Marion Art Center to host exhibit of Rhode Island artists

May 23, 2014

The Marion Art Center will host an exhibition entitled “Tapestry of Innovation” from Friday, June 6 until Saturday, July 12. The exhibition will feature the work of three award winning artists from Rhode Island: contemporary basket maker Arlene K. McGonagle, printmaker Carol Strause FitzSimonds and the watercolor paintings of Susan E. Patterson.

The exhibition will fill both the Cecil Clarke Davis Gallery and the Patsy Francis Gallery with a selection of paintings, prints, artist books, textile weavings and fiber sculpture.

An opening reception honoring the artists and their guests will be hosted by the Marion Art Center on Friday, June 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. along with “Art in Bloom” floral interpretations of the artists’ work created by members of the Marion Garden Group. The Marion Art Center is located at 80 Pleasant Street. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.