The Riverside Artists

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

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:48:00 +0000

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...

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:21:00 +0000

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!

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:36:00 +0000

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!

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:13:00 +0000

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!

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:19:00 +0000

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

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Sat, 23 May 2009 12:31:00 +0000

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!

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:51:00 +0000

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

Shop On-line!!!

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:24:00 +0000

The biggest news this month has been the fact that The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery has collected a few items from their most recent shows and posted them on-line for all to see. Our new on-line shop has nearly 40 items ranging from paintings and mixed-media works of art by Millie Donovan and Kate Cascio to wall-hangings and decorative pillows fashioned by Solveig Ronnqvist of FACE (Fiber Artists on the Cutting Edge). Both shows are currently on display through the end of the month but their work will be on TheRiversideGallery.etsy.com for the next few months. So stop by The Riverside Gallery on-line and promote the arts by doing a little shopping.

In Bloom...Celebrating Spring

Currently Showing at:

The Emporium Gallery

15 Water Street, Mystic, C.T.

March 5th-30th

A Feast for the Eyes

Collaborative Show by F.A.C.E.

Currently Showing at:

The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery

12 Broad Street, Westerly, R.I.

March 4th-March 27th

The Riverside Gallery on Etsy.com

http://TheRiversideGallery.etsy.com

Also on Etsy.com:

Newbury Art Watercolors by Ian Newbury

http://newburyart.etsy.com

Be sure to make us a favorite.

A Feast for your Eyes...March 4th, 5-8pm

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:22:00 +0000

FACE, Fiber Artists on the Cutting Edge, will exhibit at The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery March 4 – March 26. Join us to meet some of the FACE members during the opening Wednesday March 4th, 5-8pm, while you enjoy the Westerly Art Stroll. You may be familiar with this talented and versatile group of women fiber artists from previous shows at the Westerly Library's Hoxie Gallery. Dust off some of those visual cob webs and feast your eyes on a colorful and textural art experience! (Image shown: "The Sweeter Half" by Solveig Ronnqvist)

Show Dates: March 4th – March 26th

Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 4th from 5-8pm

Where: The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery

12 Broad Street • Westerly, RI

Soup's On...

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:45:00 +0000

Come in from the cold and enjoy some soup while you view the work of artists Ian Newbury, Fran Knapp, Marie Laudini, Barbara Plummer and Millie Donovan. Our studio will be open to the public during Westerly's Art Stroll on Wednesday, February 4th from 5-8 p.m. Bring a friend!

What: Open Studio Night, Soup's On!

When: Wednesday, February 4th from 5-8 p.m.

Where: The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery

12 Broad Street • Westerly, RI

Cranes for Peace Continues...

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:27:00 +0000

When: Saturday, January 24th from 10AM-2PM

Where: Westerly Public Library

44 Broad Street

Westerly, Rhode Island 02891

For more information log in to : www. newburystudio.com

Still on display...

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:44:00 +0000

Several of the artists that participated in December's "No More, No Less" Small Works Show at The Riverside have allowed us to keep and display their work until the end of January. We are honored to have had the opportunity to put a show together with such a diverse and talented group of people. You still have a chance to own one of these extraordinary pieces all priced just under $50! Stop by The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery to view the show before its gone!

Tonight at The Riverside

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:52:00 +0000

Come in from the cold and join the artists at The Riverside during tonight's Art Stroll in downtown Westerly. Ian Newbury will have on display his unfinished community project "1,000 Cranes for World Peace". You can contribute to this project by stopping by and making your own paper crane. Ian and Millie will be on hand to help. See you tonight @ The Riverside!

1,000 Cranes for World Peace

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:12:00 +0000

Community and Art...

Ian Newbury organized a wonderful community outreach event today (Saturday, Jan. 3rd) and opened the doors to anyone willing to learn the art of folding origami paper cranes. People young and old added to the strings of colorful cranes that will eventually hang in Wilcox Park in Westerly. The goal was to complete 25 strings of 40 cranes totaling 1,000. According to Japanese legend, anyone folding 1, 000 cranes will be granted a wish. Be sure to check back and see where the cranes are hanging and maybe you can stop by and add one of your own.

