Past Events

In Conversation: Lesley Dill and Joan Hall
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
1—2 PM
Join us for an engaging virtual event “In Conversation with Lesley Dill and Joan Hall,” moderated by Jody Saarmaa.
Held virtually on Zoom. RSVP




ART HAPPENING
Friday, July 19, 2024
5:30 pm
Artist’s Talk + Reception
Free Admission
RSVP Encouraged



newportFILM Presents: TOMORROW, TOMORROW, TOMORROW
Thursday, May 30, 2024
5:30 PM: Venue Opens / 6:00 PM: Film Start / 8:15 PM: Post-Film Conversation

Kite Making Day
Sunday, May 26, 2024
11 am - 2 pm
Make a kite at the JAC ahead of the annual Kite Flying Day at Watson Farm. Free, drop-in, open to all.



Newport Live Presents: Siya Charles—Jazz from South Africa
Saturday, May 18, 2024
7 pm
$35 General Admission

Collaborative Art-Making Day
Saturday, May 18, 2024
11 am—2 pm
Free, open to all ages, no experience necessary
You can participate in both or one, stay for a few minutes, or all day!

Heifetz on Tour
May 6—May 11, 2024
After 4 years, Heifetz returns to Jamestown!
Open Rehearsal: Saturday, May 11, 11 am—1 pm
Free, drop-in, open to all
Concert Performance: Saturday, May 11, 7—9 pm

JAC Talk with Brad Gooch
New York Times best selling author Brad Gooch on his upcoming book Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
4 pm
$15 General Admission

JAC OutLoud: Poetry Reading
Saturday, April 20, 2024
3—5 pm
$5 General Admission
Free Admission for Students
Award-winning poets including the current and former Rhode Island Poet Laureate’s read from selected works. Introductions by Jared White, co-owner of Berl's Brooklyn Poetry Shop. Readings followed by an open discussion.

JAC Talk: Second Time Around and The Fabric of Art History
Thursday April 11, 2024
6 pm
$10 General Admission
$8 JAC Members, Students and Seniors

Opening Reception: Second Time Around
Second Time Around
March 22 – June 15, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, March 22, 5:30—7:30 pm
Free Admission


Motion State Dance Film Series: Season Six
Friday, March 8, 2024
7 pm
$10 General Admission
$8 JAC Member, Students, and Seniors
Produced by Motion State Arts