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Located in downtown Providence, RI, we are a non-profit community arts organization that provides affordable, equitable access to our galleries, performance venues, educational programs, residential spaces, and community studios so that all Rhode Islanders realize their full creative potential.
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PARTICIPATE
Dance, Draw, Listen, Look, Paint, Print, Perform!
There’s lots to see, hear and do at AS220. Find out what’s going on this month!
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CREATE
Take a group class or workshop, then become a member of our Community Studios to focus on making your own work
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EXHIBIT
We have five gallery spaces, one of them will be perfect for showing your work
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PERFORM
Our Live Arts venues are available for live music, theatre performances, poetry slams, film screenings, and more.
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AS220 YOUTH
A free program that provides a safe, equitable space for youth aged 14 - 21 to explore and express their creativity
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LIVE + WORK
60 affordable live+work studio spaces in three buildings in the heart of downtown Providence
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GIVE
Learn why our staff are committed to this organization, plus check out all the ways you can support our work
Where to Find Us
The Dreyfus Building
93 Mathewson Street
Providence, RI 02903
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The Project Space Gallery
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Administrative Offices
Individual Artist Work Studios (14)
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Artist Live/Work Studios (14)
MAIN OFFICE
Phone: 401.831.9327
Email: info@as220.org
HOURS
Mon - Fri 10 am - 6 pm
Empire Street Complex
95 - 115 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
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Black Box Theater
Eat +Drink Restaurant /Bar
The Main Gallery
The Main Stage
Open Window Gallery
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Aborn Gallery
AS220 Youth Studio
Paul Krot Community Darkroom
Psychic Readings Performance Space
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Dance Studio
Artist Live / Work Artist Studios (11)
The Mercantile Block
131 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
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Rehearsal studios
3 spaces between 250 and 430 sq. ft for musically-inclined AS220 staff members and studio artiist from all three downtown locations.
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AS220 Program Studios
Fabrication Lab
Printshop
Commercial Tenants
Clark the Locksmith
Mercantile Building Resident Gallery
The Stable
Viva Mexico
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Artist Studio Spaces (11)
AS220 Industries Offices
AS220 Media Arts
Office Spaces
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Floors 3 & 4 contain a total of 22 residential studios ranging in size from 600 to 880 sq. ft and the building’s residential laundry facilities (4th floor).