On Display | until January 31, 2025
Rhode Island is blessed to have its share of key players in the world of rock and roll vocal group harmonizing. Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductees, The Videls and Gerry Granahan are prime examples. However, one Providence-based quintet made their moves at a time when they were still in Junior High School and Rhythm and Blues music was not on anyone’s radar. Practicing and performing simply for the pleasure of it, they grew into a well-honed, professional act which secured a contract with a national record company and competed with the superstars of the day. Read more ➤
This exhibit will pay homage to The Castaleers.
This exhibit will pay homage to The Castaleers.
The Castaleers | Rhode Island’s Premier Doo-Wop Group
Richard Jones
Dell Padgett
Benny Barros
Ron Henries
George Smith
Portraits of The Castaleers by Niko Tolentino
393 Broad St. | Providence, RI 02907
209 Central St. | Central Falls, RI 02863
La Galería del Barrio, located inside the Southside Cultural Center (SCCRI) on Broad Street, is Providence's first urban art gallery dedicated soely to the art of Latinx, Afro-Latino and Indigenous-Latinx art. It is a light and bright inviting space for viewing curated art exhibitions. With free on-site parking and free entry during gallery hours and during special events, La Galería is a wonderful place to visit.
Gallery curator Marta V. Martínez will bring the best in local art and artists to showcase Rhode Island's position as a true art mecca. Opening receptions are free and open to the public, and a great opportunity to meet and mingle with these talented artists.
There is no entrance fee. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday from 4-6 pm. For more information: lagaleria@rilatinoarts.org
Learn more about the Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island. ➤
Gallery curator Marta V. Martínez will bring the best in local art and artists to showcase Rhode Island's position as a true art mecca. Opening receptions are free and open to the public, and a great opportunity to meet and mingle with these talented artists.
There is no entrance fee. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday from 4-6 pm. For more information: lagaleria@rilatinoarts.org
Learn more about the Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island. ➤
Don't confuse this gallery with La Galería del Pueblo, located since 2015 at 209 Central Street in Central Falls. This is Rhode Island's first gallery and cultural hub dedicated solely to the exchange of Latino art and art expression.
La Galería hosts monthly Artist MeetUps on the fourth Thursday of every month, which include opportunities for artistic exchange such as poetry readings, script readings, and networking in Spanish, English and/or Spanglish. We also host art exhibitions in our small, intimate, space, featuring local art curated for public viewing.
Lastly, La Galería is also the home of the Latino Oral History Archives and Collections, with a recording space to share oral histories.
Gallery hours are by appointment only.
Learn more about the current exhibition in Central Falls. ➤
La Galería hosts monthly Artist MeetUps on the fourth Thursday of every month, which include opportunities for artistic exchange such as poetry readings, script readings, and networking in Spanish, English and/or Spanglish. We also host art exhibitions in our small, intimate, space, featuring local art curated for public viewing.
Lastly, La Galería is also the home of the Latino Oral History Archives and Collections, with a recording space to share oral histories.
Gallery hours are by appointment only.
Learn more about the current exhibition in Central Falls. ➤
Music by Gian Carlo Buscaglia
Food catered by Caribbean Soul, LLC
Address: 393 Broad Street | Providence, RI 02907
Gallery Hours: Every Wednesday-Thursday-Friday 4:00-6:00pm
Gallery Hours: Every Wednesday-Thursday-Friday 4:00-6:00pm
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