Excerpt taken from Ian Newbury's post on www.newburystudio.com

The Thousand Origami Cranes is well known as an international symbol of world peace through the story of Sadako Sasaki, a Japanese girl who contracted leukemia as a result of radiation from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during World War II. Her story is told in the book "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes." Several temples, including some in Tokyo and Hiroshima, have eternal flames for World Peace. At these temples, school groups or individuals often donate Senbazuru to add to the prayer for peace. The cranes are left exposed to the elements, slowly dissolving and becoming tattered as the wish is released. In this way they are related to the prayer flags of India and Tibet.

An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane, such as long life or recovery from illness or injury. The crane in Japan is one of the mystical or holy beasts (others include the dragon and tortoise), and is said to live for a thousand years.

Holiday Fun at The Riverside!

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:27:00 +0000

Here are some photographs of our Holiday Stroll Night. The "No More, No Less" Holiday Show will be on display until the end of the month, so stop by and take advantage of some great Holiday gift ideas! All work in the show is priced at just under $50. The Studio & Gallery is usually open from 10–2 p.m., Mon.-Fri. or by chance.

Don't miss out on the Holiday fun TONIGHT!

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:29:00 +0000

Still Accepting Work!

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:47:00 +0000

Yes! We've extended the dates! You still have time...Stop by and submit your work to our First Annual "No More, No Less" Holiday Small Works Show at The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to display and entice new patrons with creative and affordable art! All media is accepted! Stop by and see Ian this Friday, 11/28 and Saturday, 11/29 from 10-2pm. Remember, space is limited so HURRY!

Opening reception coincides with Westerly's Holiday Stroll on Dec. 3rd from 5-9 p.m. The Riverside (along with the businesses in the building) will be hosting wine tasting, special holiday shopping/discounts, live music, and kid activities. It promises to be a good time!

$49.99 No More, No Less – Small Works Show

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:52:00 +0000

The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery is inviting local artists to participate in our First Annual $49.99 No More, No Less – Small Works Show opening Dec. 3rd. Work will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis on Wed., Nov. 26th. An entry fee of $10 for the first 2 pieces and $5 for each additional piece is required. No more than 4 pieces per artist, please. Artwork should be framed and no larger than 11"x17". All sculpture and jewelry should have appropriate displays or stands. Artists will retain 100% of sales! Don't miss out on the opportunity to show in this bright, new venue. Our goal is to bring together the best talent this area has to offer while providing attainable and affordable art to our patrons. Be sure to spread the word. Please feel free to stop by the studio if you have any questions. You can also e-mail milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net.

For One Night Only!

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:47:00 +0000

For ONE NIGHT ONLY Millie Donovan will be displaying some of her work at one of Westerly's trendiest clothing boutiques, Anya Blu! Stephanie, owner and proprietor of Anya Blu, has opened her doors to area artists and is partnering with the Westerly Artists Cooperative and The Riverside Artists by opening her doors during the monthly Art Strolls in downtown Westerly. Millie will also be showing some of her "work in progress" at The Riverside Artist Studio & Gallery. Look for the blue ART banners and balloons! Be sure to stop by Anya Blu Boutique and say hi to Stephanie and Millie this coming Wednesday, Nov. 5th from 5-8p.m. Refreshments will be served! For more information on Stephanie and Anya Blu contact info@anyablu.com or call 401-315-0700. Anya Blu is located at 38 High Street, Westerly, RI.

November's Featured Artist – Susan A. Anderson

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:28:00 +0000

Artist's Statement

"After living on Aquidneck Island in Newport, RI for nearly three decades, I have developed a sincere love of the ocean and the natural environment that surrounds it. During this time I have also rediscovered my childhood passion for art. This has evolved through attending studio classes at URI, classes and workshops at the Newport Art Museum, and plein air workshops with talented local and national artists.

