Distinguished Visiting Artist

Each year, the URI Distinguished Visiting Artist (DVA) program brings to campus a nationally or internationally known professional artist for a two-week residency. These artists interact with students and faculty, discuss their works of art, and inspire interdisciplinary projects between URI’s visual and performing arts programs and other University programs such as communications, engineering and landscape architecture.

The DVA program is funded by the URI Office of the Provost and is sponsored by the Departments of Art and Art History, Film and Media, Music, and Theatre.

 

URI President’s Annual Card Competition

https://web.uri.edu/art/presidents-annual-holiday-card/ ‎

Main Art Gallery

The Main Gallery, located in the Fine Arts Center (upon the building’s completion), is a prominent initiative of the Department of Art and Art History. This gallery plays a vital role in the university’s cultural and artistic life by providing a professional platform for exhibitions that feature contemporary art, faculty and student work, as well as curated shows from emerging and established artists. In addition to its rotating exhibitions, the gallery frequently hosts artist talks, workshops, and other special events that encourage dialogue and engagement with the broader artistic community. The gallery offers visitors the opportunity to explore a wide range of creative expressions. For more information on upcoming exhibitions, events, and extended hours, follow us on Instagram at @urimaingallery.