To go from gardening to art is not a far stretch. In the city, it is a tradition. You could always use a nice hand blown glass vase to hold your plantings. The annual RISD Alumni + Student Art Sale on Benefit Street is a staple for East Siders and visitors alike. The street fair draws from the gifted of RISD's past and current students and offers a chance to see works from around the country as the graduates return to their old stomping grounds on College Hill of Providence. 
Most of these artists are regulars, with a sprinkling of the future greats in the mix. There is a blog dedicated to the art show and you can see where your favorite artist is located at the fair between Waterman and Hopkins Streets. The weather should be nice for a stroll this May 5th from 10 am to 4 pm. There is always something interesting to buy. In case you are house hunting on the East Side, that portion of Benefit Street will be closed from the early morning on due to the fair. So, plan a side stop before the tour starts to find that perfect artistic piece, and then work hard to find the house into which it fits.
Most of these artists are regulars, with a sprinkling of the future greats in the mix. There is a blog dedicated to the art show and you can see where your favorite artist is located at the fair between Waterman and Hopkins Streets. The weather should be nice for a stroll this May 5th from 10 am to 4 pm. There is always something interesting to buy. In case you are house hunting on the East Side, that portion of Benefit Street will be closed from the early morning on due to the fair. So, plan a side stop before the tour starts to find that perfect artistic piece, and then work hard to find the house into which it fits.