As an artist, I enjoy both the realistic and abstract beauty of the Island which is rich with subjects for me to study. Art is my vehicle to share what I see and love in hope that the viewer will love it also."

Mediums: Watercolor, Acrylic, Oils, Printing, Encaustic

2004 Best in Show, Art on the Lawn, Newport Artists Guild
1999 Honorable Mention, Newport Art Museum Members Show
Past President, Vice President and Secretary, Newport Artists Guild
Member, Wickford Artists Association, Newport Artists Guild – Newport Art Museum, Portsmouth Artists Guild
Accepted into many juried art shows

Join us in welcoming Susan back to the Westerly area during November's Art Stroll, Wednesday November 5th from 5–8 p.m. See you there!

Our Best...

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:28:00 +0000

One of the most important parts about having the studio and gallery has been the ability to meet with people that are truly committed to working in this industry. Even as we all lead lives full of obligations to family, work, and community we are all committed to bringing thought and clarity to our artwork through discussion and promotion. Encouraging our fellow studio mates to explore and create has been one of the qualities that we most cherish in each other. In keeping with this mission, the artists at The Riverside are going to be encouraging our patrons and fellow artists to participate in upcoming events hosted by us which include evening workshops, lectures, and critiques. We hope to bring to the gallery visiting artists and we will be working to create work priced just right for the holiday season. Be sure to stop by during October's Open Studio Night. We look forward to meeting you as we show off our best work. Open Studio Night is Wednesday, Oct. 1st from 5-8pm. Bring a Friend!

This Month at The Riverside...

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:05:00 +0000

It has been a hectic August with school starting in a week and all of us trying to eek out the last few days of summer before its inevitable end. The artists at The Riverside have been very busy collecting images and ramping up for the new work that we hope to create through the fall and winter months. So in celebration of the coming season our resident watercolorist and landscape artist, Ian Newbury, has been preparing to be the Featured Artist of the Month for September. Ian's images will allow us to remember the warmth and sun of summers on the beach. His works will remind us of the times spent along the shore in quaint little towns such as the Stonington Borough in Connecticut, Weekapaug in Rhode Island and the shoreline. Be sure to stop by and see some of Ian's past as well as some of his new works. Our next Open Studio night will be Wednesday, Sept. 3rd from 5-8pm. See you there! (Print shown is by Ian Newbury- titled "Days End-Weekapaug 6"x9", Ed. 100 s/n Gicleé)

Spotted by the Westerly Sun

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:30:00 +0000

We got "Spotted" twice in one week! It was an active week for The Riverside Artists. Ian and Millie's participation in the Stonington Village Fair got them (and their artwork) spotted by the Westerly Sun on Saturday while Fran, Barbara, Marie and Susan Andersen were photographed by the Sun during the Westerly Art Stroll on Wednesday. Millie and friends (Rebecca, Kate and Dena) were also spotted casually reclining on the futon at The Riverside. Special thanks to the Sun for keeping us honest.

Through rain and snow and even sleet...

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:22:00 +0000

Ian and Millie participated in the annual Stonington Community Fair today as Active Artists. The beginning of the day was glorious with sunshine and a cool breeze but impending storm clouds threatened to displace all activities for the Community Center's annual event. Around 12:30 vendors started to pack up their wears as thunder could be heard at a distance. Despite the weather, Ian and his family decided to stay on and were still there at around 2:30 as the rain started to come down. Good for him! It seemed like the artists, especially Ian, were well received. Business transactions were made and many people left happy with art in tow. Although not as brave as our dear Ian (Millie left right before the storm) both artists were happy to see new faces and many friends today. Special thanks to Barbara Plummer and Marie Laudini for taking the time to stop by and see their "studio-mates".

Featured in August

milliedonovan@sbcglobal.net (The Riverside Artists) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:21:00 +0000