North Kingstown Arts Council Events and Projects

The Arts Council works year-round to develop and support arts programs in North Kingstown.  Below is some information on events and projects the Arts Council is currently working on.

Wickford Lighthouse Project

In collaboration with Historic Wickford, a local organization dedicated to preserving the history of Wickford village, the North Kingstown Arts Council is venturing into new territory by supporting this special three-dimensional art project. 

Dominic Zachorne, a North Kingstown builder and restorer of ship models, has been commissioned to build a model of the Wickford Lighthouse which stood at the entrance to Wickford Harbor on Gay Rock from 1882 until the early 1930's.  Once completed, Mr. Zachorne's model will be a lasting tribute to Wickford's rich history as a thriving seaport and will be on public display throughout our town.

"Shakespeare at the Beach"

 "Shakespeare at the Beach" is a staple of the North Kingstown Arts Council program.  A highlight of our "Shakespeare at the Beach" has been annual performances by Trinity Repertory Company's Summer Shakespeare Project.  Over the past five years, Shakespeare productions by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley's Mixed Magic Theatre have been the mainstay of our program.  In addition, the Colonial Theatre of Westerly, RI brought their production of Much Ado About Nothing to North Kingstown for a two-week run in August 2004.

Adult Summer Concert Series

Every Tuesday evening from mid-June through early August,  audiences enjoy a musical performance at the Town Dock in Wickford.   The concert series line up is selected to offer a variety of musical genres throughout the summer season.

Family Summer Concert Series

Now entering its 9th year, this popular Thursday evening series offers town residents with the opportunity to enjoy a kid-friendly musical performance that is fun for the whole family.  Talented musical performers from all over New England come to the Band Shell at the North Kingstown Town Beach throughout the summer to present a variety of musical styles.  Each concert offers the opportunity for children to participate in the show .

Sunday Musicales

The Arts Council has worked in cooperation with the Friends of the North Kingstown Free Library for over 20 years to present Sunday Musicales, a series of Sunday afternoon concerts.

Rhode Island Voices

Rhode Island Voices presents a series of Rhode Island authors reading from their works.  This evening series is another cooperative effort with the Friends of the North Kingstown Free Library.