Please join us to celebrate the work of Collaborative Member Artist, Jayne McQuaid on Sunday, May 19th from 6-8pm.

Light refreshments provided.

About Jayne:

Jayne McQuaid, a New England native, graduated from UMASS Dartmouth with a BFA in painting and currently resides in Bristol, RI.

Jayne’s unique style is a combination of line and color on wood. She embraces the natural grains in the wood with light washes and mimicked lines. In turn, this allows her subjects to be connected with the canvas for a raw and honest feeling. Now whether the image is representational or abstract, the combinations of color, composition and line reveal the process of her work.

Pop Up with Ellen Salter - Jewelry out of shed snakeskin!!

About Ellen: I love jewelry and have been making it since I was a child when my grandfather showed me how to set a stone. I started working with snake sheds because I wanted to make dragonflies with wings light enough for flight. Then I fell in love with its beauty and variety. I also make polymer clay jewelry and sometimes I paint.

Pop Up with Kevin Donnelly!

About Kevin:

“I went to school for art, but I was the typical starving artist after college so my Dad talked me into working at Amgen.

I have worked there since 2005, & had basically stopped drawing in 2009. Then in March of 2016 my Dad developed a brain tumor & I started drawing again as a form of therapy to deal with the situation. Unfortunately my Dad passed away in 2017, but I have been drawing ever since his biopsy at RI Hospital & I am currently working on my 58th drawing since then. I have done some small shows, sold some copies, entered contests, drawn commissioned drawings, but what really makes me happy is when I give a kid a free copy of one of my drawings & see the smile on their face that someone is doing something nice for them without looking for something in return! I would like it to eventually turn it into some sort of career for me, but even if it doesn’t I do it in remembrance of my Dad & because I enjoy drawing & trying to show there is still people that want to spread good in this world!”

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Since 1984, Flying Shuttles Studio, an award-winning art program of the Arc of Blackstone Valley, has supported the creative endeavors of artists and weavers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Studio strives to integrate its artists into their greater community. Flying Shuttles Studio is located in the Grant Building, in the historic arts district of Downtown Pawtucket.

The Popup will feature:

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Please join us Thursday, May 9th from 6-8pm to celebrate the artwork of talented student artist, Viola Everett. Light refreshments provided.

Her show will be up all month long!

When Seth was a kid he went on many adventures involving the fate of the universe and learned to befriend sea monsters. Those days are behind him; now he draws pictures to share his story with the world.

Website: https://www.sethalopod.com

Jayson Salvi Hand Painted Signs

U.S. Navy Veteran owned endeavor. Hand painting Signs in Rhode Island since 2006

Jayson has an assortment of hand painted signs or swing by to commission one of your own.

Join us in celebrating the work of artist Dina Haskins on Thursday April 18th from 6-8pm.

Dina is a mixed media artist and life long resident of RI.

Her work combines hand printed papers, watercolors, pen & ink, and more, and is strongly influenced by her past study of children's book illustration at Rhode Island School of Design.

Light refreshments provided.

Atabey Sanchez-Haiman is a Puerto Rican scientist and artist. Her pop art studio, Giraffes and Robots is a world of orange, red and yellow art featuring local themes as well as giraffes, robots, dinosaurs, Spam, cats in wooly hats, unicorns, burgers, suoerheroes, and more. It is pop art that makes you smile and adds a pop of color to your life!

Website: www.giraffesandrobots.com

Studio address:
Giraffes and Robots
Hope Artiste Village 
1005 Main St
Studio 2219 
Pawtucket, RI 02860

Since 1984, Flying Shuttles Studio, an award-winning art program of the Arc of Blackstone Valley, has supported the creative endeavors of artists and weavers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Studio strives to integrate its artists into their greater community. Flying Shuttles Studio is located in the Grant Building, in the historic arts district of Downtown Pawtucket.

The Popup will feature:

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After a couple months of hibernation, we are finally set to reopen with fresh art, new artists and fun opportunities for 2019.

Please join us on Saturday, March 16th for our Grand Reopening Celebration, from 12pm-6pm.

We couldn’t do all the things we do without the generosity and support of YOU! Our goal has always been to continue to bring fun and meaningful programs and events to the community. As a nonprofit, it’s not always easy finding the funds to do it. So, come early, buy some art and drop a donation in the bucket!
Featured at the Grand Re-Opening Event will be a few member artists who have been with The Collaborative since the beginning including: Janet Moscarello of Janet Moscarello Photography, Sandy MacDonald of Sandy MacDonald Studios, and Faye Silvia of Recedentian.
There are also carryovers from last year including Kristin Divona, David Everett, Matt DeLeo, Joe Lytle, Dina Haskins and Matt Roza.
New additions to this year’s roster of artists include Ariel Bordeaux, Rick Altergott, Jayne McQuaid and Julie DeRosa of Sacred Relic Studio.

We hope to see you there!

Dead Gowns is a newer project from Portland ME. After collecting themselves in the winter of 2017, Dead Gowns released their first EP this past July. Pulling on folk, garage and soft rock tendencies, it's music in the raw & tender.

"Her voice brings Lucinda Williams’ to mind — that Southern timbre and boozy drawl — yet Beaudoin’s range is wider. At times as delicate as glass, it can swell and swoop into high-lonesome yodel range with ease, fall back and land flat on a dime... " -The Bollard

"Fresh off the release of a new EP, this indie-folk-rock quartet is subtle and good. Have an ear out for our favorite track, “Kansas” — Genevieve Beaudoin’s vocals shine the most here, and the melancholic guitar work pleasantly builds up across the five-minute runtime." -Portland Phoenix

Kate Mick is a Rhode Island musician who has played most venues in the state within the past two years and is now making her way throughout New England. Her 2016 album "Undertow" debuts her original banjo songs with dark lyrics and memorable vocals.

