of YouTube art videos ensued.
Flash forwarding to now, I’m in a much different place. I focused mainly on painting for this exhibition and trying to capture the essence of the reference. I really tried to push myself and paint subjects that I didn’t commonly do. This actually led me down some unexpected paths and made me realize that I really enjoy painting flowers, for instance. I hope you like my work :)
Feature Artist - Leah Keith
FEATURE ARTIST OPENING
Leah Keith
Friday Nov. 8th from 6-8pm at 4 Market St. Warren RI
AS ALWAYS, ARC{HIVE} WILL BE BE OPEN FOR DRINKS AND SNACKS
“I am different and different is good” – Leah Keith
Leah has been creating art and writing since she could talk and even before she could walk. She is a strong advocate for herself and others with different abilities. Her art is her way of expressing who she is. Leah’s preferred medium is painting with acrylic paint on canvas in free form and then spontaneously reciting a poem, which is transcribed on paper by her trusted support assistant, Stephen Alfano. Leah’s abstract paintings are created through a meditative process that leads to a new poem to complete the process. Over the years Leah has developed a technique which combines colors in one brush stroke. These swirls of color have dimension, which somehow keep their form and don’t turn to mud.
Leah is a serious thinker and wants to make a positive impact on her community. Through community activism she advocates and educates about disability awareness. Through her art she has found her place in society and through this medium she has also found herself. Leah has won many awards for her poetry, and she has served as the Poet Laureate for VSA Art of RI for the past 6 years. She has written and presented her poetry at many events, such as the 25th anniversary celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act at the Pawtucket Town Hall, Imago’s Poetry in The Wild event for the 2023 October Walkabout and at Salve Regina University. Leah was the keynote speaker for the 2021 Advocates in Action Conference. Leah attended the Bristol Community College theater program and performed and wrote for several productions, such as, Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, Matchsticks and Treasure Island. Leah has published a book called, I Am Leah, and is preparing to publish her second book, The Calling. Both books are collections of Leah’s art and poetry.
Through this current collection of painting and poetry Leah continues to explore her environment and how she relates to it. Her art gives her a way to grow and develop and connects her to her community in a unique way.
@Iamleah226
Collaborator Feature - Melanie dai Medeiros
FEATURE COLLABORATOR OPENING
Melanie dai Medeiros
Friday Nov. 8th from 6-8pm at 4 Market St. Warren RI
AS ALWAYS, ARC{HIVE} WILL BE BE OPEN FOR DRINKS AND SNACKS
Melanie dai Medeiros has been an Artist Collaborator with the Collaborative since 2022. Much of her work is based on the imagery from her time exploring our local parks, forests, and beaches, especially from her favorite place: Prudence Island combined with domestic interiors as she balances her love of the outdoors and limited free time. She is passionate about raising awareness of our collective impact on our environment and its inhabitants and is interested in sustainable art practices. Medeiros has exhibited and won awards in a variety of venues throughout New England, been awarded the Make Art grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, and teaches art to both children and adults. In 2020, Melanie received her MFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston where she had obtained her BFA in 2003.
@eastbayart ri
https://www.eastbayartri.com/
Adam Robertson - Artist Opening @ The LAB
OPENING RECEPTION
Adam Robertson
AT THE COLLABORATIVE LAB
Friday, November 8th from 6-8pm
508 Main Street, Warren
Adam Robertson is an Interdisciplinary Artist who recently relocated from Cranston, Rhode Island, to Ocean Park, Maine.
Adam received his BFA in Fine Art from Paier College of Art and MFA in Studio Art from Maine College of Art (Now the Maine College of Art and Design).
Over the past decade, Adam has been oil painting on canvases, mostly recreating scenes that he sourced from international photojournalism covering civil disobedience, state-supported violence, and police oversight/accountability.
Adam's most recent work involves improvisational responses to bisected Swedish language bird-identification playing cards with watercolor on illustration board, as well as ink and watercolor illustrations of Dungeons & Dragons Monster-Manual monsters and original concepts and characters.
He has recently started to explore analog photography with a burgeoning 110-format camera collection.
Warren Walkabout in the Galleries
Warren Walkabout
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27TH
The Collaborative Lab at 508 Main Street
1-5pm
What’s more Warren than Warren’s Own?!
It’s the last chance to view and purchase Adam Tracy’s originals and print and Dub’s deep Merch from 12-5. From 2-5pm we’ll have a closing reception!
Refreshments! Music! It’s a party!
The Collaborative Gallery at 4 Market Street
12-6pm
Is hosting 3 feature shows. Adèle Saint-Pierre calls both Providence and Québec City her home. Her exhibit at The Collaborative Gallery, “Bubblegum Bros. Circus” are inspired by the splattering’s of tar or patches of bubblegum which make up the fabric of Québec City sidewalks.
Adrienne Wooster a Collaborative artist member is exhibiting several visual free-verses — collage “sketches” made during her gallery sitting shifts. Her pieces combine found objects with images of her own photography. Each piece represents her observations, daydreams, ruminations, and afterthoughts.
