Exhibits

Current Exhibit: EMERGING 2024

EMERGING EXHIBIT IMPORTANT DATES:

  • ARTWORK DROP OFF/Portfolio Feedback APRIL 27th (Saturday) between 11am to 3pm 
  • NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK – MAY 1st. You will be sent an email indicating which pieces will be included in the show. All participating artists are guaranteed at least one piece of their artwork will be included in the show.
  • PICK UP OF UNACCEPTED ARTWORK – Friday, May 3rd between 11am-5pm, or Saturday, May 4th between 11am-3pm 
  • CLOSING RECEPTION & AWARDS – Thursday, June 6th 6-7:30pm. Artists will bring their work home after the Closing Reception.

AWARDS: Three “Excellence Awards” will be presented at the opening reception. The WCFA reserves the right to add additional awards as opportunities become available. 

JUROR (for awards) will be WCFA Art Educators

QUESTIONS:  exhibits@warwickcfa.org | (401) 737-0010

Upcoming Exhibits

WCFA 2024 Exhibit Schedule

January 13-26, 2024 | GEORGE E. MATTESON MAPS

Presented by The Scituate Preservation Society & Clouds Hill Victorian Museum

January 31 – March 9, 2024 | WCFA ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW

All media, open to all members

March 16 – April 27, 2024 | Spring Juried Exhibit: ‘TALKIN’ TRASH’

Art created with items rescued from the landfill. Juried by Beverly Silva

May 4 – June 6 | EMERGING 2024

All media, open to artists ages 14-22. Unjuried, no artist fees

 June 8-15 | CCRI Fine Arts Dept. Capstone Seminar Exhibit

June 22-27, 2024 | Exhibit featuring artwork from students in the WCFA ARTS ACCESS PROGRAM

June 29-July 31, 2024 | Group exhibit featuring artwork from 19 ON PAPER

August 5-17, 2024 | COMICS, CARTOONS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

Featuring artwork by New England cartoonists & illustrators. Curated by Sydney Austin

August 31 – September 28 | WCFA ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF RHODE ISLAND ART EDUCATORS

All media, open to all art educators in RI. In collaboration with the RIAEA 

October 5 – November 22 | 38th ANNUAL WCFA RI OPEN  | All media, open to all Rhode Island Artists. Juror: TBD 

October 26-27, 2024 | WEST BAY OPEN STUDIOS | Annual Artists Studio Tour Weekend

December 4 – 21 | ANNUAL WINTER MARKET ARTIST SALE

All original, handmade gift items including paintings, mixed media, pottery, photography, textiles, and more gift items at WCFA

 WARWICK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXHIBITION 

Curated by WCFA, hosted year-round  at Warwick City Hall, Mayor Frank Picozzi’s office

 

Looking to showcase your artwork in a group exhibit?

Our large, brick-walled main gallery easily accommodates 50-60 pieces for artists or artist groups. Receptions can be held  for family, friends, and patrons in the main gallery during the exhibit. Please bear in mind that our exhibit schedule is planned nearly 12-18 months in advance.

Looking to submit your artwork for our latest CALL FOR ART?

Most of our exhibits are curated by a juror or team that will review the collection of artworks submitted in response to a “call for art”. If you would like to see our latest and upcoming calls for art please visit the Call for Art page here for more details and eligibility.