Do you want to give art-making a higher priority in your life? The RI Area Art Right Now! is a group of artists who meet monthly on the second Tuesday to motivate each other. We accomplish this by sharing new, original art created on a theme chosen from members' suggestions. We believe serious art can emanate from a light heart. To this end, we offer only supportive comments and try to have fun and engaging activities at each meeting. Artists working in any media and of all skill levels are invi …

We are a group who share the passion and interested in learning more about photography and improving our skills. Whether you own a simple point and shoot, semi-professional, or professional equipment, shoot film or digital, we welcome you to join us. All photos may be kept private or shared with the group for critique. It is our hope that by offering each other suggestions for improvement, and praising exceptional shots, we will improve our skills and grow together as a group. We hold regular "c …

… I have a 4X5 camera as well as a high-end 20 mp digital SLR. I’m taking a course in commercial photography at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan (on Saturdays) and I’ve taken similar courses at the Rhode Island School of Design. I would like to find other photographers and people in the field to share their experiences, ideas, share studio space, and to help put the portfolios together. It would be wonderful to have reps and others in the publishing or advertising worlds join the group to ta …