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CURRENT MEMBERS
Alexandra Broches
Claudia Flynn
Jeannette Jacobs
John Kotula
Barbara Pagh
Roberta Richman
Myron Rubenstein
Troy West

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Linda Denosky-Smart
Cynthia Farnell
Claudia Fieo
Jill McLaughlin
Caroline M Pyle
Katherine Veneman


327 Main Street
PO Box 336
Wakefield, RI 02880
401 789 1488
www.heragallery.org
Gallery Hours:

The hours for Hera are currently: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
1:00 - 5:00
Saturday
10:00 - 4:00

Summer extended hours
From June 1st - September 1st our hours will be:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
1:00 - 5:00
Saturday
10:00 - 4:00
Sunday
12:00 - 4:00


 
History, Mission, and Programs

History

As a small, non-profit arts organization founded in 1974 in Wakefield, Rhode Island, Hera Gallery/ Hera Educational Foundation has been a pioneer in the genesis of artist-run exhibition spaces.

  • Originally conceptualized as a venue for women artists, often under-represented at the time in commercial galleries, Hera has broadened its mission to include the work of regionally and nationally recognized visual artists of both genders who are at all stages of their careers.

  • Today, Hera is the place to go to see innovative contemporary art in Rhode Island. Hera features eleven months of programming, with gallery artist exhibitions as well as topical exhibitions featuring outside artists.

Over the years, Hera has shifted its programs to reflect the cultural climate. Because of its flexibility and commitment to presenting exhibitions with artistic merit and integrity despite a shoe-string budget, Hera has won numerous grants for its exhibitions, programs, and operating expenses.

  • Recent programs have been supported by various grants from Rhode Island 2000, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Rhode Island Commission on the Humanities, and the Rhode Island Foundation.

For more detailed information on Hera's history, please contact us about purchasing The History of Hera: A Women's Artist Cooperative.

Mission

Throughout its rich and variegated history, Hera's mission has remained a constant. Simply stated, Hera's mission is to promote a professional artistic presence to benefit South County and the larger community through collaboration, education, and involvement.

According to a recent RISCA grant reviewer, "The gallery has been true to its unique mission. Hera's exemplary arts programming is both risk taking and exciting. The quality of exhibitions has been consistent from conception to execution."

Programs

Through eleven months of exhibition programming per year and numerous programs such as lectures, talks, and symposia held in conjunction with these exhibitions, Hera develops diverse programming and provides a forum for innovative artwork exploring contemporary aesthetic, social, and cultural issues.

  • About half of our exhibtions are curated, invitational, or juried exhibitions which are topical. Often artists outside the Hera community are invited to participate in or curate these exhibitions.

  • About half of our exhibitions are dedicated to showing the works of Hera artist members, either in solo or small group exhibitions. All Hera artists participate in an annual anniversary exhibition

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