If you liked Eric the first time, here are a few shows to consider attending...

Eric Sturtevant, friend and recent illustrator featured at The Riverside, has a couple of upcoming shows in the New England area. Be sure to check out his work at the following events.

The Foundry Artists Association Holiday Show: www.foundryshow.com

Show & Sale

Friday, December 4th, 12-8pm
Saturday, December 5th, 10-8pm
Sunday, December 6th, 10-6pm
Friday, December 11th, 12-8pm
Saturday, December 12th, 10-8pm
Sunday, December 13th, 10-6pm

The Southend Open Market: www.southendopenmarket.com

Opening Sat. & Sun., May 15 & 16, 2010

Holiday Cheer at The Riverside...

The merchants of The Riverside are collaborating once again to bring you a fun and family oriented holiday event. Wednesday, Dec. 2nd we will be hosting our annual "Holiday Open House" from 5-9 p.m. all taking place during Westerly's Art Stroll Night. The night includes music by Georgette and her kids company, wine tasting by Langworthy Farm, art displayed at The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery as well as Wild Animal Publishing, yummy holiday treats by The Bean Counter Coffee Shop, and special shopping offers from the new TLC Boutique (formerly In Due Time Boutique). Stop by for some live music, food, fun, wine, art, shopping and dinosaurs! Bring the whole family!

Monkey Business at The Riverside!

The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery has invited illustrator Eric Sturtevant to be the featured artist for the month of November. Eric is a native Rhode Islander with a bit of a "wild side." His beautifully illustrated and humorous animals bring out the kid in all of us! The show opens during the Westerly Art Stroll, Wednesday, Nov. 4th and will run through the end of the month. This event is for children of all ages so be sure to bring the whole family! Eric will be on hand and may sign a few prints. Kid inspired treats will be provided by Candy Galore of Westerly. This promises to be a good time, so be sure to stop by The Riverside and have a little fun on us!

When: November 4th – November 30th

Open Reception: November 4th, 5-8p.m.

Gallery Hours: M-F, 10-3 p.m. or by appointment

Fall Strolls begin Tonight!

Kids are in school, the air is brisk, the skies are brilliant and we are ready to start putting pencil to paper and paint to canvas. We have spent the summer taking photographs, walking through nature, experiencing summer living on the Rhode Island/Connecticut coast and finding inspiration in the smallest corners of our lives. Tonight will be the first Art Stroll for our fall season and it promises to be a lovely night for walking with friends down Westerly's beautiful streets. Stop by and help inspire us with your summer stories. We will be open from 5-8 at 12 Broad Street. Refreshments will be served.

Summer Strolls are Here!

Enjoy the summer season strolling through Westerly and enjoying the arts, culture and shopping our quaint downtown has to offer. The Art Strolls will continue every 1st Wednesday of the month with various artists studios and galleries open until 8 pm. Every 3rd Thursday shops, restaurants and other participating businesses will be open for Ladies' Night(5-8 pm), so bring a girlfriend or two and be sure to stop by The Riverside! For the music lovers, The Industrial Bank Building will be hosting "Open Mic" night featuring original work by local musicians in the evenings every 3rd Sunday of the month. So there is a lot to look forward to this summer! See you at The Riverside!

Open During Westerly's Virtu Art Festival • Memorial Weekend • May 23-24

The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery will be open Memorial Weekend! If you are planning to go to Westerly's Virtu Art Festival in Wilcox Park be sure to stop by and say hi. The Riverside is located at 12 Broad Street in Westerly, RI (on the first floor of the old McCormick Dept. Store.) Featured art and giclee prints on display by artists: Ian Newbury, Fran Knapp, Marie Laudini and Millie Donovan. See you at the Festival!!!

Open Late During Ladies' Night!

The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery is joining the Westerly-Pawcatuck Downtown Business Association and local merchants participating in the "First Ever Shopping & Dining Extravaganza", Ladies' Night. Retailers and restaurants throughout Westerly and Pawcatuck will keep their doors open later from 5-8 p.m. The night will be kicked off with a Fashion Show at the Land Trust Building on High Street and then continue at different locations around town. The doors at the Riverside will be open so stop by and have a drink on us. 

When: April 16th, 5-8p.m.

Where: Downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck

We are located at: 12 High Street, Westerly, RI