Sakonnet Arts Network promotes the arts by providing
programs, resources, and educational opportunities in
Tiverton, Rhode Island and surrounding areas.
Arts are integral to life in our coastal communities.
We invite you to Explore our site and become part of the Sakonnet Arts
Network. Your involvement as an artist, regional arts organization, or
supporter of the arts is welcome and essential to our success. Please make
the connection today!
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Annual Art Among Friends Exhibition
The Tiverton Arts Council presents the “Annual Art Among Friends" exhibition, a variety of work by over 30 artist members of the Sakonnet Arts Network. Sakonnet Arts Network (SAN) promotes the arts by providing programs, resources, and educational opportunities in Tiverton, RI and surrounding areas. Artwork on exhibit includes paintings, sculpture, photographs, printmaking, and pastels.
The exhibit runs from January 11, 2010 through February 24, 2010 at Tiverton Town Hall, 343 Highland Road. The Tiverton Town Hall is open Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, January 17 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm; the public is invited.
This exhibition is sponsored by the Tiverton Arts Council. This is a town created, five member committee, charged with the duty of enhancing and promoting the arts in Tiverton and educating the public as to the value of the arts in building a community.
Friends, Fun, Food & Fundraising
at Ferolbink Farm
Over 200 guests attended the Tiverton Land Trust's"Summer's Eve" at Ferolbink Farm on July 23. In spite of heavy rain, everyone had an enjoyable evening, partaking in delicious foods prepared with locally grown ingredients and bidding on items in both silent and live auctions. Sakonnet Arts Network organized the live art auction, Open Spaces, Coastal Places, that raised over $12,000 to be shared with the Land Trust to preserve open space in Tiverton and to enhance art programs in the area. Thanks to all who made this event such a success!
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Sakonnet Arts: Enhancing our Communities and Local Economies
Sakonnet Arts Network welcomed Randall Rosenbaum, Executive Director of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, in May for a discussion on the impact of the arts on our local economy and how mutually successful partnerships can be forged between businesses and the arts. Click here for a video of the presentation.
Board Members Wanted
We are looking for volunteer board members to help us grow, prosper, and to continue our mission to provide a spectrum of arts resources to our community.
Individuals with a background in finance, communications, marketing, or grant writing are especially welcome. If you are interested in exploring this worthwhile opportunity, please contact info@sakonnetarts.org. Interviews are now being scheduled!
Strategy for Success in the Art World
Sakonnet Arts Network hosted a successful event in January on "The Business of Art" with Dorothy Bocian. Click on the movie below to learn Dorothy's strategies for success in the art world. Click here for a video of her presentation.
Update on Senior Outreach Program
We started an outreach program for the elder members of our community back in November. The Visiting Nurse Association of Little Compton runs an adult daycare center for clients struggling with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and were very welcoming to our proposal for art classes. We have an added dimension of the work: loving company of Sophie, the pet therapy dog. Sophie is a large black standard poodle (unfashionable haircut) with limpid brown eyes and affection for everyone, a great asset to our painting efforts. We have decided to call this program Sophie’s Corner.
We have added two new members to our ranks Lois Marshall and Jennifer Teichman. Other team members, Carolyn Winter, Pamela Sobel, Claire Trembly, and Helen Nadler. We have a schedule of simple art projects for about two months in advance. We are getting to know these great people with whom we work and the wonderful staff who care for them. The time commitment is so flexible; requires a hour just every so often.
Please join us if you want to have some fun and MAKE A DIFFERENCE! We all have much to learn from these patient people. CALL Helen Nadler, 401-624-9974
Looking for a great gift for a creative friend or family member?
A Sakonnet Arts Network Gift Certificate can be used for upcoming classes and workshops or to join the Network and enjoy the benefits of being a supporter! For more information, please click here.
