January 2025 E-Newsletter

Hi Folks! Creative happenings are here in the new year!

View this email in your browser Hello Folks, Happy New Year! First, and foremost, thank you to everyone who donated to our Annual Appeal. We truly cannot do what we do without you! We're kicking off 2025 at The Collaborative with THREE fantastic workshops and the Small Works Show is on view until January 18th! Read on to learn more!   Here is what we've got going on at the gallery...  The 3rd Annual Small Works Show is on view until January 18th! In case you missed it, now's your chance to check out amazing artwork from over 50 local artists! And, the Conversation He(art) Show will be opening on January 30th! You won't want to miss this special exhibition that explores all things Valentine's Day — the sweet, sour, sad, sentimental, and so much more! What does your heart say? In February, the new 2025 gallery program kicks in at both 4 Market Street and 508 Main Street... More walls and more opportunities for artists to exhibit!   Market Street will feature 12 Artist Collaborators (with more room to exhibit for each artist!) and the Youth Artist of the Month. Main Street will welcome five new Artist Collaborators and the Feature Artist of the Month. Feature Artists will have the opportunity to showcase larger-scale installations on the prominent 'big wall.' And at The Collaborative Lab...  Beginning Saturday, January 11th from 2:30-4:30pm, get ready to unleash your creativity and share your voice with the world in a Podcasting 101 Workshop Series! Join Louis Oppenheimer for this 4-part series that takes you from concept to creating your own final podcast! Sessions will take place on Saturday, January 11th, Saturday, January 18th, Saturday, January 25th, and Saturday, February 1st. Next up, on Sunday, January 12th from 1-4pm, join artist and educator Faye Silvia for a Paper Making Workshop! Collaborate with classmates to learn the process of paper making. Create paper pulp from recycled and natural materials. Press your own sheets to later use in works of art! Last, but certainly not least, we're collaborating with Church Street Press (13 Church Street, Warren) for a Collagraph Printmaking Workshop with Deb Talbot on Sunday, January 19th from 10am-5pm! During the workshop participants will create a collagraph plate, learn how to ink the plates and print on different papers. Participants will learn the different inking options that can change the look of your print entirely, and the use of dry vs dampened paper. We hope to see you there and be sure to bring lunch! Cheers, The Collaborative At The Gallery The Collaborative Gallery 4 Market Street Warren, RI Thurs + Fri 6-9pm Saturdays 3-9pm Sundays 3-6pm The Collaborative is a non-censored, unjuried arts space open to all voices, ideas and artistic expression. On View Until January 18th At The Lab For Creative Experimentation 508 Main Street Warren, RI   January Workshops @ The Lab Postcasting 101 w/ Louis Oppenheimer Saturday, January 11th  Saturday, January 18th, Saturday, January 25th Saturday, February 1st 2:30pm-4:30pm The Collaborative Lab 508 Main St, Warren, RI Paper Making w/ Faye Silvia Sunday, January 12th 1pm-4pm The Collaborative Lab 508 Main St, Warren, RI Special Workshop Event @ Church Street Press Collagraph Printmaking Workshop w/ Deb Talbot Sunday, January 19th 10am-5:00pm Church Street Press 13 Church St, Warren, RI This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, through an appropriation by the Rhode Island General Assembly and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Make a one-time donation, or become a Patron by sending a monthly recurring donation to help us continue to bring quality programs to the community. Become a Sponsor of one of our many programs. From free art classes for youth to in-shop music nights, there's lots of ways for your business to support what we do! All gifts are tax-deducible and go to help us continue our mission to bring high-quality art and arts education to the community.  Purchasing art from our gallery is a great way to help our organization and our artists. 70% of each sale goes to the artist, the remaining 30% goes right back into our programming. Copyright © 2025 The Collaborative, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a friend of The Collaborative! Our mailing address is: 4 Market Street Warren, RI 02885 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.