Drop-in Art Projects
The Arts Center presents a variety of drop-in art projects year-round, from those that encourage creative exploration with new art materials, to simple 'make-and-take'-style projects for all ages. Explore our current offerings below.
Gallery Drop-in Art Projects
Gallery Drop-in Arts Exploration
Select Saturdays, 10:00am-2:00pm
Library Arts Center Gallery
All ages are welcome to participate
FREE! No pre-registration necessary. All supplies will be provided.
All ages are welcome to participate.
Join us inside the Library Arts Center Gallery on select Saturdays for a fun time of creative exploration!
This series is designed to engage artists, children, and community members at large through open ended arts exploration with artist-grade materials, and artist guidance. Stay as long as you like, create as much art as you like, and be part of the creative community. Enjoy this free program in the art gallery, where you can enjoy the inspiration of art and community around you.
*Parents or caregivers are asked to participate and create art alongside children. No ‘drop-offs’ please.
August 16th – LEGO Free-Build
Lego lovers of all ages are welcome to stop in to free-build to your heart’s content. Stop in for as long as you like. Finished creations will be photographed and posted on the Arts Center’s social media as means of display before dismantling to be used in future sessions. All are welcome to participate. Open to all ages, children* and adults, *children must be accompanied by an adult
September 13th – Skies you’ll love in Watercolor – CANCELED
Relax in the gallery while painting luscious watercolor skies with artist guidance and new techniques.
MORE art-making events coming soon… stay tuned!
Farmers' Market Drop-in Art Projects
Select weeks at the Newport Farmers' Market
Fridays at the Newport Farmers’ Market
Select Friday afternoons this Summer, 3:00-6:00pm | Free!
Newport Farmers’ Market on the Newport Town Common
All ages are welcome to participate
All supplies will be provided
Join us at the Newport Farmers’ Market for free make and takes designed to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Enjoy live music and local farm fresh shopping at the same time. *New projects each scheduled week.