Wickford Art Festival

Wickford Art Festival The OFFICIAL Wickford Art Festival page! Produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962. Admission is free and the festival is held rain or shine.

The Wickford Art Association is proud to host and produce the annual Wickford Art Festival each summer. Meet artists from across the state, region & country as they display their fine art in the heart of Wickford Village - Wilson Park - amongst well-preserved colonial homes, eclectic shops and historic streets in Wickford Village. The Wickford Art Festival is one of the longest running outdoor fin

e art festivals in New England. Handicap accessible and family friendly, this fine art festival draws up to 40,000 art lovers from throughout New England over the weekend. Artists come from across the country and Canada. Artist mediums include oil, acrylic, drawing, sculpture in metal, clay, wood and glass, pastel, mixed media, ink and photography in original, one of a kind or limited, signed and numbered editions. Fine art is sales tax exempt in Rhode Island. Located in North Kingstown, RI, Wickford is 25 minutes south of Providence, 20 minutes from Newport and less than 1 hour drive from CT and MA. Visit www.wickfordart.org or call 401-294-6840 for more information. A 501c3 non-profit, the Wickford Art Association was founded in 1962 to produce the Wickford Art Festival, educate its membership, the local community and general public and to promote the arts in the community. Proceeds from the Wickford Art Festival support its numerous art programs and community events, all open to the public.

SAVE THE DATES!! And help us spread the good NEWS!
06/17/2026

SAVE THE DATES!! And help us spread the good NEWS!

Artist Feature of the DAY!  Visit Glass Artist Shane Dorey at this year's festival. "Nature, Biology and the interconnec...
06/17/2026

Artist Feature of the DAY! Visit Glass Artist Shane Dorey at this year's festival. "Nature, Biology and the interconnectedness of all life has always fascinated me and my work reflects that. I strive for each piece to embody the grace, beauty and complexity found in nature. Through glass, I trace the hidden patterns that shape our world, seeking harmony between movement, balance, and the pulse of life itself."

Please join us at our next VOLUNTEER Gathering  - Event on June 18th at the gallery  36 Beach Street, North Kingstown, R...
05/18/2026

Please join us at our next VOLUNTEER Gathering - Event on June 18th at the gallery 36 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI. Also! Artists, please keep watch on your emails for information regarding July's festival. Booth assignments are underway.

Wickford Art Festival Artists, we are offering FULL and HALF page ARTIST FEATURES in our digital catalogue to help you p...
05/07/2026

Wickford Art Festival Artists, we are offering FULL and HALF page ARTIST FEATURES in our digital catalogue to help you promote your artwork and booths during this year's festival weekend! Please feel free to message, call, email or stop by the gallery Wickford Art Association at 36 Beach Street with any questions. We emailed everyone a packet of information today! Deadline for participation is June 6th.

Hey Exhibiting Wickford Art Festival Artists!  We'd love for you to participate in this FREE show at the gallery Wickfor...
05/05/2026

Hey Exhibiting Wickford Art Festival Artists! We'd love for you to participate in this FREE show at the gallery Wickford Art Association Project Postcard - mail us a little piece of your creativity and we will display it in our gallery (feel free to add your socials, website, etc on the postcard!) Presentation Event: August 20th.

Project Postcard - FREE & NO REGISTRATION. Mail your decorated cards May - August 17th. (Details online: https://wickfordart.org/project-postcard/ LINK In BIO 'Calls4Art'

Exhibiting postcards ALL for SALE: July - August, 2026

Presentation Event: August 20, 2026 from 5-6 PM

Call for Art: Project Postcard Exhibition
The Wickford Art Association is thrilled to announce an open invitation to creators EVERYWHERE for our 2026 Project Postcard—a fun celebration of small‐scale art with big imagination. This beloved community exhibition invites the spirit of accessibility and creative freedom. No registration, no fees, no barriers—just pure artistic expression. FREE Pre-printed postcards are available at the gallery, or use your own cardstock (sized 4 x 6 inches) for mailing.

Whether you’re an established artist, an emerging voice, or someone who simply loves to make things with your hands, this project welcomes you; FUN for KIDS too! Every postcard becomes part of a vibrant, eclectic collection that reflects the diversity, playfulness, and heart of our creative community.

We are thrilled for Jillian Barber Studio - her artwork was selected as the face (literally) for this year's annual Wick...
05/04/2026

We are thrilled for Jillian Barber Studio - her artwork was selected as the face (literally) for this year's annual Wickford Art Association Wickford Art Festival!! Thank you to Jesse Hashagen for the excellent design work and to Crestar Picture Framing for running a limited edition to be offered for sale starting July 11 & 12th at Wilson's Park, Wickford RI.

Great Time!!!!
04/27/2026

Great Time!!!!

TODAY at the GALLERY 36 Beach Street North Kingstown, RI from 5-7 PM Enjoy a fun evening with us at Wickford Art Associa...
04/23/2026

TODAY at the GALLERY 36 Beach Street North Kingstown, RI from 5-7 PM Enjoy a fun evening with us at Wickford Art Association!

Calling all Wickford Art Festival Artists - TODAY'S THE DAY - April 23rd from 5-7 PM. Join us at the Gallery and meet our staff, some of our incredible Wickford Art Festival team and volunteers to ask questions you might have, AND the opportunity to connect with our special guest, the Super Duper, Rhode Island Influencer !! Light refreshments will be served.

We are thrilled to have Jillian Barber’s piece In ‘The Realm of Faerie’ (a stunning ceramic sculpture) representing the ...
04/22/2026

We are thrilled to have Jillian Barber’s piece In ‘The Realm of Faerie’ (a stunning ceramic sculpture) representing the face of our 63rd annual Wickford Art Festival!! Congratulations to Jillian (her 30th year with WAF) and all participating artists! Tomorrow, Thursday, April 23rd is our Wickford Art Festival WELCOME EVENT, a meet and greet with special guest PattyJ.com from 5-7 PM. Calling all Festival Artists-new and returning, please join us at the gallery.

RSVP!  CALLING ALL Prior & Newly Accepted Wickford Art Festival Artists!  Wickford Art Association  36 Beach Street, Nor...
04/13/2026

RSVP! CALLING ALL Prior & Newly Accepted Wickford Art Festival Artists! Wickford Art Association 36 Beach Street, North Kingstown RI, our gallery is located waterfront - you can't beat the views.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS & Get Your (free) Tickets! Next week, Thursday, April 23rd from 5:00-7:00 PM we are hosting a fun and informative Meet & Greet Event at the gallery, 36 Beach Street North Kingstown RI for NEW & RETURNING Wickford Art Festival Artists! Meet us and PattyJ.com Easy RSPV: https://wickfordartassociation.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F39616

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36 Beach Street
Wickford, RI
02852

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