...there’s something about this album that’s sort of timeworn and yet timeless. That’s largely down to her lovely vocal style, but it’s more than that: there’s an honesty to the material and an immediacy in the recording itself..." - Lee Real (Real Gone Music Reviews, England)

Join us for a fun & entertaining night of Holiday-themed storytelling from 6 of RI’s premier writers! Reading will be: Jeff Danielian, Guy Benoit, Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater Donnelly, Cynthia Holt & Bobby Forand.

Doors at 7:30.
This is a FREE event!
Light refreshments will be provided (we hear rumors of a Snowman wine dispenser?!?!)

Ariel Bordeaux is a cartoonist, painter and writer. She is the creator of the 1990s self-published minicomic series Deep Girl, the graphic novella No Love Lost, and co-author of the comic book series Raisin Pie, with Rick Altergott. She currently works at the RISD Library, where she curates the zine collection. Ariel lives in Pawtucket with husband, Rick Altergott and their son, Eddie. Ariel posts diary comics on Instagram @arielbordeaux.

Rick Altergott is a cartoonist/ Illustrator/ Painter best known as the creator of the fictional comic character, “Doofus", who lives in “Flowertown, U.S.A." with his best friend, "Henry Hotchkiss". He has almost completed a long awaited Graphic Novel featuring these characters to be published by Fantagraphics Books. 

The stand alone images featured in the December Collaborative show are representative of his tastes in popular culture and are drawn using  traditional pen and ink rendering techniques, influenced by many of his favorite comic book artists.

Brainstorming: An Act of Mentalism!

Minds are read, spoons are bent, volunteers test their own “powers”, and, if appropriate, the evening concludes with re-creation of a kind of manifestation you might have witnessed in a seance chamber over a century ago!

While the show is “TV clean", it is more suitable for adults than children.

Come on out for an intimate show with Bank of Ireland before you stuff yourself senseless on Thanksgiving!

Bank of Ireland is music written, borrowed, begged and stolen by Mark Dobbyn and Peri Delorenzo.  On fiddle and guitar and with both their voices, they bring a roots and rock sensibility to some of the oldest songs in the language, as well as compositions of their own. 

Come down to the Fort for a night of poetry readings, the first of what we hope to be many more. Whether you write or simply want to listen in and enjoy the poets, we hope to see you.

The doors will open at 6:30 and there will be a sign-up sheet.
(3 poem limit, 10 minute time limit)
 

Join us at the gallery in celebrating the work of student artist Ben Bartoszuk on Saturday, November 10 from 4-6pm. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Join us in celebrating the work of Warren native William Schaff on Friday November 9th from 6-8pm.

Light refreshments provided. Donations always appreciated!

Join us as local photography duo, Little Outdoor Giants premieres their latest photo project:

The Wild Atlantic Way, 2500km by Bike

On display all month long with a closing reception on Monday, October 29th, 6-8pm. 

Light refreshments provided.

Tales of Fright and Horror!! Five celebrated locals read some of their favorite scary stories. Booze, too. Free, but donations are always welcomed!

Readers:
Guy Benoit
Cynthia Holt
Paul Di Filippo
Christopher Braiotta
Michael Kelley

Gallery opens at 7pm readings start at 8. Be there!

Come down to the Fort for a night of poetry readings, the first of what we hope to be many more. Whether you write or simply want to listen in and enjoy the poets, we hope to see you.

The doors will open at 6:30 and there will be a sign-up sheet.
(3 poem limit, 10 minute time limit)
 

Come on out for an intimate show with Party of the Sun + Kate Mick on Monday, October 15th. Doors at 7pm. FREE! Donations appreciated. 

Party of the Sun is an indie folk band from New Hampshire led by songwriter Ethan McBrien and producer/multi-instrumentalist RoryHurley.
Since 2006, both McBrien and Hurley have recorded and performed with funk/rock fusion outfit The Youngest Sun. Throughout his career, McBrien has had an interest in folk music as well, writing many songs influenced by the Americana tradition.

Kate Mick is a Rhode Island musician who has played most venues in the state within the past two years and is now making her way throughout New England. Her 2016 album "Undertow" debuts her original banjo songs with intimate, slightly sweet, dark and evocative banjo songs. Kate Mick is also a member of the Providence-based band, The Swampbirds.

Come have an introduction to the art of cut paper and learn to cut some yourself!

Warren artist, William Schaff will be showing you some of his own cut paper work, as well as a short presentation on the traditional craft and modern adaptations of it. You will practice on a design created by William, ready for you to cut, and also be shown how to create your own designs, no matter what your skill level of drawing is.

Over the course of three hours you get to learn, and be immersed in, the old and humble craft of cut paper.

We will hope you will join us!

All materials will be provided and you will get to go home with one small but wonderful artwork ready to frame and hang on your wall.
Workshop is limited to 10 spaces so please be quick if you would like to book.

Cost: $45
When: Saturday October 13th, 1-4pm
Where: The Collaborative, 498 Main Street, Warren

Come on out for a special evening of music featuring the incredible talents of Tracie Potochnik, Jane Hesser, & Lynny Bryan! You don't want to miss this lineup. As always, event is free but donations for the artists are suggested. Feel free to bring your own refreshments too!