Providence Public Library (PPL) has announced a new curatorial collaboration with AS220, OPEN, and the City of Providence’s Department of Art, Culture and Tourism (ACT) to manage and sustain its exhibition gallery spaces. This partnership comes as a response to significant funding cuts in 2025, which led PPL to eliminate dedicated humanities and arts staff positions. The collaboration aims to keep the library’s gallery spaces active and vibrant despite these budget challenges. By joining forces with local arts organizations and city departments, PPL seeks to ensure continued cultural programming and community engagement within its galleries. This initiative reflects a strategic effort to maintain the library’s role as a cultural hub during a period of institutional transition. The partnership is expected to bring diverse curatorial perspectives and programming to the library’s exhibition spaces, supporting local artists and enriching the cultural landscape of Providence.