Propel Gallery

Jodi E. Borhani-D’Amico’s panels at the Dorksy @dorskymuseum in New Paltz are worth a visit () #sunynewpaltz #dorskymuseum #newpaltzart

Two walls in Charlottetown, PEI stopped us in our tracks. One: a vintage car parked in front of a giant lobster. Pure island wit, painted big. The other: three women, side by side, holding the wall with quiet force. Public art at its best. No ticket, no warning. Just turn a corner and there it is, asking you to look closer. @propelgallery

@meadartmuseum has two phenomenal exhibitions at the moment. I highly recommend both. @jooyoungchoiwow and @kwamebrathwaitearchive #amherstcollege #meadartmuseum #pioneervalleyart

That's a wrap on New Eyes: Art as Transformation. Three weeks. Four artists. Countless conversations about what it means to see, really see, the world around us. Endless thanks to the artists who made this exhibition what it was: Tammy Bottner @tammybottnerart , Michael Murphy @murphy170 , Grace Taşel @grace_tasel , and John Trainor @coffeeinpawtucket . Your work moved people. We watched it happen. Thank you to everyone who walked through the doors at Make Do Studios @makedostudios , who came to the opening, the Drink and Draw with @djsereia , Helena Safran's yoga @dragonfly_yoga_and_wellness , Gallery Night @gallerynightprovidence , the RISD alumni gathering, and our closing yesterday with the incredible Marky B and the Boyz (Mark Berney @brassberney on trumpet, Jon Lee @jtl12192023 on alto sax, Hashish Vyas @hashonbass on bass, Dylan Jack @dylanjackmusic on drums). To the collectors who took work home, the friends who showed up again and again, the new faces who became familiar ones: thank you. You are why we do this. Look again. And then come find us at the next one. More to come in 2026. #PropelGallery #NewEyesExhibition #ProvidenceArt #RhodeIslandArt #ContemporaryArt

One week left. New Eyes: Art as Transformation closes Sunday, April 26. Four artists. Work that asks you to look again. Closing Reception: Sunday, April 26, 2 to 4pm Tammy Bottner @tammybottnerart (luminous landscapes) Michael Murphy @murphy170 (abstract expressionism) Grace Taşel @grace_tasel (figurative painting) John Trainor @coffeeinpawtucket (found object assemblage) Make Do Studios, 72 Tingley St, Providence Live jazz by Mark Berney and Friends. Mark Berney @brassberney (trumpet), Jon Lee @jtl12192023 (alto sax), Hashish Vyas @hashonbass (bass), Dylan Jack @dylanjackmusic (drums) Libations. Last chance to take a piece home. Look again. #PropelGallery #PVDart #RISD #ProvidenceArt #PVDjazz

We had a great weekend of art in Providence. @richard_fishman at @angellstreetgalleries @hollybethrunco at @pvdartclub and our own @risdalumni event at @propelgallery We love being part of such a creative city. #creativecapital #providenceart

Gallery Night @gallerynightprovidence brought such a wonderful crowd through our doors, and we’re still glowing from all the conversations, curiosity, and new connections made in the space. A special thank you to Michael Murphy (@murphy170 ), Grace Taşel (@grace_tasel ), and John Trainor (@coffeeinpawtucket ), who were all on hand to meet visitors, share the stories behind their work, and talk through the ideas that shaped it. Hearing artists speak about their own pieces is one of the real gifts of a night like this, and our guests took full advantage. New Eyes: Art as Transformation is open through April 26 at Make Do Studios @make_do_studios 72 Tingley St Providence, RI 02903. We still have programming ahead, including our RISD Alumni and Student Event this Saturday and our closing reception on April 26. If you’ve been meaning to stop by, now’s the moment. Look again. 🔗 propelgallery.carrd.co #PropelGallery #ProvidenceArt #PVDart #GalleryNightPVD #GalleryNightProvidence

