The island of Jamestown is very much defined by its relationship to the Narragansett Bay. As climate change and rising sea levels are becoming an omnipresent concern, collecting data and building a consistent relationship with the ocean is paramount in gaining understanding.
Join multidisciplinary artists, designer and professor at RISD, Rafael Attias, to learn about his collaborations with marine scientists from the URI Oceanography Bay Campus and their exploration of the Narragansett Bay. Through sound and video, they communicate and relate scientific data through sensory means, providing a new way of interpreting scientific data.
Vis-a-thon is a program designed to reimagine visualization as an evolving process of inquiry, indivisible from research itself. The program provides opportunities for participants to collaboratively experiment with new and innovative ways to create and use visual imagery and language. Participant projects are completed over a two-day period and in partnership with faculty and graduate students to develop and enact their proposals.
In addition to Professor Attias’ work, the artists behind Wrack Line: 2050, Melody Drnach, Janie Harris, Anne Kuhn-Hines, and Mary Meagher, will discuss their sculpture, as part of the 2022 Biennial: Passages, an Outdoor Arts Experience, and how it relates climate change to the island of Jamestown.
This event is a great convergence of art, science, ecology, and environmental concerns–not to be missed.
Listen to internationally renowned harpists Marta Power, Tamman Odeh and Grace Cloutier. Throughout the weekend enjoy talks on music therapy, the history of harps, and harp making. Relax with yoga, meditation and gong sessions in beautiful Jamestown, RI.
Given by Artistic Director & Master Artist Grace Cloutier, Guest Master Artist Marta Power, and Guest Young Professional Tammam Odeh
Join JamestownHarp for a glass of wine prior to the concert, enjoy the spectacular sounds of the harp played by world renowned harpists, and meet the artists afterwards for a lovely reception at the Jamestown Arts Center
Sunday, July 24:
Closing Concert
2:30pm pre-performance toast
3:00pm Closing Concert
4:00pm Greet & Au Revoir to the Master Teachers/Artists and Students Reception
Given by Artistic Director & Master Artist Grace Cloutier, Guest Master Artist Marta Power and Guest Young Professional Tammam Odeh
Join JamestownHarp for a glass of wine prior to the concert, enjoy the spectacular sounds of the harp played by world renowned harpists, and meet the artists afterwards for a lovely reception at the Jamestown Arts Center
Part of the Jamestown Historical Society’s Windmill Day
Saturday, July 23, 10 am – 1 pm
Free, all ages and abilities welcome
Location: The Historic Windmill, Jamestown
Poppy Patterns Crochet Workshop
Work with large-scale crochet artist Eileen Travis during Jamestown Historical Society’s Windmill Day! Eileen will discuss the artistic process behind her art installation The Poppy Field at the Windmill, part of the 2022 Biennial: Passages, then work with you to create your own crochet poppies.
All levels welcome from knitting enthusiasts to beginners. Bring a lawn chair and yarn from home; additional yarn will be provided.
Please note bathrooms are not accessible on site at the Windmill.
Windmill Day is usually held every odd numbered year. On Windmill Day, the cloths are raised on the sails, and the bonnet is turned so that the sails catch the breeze. This year Windmill Day will be held on July 23, 2022, 10 AM – 2:30 PM with fun for all. Sails turn in the wind, children’s games, food and soft drinks.
Surf historians believe the first photograph of surfers was in 1890 on the Big Island of Hawaii and since then the camera lens hasn’t shifted its focus from capturing an otherwise fleeting moment. Over a hundred and thirty years later, photographers are still inspired to shoot an image that will not only display a surfer’s particular style, but also act as a historical document of a certain time and place. With a lack of print media in the current digital age, the bulk of surf documentation happens on an iPhone, on a 2 ½ inch square format, and viewed for an estimated 7 seconds. How has this shift affected the way we interact with photography?
Join moderator Cate Brown on July 22, where she and a group of photographers will be presenting selections of their portfolio on a large screen and then discussing their work and topics pertaining to a rapidly shifting field.
Photographers: Coming soon!
About Cate Brown:
Outdoor Lifestyle Photographer inspired by the coastal living experience, specializing in content creation for commercial clientele in yacht, sail, surf, and swim. As a nimble production, I work with a combination of natural light and strong composition to bring vibrance, clarity, and unfiltered authenticity to imagery exploring life outdoors and by the sea.
Join us for the 11th running of the Citizens Pell Bridge Run! Save the date – registration will open in the late spring.
The eleventh annual Citizens Pell Bridge Run will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 7:15 AM. Starting in Jamestown and finishing in downtown Newport, this point-to-point event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and speeds! The 4-mile road race and walk is the only day of the year pedestrians are permitted to cross the famous Newport Pell Bridge. 100% of net proceeds from this event will go to support local nonprofit organizations through the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation. Gather your friends and family for a day of fun, fitness and stunning views!
Strollers are not permitted on the bridge, and all runners and walkers — including children — must be registered for the event individually. Pets are not permitted.
