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Learn more about the Mercantile. Upcoming Open Houses!
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115 Empire St.
Providence RI, 02903
401-831-9327
Providence RI, 02903
401-831-9327
AS220 Mission
We, the citizens of Rhode Island, associate ourselves for the purpose of providing a local forum and home for the arts, through the maintenance of residential and work studios, galleries, performance and educational spaces. Exhibitions and performances in the forum will be unjuried, uncensored and open to the general public. Our facilities and services are made available to all artists who need a place to exhibit, perform, or create their original artwork, especially those who cannot obtain space to exhibit or perform from traditional sources because of financial or other limitations.
Sponsors
Hours and Directions
Hours
Tues-Sun until 1am, Special Events Only on Mondays (see our Calendar)
Project Space at 93 Mathewson St:
Wed-Fri: 1pm-6pm, Sat: Noon-4pm & by appointment
2nd Floor Youth Gallery:
Mon-Fri: 11-7pm
Main Gallery and Open Window at Empire St:
Wed-Fri: 1pm-6pm & Sat: Noon-4pm
The Main Gallery is free, however, during performances admission is sometimes required. Our gallery at Empire St. is often accessible at other times, so please call or stop by!
The Main Office at 95 Mathewson St
Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm However, sometimes you can reach staff earlier, sometimes later than these times.
Monday-Friday 11am-7pm
Saturday Noon-5pm
Tues-Fri & Sun: 5pm-1am, Sat: 4pm-1am
Tues-Saturday: Noon-10pm; occasionally serving food during special events on Sundays or Mondays
No matter how much you read, you won't understand AS220 until you've stepped inside the door.
What will I find at 115 Empire Street?
- Performance Space
- Bar
- Galleries: Main Gallery, Open Window, Youth Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Broad Street Studio (2nd Floor)
- AS220 Labs (2nd Floor)
- College Visions (2nd Floor)
- Work Studios (2nd Floor)
- Artist Live/Work Studios (3rd Floor)
What will I find at the Dreyfus, at 95 Mathewson Street?
- AS220 Main Office
- Development Office
- Work Studios
- Community Printshop
- Design Providence
- Artist Live/Work Studios
- Indoor Swimming Pool (Just Kidding!)
Parking
We have a splendid bike rack in front of AS220 that we graciously offer to the public for FREE. Unfortunately we don't offer such luxurious accommodations for cars, but there are several parking garages within walking distance to AS220. You are also more than welcome to park on the street, but not in the middle of the road.
Here is a map of some nearby parking garages and lots. Good luck.
