West Coast Styles Come Northeast Ashore at Garbolino
Eliza Domingo | Eliza Domingo
Without a doubt, the success of Federal Hill is due in large part to its longstanding history of both quality established and trendy up-and-coming merchants, like the clothing boutique Garbolino, owned by Monique Orcutt.
Vol 1 Issue 1 Spring 2009
Local and Contemporary Findings at 5Traverse Gallery
Eliza Domingo | 5Traverse Gallery, Maya Allison
Just off the rows of neighborhood markets on eclectic Wickenden Street, you will find a handful of contemporary gallery spaces like 5Traverse, the brainchild of sculptor Jesse Smith and currently managed by gallery director Maya Allison.
Vol 1 Issue 1 Spring 2009
Atop The Creative Capital from an Artist’s Vantage Point
Eliza Domingo | Eliza Domingo and Angel Quinonez
As year two of the Buy Art Providence campaign hits the streets, when you make an art purchase - whether $5 or $500, a painting from a gallery or a pair of earrings from an artist’s studio – your gift is going to support the work of local talent, like those of painter-sculptor-tattooist, Angel Quiñonez.
Vol 1 Issue 1 Spring 2009
Inside A Tiny Palace Filled with Big Dreams
Gonzalo Cuervo | Eliza Domingo
Originally from the Dominican Republic, Johnny “Bomba” Rodriguez arrived in Providence in 1993 with few resources other than a strong work ethic and a profound love of music. Today, Rodriguez is the proud owner of El Palacio de la Musica (The Music Palace) on Broad Street.
Vol 1 Issue 1 Spring 2009
Forging Community
Josie Morway | The Steel Yard
On any given evening one might find the Steel Yard filled with grandly restored classic cars, or ablaze with the cascading sparks, music and craftsmanship-meets-showmanship of an after-dark iron pour. Other nights, the Yard is filled students hard at work during “open studios” or attending workshops on blacksmithing and bicycle repair.
Vol 1 Issue 1 Spring 2009
Buying Art in Providence - Opportunity Abounds
Brook Long | Buy Art Campaign and Michael Christofaro
I have a confession that I’m not embarrassed to share for once: I’m addicted to art. Gazing upon it. Longing for it. And frequently, lugging it home.
Vol 1 Issue 1 Spring 2009
Winter Traditions For The Whole Family
Matthew Lawrence | Michael Christofaro and Mark Turek
Even the most ardent sun seeker can find reasons to celebrate this winter, especially if they have children. The holiday season is a family-friendly time, and there's an abundance of events and activities geared towards kids.
Vol 1 Issue 1 Spring 2009
Glass Fusion
Martina Windels | Michael Christofaro and Toots Zynsky
Living in a place where Dale Chihuly has become a household name synonymous with expansive installations of brilliant, colorful glass baubles, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that not every city is blessed with as many glass artists as Providence.
Vol 1 Issue 1 Spring 2009
"I'm drowning in ideas": Artist/Musician Brian Chippendale
Sean T. Collins | Brian Chippendale
Spend an evening talking with Brian Chippendale and you’ll hear a lot of self-deprecating laughter, repeated invocations of the word “fun,” and quite a few conversational tangents (from a brief history of his studio space’s square footage to the comparative merits of the current Captain America and Green Lantern comic books). What you won’t hear is any horn-tooting over Chippendale’s place at the forefront of America’s artistic avant-garde.
Vol 1 Issue 1 Spring 2009
Local and Literary – Providence’s Independent Bookstores
Gillian Kiley | McKenzie Burrus-Granger
In an age when local bookshops are disappearing, a group of independent bookstores in Providence are flourishing thanks to the commitment of a unique set of booksellers and a vibrant literary community to keep the box stores and the online giants at bay.
Vol 1 Issue 1 Spring 2009