Artworks from three Newport County studios are now on display at the Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill, according to an announcement from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA). The exhibition, titled “2026 Visions from Newport, Accessible Art Studios,” features collages, textiles, paintings, and sculptures created by artists from Out of the Box Studio and Gallery in Jamestown, Downtown Designs in Newport, and Sunlight Studios in Portsmouth. The show runs until March 18.
The selected studios were chosen for their commitment to inclusive creative environments that allow individuals with and without disabilities to participate in artistic expression.
An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, January 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Atrium Gallery on the first floor of the state’s Administration Building at One Capitol Hill in Providence. The event is free and open to the public.
The exhibit was curated by Seamus Hames, RISCA’s Arts Education Program Director and 504 Accessibility Coordinator. Hames has managed art programs in Rhode Island for two decades with organizations such as the Jamestown Arts Center and Newport Art Museum. He has developed nationally recognized programs for neurodiverse artists. As RISCA’s accessibility coordinator, Hames oversees education related to access and serves as a main contact for accessibility issues within RISCA.
According to RISCA, “The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is a state agency supported by appropriations from the Rhode Island General Assembly and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. RISCA provides grants, technical assistance and staff support to arts organizations and artists, schools, community centers, social service organizations and local governments to bring the arts into the lives of Rhode Islanders.” More information about RISCA can be found on their website at https://www.arts.ri.gov.
The Atrium Gallery was established to highlight artists from communities across Rhode Island through multidisciplinary exhibitions organized with various cultural partners. The gallery features a glass ceiling that allows natural light into its open space surrounded by three walls displaying artwork. It has become a regular destination for both visitors and those working at One Capitol Hill.
