Newport Art Museum, Newport, RI
If you enjoy learning about, viewing, and creating art, you will appreciate a visit to the Newport Art Museum in Rhode Island. The Museum includes three buildings that house the Museum’s permanent collection of art, an art school, and restored galleries.The original Newport Art Museum building is probably the most interesting one from an architectural and historic point of view. It was designed by famous architect Richard Morris Hunt in the year 1862 and construction was completed in 1864. The building is an example of Styk Style architecture and is a National Historic Landmark. The Newport Art Museum’s permanent art collection includes a variety of works of both an historic and contemporary nature. Southern New England and Newport artists are well represented in the collection. Exhibits at the Museum include works from private art collections as well as pieces from other museums in addition to its own works. Art workshops and classes, musical performances and gallery openings and receptions are some of the special events and programs held at the Newport Art Museum throughout the year.