An independant gallery dedicated to jewelry as a fine art. This collectors' book store often shows work that has a literary bent. An exciting collection of folk art, kilims, tribal weavings, masks, musical instruments, ethnic clothing, jewelry and Nativeamerican crafts. Founded in 1753 as an independent membership library, the Providence Athenaeum is committed to cultural programming and events for adults and children that accentuate and expand the strengths of the collections and mission of the institution. The Library has a varied program of works on display on its ground floor.
Showcases work by visiting and student photographers.
It also serves the public with a full schedule of special exhibitions, lectures, tours, concerts, and other programs. The collection is displayed in 45 galleries on three floors. 161 South Main Street . Hope Cafe 729 Hope Street, 421-9431. Daily 12 - 8pm Features work by RISD graduate students.