The new feminist cultural center firmly centers women, joy and a sense of community inside its well-appointed walls.

Organizations that blur expected boundaries are crucial to a vital arts community and novel venues are welcome additions to the region. In Providence, a new space that blends art gallery, library, and community space has opened on the city’s West End.

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.