Hera Gallery

Stories in Stone Film Screening with Marc Levitt Tuesday, March 29th, 7pm Stories in Stones is the first film that looks at the Narragansett wall building tradition from multiple perspectives, artistic, spiritual, multi-generational and as a story of tribal affirmation. While some would see wall building as the haphazard placement of rocks, Stories in Stone, demonstrates that the wall’s beauty is the result of a finely honed and ever evolving sculptural aesthetic. While some see the walls as ‘the only option’ for the Narragansett, Stories in Stones makes clear, that more often than not, becoming a mason is a choice, a choice that allows freedom of movement, freedom from ‘inside’ work, freedom from working for others and the freedom to join a long and illustrious line of ancestors. While many believe that ‘tradition’ among New England Tribes is long gone, Stories in Stone makes clear that wall building remains a means to assert and perpetuate Tribal identity;...

Hera Gallery & The Tomaquag Museum Present: Tradition & Innovation Artists of the Eastern Woodland Tribes March 5th – April 2 Opening Reception: Saturday, March 5th, 6-8pm Indigenous Culture Workshop: Saturday, March 12th, 1pm Stories in Stone Film Screening: Tuesday, March 29th, 7pm Hera Gallery is pleased host the Tradition & Innovation: Artists of the Eastern Woodland Tribes . Through this collaborative venture, Hera Gallery and the Tomaquag Museum seek to promote a dialogue about Native American arts & culture and its role in the contemporary arts. We invite the public to join us Saturday, March 5th from 6 to 8pm for the opening reception of Tradition & innovation.   This exhibition will present work that represents traditional approaches to Native American arts, specifically those from the Eastern Woodland tribes, as well as contemporary approaches and media. Participating artists are: ...

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!   Hera Gallery will be hosting our 3rd Annual Branching Out Birdhouse Fundraiser on April 24th at The Farmer's Daughter. While we are seeking artist made birdhouses to auction off in benefit of the gallery, we are also EXAPANDING our selection to other GARDEN ITEMS. This year's theme is SPIRITS IN THE GARDEN.   Whether it be a bird feeder, fairy house, painted planter, kinetic sculpture, or any other artistically inclined garden accent, we will be accepting donations at Hera Gallery between April 13th and April 22nd .

The Gallery will be closed through January.  We will reopen on 2/6 for the opening of  The 27th Children's Art Exhibition!

Position Description Gallery Director The position of Gallery Director, Hera Gallery/Hera Educational Foundation is a part-time paid position (18 hours per week, $12.10/hour). The Director reports directly to the President of the Board of Directors. This position, while an administrative position, is a creative springboard allowing a motivated individual the opportunity to contribute to the local arts community by leading a well-regarded institution. Hera encourages the gallery director to pursue his or her professional interests including associate artist membership (free) in the gallery. The gallery director may also work to develop skills in the following areas: curatorial experience and exhibition design, graphic design, professional level arts writing, website development. Qualifications: • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Excellent organizational skills • Good computer skills—proficiency in Microsoft...

Saturday, November 21st, 5-8pm Curious Surface Opening Reception   & November Fall Fundraiser Join us in a night of art, food, and fun with the Hera artists of Curious Surface : Uli Brahmst, Iris Donnelly, Viera Levitt, Megan McNaught, Barbara Owen, & MJ Yeager Silent Auction of Crafts, Art,  & Local Business Goods/Services: 5-7:45 Wine Surprise Gift Bags Available All Night & The Return of the ARTIST MADE PIE LIVE AUCTION at 7PM!

                     Gene Robinson is a retired locksmith who worked at the University of Rhode Island for over 20 years.  Through the years of raising two daughters and now a grandfather of five, Gene always managed to pursue his passion for photography.  Gene began as a film photographer, but tried digital four years ago and was completely hooked.   Photographing mostly the natural world, Gene has a specific interest in birds.  He attributes this to the moments in his childhood spent with his uncle who raised homing pigeons.  His passion for the natural world shines through every photograph.  He explained that his wish is for others to see the beauty in nature that he sees. He hopes that this inspires them to get out there and experience this beauty themselves, but for those who can’t, he is happy that they can experience some of it through his photographs. I...