[Summit] Fw: Today's [Monday's] Meetings & Openings -- Summit Neighborhood, First Ward (Fox Pt/downtown) and Prov. Art Club

[David Kolsky]

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| Summit Neighborhood Association's monthly (virtual) meeting is this coming Monday, 1/25 at 7pm. Please e-mail SNAProv at gmail.com if you'd like the Zoom invitation. The agenda can be found here: http://www.sna.providence.ri.us/sna4/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SNA-Agenda-January-2021.pdf
Best,Ethan Gyles, president
 
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|  Ward 1 Meeting Tonight at 6 PM

Join Councilman John Goncalves virtually tonight at 6 PM for his monthly community meetings. Councilman Goncalves represents Ward 1 (see map above), which includes the downtown area. These meetings are held the last Monday of each month at 6 PM.   |

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|  Agenda For The Meeting    
   - Phase 1 Vaccination Timeline
   - Homestead Exemption Extension 
   - Bond Measures
   - Exciting Environmental Legislation 
   - Providence Restaurant Weeks
   - Imagine Downtown Providence Survey
   - Neighborhood Snapshots Digital Platform
   - Free Parking
   - Covid Testing Locations 
   - Speed Cameras Activated 
   - Councilman Goncalves - Legislation Update
   - Ward 1 Parks Improvements 
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|  Explore Downtown In A New Light

In December, The Avenue Concept illuminated downtown murals and sculptures throughout on various weekends as part of the Take It Outside initiative. 

The Avenue Concept is working to permanently illuminate public art. The below three murals will be continue to be lit this Thursday through Sunday from 5-10 PM. A new schedule to be announced in February.   
   - She Never Came
   - Adventure Time
   - Still Here
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|  Imagine Downtown Survey 

Your voice is needed and essential to help the City of Providence reimagine public spaces in and around Greater Kennedy Plaza. 

Explore this website to learn more about this initiative and take a survey to share your thoughts and feedback. The survey closes on February 1.   |

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|  Downtown Small Little Library  

In partnership with the Providence Parks Department, the DNA recently put a fresh coat of paint on our very own Small Little Library on the Riverwalk (around the intersection of South Water Street and Packet Street). 

The library is an old magazine holder that has been transformed into a public bookcase. Stay tuned, new designs will be coming to this structure soon and change on a regular basis!   |

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|  How You Can Help   
   - Place books you want to share with your neighbors inside the structure. 
   - Explore the library and take a book to enjoy.
   - If you are interested in working with the DNA to come up with a new design on the sides, please send us an email at dnapvd at gmail.com.
   - If you see it vandalized, please send an email to dnapvd at gmail.com.
   - Tell your friends and neighbors about it! 
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|  Copyright © 2021 Downtown Neighboorhood Association. All rights reserved.
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   ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Providence Art Club <news at providenceartclub.org>To: "davidjkolsky at yahoo.com" <davidjkolsky at yahoo.com>Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021, 9:45:18 AM ESTSubject: Visit Our Winter Members' Exhibition
  
| Read on For A Special Call for Public Sculpture! |
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| New Exhibition On View Now! |

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Providence Art ClubWinter Members' Exhibition 2021 January 25 - February 11
Gallery Hours: Weekdays 12-4pmWe are currently closed on weekends, but special visits can be arranged by appointment. Email Michael Rose to learn more.
Our Galleries have ample space for safe, socially-distanced visits. Masks are required for all guests and state guidelines for capacity will continue to be followed. 
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| Our Winter Members' Exhibition features over 120 original works of art by our talented Exhibiting Artist Members. This show is spread across our three unique and historic gallery spaces and includes objects in a wide range of media. Join us through February 11 to see these pieces in person. 
Over $5,000 in prize-winning artworks will be selected and a special announcement regarding winners will be sent before the show concludes. Visit the exhibition to pick your own favorites! |

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| Prize-Winning Artworks Will Be Selected Byby Awards Judge Lois Harada |

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Lois Harada is a printmaker bridging fine art and commercial printing in Providence, Rhode Island. Her work utilizes commercial production techniques and equipment to create printed editions that are meant to be affordable and accessible to a wide audience. Print editions are often responses to mass produced print material created by governments, corporations or newspapers.
Originally from Salt Lake City, Lois settled in Providence after graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Fine Arts, Printmaking (2010). She is the Invitation and Stationery Manager at DWRI Letterpress where she is in charge of client management and design. She also serves the Board Chair at New Urban Arts, a nationally recognized non-profit that offers free after school art programming for high school students and young artists. In 2019, she was named a City Commissioner for Art in City Life by the City of Providence.Lois is a talented Rhode Island artist and a friend of the Club who we are thrilled to welcome as our esteemed Awards Judge. Learn more about her on her website www.loisharada.com
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| A special announcement on award-winners will be distributed once Lois has made her selections! |

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| A Special Call for Art
Providence Art ClubOpen-Air Sculpture Exhibition 2021
Open to Artists from Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts
Deadline to Apply: April 1 |

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| A horse by Fritz DiSalvo is a favorite element of the Art Club's permanent collection. |

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| The Providence Art Club seeks sculptures for an open, juried outdoor art exhibition. The Open-Air Courtyard Sculpture Exhibition is part of a continued celebration of the 140-year history of the Providence Art Club. Up to 5 sculptures will be selected for exhibition in two on-site courtyard locations. In keeping with our 140th year celebration we welcome a range of diverse submissions on a variety of subjects from any artist based in Rhode Island or neighboring Southeastern Massachusetts.
All pieces must be installation ready and we encourage entries of a moderate and intimate scale. Works may not exceed 12’ in height by 5’ in depth by 5’ in width. Placement location for accepted works will be determined by the Art Club. Selected works will each receive a $250 honorarium for participating. One artist will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize. There is no application fee for this call. Read the full call for entry by clicking below to get all the details on this special opportunity to share your sculpture at the Art Club.
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| Click Here to Download The Call for Entry |

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| If you have questions, please contact Gallery Manager Michael Roseat 401-331-1114 ext. 5 or via email at michael at providenceartclub.org. |

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| Contact us:Providence Art Club 11 Thomas Street Providence RI 02903 (401) 331-1114RESERVATIONS reservations at providenceartclub.orgGALLERY michael at providenceartclub.orgINFORMATION info at providenceartclub.orgWEBSITE www.providenceartclub.org  |

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