Dr. Victoria Gao
- Director
- Bannister Gallery and Exhibitions
What We Do
Located in Rhode Island College’s Roberts Hall, the Bannister Gallery presents 7 to 8 exhibitions a year by local, regional and international artists.
Contact Information
- emailbannistergallery@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-9765
- placeRoberts Hall
Gallery Hours
Monday–Friday: 12–8 pm (when exhibitions are on view)
Bannister Gallery was dedicated in November 1978 in honor of Edward Mitchell Bannister, a notable nineteenth-century Black artist and Providence resident.
Our Vision
The gallery aims to present 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. Exhibitions are selected by the Bannister Gallery Committee, which is made up of the Gallery Director and members of the Art Department Faculty.
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. Each exhibition is on display for three to four weeks and usually include a public lecture by the artist(s) or other related programs. Learn how to submit an exhibition proposal.
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Paper Trails: Selections from the RIC Print Trade
On view April 1-19, 2024. Since 2005, students and faculty of the Rhode Island College Printmaking Department have taken part in a print exchange, in which each artist creates an edition of prints to trade with the other artists involved. Unthemed and with only a set paper size as a guide, exchange participants create innovative and unique prints that add to or start their classmates’ own art collections. Curated by RIC Alumnus Sam Nehila '19, this exhibition digs into the past and traces common trends in subject matter as well as the range of technical experimentation of RIC printmakers throughout the years.
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Related Events
The 2024 Graduating Art Students' Exhibition will be on view May 2–17. Join us for an opening reception on Thursday, May 2, from 4–7 pm!
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- place Roberts Hall, Bannister Gallery