On the West Coast...Tua Bella Studios

It seems like artistic appreciation and creativity run in the family for our very own Marie Laudini. Her son Michael, who has become one of our biggest fans, is a professional photographer and founder of Tua Bella Studios located in Seattle, Washington. Michael's photographs appear online and in publication, most recently in Playboy Magazine. His passion for artistic glamour photography is evident by his stylized images of the thousands of clients/models he has photographed throughout the years. Michael's work challenges us to see ourselves in a different light, to understand the diversity of beauty, and the complexity of sensuality. You can follow Michael's career by checking out his website, TuaBella.com; follow him on his blog; or by becoming a fan on Facebook.

"Sprung from the Soil" Poems and Inspired Images

Our very own Ian Newbury will be on display during the month of April with the opening of "Sprung from the Soil." Ian worked closely with friend and colleague, David Madden, to help him produce a beautiful book of poems written by David and inspired by Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts. The text and prose is rich in history and romantic in nature. Beautiful imagery painted by Ian accompanies David's words. Books will be on hand for sale and signatures by the writer and artist. David and friends will also be reading some original poems and any and all are welcome to participate in an open mic format following the featured guests. So be sure to stop by for some art and entertainment during the opening on:

Friday, April 2nd (April 2nd-May 5th)

from 5-8 p.m.

at The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery

8-12 Broad Street

Westerly, RI 02891

This event is presented in conjunction with Wild Animal Publishing. www.wildanimalpublishing.com

Miracle & Joy

This month at The Riverside we have the pleasure of showing work by friends Joy Neerkaje of Elite Studios and Millie Donovan of The Riverside who have collaborated to bring you a collection of their work inspired by female archetypes. Both artists had been working independently on various painting and writing pieces and discovered that they drew inspiration from similar sources essentially trying to work out "What it is to be a woman" on paper, canvas and through various other media. Please join us in the discussion! Opening will be during the monthly Westerly Art Stroll. Refreshments will be served. See you at The Riverside.

What: Opening Reception for "Miracle & Joy"

Where: The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery

12 Broad Street, Westerly, Rhode Island

When: Wednesday, March 3

Time: 6-9 p.m.

Be sure to start your stroll at the Westerly Artist Co-op from 5-8 p.m.

at their NEW location on Canal Street, Westerly!

If you liked Eric the first time, here are a few shows to consider attending...

Eric Sturtevant, friend and recent illustrator featured at The Riverside, has a couple of upcoming shows in the New England area. Be sure to check out his work at the following events.

The Foundry Artists Association Holiday Show: www.foundryshow.com

Show & Sale

Friday, December 4th, 12-8pm
Saturday, December 5th, 10-8pm
Sunday, December 6th, 10-6pm
Friday, December 11th, 12-8pm
Saturday, December 12th, 10-8pm
Sunday, December 13th, 10-6pm

The Southend Open Market: www.southendopenmarket.com

Opening Sat. & Sun., May 15 & 16, 2010

Holiday Cheer at The Riverside...

The merchants of The Riverside are collaborating once again to bring you a fun and family oriented holiday event. Wednesday, Dec. 2nd we will be hosting our annual "Holiday Open House" from 5-9 p.m. all taking place during Westerly's Art Stroll Night. The night includes music by Georgette and her kids company, wine tasting by Langworthy Farm, art displayed at The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery as well as Wild Animal Publishing, yummy holiday treats by The Bean Counter Coffee Shop, and special shopping offers from the new TLC Boutique (formerly In Due Time Boutique). Stop by for some live music, food, fun, wine, art, shopping and dinosaurs! Bring the whole family!

Monkey Business at The Riverside!

The Riverside Artists Studio & Gallery has invited illustrator Eric Sturtevant to be the featured artist for the month of November. Eric is a native Rhode Islander with a bit of a "wild side." His beautifully illustrated and humorous animals bring out the kid in all of us! The show opens during the Westerly Art Stroll, Wednesday, Nov. 4th and will run through the end of the month. This event is for children of all ages so be sure to bring the whole family! Eric will be on hand and may sign a few prints. Kid inspired treats will be provided by Candy Galore of Westerly. This promises to be a good time, so be sure to stop by The Riverside and have a little fun on us!

When: November 4th – November 30th

Open Reception: November 4th, 5-8p.m.

Gallery Hours: M-F, 10-3 p.m. or by appointment

Fall Strolls begin Tonight!

Kids are in school, the air is brisk, the skies are brilliant and we are ready to start putting pencil to paper and paint to canvas. We have spent the summer taking photographs, walking through nature, experiencing summer living on the Rhode Island/Connecticut coast and finding inspiration in the smallest corners of our lives. Tonight will be the first Art Stroll for our fall season and it promises to be a lovely night for walking with friends down Westerly's beautiful streets. Stop by and help inspire us with your summer stories. We will be open from 5-8 at 12 Broad Street. Refreshments will be served.