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Art&Newport and Newport Restoration Foundation invite you to
by
MELISSA McGILL
at Rough Point
Newport RI
curated by Dodie Kazanjian
Artist painting on site
Aug 2 – 14 (10AM – 5PM)
Performances
Aug 18-21 & 24-28 (3 + 4PM)
IN THE WAVES is an admission-free public art project in support of Newport Restoration Foundation’s Keeping History Above Water Initiative about sea level rise — created with an ensemble of local community members.
Melanie George/producer and dramaturg
Davalois Fearon/choreographer
Visitors invited to interact with the artist, choreographer, and ensemble between performances.
To register: www.newportrestoration.org/events
Parking available at Rough Point.
No performances during rain or high winds—cancellations/updates will be posted on NRF website.
For more information: www.artandnewport.org, www.newportrestoration.org, www.melissamcgillartist.com
