Newport Art Museum exhibitions aim to captivate art enthusiasts

Museum staff
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The museum is currently showcasing a range of new exhibitions that promise to captivate art enthusiasts. Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of Ana Flores through her exhibition titled "Shaman Ladders and Other Stories." Another engaging exhibition, "Dress Code," invites visitors to explore the intersection of fashion and identity. Additionally, "Pride: In Retrospect" offers a retrospective look at the LGBTQ+ community's history and contributions. Lastly, "DISCOlour: The Light Paintings" presents a vibrant collection of light-based artworks.

To commemorate the opening of these extraordinary exhibitions, a lively reception will be held on June 2. The public is cordially invited to attend this free event, which promises to be a night filled with artistic celebration. Among the special attractions of the evening will be a mini-concert by Quorus, Newport's pioneering queer chorus. Furthermore, attendees will have the opportunity to witness a live reading of Bradley Wester's "SHINY OBJECT: Queer Love & Arson," as well as participate in all-ages art-making activities. To ensure a spot at this remarkable event, RSVPs are requested at www.newportartmuseum.org/events/spring-exhibitions-opening-reception/.

The Newport Art Museum will hold a discussion around topics such as mass incarceration, restorative justice, the right of return, and the transformative power of the arts inspired by the works of Jesse Krimes featured in the exhibition "Social Fabric: Textiles & Contemporary Issues."
The Newport Art Museum will hold a discussion around topics such as mass incarceration, restorative justice, the right of return, and the transformative power of the arts inspired by the works of Jesse Krimes featured in the exhibition "Social Fabric: Textiles & Contemporary Issues."

In another notable event, the museum will be hosting an important discussion on Tuesday, May 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The conversation will revolve around pressing topics such as mass incarceration, restorative justice, the right of return, and the transformative power of the arts. Inspired by the thought-provoking works of Jesse Krimes featured in the exhibition "Social Fabric: Textiles & Contemporary Issues," this dialogue aims to foster a collective understanding of structural racism within the prison industrial complex. The participants include Francine Weiss, the Museum's director of curatorial affairs & chief curator, exhibiting artist Jesse Krimes; Wendy Sawyer, research director at the Prison Policy Initiative; and Cheryl Robinson, board president of Turning Around Ministries in Newport. The event will be moderated by Cheryl Hatch, Newport Bureau reporter for The Public's Radio. This enlightening discussion is free and open to the public, and RSVPs can be made at www.newportartmuseum.org/events/social-fabric-incarceration/.

For families with young art enthusiasts, the Wake and Create program offers a wonderful opportunity for children aged 4 to 10 and their caregivers. Taking place this Saturday, May 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., participants will have the chance to visit the exhibition "Ana Flores: Shaman Ladders and Other Stories." They will then unleash their creativity by working with wood block bases, wire armature, and sculpey clay to construct imaginative three-dimensional tree sculptures. Admission to this event is free with Museum admission, and it is open to children under 18 and Museum Members. To reserve a spot, please visit www.newportartmuseum.org/events/may-wake-create/.

The museum eagerly awaits the arrival of visitors, who will undoubtedly find inspiration and artistic delight within these thought-provoking exhibitions and engaging events.

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This article originally appeared on Newport Daily News: Newport Art Museum events feature Jesse Krimes, Quorus