Artists who take part in the residency use one of the bird sanctuary’s buildings as a personal studio during their stay. Several of the studios are near the beach.

Mabel Residency Artist Talk; Thursday, September 19th, 6:00 PM; Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. FREE (registration required)

Mabel Residency Open Studios and Soiree; Sunday, September 29th, Open Studios – 3:00 – 5:00 PM, Soiree – 5:00 – 6:00 PM. FREE (registration required)

The Lost Bird Project by Todd McGrain at Norman Bird Sanctuary; Viewable now at the sanctuary, included with admission.

Also discussed in this episode:

Victorian Game Night; Thursday, September 19th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM; Lippitt House Museum, 199 Hope Street, Providence.

PeaceFest; Saturday, September 21st, 1:00 – 4:00 PM; India Point Park, Providence.

Ocean State Oyster Festival; Saturday, September 21st, 1:00 – 7:00 PM; Riverwalk Park, South Water Street, Providence.

The Mabel Residency at the Norman Bird Sanctuary from Lindsay Richardson on Vimeo.

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