Known for its impressive
manufacturing legacy as the actual birthplace of our nation’s
Industrial Revolution, the Blackstone River Valley has become more
than that! The region has evolved into a prime haven for top
performing arts and entertainment, a captivating destination for
family fun exploration and a fast growing creative culture.
Come and
discover the enthusiasm, historic and natural wonders that abound throughout the
Valley!
Spaightwood Galleries, 120 Main
Street, PO Box 1193, Upton MA 01568-6193
Masterpieces from the late 15th century to the 21st
E-mail: sptwd@verizon.net or call 1-800-809-3343 (508-529-2511 in Upton
& vicinity).
Nationally renown
Vaillancourt Folk Art -artists handcraft
the finest in Christmas collectibles, including Polish glass
ORNAMENTS, historic CHALKWARE figurines made from our
collection of 3,000 antique chocolate molds. Easter and
other holiday pieces crafted from 19th c molds.
The gallery also displays the
largest collection of traditional English Creamware in the
states as well as the hand blown glass of Simon Pearce,
Bennington Pottery, Debbie Thibault, Rawson's.
Located at Manchaug Mills, 9 Main Street, Sutton, MA
01590. Tel: (877) 665-2244
GiGi's Global Specialty Art and Gifts, 12 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895. 401-765-4422
An unusual shop filled with global and local delights - art to
fashion accessories and more.
www.globalvillageart.com
The Rhode Island Watercolor Society presents 15
shows per year in their gallery inside the Slater Memorial Park
Boat House, located off Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, RI.
These exhibits include the National Watermedia
Competition each fall, to introduce artists and their art to the
community and are free and open to the public. Hours are Sundays
1-5 pm, and Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 am-4 pm.
The group boasts a membership of more than 300
from New England to Florida and is one of the oldest watercolor
societies in the United States.
Contact the Watercolor Society at 401-726-1876
for exhibits or log on to their website at
www.riws.org
