2010 State Diversity Art Unites Communities Celebrating Diversity Exhibit Atrium Gallery

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts presents the 2010 “Art Unites Communities, State Celebrating Diversity Exhibit" at the Atrium Gallery @ One Capitol Hill.

Participating Artists: Amy Jean Romero, Betsy McLaughlin, Chantha Khem, Dawn Sears, Dr Mahendar Paul, Eric Mora Guillen, Esther Garcia Eder, Felix Diclo, Francisco Hernandez, Hiroko Lee, Hiroko Shikashio, James Montford, Johnathan Derry, Maria Del Carmen Mercado, Mark Taber, Nixon Leger, Pablo Alvarez, Rafael Diaz Recalde, Richard Goulis, Saberah Malik, Sompascuth Chounlamany, Scott Lapham, Sidney Tillett, Tamara Diaz, Umberto Crenca

Performances: Rhode Island Gospel Chorus Society, Rhode Island Kung Fu/Lion Dance Club, Raksmey Kampuchea Music

Partnerships: Laotian Community Center of Rhode Island

Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) developed the Atrium Gallery to recognize talented artists from communities throughout the state. The Atrium Gallery hosts multidisciplinary exhibitions in partnership with diverse artists and cultural organizations. The gallery features a stunning tall glass ceiling with light that cascades into an open space surrounded by three walls of artwork. This has become a destination point for visitors and the many people who frequent the Administration offices at One Capitol Hill, while enriching the environment for hundreds of state workers in the building

State Diversity Art Exhibits
Diversity Exhibits promote intercultural collaborations while play tribute to the diverse artists, mediums, and cultural traditions throughout Rhode Island, they represent a universal form of creative expression that can transcend cultural boundaries. Though the years, over 500 artists have exhibited their artwork in the state-run gallery. The exhibits honor the unifying force of visual creativity and the ALAANA (Africa, Latin American, Arab, Asian, Native American) artists and cultural organization of Rhode Island. These exhibitions often include traditional music and dance performances, making these highly anticipated events.

The 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. To learn more visit www.arts.ri.gov