Wickford Art Announces 2021 EXHIBITS and Other Happenings
EXHIBITS & EVENTS for our Bold New Works
North Kingstown (RI) – Wickford Art Association, a 450-member based non-profit organization is thrilled to announce our full schedule of 2021 Exhibits and Gallery-based Events, including two Art Shows/Sales, new collaborative programming with Edible Rhody magazine, and even a Celebrity Art Auction.
These new events will enhance overall opportunities for our member-artists and non-member exhibitors and also service to support the Association after a challenging 2020.
For more information on individual exhibits or programs, please contact us, or find more information online at
All programming is subject to change; all juried and judged exhibits will be featured through online virtual galleries as well as in-gallery hours at WAA’s beach-front North Kingstown home.
Black ‘N White…an artist’s Interpretation
January 15 – February 7 / open – all media – juried by Mary Dondero
REGISTRATION is OPEN NOW!
Fur, Feather & Fins – Animals in Art
February 12 – March 8 / open – all media – juried by Betsey MacDonald
REGISTRATION OPENS December 4, 2020
Push – Pull – Print…On Paper, Linen, or Textiles
March 12 – April 4 / open – hand-rubbed printmaking – juried by Carol FitzSimonds
REGISTRATION OPENS Jan 1, 2021
Scholarship – Supporting Rhode Island’s Best Graduating Artists
March 23 – April 4 / Awards ceremony March 23, 2021
A is for…Abstract, Art Nouveau, Avant-Garde…Genres that begin with A
April 9 – May 2 / open – all media – juried by Lee Chabot
REGISTRATION OPENS Feb 5, 2021
JAM Invitational – Featuring 10 Juried-Artist-Members
May 7 – May 23 / by invitation only
REGISTRATION OPENS Feb 26, 2021
North Kingstown Schools Art Department – Annual Spotlight on our Community’s Emerging Artists
May 26 – June 6
Re-composed Classics – Deconstruct a classic work & Re-Invent in Another Medium
June 11 – July 11 / open – all media – juried by Deb Hickey
REGISTRATION OPENS Apr 2, 2021
Celebrity Art Show & Auction – Art from Unexpected Sources
July 16 – August 1
To benefit WAA and Various Charities – Live events hosted by Charlie Hall
Small Works: ‘Lil Rhody Art Show/Sale – Diminutive Art of the Ocean State
August 6 – September 5 / members-only, show & sale, up to 45 artists
REGISTRATION OPENS May 21, 2021
FoodWorks – A Multi-Platform Exhibit & Events with Edible Rhody Magazine
September 10 – October 3 / open – photography – juried by John Robson
REGISTRATION OPENS Dec 1, 2020
9th Annual Poetry & Art – Theme: Color
October 6 – October 24 / open – all media – juried by panel
REGISTRATION OPENS Feb 19, 2021- artists / Mar 19, 2021- poets
Let It Flow – Fluid Media: Watercolor, Gouache, Alcohol-Drawing-Acrylic Ink
October 29 – November 21 / open, 2D, national exhibit through CaFE (CallForEntry.org) – juried by Bill Lane
REGISTRATION OPENS Jul 9, 2021
Small Works: Holiday Art Show/Sale – Annual Sale of Artful Gifts
November 26 – December 22 – members-only, show & sale, up to 45 artists
REGISTRATION OPENS Sept 10, 2021
The Wickford Art Association is a non-profit organization with approximately 450 members from Rhode Island and New England.
The association hosts art exhibits, classes, lectures, and workshops in its North Kingstown gallery and has produced the summertime Wickford Art Festival since 1962.
Wickford Art Association is dedicated to educating, encouraging and inspiring artists and art lovers throughout the community.
Our gallery is open: Wednesday through Saturday (noon-4pm), Sunday (noon-3pm). For more information, (401) 294-6840 or visit