Experience a collection that highlights the diversity, creativity, and ongoing evolution of contemporary ceramics over the past 50 years. Opening Reception: October 8, 4-7 pm.
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Bannister Gallery
Since November 1978, the Edward Mitchell Bannister Gallery at Rhode Island College has been in continuous operation with exhibitions of contemporary art by local, regional, and internationally renowned artists. The gallery presents a program of 6-7 exhibitions per academic year.
Come Visit the Gallery
Bannister Gallery is free to everyone, including students, faculty, staff, and members of the public.
Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday: 12–8 pm, in Roberts Hall, when exhibitions are on view
Visitor Expectations
- Please do not touch the artwork unless specifically invited to by the artist or gallery staff.
- Photography (without flash) is allowed unless specifically noted otherwise.
- Food and drink are not allowed in the gallery.
- Large backpacks, umbrellas, etc. should be left at the front door with gallery staff during your visit.
- As an educational art gallery, Bannister Gallery does not sell artwork, but staff can provide contact information for the artist upon request.
Please Note: The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible and additional reasonable accommodations can be made with 72 hours notice.
Interested in Exhibiting?
Find out more about how to submit an exhibition proposal.
More About the Gallery
Our Mission, Vision, and Process
Bannister Gallery presents a diverse set of art that ranges from traditional media, like painting and sculpture, to more contemporary formats, including photography, graphic design, and digital media. In support of Rhode Island College’s broader educational mission, the gallery’s exhibitions are designed to serve as learning opportunities that engage students and enrich the academic and cultural life of the campus community.
The gallery strives to create an inclusive environment for the public with the aim of building relationships between the arts community of Rhode Island and the larger art world. Exhibitions are selected by the Bannister Gallery Committee, which is made up of the Gallery Director and members of the Art Department Faculty. Each exhibition is on display for three to four weeks and usually includes a public lecture by the artist(s) or other related programs.
Prior Location
The gallery was previously located in the Adams Library and the Art Department before relocating in September 2000 to the Roberts Hall / Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts complex. An adjacent hallway display area was created in 2002 and is used as either an extension of the main exhibition space or for separate shows of works on paper, photos, and small paintings.
Current Exhibitions
This exhibition presents the work of Mahler B. Ryder alongside reflections by his daughter, Ulli K. Ryder, in a dialogue between visual and written expression, between parent and child, and between the living and the dead. Join us for an opening reception on Thursday, November 12, from 4-7 PM in...
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Contact Us
Bannister Gallery
Located in Rhode Island College’s Roberts Hall, the Bannister Gallery presents 7 to 8 exhibitions a year by local, regional and international artists.
- emailbannistergallery@ric.edu
- phone401-456-9765
- placeRoberts Hall 124, 330 RI College Rd, Providence, RI