Experience Gallery Night Providence

Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, nineteen of the city’s hot “art spots” open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.

Park Free at any one of the eight parking lots situated conveniently throughout the city and walk to your favorite gallery. Stroll from gallery to gallery, enjoying the Providence skyline and the historic city streets. Use the brochure map to discover the galleries, museums, art spots, and parking lots just a short walk from one another.

Ride the Art Bus through Providence. Park your car at MetroPark (as space allows), located on the corner of Stillman and Canal Streets directly behind Citizens Plaza. Walk around the plaza to the front and board the Art Bus, or pick up the bus from any one of your favorite galleries. Art Busses circulate the city from 5 to 9pm. The final run for each Art Bus is at 8:40pm. Be sure to catch the last bus to return you to your car.

Gallery Night Guides are stationed at Citizens Plaza and ride the Art Busses. They offer information about different art exhibitions and point out the city’s historic and architectural treasures.

Celebrity Guided Tours Providence celebrities take time to share their thoughts about artworks on display. Walking tours start from Citizens Plaza at 6pm and 6:30 pm and last about an hour. Call 401-490-2042. more

Directions From 95 North or South, take exit 22 and follow the signs for Downtown Providence. Go straight through the traffic light; you are on Memorial Boulevard. Take a left at the next light onto Exchange Street. Take your next right and then right again to park FREE in the parking lot of Citizens Plaza. It is the Metro Park lot with the booth at the entrance.

Visiting from Out of Town?
There are several Hotel Packages available specifically for Gallery Night Patrons.