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Portrait Gallery

Visit one of the only portrait galleries dedicated to showcasing women and gender expansive people from Rhode Island and across the globe.

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Biographical Library

From activists to zoologists, discover books centering the lives and work of women and gender expansive individuals.

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A big thank you to Bridget VanDemark, a Founding Member of The Alcove, Dianne Gibree, and the entire team at @arcdocumentsol ! 📄✨ We’re so appreciative of your help with our exhibition banner and exterior signage. These pieces are the first t
Due to the snow storm and icy road conditions, The Alcove will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, January 27th). Thank you for your understanding—stay safe and warm, everyone! 🌨❄ #TheAlcove
Join us next week for the first Beyond the Bio of 2026 — an evening of storytelling and connection! Featuring @dr.chandawo : an educator, organizer, and advocate for Southeast Asian youth in Rhode Island. 🗓️ Thursday, January 29 🕠 5:30 - 7
We’re still feeling the energy from last week’s Artist Reception ✨🖼️ It was a joy to celebrate the artists whose portraits now live in The Alcove’s Portrait Gallery. Thank you to everyone who came through and showed the artists, j
We’re honored to be featured in this week's issue of @motifmagri 🗞️✨ Check out the full article to learn more about why this matters and the impact we’re striving toward! 🔗 Full Article Link in Bio #TheAlcove #RhodeIsland #MotifMaga
✨ Real People. Real Stories. Real Connections.✨ Introducing Beyond the Bio, The Alcove’s new speaker series spotlighting women and gender expansive people who are shaping community, culture, and change. For our first gathering, we’re t
Our inaugural exhibition is officially open! We’re celebrating the artists, jurors, and community members who brought this show to life ✨🖼️ Join us on Thursday, January 15, from 5:30-7:30 PM for our Artist Reception and gather with the incr