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Newport Rhode Island has a very stropng local arts community and their work is evident in the many art galleries and shops in Newport. Once a month, the local galleries open their doors for a reception and evening show. Gallery Night is held the second Thursday of the month and makes for an excellent self-guided art walk anytime.

Anchor Bend Glassworks 24 Waites Wharf Upscale, decorative, quality art glass products in a variety of configurations.	Arnold Art Gallery 210 Thames Street - Large selection of marine-inspired prints and original paintings; three floors of gallery space.
ASTA Tall Ships Gallery 240 Thames St. 846-1755 Photographs of majestic talls ships and traditional sailing vessels are displayed on a rotating basis.	Atelier 79 Thames Street. 848-5445 Internationally recognized sculptor Lori Vaccaro presents sculpture works ranging from figurative to miminalist abstract.
Blink Gallery 89 Thames St. 847-4255 Inspired by objects which communicate the makers' passion and by work which reveals a rougher edge that is somehow closer to truth.	Boulevard Studio & Gallery 39 Memorial Blvd 848-7050 A stellar collection of contemporary artwork by regional artists. Paintings, sculptures, drawings. Offers a variety of works from established and emerging artists.
Bridges Art Gallery 18 Market Squre 286-6815 Russian art of the 20th century; oil and watercolor paintings and sculptures in bronze and clay.	Cadeaux du Monde 26 Mary Street 848-0550 Traditional and folk art and handcrafts from Africa, The Caribbean , Latin America and Asia
DeBlois Gallery 138 Bellevue Avenue 847-9977 Sculpture, paintings, original prints and collage from 20 cooperative artist members. Monthly exhibits promote regional and emerging guest artists.	Fisher Gallery 136 Bellevue Ave 849-7446 Fine exhibition of original paintings by local and regional artists specializing in New England landscapes and seascapes.
Marie-Luise 8 Bowens Wharf 842-0579 Functional and sculptural contemporary art glass by recognized American artists. Handcrafted gifts for the home and glass jewelery.	Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave. 848-8200 Changing exhibitions of historical and contempory art. Year round museum school, lectures and tours.
William Vareika Fine Arts: 212 Bellevue Avenue - One of the largest galleries in Rhode Island. Specialized in museum quality, American paintings, drawings, watercolors and prints from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.	Number Two Marlborough Located in the historic Governor Coddington House, this gallery offers an interesting mix of new and established contemporary artists in a variety of media.
Onne Van der Wal Gallery One Bannisters Wharf - Renowned marine photographer is showcasing some of his best works in the form of limited edition photographs taken from his travels around the globe.	Rag & Bone Art 6 DeBlois Street Featuring unique and creative handcrafts
Reign Gallery - 192 Thames Street Acts as a contemporary museum. Serving the public by first showing inspired artwork and then educating about how that inspiration blossomed.	Roger King Fine Arts Bowen's Wharf The original fine arts gallery of Newport, it has been a leader in the presentation of 19th and early 20th century art. Clientele range from museums and corporations to the novice art lover.
Sheldon Fine Art 50 America's Cup Avenue Original works, ranging from oils to watercolors, photography to sculpture. Also fine art prints, including the newest high quality print, the giclee.	Spring Bull Gallery 55 Bellevue Avenue Cooperative gallery of 17 artists featuring fine art in various styles and media. Monthly exhibitions with opening receptions on the first Saturday from 5-7pm.
Suydam & Diepenbrock - 9 Bridge Street Working studio and gallery featuring jewelry and sculpture Combination gallery and working studio features original sculpture, home furnishings and jewelery.	Station 29 29 Spring St 848-0181 Located in a rehabilitated gas station, this is one the area's most interesting exhibition spaces and features contemporary art and design by local and regional artists.
Thames Glassblowing Studio & Gallery 688 Thames St. Handblown glass by Matthew Buechner. Watch skilled glassblowers craft molten glass into vases, ornaments, shells, perfume bottles and more. Classes offered. Shipping available.	Third and Elm Press 20 Elm St. 846-0228 Collection of woodblock prints and books. Artwork ranges from subtly colored woodblock prints to crisp, stoic, almost architectural images.
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