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Newport Art Museum
The Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-8200
hello@newportartmuseum.org

Museum School
26 Liberty Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 619-7983
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mhickey@newportartmuseum.org
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Admission

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Free

Adults

$20

Seniors (65+)

$15

College Students

$10

Active Military (+ Spouse)

Free

Ages 17 & under

Free

Hours

Monday

11 am - 4 pm

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday - Saturday

11 am - 4 pm

Sunday

11 am - 4 pm

Holidays

The Museum is closed New Years Eve, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

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Founded in 1912, the Newport Art Museum is one of the oldest continuously operating and most highly regarded art museums and schools of its kind in the country.

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Featured Exhibitions

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Howard Gardiner Cushing: A Harmony of Line and Color

Cushing Gallery
July 12, 2025 - May 31, 2026

Play / Pretend

May 7, 2026 - January 31, 2027

Sheila Isham: Between Worlds

July 10, 2026 - February 28, 2027
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Our Collection

The Newport Art Museum’s collection consists of approximately 3,000 works of art in a range of media including works on paper (prints, drawings, watercolors, and photographs), paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, installation works, and textiles and is expanding to include new media. Concentrated on American art and contemporary art, the Museum’s collection includes works of art from the 18th century to present.

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Free For All Saturday June

June 20, 2026

Summer Art Party 2026

July 10, 2026

Wet Paint 2026

August 8, 2026
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The Museum School

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The Art of Shibori Dyeing with Indigo

June 14, 2026 - June 14, 2026
1 Session
Sunday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Taught by Diane Harrison

Botanical Silk Printing Workshop

July 12, 2026 - July 12, 2026
1 Session
Sunday 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Taught by Diane Harrison

Paper Shoe Sculpture Workshop

September 20, 2026 - September 20, 2026
1 session
Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Taught by Lisa May Tobin
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By supporting the Newport Art Museum Annual Fund at any level, you help make a positive difference in the lives of many. Our exhibitions, public programs, education, and community outreach, which includes a diversity of artistic voices, would not be possible without you.  Help the Newport Art Museum continue to spark reflection, inspiration, discovery and build lasting connections by making your tax-deductible contribution today.  We thank you for believing in the transformative power of art and allowing us to make art accessible to all for generations to come.  Help the Newport Art Museum continue to spark reflection, inspiration, discovery, and build connections by making your tax-deductible contribution TODAY!

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Are you a business owner who is looking for new ways to engage and connect with local Newport customers on a year round basis? We have the perfect opportunity. Sponsor a Newport tradition - The Newport Art Museum - Make NAM part of your marketing plan in 2025. We have an array of events and exhibits to offer you. Our first exciting event is the 2025 Winter Speaker Series in its 97th Year.

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Museum Staff

Harry Philbrick

Executive Director

Danielle Ogden

Artistic Director

Brandon Taylor Miller

Director of Operations

Susan Hanley

Director of Advancement

Sue Doyle

Director of Finance

Chris Capone

Director of Marketing

Mary Kate Hickey

Director of Museum Education

Ellen Kelly

Director of Special Events

Jeff Foye

Exhibitions and Collections Manager

Emilia Sywolski

Manager of Programs and Audience Engagement

Carley Brockwell

Manager of the Museum School

Charlene Carpenzano

Lead Teaching Artist, Clay Studio Manager

Marc Lennon

Buildings and Grounds Supervisor

Tricia Jacques

Bookkeeper

Whitney Hagen

Art Handler

Kate Hirsch

Board Liaison & Special Project Manager

Hannah Stall

Museum Receptionist

Kay Newcome

Museum Receptionist

Noelle Jones

Museum Receptionist

Mary Ellen Grosvenor

Museum Receptionist

Tris Comizio

Museum Receptionist

Docents

Amy Acampora

Lead Docent

Mary Anne Creto

Dianne Elliott

Cindy Larned

Ellen Patterson

Michelle Ingari

Sharon Viveiros

Volunteers

Amy Acampora

Dianne Eliott

Jody Eyre

Barbara Pierce

Ruth Thumbtzen

Kathy Weathers

Keith Weld

Susan Olson

Glennie Ormiston

Allen Brass

Maggie Thomas

Board of Trustees

Ellen Bowman

President

Susan Petree

Treasurer

Wendy Kagan

Secretary

John Boucher

Frank Garofolo

John Horton

Liz Mello

Nina Murphy

Sue Metzger

Brendan O'Donnell

Rebecca Rex

Abby Roach

Erik Saarmaa

Fran Slutsky

Elliot Stultz

Ruth Thumbtzen

Ellie Voorhes

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76 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-8200
hello@newportartmuseum.org

Interested in volunteering at NAM?
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bmiller@newportartmuseum.org

Newport Art Museum
The Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-8200
hello@newportartmuseum.org

Museum School
26 Liberty Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 619-7983

Monday

11 am - 4 pm

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday - Saturday

11 am - 4 pm

Sunday

11 am - 4 pm

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