South County Art Association
Retail Art SuppliesRhode Island, United States0-1 Employees
The organization operates within the retail art supplies sector, promoting participation in the visual arts through education, exhibitions, and fellowship. It runs a gallery, gift shop, and studios in Kingston, occupying historic buildings that support a range of art programs, including nine artist studios. They offer more than 100 classes annually in pottery, painting, drawing, stone carving, and related media, with exhibitions held about ten times each year that feature both member and juried work. A major December sale showcases work by member artists and attracts thousands from the wider Rhode Island community. Based in Kingston, Rhode Island, the organization owns and maintains two historic spaces—the Helme House with the gallery, gift shop, and offices, and an adjacent former schoolhouse housing pottery and class studios. It operates as a membership organization serving artists and local residents through classes, lectures, and public exhibitions, guided by a Board of Directors and supported by a small staff.