What an amazing artist space!…read more The owners, Norv and Amanda, are possibly the nicest people ever, and have done a fantastic job redesigning this old factory building into a HUGE, elegant space for artists of all kinds. You can get your own space, or share open space with access to pottery wheels and a kiln for a minimal price. It's kind of like an artist's dream - the inspiring space, the friendly community, the freedom to work alone or in the company of others... And the gallery is beautiful, with huge ceilings and exposed brick, and striking work by the members. They have several shows a year, well worth seeing.

From the owner: We are a membership-based art studio (month to month art studio rentals and Open Studio art space…read morein the Providence area) equipped to meet the studio needs of artists who work in most medias. Make your creative time more enjoyable and productive by working at our studio. We have put a lot of thought and planning into building an Open Studio that provides artists an optimum working environment. Our studio, located in a beautifully restored historic mill, provides numerous amenities to full and part-time artists. Our Event Gallery hosts special events and art exhibits. Please contact for current schedule.

Really cool location and spot. I love the aesthetic and how many different businesses they have in…read morethis space. I just worry about safety sometimes because they have many doors and not seem to be monitored or locked.

Artist studios. Yoga studio. Massage and personal care, salon, event space, photographer,…read morerestaurants, farmers market, bakeries, tutors, kids arts and crafts, coffee, escape room, loft apartments. An old mill complex has been turned into a multi-purpose space. Rhode Island history is full of mills and I love that they re-purposed these buildings instead of knocking them down. There is on street parking, some in a courtyard (a tight squeeze for the larger vehicles) a small lot across the road on Main Street, a smaller lot on Dudley street and a large lot at the bottom of the hill behind the mill. Give yourself a few extra minutes to find your parking spot.

This is a great little gallery that hosts free events with free beer/wine and free snacks with a…read morerotating selection of local art. Again, it's FREE! No entrance fee, no obligation to buy, although with all the beauty surrounding you from the well curated selection here, you'll likely be very, Very, VERY tempted. Events and hours change so make sure to check out the website and social media before you go. What a lovely spot, and I for one can't wait for the next event!

Candita is a gracious host for cocktail events. I would highly recommend checking out her space if…read moreyou're planning a party! The Gallery is committed to showcasing fine local art and usually has a great mix of paintings, drawings, pottery, etc. I appreciate the mix of mediums, rotating exhibits, etc. Candita is also a fierce activist for the arts and making art originals accessible to any art lover regardless of budget. Scheduled Hours during the week are scarce, so plan ahead, call for an appt, etc. Or just drop in if you happen to be at Hope Artiste!

Taken a few people for some classes here. My mom and few friends. Like this glass center more than…read moreothers around town. Super friendly staff also. The space is big

I took my mother here for her birthday. We did the girls night out class. We had Jesse and Sam…read more Bother were FANTASTIC & very knowledgeable about this art medium. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who was so nice as well! They had refreshments out, and also a beautiful view of the river! In addition, this is a size inclusive activity, but it is hands on, so do be ready to sit and stand and hold/grasp, during the process. We will definitely be back!

I had the pleasure of being invited to a bridal luncheon at this wonderful new local business. The…read moreowner was warm & welcoming and has created a beautiful space in what I guess was the office or guard shack in the parking lot of a brick mill. We tried our hand at a Japanese art called suminagashi, floating ink on a watery solution, swirling & marbleizing it, then floating a plain silk scarf on top to which the color adheres. While we waited for them to line-dry outside, we sat on the little patio and sipped wine. There are several artisans associated with Boldacious, you can buy their products or attend a craft class. Several of us plan to go back in the fall to take knitting classes.

From the owner: Art Center offering a variety of art programs for all ages for the continued development and…read moregrowth of art in the community. Buy Local . Enjoy lasting quality from the finest artisans.

If you love pinball, you will love this arcade Best deal in…read moretown,UNLIMITED pinball for 10,00.. So much fun for all aged

Well that was super fun…read more When we arrived no one was on the desk so we began to wander the first floor. If you just want to walk around, and check out the machines that is free. I saw someone who works there and he gave us a quick 'tour'. Pinball machines are set up here by year beginning in the 1930's! There a many from the 70's, a big collection of 80's and then further back it's a mix. The tour took up upstairs. There is a wheelchair lift here, however, you have to step over a barrier at the bottom of the doorway leading to the stairs so not really handicap accessible? Call if you need info on that. Keep that door at the bottom of the staircase open so you can get back! At the top of the steps is a private event room. (sorry no photo, a meeting was going on). Turn right after the event room and follow the hallway to the 'Blue Room' on the left at the end. Here you'll find a small, open space for a party with shelves of board games, a table and comfy couches. The Blue Room includes several racing games (seated style), shooter games, skeeball, basketball throw and other arcade games. There were a couple dozen pinball machines without an outlet to play them stored in this space. Our tour guide tells us for events up to 150 people, these games are moved out and tables moved into that space. The second floor hosts many other businesses so be respectful when in the halls. Our visit lasted about two hours playing all the games. Some of the pinball machines include information on who designed them and other info. The Star Trek machine is signed by some of the actors. Scoobydoo, Addams family, Aerosmith, Rick & Morty, Dolly Parton, on and on. Some games have hepatic feedback - like when the dinosaur eats your ball in the Jurasic Park pinball game the entire machine shakes. I love how the machines are all set to 'free play'. You just hit the start button (usually a round button on the front) and you get your three balls. When that game ends, hit start again and you get another three balls. Also, if you loose a ball quickly, you get an extra ball. Really makes for a fun experience. Admission is ten dollars per person (all ages), cash or credit, and covers playing all the available games for the whole day - come and go as you please. Parking is available next to the building in two lots. No food or drink are available for sale here. When hosting an event here, bring your own catering. Contact them/visit their website for details on hosting events. Public restrooms are on the upper level off the hallway. The museum space is more or less warehouse space. It was cold in there when we visited and we left our coats and hats on (February). When there are a lot of games being played, it gets loud, so be prepared. There are a few step stools for the smaller kids. Check next to or under the machines for those or if you have a collapsable one at home maybe bring it along just in case they are all in use. During our week day visit there were a fair amount of adults in there enjoying pinball and all the other games. Staff are knowledgeable and very easy to chat with. Definitely plan an outting to visit this fun museum diguised as an arcade. Alone, or with the kids. You might become the 'fun uncle' after a day here with the nibblings.

