Artworks by Providence Public School students are on display at the Atrium Gallery

Published on Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Providence, RI -- The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that artwork by Providence Public School students will be on display in the Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill, Providence. 

Curated by Nicole Simpson, Director of Fine and Performing Arts for the Providence Public School District, the exhibit features artwork from students kindergarten through grade 12. 

According to Nicole, “This exhibition affirms the importance of comprehensive arts education in nurturing creative thinkers and confident communicators.”

The Opening Reception is on Thursday, March 26, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., in the Atrium Gallery, first floor of the state’s Administration Building, One Capitol Hill, Providence. The reception is free and open to the public.

Event Details

What: Opening Reception for Providence Public Schools' Student Art Exhibition 

When: March 26, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Where: Atrium Gallery, First floor of the state’s Administration Building, One Capitol Hill, Providence, R. I. 02908

Directions to the Atrium Gallery

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The Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill was developed to recognize artists from communities throughout the state. The Atrium Gallery hosts multidisciplinary exhibitions in partnership with diverse artists and cultural organizations. The Gallery features a stunning tall glass ceiling with light that cascades into an open space surrounded by three walls of artwork. This has become a destination point for visitors and the many people who frequent the administration offices at One Capitol Hill, while enriching the environment for hundreds of state workers in the building.