A Small Point of Land

Prospectus to be posted soon

A Juried, Regional Call for Artwork
(Only accepting work that can be hand-delivered)
Juror - Michele Poirier-Mozzone
On View: Saturday September 23- Saturday October 28, 2023
Artists’ Reception September 24, 2:00-4:00pm
  
A Small Point of Land is a blind-juried exhibit that includes the artwork of artists who
live and/or work in the communities of the east side of Narragansett Bay:
 
East Providence  |  Bristol  |  Warren  |  Barrington  |  Tiverton
Little Compton  |  Sakonnet  |  Newport  |  Middletown
Portsmouth  |  Jamestown
 
Media Accepted: The only restriction is BAM cannot accept video or time-based work at this time.
 

Geographically, Rhode Island can be described as land surrounded by, and adjacent to various waterways and the Atlantic Ocean. Water and land are integral to the state's cultural identity and in particular to the East Bay area. Thematically, the exhibit and its title are derived from the word Narragansett, translated from indigenous language as "a small point of land." The offshore breezes, smell of salt air, encounters with the many creatures dependent on a shoreline habitat all influence and inspire RI artists. 
With geography as the exhibition's point of commonality, artists are asked to submit work exploring their relationship to place. 

The following are some interpretations of this concept:

• The complex or nuanced ways in which a sense of place might be a factor when forming identity.
• How place can manifest spiritual experience.
• The psychological relationship an artist might have with the Bay or the exploration of concepts related to boundaries. Considerations regarding the forgotten people of the past tying together with the present and future.

 
Juror: Michele Poirier-Mozzone
Known for her figurative work. Michele is painter captivated by the effects of water and sunlight. Several galleries in, NYC, Martha’s Vineyard, Connecticut, and Maine represent Michele’s artwork. In 2022 she entered licensed image collaboration with Hammitt Handbags, Los Angeles, CA. Michele has also taught for the RISD Continuing Education program, and the Providence Art Club.