We came here tonight to check out an new exhibit featuring local artists Jeremey Schilling and…read moreMichaela Clift. It was our first time checking out this space in the Lorraine Mills Complex. The space is rather large with lots of room for artists to display on the walls and folks to enjoy the art. See photos. Unfortunately, a lot of the other businesses in the complex such as White Dog Distillery and Crooked Current were closed on a Tuesday evening but we stopped for a beer at Foolproof which is just down the street a bit. Nice space for local artists and we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the pieces. Most pieces were for sale so for someone looking to build an art collection for reasonable prices, this would be a great place to start. Some pieces we saw were as low as $35 with pricier ones in the 1K-5K range. Note they also have classes in drawing and painting.

I came here with my wife for an art opening. We were pleasantly surprised by how great the bar is!…read moreI got a local beer and my wife got a Sazerac with Rittenhouse rye. Her drink was perfect, served in an (antique?) jar. The bartenders were very friendly. And overall, the place had a cool, casual vibe.

Together with Kafe Lila, Machines With Magnets is forcing me to reconsider the city of Pawtucket,…read morewhich I had previously thought of as "the place where Slater Mill and the DMV are." Currently I think of Pawtucket as "the place where Slater Mill and the DMV and Kafe Lila and Machines With Magnets are," but if I spend enough time at KL and MWM, my view will undoubtedly become more nuanced. Machines With Magnets is a recording studio, art gallery, and performance space that has fast become my favorite music venue and possibly one of my favorite places in Rhode Island. The inside is beautiful, with two large rooms decked out in cool white paint and beautiful hardwood flooring (one floor is stenciled with an absolutely stunning pattern). Art of varied quality adorns the walls. I have now had the pleasure of attending two shows here--an electronic music performance and Quintron + Miss Pussycat--and I enjoyed them both. Watching bands perform with art as a backdrop is a pleasure. The sound is good and the venue is run fairly efficiently. At the latter show, they quickly cycled through four bands by alternating the rooms in which each band performed. Very smart. The crowds are fun and interesting. Drinks, Dunkin' Donuts coffee, and even pizza are sold for reasonable prices. During my first visit, a friend turned to me and said, "I wish I lived here." "I wish I could DJ here," I replied. Until either of these things happens, I'll be stopping in periodically for more music and art. You should, too.

We stoped by as part of Gallery Night Providence and I had an opportunity to talk with the owners…read moreand shared that I come from a long line of artists and art lovers, in fact, my great-grandparents, grandparents, and parents have brought many of their items here over the years to be expertly matted and framed. I learned that this business had the distinction of being the oldest framing shop in the country dating back to the early 1900's and has remained a family run local business during this time. (Wow! That's impressive!) Initially based out of the Arcade in Downcity Providence, they moved to this location in the 1970's and have continued to expand over time. What you will find today are three massive floors filled with artwork, prints, drawings, ceramics, etc from great local artists in addition to their large framing area. They can handle all types of projects small or large and provide service and support both locally and out of state. They boast quality craftsmanship, lifetime guarantees on their work, and prices that are comparable to what you'd find from the big box chains that offer framing services (no coupon needed!) The difference is the years of knowledge and experience you get when choosing Providence Picture Frame as well as the good feeling you get knowing that you are helping a long time family run store stay in business for future generations. You'll also find friendly employees who care passionately about their business, their community, and helping the customer get exactly what they are looking for. Pro tips: Consider shopping in their gallery for unique and special birthday or holiday gifts. Not sure how to display that special photo, artwork, or sentimental item? Stop by to talk to them about their custom framing ideas and to preserve your one of a kind item for a lifetime.

you buy an established business with the reputation and despite having issues with sending e-mails…read moreand not getting any reply the owner doesn't seem willing to address the problem with his front office staff and can't be bothered to look at the end of the day at unanswered correspondence. I used them before, I go out of my way to avoid them now. . Sadly they do offer services others do not provide in the area so you may have any choice but to with them. If you can't answer an e-mail I honestly don't want to do business with that business. it;s a gallery, the front staff are doing nothing all day. it's just the hard truth