Bristol Art Museum

Bristol Art Museum The BIGGEST little art museum in the East Bay! Showcasing the best local art plus classes for all! 🎨 BAM is a non-profit organization, founded in 1963.

The Bristol Art Museum, is located at 10 Wardwell Street in historic downtown Bristol, RI, with off-site community gallery space at the Rogers Free Library. The Museum serves the local East Bay community and Southern New England, offering an array of diverse, year round exhibitions and programs to encourage the creation, promotion, and appreciation of the arts. For museum history, visitor information, and details on our exhibitions, events, and programs, please visit www.BristolArtMuseum.org.

Salt & Pepper Caddy with Elwood DonnellyFriday, August 21st, 2026 | 12-4pmFees: $60 Members / $70 Non-Members$10 Materia...
06/18/2026

Salt & Pepper Caddy with Elwood Donnelly
Friday, August 21st, 2026 | 12-4pm
Fees: $60 Members / $70 Non-Members
$10 Materials Fee Payable to Instructor Day of Workshop
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Bristol Art Museum invites you to dive into the world of art with our enriching art classes designed for all skill levels.

Lisa Bergeron is featured in the 2026 Members Juried Exhibition with “Church Sitters,” a photographic work that captures...
06/18/2026

Lisa Bergeron is featured in the 2026 Members Juried Exhibition with “Church Sitters,” a photographic work that captures a quiet moment of stillness and observation within a familiar architectural setting.

Join us in celebrating the talent of our member artists by visiting the Museum today, Thursday, from 1 to 4 p.m., to explore the 2026 Members Juried Exhibition.

The Color of Taste - RED: Paint Pomegranate on Silk with Lidia MikhaylovaSaturday, September 19th, 2026 | 1-4pmFees: $85...
06/17/2026

The Color of Taste - RED: Paint Pomegranate on Silk with Lidia Mikhaylova
Saturday, September 19th, 2026 | 1-4pm
Fees: $85 Members / $95 Non-Members
For more details, please visit

Bristol Art Museum invites you to dive into the world of art with our enriching art classes designed for all skill levels.

Dot Bergen is featured in the 2026 Members Juried Exhibition with “Nebula,” an encaustic technique using of fabric and L...
06/14/2026

Dot Bergen is featured in the 2026 Members Juried Exhibition with “Nebula,” an encaustic technique using of fabric and LED light that blends material and illumination into a shifting visual experience. The piece changes with light and perspective, creating an evolving presence in the gallery.

Art is best experienced up close. Visit the Museum today, Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m. to enjoy the 2026 Members Juried Exhibition in the main galleries.

Happy Flag Day from the Bristol Art Museum! In a town that proudly hosts the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebratio...
06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day from the Bristol Art Museum!

In a town that proudly hosts the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the nation, Flag Day holds a special place in our hearts. Today, we celebrate the Stars and Stripes, the history it represents, and the community spirit that has made Bristol synonymous with patriotism for generations.

As we prepare for another Independence Day season, we invite you to reflect on the stories, traditions, and creativity that unite us as a community and a country.

Greg Anthony is featured in the 2026 Members Juried Exhibition with “The Basin (from the Moving Water Series),” a photog...
06/13/2026

Greg Anthony is featured in the 2026 Members Juried Exhibition with “The Basin (from the Moving Water Series),” a photographic work printed on archival legacy platine paper that explores the rhythm and texture of water in motion. View this remarkable work in person as part of the 2026 Members Juried Exhibition today, Saturday, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Museum.

David Andreozzi is featured in the 2026 Members Juried Exhibition with “Winter in Siasconset ’26,” a watercolor work tha...
06/12/2026

David Andreozzi is featured in the 2026 Members Juried Exhibition with “Winter in Siasconset ’26,” a watercolor work that reflects the muted atmosphere and subtle shifts of a coastal winter landscape.

Experience the creativity of our member artists today, Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Museum.

Congratulations to all our artists in this exhibit! Our Members 2026 Exhibit is on view now until July 11th! Stop in and...
06/11/2026

Congratulations to all our artists in this exhibit! Our Members 2026 Exhibit is on view now until July 11th! Stop in and see it before it's gone.

Thank you Pamela Seymour- Smith for teaching us about experimental drawing. Stay tuned for more fun  classes at the Bris...
06/11/2026

Thank you Pamela Seymour- Smith for teaching us about experimental drawing. Stay tuned for more fun classes at the Bristol Art Museum!

Nico Amato is featured in The 2026 Members Juried Exhibition with “In Transit,” a striking work of digital photography p...
06/11/2026

Nico Amato is featured in The 2026 Members Juried Exhibition with “In Transit,” a striking work of digital photography printed on archival fine art paper that captures movement and transition with quiet precision.

To experience the full impact of this work, visit the Museum today, Thursday, from 1 to 4 p.m..

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10 Wardwell Street
Bristol, RI
02809

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