NetWorks 2008 is a series of exhibitions celebrating the work of 16 contemporary Rhode Island visual artists. The show opens at Newport Art Museum October 25 and runs through January 25, 2009.

Artists include: Howard Ben Tré, Jonathan Bonner, Umberto Crenca, Ruth Dealy, Walter Feldman, Mark Freeman, Sal Mancini, Xander Marro, Denny Moers, Jaqueline Ott, Liz Pannell, Tim Philbrick, Angel Quinonez, CW Roelle, Jim Watkins, and Toots Zynsky

Exhibition catalog available

Photographic Portraits of the artists
by Lucas Foglia and Scott Lapham
Providence City Hall Gallery- 25 Dorrance Street, Providence
January 4th to January 31st, 2009

Exhibition at the Newport Art Museum
October 25, 2008 to January 25, 2009
Opening Reception Friday November 21, 5pm-7pm
The reception is free for Newport Art Museum Members, $10 for Non- members Sponsored by Newport Vineyards
www.newportartmuseum.org

Exhibition at 5Traverse
December 5-24, 2008
Opening Reception December 5th, 6pm-8pm
www.5traverse.com

Exhibition at the AS220 Project Space
December 5-28, 2008
Opening Reception December 7th, 4pm-7pm
PREVIEW Friday December 5th, 5:30pm-8pm
with a free shuttle service between the AS220 Project Space & 5Traverse Gallery
www.as220.org/galleries

NetWorks 2008 is a series of exhibitions curated by Dr. Joseph Chazan & Umberto Crenca, featuring the work of 16 contemporary RI visual artists. The NetWorks 2008 exhibition highlights the work & achievement of RI artists through exhibitions,video & photo portraits & the publication of an exhibition catalog. The exhibition brings together the work of diverse range of artists as well as diverse art institutions in collaboration to celebrate the rich creative energy of Rhode Island.