What happens when a group of extraordinary women assemble and decide to launch a feminist cultural center? You get a nonprofit with thoughtful programming, inspiring exhibits, and safe spaces to gather.

The Alcove, a feminist cultural center celebrating women and gender-expansive people, hosted its official grand opening on Saturday, January 10, welcoming more than 200 attendees to an afternoon of celebration, inspiration, and shared purpose.

Rhode Island’s first feminist and gender-expansive cultural center has changed its name to The Alcove from Gather RI. Why the change? “We wanted a name that truly evokes the feeling of what we do,” said Amanda E. Strauss, the founding executive director of the nonprofit. “Also, an alcove is a respite, a pause, in the architecture.”

Opening soon inside a beautifully restored historic building on Broadway, The Alcove is a community space and social club for women. Its gracious living rooms, sunlit terrace, and curated library create a welcoming haven for connection, creativity, and conversation. A membership is the gift of belonging, a place to gather and grow.