Hera Gallery

Visit Hera Gallery for a series of casual discussions regarding member’s works, inspirations, and methods. The talks will be led by gallery members whose work is currently on display in the 34th Anniversary Show. Bring your lunch, and prepare for an intimate and interesting opportunity to learn about what happens before a piece of artwork is 'finished.' Troy West June 14th, 1:00 Troy West will attempt to find connections between drawing (to see what is really there without pre-meditations), sculpture (ways to connect past with present), architecture and planning (ways to bring present challenges into projects for a sustainable future). Alexandra Broches June 21st, 12:00 - 1:00 The work represented by the these photographs from the series The Domesticated Landscape reflects the interest that perhaps underlies all my work, the relationship between culture and nature, man and our landscape. Barbara Pagh June 21st, 12:00 - 1:00 Barbara Pagh will talk about the influence of the lo...

Finding Folklore: A collaborative project celebrating the lives and tales of local people Nominations Due July 15th Artist, former director of Hera gallery and South County native, Chelsea Heffner has developed Finding Folklore to encourage community members to collect a contemporary folklore of their area. Through the nomination process and the recording of local stories, Heffner hopes to start a conversation about what is of value to this small community. To participate, please write us to nominate someone you feel should be part of local folklore. In 500 words or fewer, tell us who this person is and what you find remarkable about his/her life. Please include contact information for both yourself and the person you are nominating. Any South County resident can be nominated. Nominees who would like to participate will have their portrait painted and their stories recorded and turned into a small book. The project will culminate with an exhibition of the portraits and personal hist...

1545DRAW offers outdoor life drawing in beautiful gardens, year round. The group is facilitated by artists, and thrives on new participants. Feel free to call Lori (401 294 7816) for more information. The group meets every Sunday from 2:00 - 5:00pm, all media is welcome; however, you must bring your own easel! Model fee is $10.00