DC Stoneware produces beautiful custom pottery pieces that are meant to be used every day. You'll find bowls, mugs, bottles, decorative wall pieces, jewelry and diningware. The company is headed by Denise Caron Wilkey, who has over 25 years experience as a pottery maker. All glazes are lead- and barium-free and are dishwasher- and oven-safe. Visit its website to see examples of its work.
Bill Krul and his wife, Jean, both retired employees of University of Rhode Island, opened the Bill Krul Gallery in 2004. It showcases the works of artists from all types of media, from photography to paintings, pottery to portraits. Bill Krul Gallery displays the works of two exhibitors per month, in addition to Krul's own photographs and the works of the gallery's resident artists.
The One Way Gallery hosts artwork from a wide range of mediums including painting, printmaking, photography, spray paint, clothing, vinyl sculpture and jewelry. The gallery also features a gift shop, which sells items from such brands as Breathless Paper, kidrobot, Uglydoll, Spitfire Girl and DCi.
With neighbors like the North Kingstown Town Beach, the Wickford Art Association Gallery's location offers more than just great views. The walls of this gallery are filled with artwork from three artists at any given time, changing every three weeks. This art gallery embraces any type of art, from print to sculpture to paintings to multimedia to textiles. The Wickford Art Association has over 400 members from across the country.
Sea Star Treasures From Out of the Blue offers work from 31 local artists, with a specialization in mermaid art. Owner and artist Bonnie Blue also offers personalized artwork in which she paints portraits of people and pets as mermaids. The shop is also home to the Northeast Center for Oceans Watch, a nonprofit that works with coastal communities to conserve their marine environments. Blue has partnered with Donna Lange, a Bristolian who is also the fastest American woman to circumnavigate the world.
