The Museum is open Wednesday - Saturday 11 - 4, Sunday 12 - 4.
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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.
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.
As a valued Newport Art Museum member you're entitled to free admission, are invited to members' only events and exhibition tours, receive discounts on Museum School class tuition and public program tickets, and will be supporting the Museum's mission to share a diversity of art and experiences to our Newport community and beyond.
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!
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.
Join us for the 31st Annual Wet Paint event at the Newport Art Museum! This beloved celebration features a silent auction of original, artist-donated artwork, family-friendly activities, live music, delicious food and much more. Every year, hundreds of artworks, including many that are “still wet,” are created by artists of all ages and techniques. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s exhibitions, acquisitions, and collection care. Don’t miss this fantastic event!
Live music by La Méchante et Le Connard!
Friday, August 9, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Back by popular demand! Join us to celebrate the Wet Paint artists and sponsors at our festive preview party, featuring drinks and light fare. Space is limited, registration is required. Tickets $100 *Wet Paint Artists will receive 2 complimentary tickets upon artwork drop off (see below)
Register online to be a Bidder and join us in person or online to bid on your favorites! The auction will close on Saturday August 10 at 11:59pm, and you’ll receive alerts when you have been outbid, so you can track your winnings from wherever you happen to be!
Register online to be an artist, pick up a free art board at the Museum and make your masterpiece! Artists may submit artwork in any medium, including sculpture, as long as it fits within a 12″x 12″x 12″ size for adults or 8″x 8″x 8″ for youth. 100% of the artwork sales will be donated to the Museum – thank you for generously donating your time and talent to support the Museum!
Questions? Email Brandon Taylor Miller Director of Operationsat bmiller@newportartmuseum.org
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Call (401) 848-8200 or email Emeline McKeown at Emckeown@newportartmuseum.org