“A must-see show in a charming village,” declared USA Today in reference to the 49th annual Wickford Art Festival, and Residential Properties Ltd. definitely agrees. This Saturday and Sunday (July 9th and 10th) artists and art lovers alike will flock to this beloved festival in North Kingstown to experience the best of the New England art scene. The event has grown tremendously from it’s humble roots as a small street show in 1962. Today, the Wickford Art Festival is now the third largest tourist attraction in Rhode Island (according to the Providence Journal), beckoning crowds with the distinguished reputation it has accumulated over the years. The Festival’s prestige is linked to the small number of new artists annually offered a spot in the show. With many of the talented artists featured in the event returning each year, there are spatial constraints that make it hard for newbies to obtain a slot. In order to participate, new artists must engage in the highly competitive jury process, which ensures the Festival’s works to be only of the highest caliber. The event is free to the public and devoted exclusively to original works by the featured artists. Historic Wickford is always a pleasure, but this weekend is sure to be an especially worthy and beautiful time in this seaside village. More information can be found on the Wickford Art Festival website.
