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.
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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.
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 59 Charlesfield Street
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Watson Institute, 3rd floor, and John Nicholas Brown Center for Public Humanities, 357 Benefit Street.