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Rhode Island School of Design Art Museum houses over 80,000 works of art, ranging from ancient Greek and Roman sculpture to French Impressionist paintings, from Chinese stone and terracotta sculpture to contemporary art in every medium including textiles, ceramics, glass and furniture. It also serves the general public with a full schedule of special exhibitions, lectures, tours, and concerts. The Museum’s collection is displayed in 45 galleries on three floors, tracing the history of art from antiquity to the 21st century. Highlights of the 19th-century French painting include masterpieces by Delacroix, Corot, Manet, Rodin and Matisse. American painting of the 19th and early 20th centuries is represented in works by Chase, Heade, Homer, Bellows, Sargent and Cassatt.

Location: 224 Benefit Street, Providence Rhode Island 02903 Telephone 401-454-6500 Fax 401-454-6556

Other Art nearby:
(New London) Alva Gallery
(Providence) American Diner Museum
(Providence) Ann-Mary Brown Memorial
(Newport) Arnold Art Store and Gallery
(Storrs) Atrium Gallery
(Providence) Atrium Gallery

03/28 Coming to The Providence area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.