New Exhibit at the Museum of Work & Culture to Feature Art from Founders Academy students.
Exhibit highlights local middle school artists and their process.
(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, is proud to announce the new exhibit, Art Stars: Voices, which will open on Friday, December 15th. The exhibit features the artwork of local middle school students from Founders Academy at Beacon Charter School in Woonsocket.
Led by local artist and teacher Paul Cote, students learned various artistic techniques and processes that allowed them to create works that showcase and foreground their voices. Full of powerful and personal messages, this exhibit allows the next generation to make themselves heard.
The exhibit will be on display in the museum’s changing gallery until Thursday, February 29th.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only state-wide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting, and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st-century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, and the Aldrich House.
The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website: rihs.org.
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What: Art Exhibit featuring the students of Founders Academy at the Museum of Work & Culture
When: Friday, December 15th – Thursday, February 29th
Where: The Museum of Work & Culture (42 S. Main St., Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 02895)