Art Connection - Rhode Island

Last week, Art Connection Rhode Island had the pleasure of partnering with Saint Elizabeth Community’s Providence Assisted Living Center for a Pop-Up Art Exhibit. Saint Elizabeth Community

Twenty pieces from ACRI’s Art Placement Program were displayed alongside some original works by SEC residents, creating a shared space of creativity and connection.

We are so grateful to Saint Elizabeth Community for their partnership and to everyone who visited, contributed, and made this exhibit such a meaningful experience. Seeing art bring people together across generations and different backgrounds is what our mission is all about, connecting lives through art.

If you are interested in bringing a pop-up exhibit to your organization, reach out to us via the 🔗 in our bio or email us at [email protected] or visit us at artconnectionri.org.

Featured Artists & Works:
Sandra Solomon (SEC Resident) — Elephants Grazing (Collage)
Janet Quirk (SEC Resident) — Fruit Tree (Ceramic)
Roberta VanDerMolen — Seaside Village (Oil on Canvas)
Roberta VanDerMolen — Spring Field, Tranquil Lake Nursery (Oil on Canvas)
Roberta VanDerMolen — Lincoln Woods (Oil on Canvas)
Robert Easton — Waterline (Photograph)
Irene Allen — Sunflowers (Acrylic on Canvas)
Irene Allen — Jungle (Acrylic on Canvas)
Richard Harrington — Spain (Acrylic Painting)
Richard Harrington — Apple & Pear (Acrylic Painting)
Richard Harrington — Brief Connections (Acrylic on Canvas)
Richard Harrington — Palm Trees (Acrylic on Canvas)
David Kupferman — Summer Marsh (Acrylic on Canvas)
David Kupferman — Periwinkle (Acrylic on Canvas)
David Kupferman — Powerful Structures (Acrylic on Canvas)
Maria Termini — Trees in Italy (Serigraph)
Maria Termini — Nocturne (Serigraph)
Marguerite Pile — Sand Dunes (Pastel)
Carla Ricci — Catboat in Charlestown (Watercolor)
Jerry Aissis — A Wild Winter (Watercolor)
Norman Peterson — Orange Sunset (Acrylic Painting)
Norman Peterson — Pel Mel (Acrylic Painting)

Art Connection Rhode Island is proud to partner today with Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living in Providence Saint Elizabeth Community to bring a Pop-Up Art Exhibit to their community! 🖼️

20 pieces from ACRI’s Art Placement Program will be on display alongside residents artworks from August 14 until August 20.

This event gives artwork in our program a chance to be seen by new communities and enables organizations like SEC to bring creative and engaging experiences to their residents.

If you are interested in partnering with ACRI, reach out via the link in our bio or via email at [email protected].

Fifteen years ago, Art Connection Rhode Island started with a simple idea: make art equally accessible across the ocean state. That vision reached new heights in 2025, and the momentum has only grown as we entered our anniversary year.

Since 2011, ACRI has placed 2,323 original artworks through 144 art selections across 94 nonprofits. None of this would be possible without the 334 local artists who have donated their work and continue to sustain our mission. Through collaborations with local art teachers, our Youth Art Workshops have reached 460 young people in Providence, Pawtucket, and Newport.

This report covers 2025 and early 2026, a period of growth, deeper partnerships, and community celebration.

Read the full report at artconnectionri.org/annual-report or via the link in our bio.

Fresh art, looking for a home 🎨

We’re thrilled to share four stunning new pieces just donated to ACRI by Tony Allen, featuring the work of Irene Allen:

🌸 September Beauties I
🌸 September Beauties II
🌿 The Jungle Floor
🌻 Sunflowers

These originals are ready to find their forever home at a nonprofit community space. Let this artwork enrich your facility and create a therapeutic environment for your staff and the people you serve.

Contact us via the link 🔗 in our bio or at office.artconnectionri.org.

Dear ACRI Community,

We’re still buzzing from last night’s celebration of 15 years, and wanted to express our gratitude for helping the evening shine!

