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Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts RICPA exists to create a diverse and supportive community for individuals interested in learning or w

The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts (RICPA) is a photography organization founded to inspire creative development and provide opportunities to engage with the community through exhibition, education, publication and mutual support. Our vision is to support the professional growth of our members by offering exhibitions, workshops and mentorship programs. We welcome members who share a passion for creating, appreciating and understanding all forms of photo-based media and seek to provide a platform for artistic expression while fostering dialogue and innovation in the arts. RICPA is located on the second floor at 118 North Main Street in Downtown Providence. More information is available on at: http://www.RIPhotoCenter.org

Still a few seats left... improve your video and filmmaking skills, for work, social media, or for that film you always ...
10/12/2026

Still a few seats left... improve your video and filmmaking skills, for work, social media, or for that film you always to make

Smartphone Filmmaking, in person with David H. Wells October 21st – December 16th This workshop is for people who want to learn to make better videos with their smartphone and create engaging short…

Join us October 15th, 5:00-8:00pm for the opening of "Passing Through" by John Clarke in our Focus Gallery.
10/11/2026

Join us October 15th, 5:00-8:00pm for the opening of "Passing Through" by John Clarke in our Focus Gallery.

"On the Road with on the Road" join us, October 15th, with Carl Moore for an opening reception and book signing. 5:00-8:...
10/11/2026

"On the Road with on the Road" join us, October 15th, with Carl Moore for an opening reception and book signing. 5:00-8:00pm, the exhibition continues through November 13th.
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Still a few seats left in our filmmaking workshop with David H Wells.
10/10/2026

Still a few seats left in our filmmaking workshop with David H Wells.

Smartphone Filmmaking, in person with David H. Wells October 21st – December 16th This workshop is for people who want to learn to make better videos with their smartphone and create engaging short…

October 9th is the last day to catch our Member Spotlight exhibition while it is still in the gallery.  The gallery is o...
10/09/2026

October 9th is the last day to catch our Member Spotlight exhibition while it is still in the gallery. The gallery is open Noon - 7:00pm, with a closing reception from 5:00 - 7:00pm. It's not too late to make one of these photographs your own... The exhibition will continue online, but best viewed in person.
https://www.riphotocenter.org/7th-annual-spotlight-member-exhibition

Thursday, October 8th is the last day to view Gail Samuelson's "Curious Conversations".  This new collection of hand pul...
10/08/2026

Thursday, October 8th is the last day to view Gail Samuelson's "Curious Conversations". This new collection of hand pulled photogravure prints really needs to be seen in person, but will remain available online in its digital form. The gallery is open until 6:00pm

https://www.riphotocenter.org/gail-samuelson-curious-conversations/

Address

118 North Main Street
Providence, RI
02903

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+14014002542

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