Pics & Poets: (Submissions closed) Cross pollinating some fine art
Motif is launching a new project that we’ve wanted to do for years. The Pics and Poets project randomly matches 2D artists and poets: Each submits two pieces to share, […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Croptober 2023
What is a cannabis event all about? We’ve been thinking about that question since before it was legal – Motif contributors have long been fans of events put together by […]
What’s Popping: Cannabis-infused salted caramel popcorn
Photo: Randy Robertson And on the sixth day, God invented the salty-sweet flavor profile. Looking for a fall-themed recipe to mimic the effect a seasonal TJ Maxx candle has on […]
In their own words…: Candidates for Congressional District 1 (CD1)
Motif asked each candidate to answer a handful of questions. Here are their responses, side by side for easy comparison. These are the candidate’s own words – none of their […]
Adoptables: Meet the Odd Couple
Daisy Mae is a chill older lady who loves everyone and everything, especially hanging on the couch. Her bestie Cocoa Bean, on the other hand, is a zesty little guy […]
Early Birds cast Early Votes: Early voting starts Wednesday, August 16
The primary election for Rhode Island’s first congressional district’s special election takes place on September 5, but why wait? Have an easy breezy voting experience and vote early. Early voting […]
Adoptables: Meet Athena
Athena is in search of her forever home, along with her five littermates! Athena is one of the six Great Dane puppies recently surrendered to Anchor Paws Rescue. Athena is […]
Summer Reading: Beach Reads and Then Some
Looking for a good book? Look no further! Try these favorites and must-reads submitted by Motif writers — Maddie Jarvis, Trevor May, Kelly Lynn Currier, Victoria Lankford, Mike Ryan, Zeibeth […]
Flash Fiction Winners
Thank you to everyone who submitted to our first ever flash (ahh) fiction contest. It was not an easy task — in 1,000 words or less write a story about […]
2023 Summer Farmers Markets & Pick-Your-Owns
Note, times and dates are self-reported but may be subject to change. Farmers Markets Attleboro La Salette Shrine 947 Park Street Saturdays, 9am – 1pm Jun 17 thru Oct 14 […]