NEWPORT COUNTY BRIEFS: Newport Gallery Night, Newport Historical Society Shop, Hogan Associates photo contest, NOSP goes digital
Newport Gallery Night returns
With the Phase III continuing in RI, Newport Gallery Night will be hosting a larger August Newport Gallery Night on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 5- 8 pm featuring Beach Studios, Coastal Contemporary Gallery, DeBlois Gallery, and Jamestown Art Center.
Art fans will have a chance to enjoy current and new member work at Beach Studios on exhibit and for sale on the gallery wall, Coastal Contemporary Gallery’s new show "Fluid", DeBlois Gallery’s 36th Anniversary Members’ Show and Reception, and Jamestown Art Center’s current show A Mythic Pause, the site specific labyrinth Beckett’s Maze: Go On by Robin Crocker, Art of Protest with the front of the JAC building used as a community exhibition space highlighting protest signs and poster art from Black Lives Matter rallies, and a new sculpture from Anne Mimi Sammis "Dancing with a Dove" in front of the JAC.
If you’re feeling hungry after visiting these exhibitions, step into one of the six restaurants that collaborate with Newport Gallery Organization by providing discounts and specials for Newport Gallery Night visitors!
Free parking is available for the night at the Gateway Visitors Center and uptown at the Newport Art Museum. For more information about Newport Gallery Night and the Newport Gallery Organiza-tion, visit http://www.newportgalleries.org.
Newport Historical Society Museum & Shop holding open hours
The Newport Historical Society Museum & Shop inside the Brick Market at 127 Thames Street, is now holding open hours, and is available by appointment.
The Museum & Shop will have open hours Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ring the doorbell to be let in as state regulations only allow a small number of visitors at a time.
If you prefer to be in the Museum & Shop with only those of your group, call to book an appointment outside of those hours, 401-841-8770.
State regulations of staying six feet apart from those not in your “quaranteam” and face masks covering your nose and mouth are required.
The Shop website, www.shopnewporthistory.com is always available online! Shop for items you need to have a fun, Newport summer. Contactless pickup and shipping available. Follow @ShopNewportHistory on Instagram for deals and ideas.
Hogan Associates holding photo contest
Hogan Associates Real Estate is kicking off its second annual summer photo contest. The Newport real estate brokerage is soliciting photos that underscore their belief that homeownership is “not just about the real estate.” One winning image will be selected for a full-page Hogan Associates’ color magazine ad with photo credit and a $500 cash prize.
Aimed at encouraging locals and visitors to document the RI moments that make life sweet, even during these troubling times, the contest is open to anyone who wants to share lifestyle photos of people and places in Newport County. From lobster rolls and blazing sunsets, Newport Bridge to social distancing at Easton’s Beach, all inspiring, heartwarming, joyful shots will be considered. (Hashtag #NotJustAbout)
“We want to highlight the moments that make life special in Newport County,” says Hogan Associates broker/co-owner Matt Hadfield. “Real estate is just a conduit for living life to its fullest. These days, we all snap fabulous photos, especially at home. That’s what we want to celebrate with this campaign.”
For complete contest rules and information visit: notjustabouttherealestate.com.
Newport Open Space Partnership goes digital
Newport Open Space Partnership (NOSP) has announced that its 2020 Summer Programming has gone digital.
NOSP encourages Newport’s children of all ages to explore the great outdoors in their own backyard or neighborhood with virtual programming. Programming includes a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt in which participants can discover the nature and community immediately around them. The Nature at Home Art Program allows participants’ creativity to shine as they are inspired by Newport’s nature and open spaces. Perhaps the most engaging activity will be a socially distanced obstacle course set up at Miantonomi Park. The obstacle course will be available by appointment only during certain time slots throughout the month of August. Precautions such as face masks, social distancing and sanitization will be taken. A virtual completion certificate is available to all who participate in these programs and prizes will be awarded at the end of August based on participation.
NOSP’s Summer Program will run throughout August; the obstacle course can be booked and more information can be found online at https://newportopenspace.org/projects/summer2020/