Springboard: Members’ Juried Exhibition
January 22, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Griswold House, First Floor
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Springboard invites Museum members to look at history not as something fixed, but as a living source of inspiration for today. Artists are asked to explore cultural inheritance, artistic lineage, and collective memory—if you have any questions about this theme, please do not hesitate to reach out.
The exhibition will be juried by Julie Keyes, founder and principal of Keyes Art, a premier global art consultancy in Sag Harbor, N.Y., with more than 30 years of expertise in the contemporary art world. Known for her discerning eye and deep knowledge of the art market, Keyes has guided private collectors, corporations, and cultural institutions in acquiring and presenting significant works of art. With a career spanning blue-chip galleries and emerging artist platforms, Keyes brings a unique perspective as both an advocate for rising talent and a trusted advisor to established collectors.
“Springboard invites artists to put their best foot forward. In conversation with the Museum’s permanent collection, the exhibition encourages artists to reflect on the past as they consider their own practice more critically and with greater ambition,” said Keyes. Keyes’ role as juror for Springboard underscores the Museum’s commitment to connecting regional artists with voices of national and international significance.
Questions? Contact Jeff Foye, Collections and Exhibitions Manager, at jfoye@newportartmuseum.org or call the Museum during operating hours at (401)848-8200.
Congratulations to the 2026 Springboard Members’ Juried Exhibition Award Winners
Innovation Award: Karin Gielen
Juror’s Choice Award: Tas Mahr
Emerging Artist Award: Vanessa De Zorzi
Staff Choice Award: Oscar Molina
MEMBER ARTISTS
| Adi Oren Alexander Nesbitt Amy Zerner Andrew Buffalino Annabel Manning Ashley Lippincott Avery Li Brendan Flynn Barbara Owen Bethany Browne Brendan O’Donnell Carlo Meneghin Caroline Anderson Catherine Van Lancker Chris Coffin Claude Lawrence Dalton Portella Daniel Forster Daniel McManus Dave Olson David Connor David Madacsi Deborah Weiss Diana Bardorf Dina Doyle Dorothy C. Durudogan Edward Williams Eileen Riley Eric Hovermale Erica Buchanan Eva Faye Felicia Touhey Flavio Bragaloni George Peter Hussey Georgio Chatzikyriakos Gib Smith Halsted S. Welles Haluk Durudogan |
Hannah Stall Henry J. Spencer Isabella Rupp James Baker James Kennedy Janet Goleas Janice Smyth Jean Marie Bucich Jean Petrocchi Jerrell Angell Jillian Barber Jody Eyre Joe Duggan Joe Yoffa John Buron John Pomanianowski Judith Henriques-Adams Karen Houston Karen Roarke Karin Gielen Kathy Good Kathy Hodge Kelsy Patnaude KJ Alves Kristie Gardiner Leslee Stradford Linda Lee Butler Lisa Bliss Lisa Maxwell Liz Barber Lucille Colins Lucy Cookson Marilyn McShane Levine Marjorie Jensen Mary Gazda Mary Pat Turner Maryalice Huggins |
May Pang Mercedes Nugent-Head Miriam Kurman Molly Kugler Dickinson Monica Banks Nancy Parsons Natasha Harrison Oscar Molina Pamela Granbery Panatela Grande Paton Miller Paula Borsetti Peggy Matheson Peter Solow Rebecca Miller Richard Michael Levy Richard Siegel Rupert Nesbitt Ryan Nicholas Alves Saberah S. Malik Sabina Streeter Sarah Jane Lapp Scott Glaser Stefania Andreev Steve Swain Sue Heatley Susan Auriemma Susan Hunter Petree Tammy Smith Tas Mahr Taylor Moon Castagnari Thomas Palmer Tracy Stilwell Vanessa De Zorzi Wendy Brusick Whitney Hagen Whitney Overocker William Stark |