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On Being American: Contemporary Artworks, Echoes of the Past

Ser estadounidense: obras de arte contemporáneas, ecos del pasado

Date: May 13, 2026 – Jun 20, 2026 13 de May, 2026 – 20 de Jun, 2026
Location: Lippitt House Museum, Hope Street, Providence, RI, USA

From May 13 to June 20, Lippitt House Museum will be home to an art exhibition of five, local contemporary artists each drawing on the house’s architecture, time period, and stories to explore the theme “On Being American.” New works from curator and mixed media artist Susan Hardy; glass artist Steven Easton; textile artist Amalia Galdona Broche; installation artist Lynne Harlow; and photographer McDonald Wright will be featured.​

Opening Reception
May 13th, 5:00 – 8:00PM

Reserve your spot to meet the artists at the opening reception! Artists will be in attendance to speak with guests about their work. Reservations for the opening reception are required as space is limited; please book a spot here to be added to the guest list.

Open House Hours
Thursday, May 21, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Wednesdays, 5:00 – 7:00 PM*

Fridays, 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00 PM (May 16 & 30, June 6 & 20)

*exhibit closed on Wednesday, June 10

Admission is by suggested donation, with pay-what-you-can tickets available. To attend, you can reserve a spot by adding your name to the guest list—or simply drop in during open hours.

From May 13 to June 20, Lippitt House Museum will be home to an art exhibition of five, local contemporary artists each drawing on the house’s architecture, time period, and stories to explore the theme “On Being American.” New works from curator and mixed media artist Susan Hardy; glass artist Steven Easton; textile artist Amalia Galdona Broche; installation artist Lynne Harlow; and photographer McDonald Wright will be featured.​

Recepción de apertura
13 de mayo, 5:00 – 8:00PM

Reserve su lugar para conocer a los artistas en la recepción de apertura. Los artistas estarán presentes para hablar con los invitados sobre su trabajo. Se requieren reservaciones para la recepción de apertura ya que el espacio es limitado; por favor reserve un lugar aquí para ser añadido a la lista de invitados.

Horario de puertas abiertas
Jueves, 21 de mayo, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Miércoles, 5:00 – 7:00 PM*

Viernes, 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Sábados, 1:00 – 4:00 PM (16 y 30 de mayo, 6 y 20 de junio)

*exposición cerrada el miércoles 10 de junio

La entrada es por donación sugerida, con boletos de paga lo que puedas disponibles. Para asistir, puede reservar un lugar agregando su nombre a la lista de invitados—o simplemente pasar durante el horario de puertas abiertas.

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