Celebrate WET PAINT with Newport Art Museum
Saturday August 9, 12 PM - 4 PM

Exciting News!

Newport Art Museum Announces New Executive Director

The Newport Art Museum announced today that Harry Philbrick, an accomplished museum professional with nearly 40 years of experience in the arts and nonprofit leadership, will serve as the museum’s new executive director.

Join us for the Wet Paint Preview Party

VIP Preview Party
Friday, August 8 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Illgenfritz Gallery

Celebrate Wet Paint artists, supporters, and sponsors at this lively kick-off event! Enjoy an evening of art, light fare, and festive drinks — plus the chance to place the very first bids on this year’s works of art.

Tickets: $100 / $85 for Patrons & Members
Space is limited. Registration required.

Participating Wet Paint artists will receive two complimentary tickets upon artwork drop-off.

View the Photo Gallery from the Summer Art Party

Calling all Artists and Bidders! Register Today for Wet Paint

Now on View

Location

Newport Art Museum
The Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-8200
hello@newportartmuseum.org

Museum School
26 Liberty Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 619-7983
Museum School
Contact:
Mary Kate Hickey
mhickey@newportartmuseum.org

Admission

Museum Members

Free

Adults

$15

Seniors (65+)

$10

College Students

$8

Active Military (+ Spouse)

Free

Ages 17 & under

Free

Hours

Monday

11 am - 4 pm

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday - Saturday

11 am - 4 pm

Sunday

11 am - 4 pm

Holidays

The Museum is closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.