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!

Join The Collaborative in celebrating the life of one of Warren's most prolific artists and writers. Chris' work covered most genres, but he had spent the past twenty years capturing the beauty and wonder of Ireland. He was also a published poet with thirty-eight books to his credit. In early July, he passed away. His wit and talent will be missed.

All proceeds from the sales of Chris' work will be put into a scholarship fund, which will be awarded to student artists from Warren, RI.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Warren Folks Festival!

Sunday, August 5th, 12-8pm

COLD BEER!    LIVE MUSIC!    ART for SALE!   LOCAL FOOD!
 

SPONSORED by: 

Join us in celebrating the work of Collaborative Member Artist Matt DeLeo!

Friday July 20th from 6-9pm at the gallery: 498 Main St Warren

Matt will be rolling out a bunch of new framed work AND new prints!!

About Matt: Matt DeLeo is a pre-practicum art teacher attending art school at UMass Dartmouth. Born and raised in Rhode Island, he lives in Little Compton and works in a variety of mediums but primarily works in printmaking and painting.

Light refreshments provided. Donations always welcome!

Ages 15 and above
Class is limited to 10 people
$15 per person

You'll will be learning how to roll a cone, how to mix the henna + practice the technique of draping.

You will also get a chance to practice the basic shapes + how to put them together to create henna designs.  

ABOUT HOLLY:

Holly Ferreira is a local artist, teacher, and dancer who focuses on empowering women all around the state. She began doing henna 10 years ago at India Restaurant, where she was the featured dancer every weekend. It brought her to doing festivals, and various parties and events all around New England. She has learned about the history of henna, as well as many different styles. She only uses all natural henna, When not taking care of her family, working, or teaching, she is consantrating on her Life/ Empowerment Coaching business. She does everything in her life with a healing energy and love in her heart. 

Pop-up Sunday continues with artist & designer Matt Roza on Sunday July 1st. Come by and check out his beautiful work from 10-3pm.

Cyanotype Workshop

Ages 16+
$15 per person

This workshop is an introduction to the alternative photographic process of Cyanotype. In this session, we will discuss different methods for creating a contact print and the versatility of working with Cyanotype. You will be able to choose from a variety of pre-coated papers to create and develop your own prints. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring objects or leaves/flowers with interesting silhouettes to use in your print. Keep in mind that the flatter the object, the clearer the resulting image will be. 

Emily Rodrigues is a native Rhode Islander who now resides in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. She obtained her BFA from Rhode Island School of Design in 2009. Although her degree is in glass, she enjoys working in a variety of mediums from photography to woodworking. Recently her focus has been on making memorial jewelry by melting the ashes of pets or loved ones who have passed away into glass beads. She is very passionate about creating these keepsakes and helping people keep a physical reminder of the ones they have lost.

Join us in celebrating the work of illustrator Michael Brousseau at the gallery space on Friday June 8 from 6-9pm. 

Light refreshments provided. Donations always appreciated!

Michael says:

"I'm a tattooer, illustrator who is influenced by graphic art, graffiti art, tattooing, cartooning and architectural design. I draw by creating layers with different colored markers, and lately I'm leaving the layers on the finished work because I find the look it creates pleasing. I own Hope Street Tattoo, and have been tattooing for 19 years."

Join us at the gallery in celebrated the work of student artist Bella Patterson on Saturday, June 2 from 6-8pm. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Bella Patterson is a sophomore at Seekonk High School. She has been interested in art her whole life. After her mom passed away from breast cancer in 2016, Bella uses her art to express her feelings about pain and loss.

Her mediums include pencils, sharpies and a tissue. She will be celebrating her Sweet Sixteen on June 28th.

Follow Bella on Instagram and Facebook