This Saturday we’re thrilled to welcome RISD alumni and students to Propel Gallery for a special afternoon with @grace_tasel . Grace is a RISD graduate and one of the most exciting early career artists we’ve encountered. Her figurative paintings command attention with their scale, intensity, and emotional precision. We believe she is an artist who is going to do remarkable things, and we are grateful to be showing her work as part of “New Eyes: Art as Transformation.” If you are a RISD grad or current student, join us Saturday, April 18 from 3 to 5pm at Make Do Studios (72 Tingley St, Providence, RI 02903) for a conversation with Grace about her practice, her journey through RISD, and where her work is headed next. Can’t make it in person? Explore Grace’s work in our virtual viewing room: app.artplacer.com/viewingrooms/2299 “New Eyes: Art as Transformation” is on view through April 26. Look again. #ProvidenceArt #PVDart #RhodeIslandArt #RISD #RISDalumni

This Thursday, April 16, Propel Gallery is part of Gallery Night Providence! @gallerynightprovidence We're on the 6:00pm tour, so sign up at gallerynight.org. You can meet artists Michael Murphy @murphy170 and Grace Tasel @grace_tasel who will be in the gallery to talk about their work. #gallerynightpvd #providenceart #RhodeIslandArt

What a weekend at Propel Gallery! The energy inside "New Eyes: Art as Transformation" was electric. Saturday afternoon @pvddrinkndraw took over the gallery for Drink and Draw, led by the amazing @djsereia . Surrounded by incredible art, our guests sketched, sipped, and soaked in the creative vibes. There's something special about making art while being surrounded by it. Then on Sunday, @dragonfly_yoga_and_wellness brought calm and intention to the space with a yoga and mindfulness session led by Helena Safran @yoga_helena Breathing, stretching, and finding stillness among the work of our four extraordinary artists was truly one of a kind. This is what Propel Gallery is all about: bringing people together through art in ways you don't expect. More programming is on the way, so stay tuned and follow along. Art by Michael Murphy @murphy170 Grace Tasel @grace_tasel Tammy Bottner @tammybottnerart and John Trainor @coffeeinpawtucket "New Eyes: Art as Transformation" is on view through April 26 at Make Do Studios @make_do_studios 72 Tingley St, Providence, RI 02903. #PropelGallery #NewEyes #ProvidenceArt #PVDart #RhodeIslandArt #DrinkAndDraw #YogaAndArt #PVDdrinkndraw #MakeDoStudios

Two ways to spend your weekend at the gallery. 🎨 Saturday, April 11 | Drink and Draw | 2 to 4 PM Grab a drink, pick up a pencil, and get creative surrounded by the exhibition. Prompts and basic supplies provided. Led by Elise Dietrich of @pvddrinkndraw All skill levels welcome. 🧘 Sunday, April 12 | Yoga and Mindfulness in the Gallery | 1 to 2 PM Slow down and experience the art differently. A guided session among the work of four exhibiting artists. Led by Helena Safran @dragonfly_yoga_and_wellness Both events are free and open to the public. 📍 Make Do Studios, 72 Tingley St, Providence, RI 02903 New Eyes: Art as Transformation Look again. #PropelGallery #ProvidenceRI #pvddrinkanddraw #YogaInTheGallery #MindfulnessAndArt #NewEyesExhibition #ProvidenceArt #FreeEvents #PVDArt #MakeDoStudios #RhodeIslandArt

What. A. Night. Last night's opening reception for "New Eyes: Art as Transformation" was everything we dreamed it would be and more. The energy in the room was electric, the conversations were real, and the art stopped people in their tracks. None of this happens without the four extraordinary artists who trusted Propel Gallery with their work and their vision. Thank you @tammybottnerart @murphy170 @grace_tasel @coffeeinpawtucket for filling this space with so much beauty, depth, and meaning. Special thanks to @littlebittecocktails for delicious drinks and @brotherandmoffat for scrumptious food. And to every single person who walked through our doors last night: thank you. You are the reason we do this. Seeing you connect with the art, with the artists, and with each other reminded us why spaces like this matter. But we're just getting started. We have an incredible lineup of events coming up throughout April. Keep your eyes on this page for all the details, and make sure you don't miss a thing. The exhibition is free, open to the public, and waiting for you. Thursday through Sunday, noon to 8pm 72 Tingley St, Providence Come see what everyone is talking about. Look again. 👁️ #NewEyes #LookAgain #PropelGallery #ProvidenceArt #PVDart #RhodeIslandArt #ContemporaryArt #ArtExhibition #MakeDoStudios #ArtTransforms