Sunday, November 17th

Sott'Acqua: A Tale of Two Cities Underwater - Photo Exhibit

Grace Episcopal Church Pavilion will exhibit iconic photographs taken by the late Life Magazine photographer David Lees that document the flood in Florence in 1966 and the Providence Journal photos of downtown Providence after Hurricane Carol in 1954. The lobby of the church will have on display eight of the most dramatic photographs from the exhibit.

Location: Grace Church Pavilion
Address: 300 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903
Time: 2 PM - 6 PM

Restauro: The Science of Art Restoration and Preservation

RISD Museum presents Elizabeth Wicks, an internationally renowned art conservator in Florence, who will share her recent restoration process for the painting Allegory of Inclination, created for Michelangelo’s home, now the Casa Buonarroti Museum in Florence. The artist, Artemisia Gentileschi, is the most celebrated female painter of the 17th Century. Ms. Wicks will describe her journey in discovering the mystery in this masterpiece. Following her presentation, RISD Professor Bill Drew, an expert on Renaissance painting techniques will give a lecture/demo. Both lectures will be presented a second time at the Providence Art Club.

Location: Providence Art Club
Address: 11 Thomas St, Providence, RI 02903
Time: 1 PM - 4 PM
Admission: Register Here