An initiative of the Watson Institute, Art at Watson illuminates the Institute's mission by enhancing social-science inquiry through the arts.
Art at Watson is proud to show works by Brown University students, faculty, alumni, and staff, as well as by artists from outside this community. If you would like your work to be considered for exhibition at the Institute, please fill out the form below.
Thank you for your interest in Art at Watson.
An exhibition of photographs of Latin, jazz, and pop musicians taken over 60 years by Martin Cohen, founder of Latin Percussion, the world's largest hand percussion instrument company.
111 Thayer Street, second floor.
An exhibition featuring greyscale pencil, crayon, and ballpoint pen drawings, handmade objects, and handwritten letters by adults of all genders who have experienced Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention.
111 Thayer Street, first floor
6:30 pm screening
8:00 pm Q&A with Professor Horvat and the filmmakers Joukowsky Forum, Watson Institute, 111 Thayer Street
An international labor poster exhibition from the collection of Stephen Lewis.
111 Thayer Street, second floor
October 13, 2021 through May 31, 2023 A large-scale installation of portraits by photographer Mary Beth Meehan on the Watson Institute (111 Thayer Street) and in Stephen Robert ’62 Hall (280 Brook Street). Installation on view October 13, 2021 through May 31, 2023.
A digital exhibition of artworks created in response to the pandemic by students from Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design.
Virtual
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Watch on Watson's YouTube Channel.
A special focused group exhibition featuring the American flag as a symbol of critique.
Virtual
Stephen Robert '62 Hall, 280 Brook Street
9:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. First floor, Stephen Robert '62 Hall, 280 Brook Street
Prior to the screening, ALBATROSS director Chris Jordan and award-winning photographer Mandy Barker will discuss plastic pollution in the world's oceans.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. True North Classroom (101), Stephen Robert '62 Hall, 280 Brook Street
(2019 Fall Semester) Stephen Robert '62 Hall, 280 Brook Street, First Floor
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Watson Institute, 111 Thayer St., First Floor
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Stephen Robert '62 Hall, First Floor, 280 Brook Street
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. McKinney Conference Room, 111 Thayer Street
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Stephen Robert ’62 Hall, 280 Brook Street
2nd and 3rd floors
Opening Reception Friday, February 8, 5-7pm
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, 111 Thayer Street, second floor
Artist Talk Thursday, January 31, 3 p.m.
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Stephen Robert ’62 Hall, 280 Brook Street, First Floor
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Watson Institute
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Joukowsky Forum
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. 121 South Main Street, 3rd Floor, Providence, RI
121 South Main Street, Providence, RI
Artist’s talk: Thursday, March 8, 2018, 4:30 to 5:00 p.m., Joukowsky Forum, with a reception to follow from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.