Pics & Poets 2023
Motif put out an open call for visual artists and poets to submit work for an experimental new event: Pics & Poets. Artists and poets were randomly paired. Each participant […]
Events:
Holiday Small Works
November 4 - December 31
Spoon + Board: Wood never looked so good
Juan Ferrer runs a blossoming new woodshop called Spoon + Board, featuring tree-to-table goods. Himself a lifelong chef, his love of crafting wooden kitchen products comes from a love and […]
On the Cover: Shaena Soares
“Hello? I just had a missed call from this number.” Shaena Soares calls me from her car. She just started driving for Uber. “I thought I had something to do […]
Telling Tales: Books by Native authors
Immersing myself in a good story is a favorite pastime of mine. It can also be a great way to shift perspectives and see the world from someone else’s eyes. […]
Shells of History: Lessons from Narragansett Tribe member and artist Allen Hazard
A stretch of sandy beach. Opaque turquoise waves illuminated by waning fall sun. A gentle cold breeze ripples through the quiet air, the quietness of no paved roads, no cars, […]
Back from the Dead: A (Semi-Brief) History of Taxidermy
When people hear the term ‘taxidermy,’ the same style of imagery comes to mind: maybe it’s grandma’s beloved cat preserved in the living room, or game on display at a […]
Art Works: Riverzedge Annual Youth Exhibition
Riverzedge Arts is a non-profit, Woonsocket based organization that teaches industry-standard skills to teens who complete commercial artworks for local businesses and community partners. Teens are compensated for their work, […]
On the Cover: Ellen Nanni-Vargas
Ellen Nanni-Vargas wanders through the golden-lit streets of Providence in fall: soaking in the muted blue sky flirting with wisps of white, the sweet, sharp hum of moving cold air, […]
The Mausoleum Hill Sessions: A spooky good time
Every so often an event comes along that restores your faith in artistry and your community. That’s what the Mausoleum Hill Sessions have done for its creator, Dave Alves. Alves, […]
PVDFest 2023: I almost had a good time
When given the opportunity to cover this year’s PVDFest, I jumped on it – what better way to get involved in the action? But first, one major disclaimer: the last […]