What we achieved together:
    •    55 guests gathered at the new ACRI Art Gallery
    •    Silent Auction items flew off the table, a bidding war ensued, raising $1,400
    •    We honored the late artist, Roberta VanDerMolen, reminding us of the lasting impact one artist can have
    •    Hollis Hickerson received the Youth Art Educator Award for her commitment to art education and the amazing work she does through ACRI’s Youth Art Workshops
    •    In total, your presence and generosity helped us raise $8,500 from the night overall

What’s next?
Stay tuned for a content recap. If you’d like to extend your impact, use the 🔗 in our bio or email us at [email protected].

Thank you for believing in the power of art to inspire, unite, and transform. We look forward to creating more moments together.

With Hearts Full,
Art Connection Rhode Island Board & Staff

Today is the day! Join us this evening for “A State Connected By Art,” our fundraiser celebrating 15 years of Art Connection Rhode Island!

📍 When & Where:
Thursday, April 30, 2026
5:30 – 8:00 PM
ACRI Art Gallery
80 Fountain Street, Suite 94, Pawtucket, RI

We’re excited to showcase our brand new ACRI Art Gallery, featuring over 100 pieces from our Art Placement Program, all available for placement in nonprofit community spaces. Here’s a sneak peek of the stunning artworks that await you! 🖼️✨

Additional Evening Highlights Include:
A silent auction
Live entertainment and refreshments
A special spotlight exhibit on the late artist Roberta VanDerMolen
An interactive drawing activity: “What Does Art Mean to You?”

All proceeds will directly sustain ACRI’s programs.

🎟️ Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door:
Purchase via the link in our bio or at artconnectionri.org.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, collaborators, and business donors who make this event possible.

We look forward to celebrating with you tonight and continuing to connect Rhode Island communities through the power of art!

✨ Join us in celebrating 15 incredible years of Art Connection Rhode Island!

We’re thrilled to host our fundraiser, “A State Connected By Art,” this Thursday, April 30 from 5:30–8:00 PM at the ACRI Art Gallery, located at 80 Fountain Street, Suite 94, Pawtucket, RI 02860.

This special evening is made possible by our 2026 Sponsors, Collaborators, and Business Donors. ACRI is so grateful for your support.

The evening will feature:
- A gallery showcasing donated artwork from our Art Placement Program 🎨
- A Silent Auction with fabulous items up for bids 🤩
- Live entertainment 🎶
- Refreshments 🍷
- A spotlight Gallery for the late artist, Roberta VanDerMolen 💖
- An interactive drawing activity for everyone to enjoy ✏️
- And more!

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door, visit the 🔗 in bio to purchase. All proceeds from the evening will directly support ACRI’s programs. We hope to see you there!

Sponsors:

Iona Dobbins Art Fund




Collaborators:





Business Donors:












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Recently, we partnered with Thrive Behavioral Health in Warwick, RI to place 15 pieces of original artwork at their facility! Featured here are a few pieces from their selection, details are listed below.

Join us on April 30 to celebrate 15 years of Art Placements like this across Rhode Island! Our 15th Anniversary Fundraiser, “A State Connected By Art,” will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 5:30–8:00PM at the ACRI Art Gallery in Pawtucket.

The evening will feature a gallery of donated artwork currently in ACRI’s Art Placement Program, a Silent Auction, Entertainment, Refreshments, a spotlight gallery honoring the late artist, Roberta VanDerMolen, and more.

🎟️ Tickets are $35 in advance | $40 at the door
To purchase tickets, visit artconnectionri.org. We hope to see you there!

Featured Artwork:
Cliff Views, Oil Painting, Laurie MacKenzie
Yellow Raga, Acrylic Painting, David Kupferman
Lovely Bird, 2024, Multimedia, Roberta Shine
Contrast Movement, Oil Painting, Brenna Meehan
Three Children - triptych, Oil & Resin on Canvas, Ruth Brandt
Colors of the Wind (IC 12-10B), Acrylic Painting, David Kupferman
Summer Garden, Watercolor & Pastel, Wendy Ingram

401Gives is Happening Right Now!

It’s that time of year to show Rhode Island Nonprofits your support. At Art Connection Rhode Island your gift will keep our programs thriving.

ACRI has been partnering across the ocean state for 15 years, placing beautiful, original artwork by local artists at nonprofit community spaces, enriching their facilities for those they serve.

Support our mission by donating directly to ACRI today! 🔗 is in our bio. For any questions, email us at [email protected].

To support your other Rhode Island Nonprofits, visit 401Gives.org or visit