"Oh, the Horror" annual Art Show is back throughout the month of October. . .swing by if you dare!
The work of The Collaborative’s eleven artist members are also on display.
Oh, The Horror Story Night & Art Show
It's back! Oh, the Horror Art Show 2024! On view from Oct 3rd until the 26th. Swing by, if you dare!
Warren Walkabout in the Galleries
Warren Walkabout
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
The Collaborative Gallery at 4 Market Street
12-6pm
Is hosting 3 feature shows. Adèle Saint-Pierre calls both Providence and Québec City her home. Her exhibit at The Collaborative Gallery, “Bubblegum Bros. Circus” are inspired by the splattering’s of tar or patches of bubblegum which make up the fabric of Québec City sidewalks.
Adrienne Wooster a Collaborative artist member is exhibiting several visual free-verses — collage “sketches” made during her gallery sitting shifts. Her pieces combine found objects with images of her own photography. Each piece represents her observations, daydreams, ruminations, and afterthoughts.
"Oh, the Horror" annual Art Show is back throughout the month of October. . .swing by if you dare!
The work of The Collaborative’s eleven artist members are also on display.
The Collaborative Lab at 508 Main Street
1-4pm
The Collaborative Lab will be featuring new works of Warren’s own Adam Tracy while sharing their studio space with the Warren Health Equity Zone, a place-based and resident led organization to address public health issues.
Learn about ongoing efforts in town and across the state around Safety for Walkers & Bikers, Emergency Prep and Managing Climate Anxiety. Step into the studio and connect with other residents, interact with artifacts or build on ideas left by the folks who visited the space before you.
The Warren HEZ supports a “Safety and Climate Resilience” working group who meet the 4th Tuesday each month and address Climate Change by building our coping skills, communicating with local officials about plans and projects, educating others, advocating for sustainable practices, and more. We want to hear from you! Warrenhez@ebcap.org
Stop by to chat about our changing environment and take home an essential for your emergency kit.
Adam Tracy - Artist Opening
OPENING RECEPTION
Adam Tracy
AT THE COLLABORATIVE LAB
Thursday, October 10th from 6-8pm
508 Main Street, Warren
W A R R E N ’ S O W N
Adam Tracy is a lifelong resident of Warren. He has a deep love for his town, the people in it, and the unique spirit that binds them. Rooted in his hometown, he has been actively creating and contributing to the local arts community. Adam is one of the founders of The Collaborative and remains committed to its success. His practice primarily revolves around painting and printmaking, though he is known for his versatility across mediums and is also the creative force behind the legendary Dubs Deep brand . In addition to his studio work, Adam shares his passion and expertise as a high school art educator in Tiverton, Rhode Island.
Folk at the Farm.
FOLK at the FARM
Sunday, October 6th
1-5pm (rain or shine)
Frerichs Farm, 43 Kinnicutt Ave, Warren, RI
A day of FREE, family-friendly, music, art, food, and drink.
A portion of all contributions go to The David S. Frerichs Jr. Memorial fund.
Sponsors
MUSIC
Along with spoken word by Master of Ceremonies, Ernest Edwards.
FOOD & DRINK
Collaborator Feature - Adrienne Wooster
Wow, it’s been over two years since I first joined The Collaborative and I am psyched to be having my third feature show as an Artist Collaborator!
Oh, The Horror! Art Opening
Oh, The Horror !
Art Opening
SWING BY, IF YOU DARE!
arc{hive} will be open so swing by the bar to grab your choice of poison and peruse the Art!
Art by Faye Silvia
Feature Artist - Adèle Saint-Pierre
My art is inspired by the life I see in things like stains and cracks on sidewalks. I work primarily in watercolor, and my process is not defined by preconceived ideas on my part, but rather one in which I listen to the stains and the cracks that call out to me. The eight pieces which make up Bubblegum Bros. Circus are inspired by the splatterings of tar or patches of bubblegum which make up the fabric of Québec City sidewalks.
Photo Transfer with Faye Silvia
Photo Transfer
9/29/24 1-4 PM
Photo transfer is the process of transferring ink from a photo onto a surface (canvas, wood panel, etc.). Explore this alternative technique to preserving photos while also creating pieces of art. Bring your own photos or images or use supplied materials.
We will also work with traditional collage techniques using found images and text. Vintage maps, illustrations, books, tissue paper, drawings. . .anything is on the table! While supplies are included, you are welcome to bring your own material to collage with.
After this class you will have beautiful artworks that include some of your favorite photos or memories!
SLIDING SCALE
Apply code LAB15 at checkout for 15% off the total
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NEW LOCATION: 508 Main St, Warren, RI 02885
In addition to our gallery on 4 Market Street, The Collaborative Lab is a creative hub on Main Street in the heart of Warren. We offer creative workshops, live music, poetry readings, and film screenings… with more to come!
