Our Favorite #RIArts Projects on Social Media
The state's working artists haven't slowed during social isolation.
At the end of April, Governor Gina Raimondo launched RIArts.org, an initiative that encourages Rhode Island artists to share work inspired by “this unique and challenging period,” according to the website. The state’s painters, illustrators, photographers, writers, dancers and multimedia makers responded in full force. Here are our favorites (so far!), but peruse the hashtag #RIArts on Facebook and Instagram — or join in on the virtual art gallery by tagging your artwork with #RIArts.
Dancer Emily James re-creates choreography from Singin' in the Rain at Bonnet Shores in Narragansett, RI. #RIArts #ArtistheAnchor
Posted by RISCA – Rhode Island State Council on the Arts on Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Saunderstown artist Jane Robbins created "Biscuits Today" in March. She says, "I know everyone is cooking now for…
Posted by RISCA – Rhode Island State Council on the Arts on Monday, May 4, 2020
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RI artist Ciana Meyers has started a series of paintings made during the stay at home order. This is her first one, "Untitled Quarantine Painting No. 1." #RIArts #ArtistheAnchor
Posted by RISCA – Rhode Island State Council on the Arts on Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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To celebrate #TeacherAppreciationWeek2020, we want to showcase Doris White's artful contribution to the City of Central…
Posted by RISCA – Rhode Island State Council on the Arts on Monday, May 4, 2020
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View this post on Instagram#crown in progress. #squashseeds #wire #linen, sewing pattern, cake pan, #plantroots. #riarts
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Henry (age 2) and David (age 5) have been keeping busy at home working on their still life series, featuring colors, a…
Posted by RISCA – Rhode Island State Council on the Arts on Monday, April 27, 2020