Visualizing Commerce, Community and Lifestyle

The GPCC Featured Artists program is a submission based program which gives publicity to local artists. The works featured in the banners throughout this web site have been chosen for their craftsmanship and the connection to the environment and lifestyle of Greater Providence.

CURRENT ARTISTS

Jimi Demetriou
jimi.demetriou@gmail.com
www.jimidemetriou.com
Artists Statement:
The rolling skies from the Atlantic harbor give the city of Providence an overwhelming connection to its surrounding landscape. The image was done to capture the balance between external and internal environments of the city. Providence's relationship with nature and the coast and its bond to the age of industry felt within.



Nadia Q. Dole
nadia@thefrenchdressing.com
www.laporterouge.blogspot.com
Artists Statement:
I see things clearly through the lens of my camera. It is as if I am having an affair with the city in which I document. I find beauty in its imperfections. Inspiration comes when I discover a piece of architecture, an indigenous flower or an alley that has been overlooked by others. I use only natural light or perhaps it uses me. Providence has a glow in the later afternoon that has me swooning.



Sandra Forbes
message@cos.net
www.sandraforbes.com
Artists Statement:
I have always had a passion for the arts; I paint, draw, play the drums and photograph. I enjoy living in Rhode Island even though I was born in MA. Rhode Island is where I call "home" and I have been living here for 23 years. I enjoy the sense of community and belonging I find in this small state that has such a big personality! My photographs are available for purchase printed, and mounted on canvas or paper. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.



Jeff Porter
jeffporterdesign@gmail.com
www.jeffporterdesign.com
Artists Statement:
Providence is such a beautiful city. It's hard to capture the essence of it with so few photos. The brick is always an element throughout the city, whether it is part of a building or a sidewalk. Providence is really defined by its architecture, and I feel as through these photos show that. I also feel that these photos show the warmth of the city. Each area is inviting, and there are always places that you can go and feel like you are right at home. Providence extends a warm invitation as well as display fine areas of architecture.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Deadline for Entries: June 22, 2009
Exhibition: July 1, 2009 -- October 1, 2009

The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce is looking for local artists to submit artwork capturing Providence, Rhode Island to be displayed on their website. Accepted artists have the option of having their contact information displayed for the duration of the show.

Eligibility: Artists works in the mediums of Photography, Painting, Mixed Media, Abstract...etc. Student work is also eligable for submission.

All submissions must be in an electronic form (hard copies and originals will not be accepted) and emailed to submissions@aardvarkdesign.com. Artist Name, Email / Web Link, Medium, and Phone Number must be included in the submission. Submitted images must fill a space of 186 pixels high X 650 pixels wide at a resolution of 72 ppi. If the submitted work is selected for display, the artist will have to fill out a release form (that will be supplied) before the work is exhibited.