State's Arts Agency and Humanities Council celebrate Arts and Humanities Month with happenings throughout the state

Providence, RI -- To usher in National Arts and Humanities Month this October, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and Rhode Island Humanities (RI Humanities) have partnered to host programs, webinars, workshops and celebrations.

This year's theme, The Mosaic We Make, pays tribute to how arts and humanities assist us to understand where we come from, who we are, and how we can build a better future. All of us bring our own experiences, ideas and history to the arts and humanities. When we share these different perspectives, we create connections between us and form a strong mosaic of experiences, heritage and vision.

The arts and humanities also help us learn from the past, make connections with others, and better understand the world around us. Together, they can inspire us to imagine and create new possibilities for the future.

Both Councils invite you to celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month by participating in programs listed below or in happenings that are meaningful to you and your community. Spread the word by communicating the importance of arts and humanities to friends, family, neighbors and community leaders.

"The arts and humanities are strengthened by your stories, ideas and traditions that come together to make a nearly complete picture of the cultures that shape our state and its unique character," Todd Trebour, Executive Director of RISCA, said. "This October, be part of The Mosaic We Make and celebrate the creativity and culture around us, as well as the cohesion and vibrancy it fosters in Rhode Island's communities."

Elizabeth Francis, Executive Director of RI Humanities noted, "Humanities experiences shape and sharpen civic engagement and offer communities opportunities to participate with resilience and joy. We are excited to partner with our colleagues at RISCA and with other cultural organizations across the state and nation in celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month."

Here are upcoming events and programs in the spirit of The Mosaic We Make. To RSVP for any of these events visit RISCA's home page and look for the calendar listing on the right:

Thursday, Oct. 1, New grant for artists addresses arts and climate change. The deadline to apply is Nov. 2. The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council Advisory Board (EC4 AB) have opened grants for artists who have projects that connect the arts to climate change. The grant is open to artists from all disciplines, and the goal is to improve public access and understanding of climate change in addition to building public support and participation in positive climate action.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Coffee Hour with the Arts Community, Borealis Coffee Co., 500 Wood St., Unit 113, Bristol. Join RISCA's arts grants program staff at a networking event. Gather with fellow artists, arts administrators, educators and creative sector folks for an informal event. Free to attend. Parking is available.

Thursday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. – noon: Arts and Health Network Meeting, Hattie Ide Chaffee Center, 200 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside. Rhode Islanders with an interest in the intersection of Arts and Health are invited to attend this free meeting. We encourage artists, arts and culture organizations, practitioners, educators, health professionals, researchers and caregivers to attend. Parking is available on site.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: The Mosaic We Make: A Cultural Call and Response, Rhode Island State House Library, 82 Smith St., Providence.

Co-hosted by Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, RI Humanities, Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, Rhode Island 250, and Rhode Island Secretary of State.

Join us for a facilitated discussion, led by Harold Steward, Executive Director, New England Foundation for Arts, and Silvermoon LaRose, Assistant Director, Tomaquag Museum, on preserving cultural heritage. The program will feature leaders in conversation on the importance of preserving and activating cultural heritage.

In recognition of the 250th anniversary of our country, we will take this opportunity to reflect on stories that make up our shared history; how those stories are expressed; and what we choose to carry forward into the next 250 years. This program is supported by America250 funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Free event; street parking available. Space is limited.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Opening Reception: Our Shared Traditions: RISCA's Folk and Traditional Arts Program, An America 250 Program, Atrium Gallery, One Capitol Hill, Providence.

The exhibit features selected artworks from the past 16 years of folk artists who received Folk and Traditional Arts Fellowship and Apprenticeship grants. RISCA's Arts and Cultural Sustainability Director is the curator of the exhibit. The reception is free and open to the public and will feature several performances. This program is supported by America250 funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Friday, Oct. 30 - Revolutionary Traces Rhode Tour available online.

The new "Revolutionary Traces" Rhode Tour tells stories about the American Revolution in communities across Rhode Island, including taverns in Barrington that served as gathering places for patriots, how Gilbert Stuart's childhood home in Saunderstown shaped the famous artist's life and his iconic Revolutionary portraits, and some of the stories behind the markers of colonial people in the historic Common Burial Ground in Newport.

"Revolutionary Traces" is the 40th tour available on the free Rhode Tour app and website — open the app on your phone as you travel around the state or enjoy exploring it from the comfort of home via the website. Download Rhode Tour for free in the App Store or GooglePlay. Details at: https://rhodetour.org/

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is a state agency supported by appropriations from the Rhode Island General Assembly and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. RISCA provides grants, technical assistance and staff support to arts organizations and artists, schools, community centers, social service organizations and local governments to bring the arts into the lives of Rhode Islanders. Visit www.arts.ri.gov for more information. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Rhode Island Humanities seeds, supports, and strengthens public history, cultural heritage, civic education, and community engagement by and for all Rhode Islanders. As the only dedicated source of funding for public humanities in Rhode Island, we are proud to support museums, libraries, historic sites, schools, preservation and historical societies, community and cultural organizations, individual researchers and documentary filmmakers to bring Rhode Island's stories to life and to amplify the state's many diverse voices. A private nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, RI Humanities is supported by individuals, corporations, foundations, the State of Rhode Island, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.rihumanities.org for more information. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @rihumanities.

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