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DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER,
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY, MAY 10TH


Fancy Hat Garden Stroll &
Plein Air Auction

May 10th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mother's Day Weekend! 🌸

 

Dust off your fanciest hats and gather your family and friends for a delightful garden stroll filled with live music and vibrant blooms at their peak.

Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of our enchanting gardens, where talented plein-air artists will showcase their captivating works, creating a feast for the eyes! 

Don’t miss the chance to bid in our Silent Art Auction, featuring unique pieces that make perfect Mother’s Day gifts! Plus, explore our selection of beautiful plants for sale—ideal for brightening your home or surprising Mom with something special.

Relax with delicious refreshments while the kids (and the young at heart!) engage in a fun painting activity.

Artist Lineup

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Shawndavid Berry

Shawndavid is sculptor and woodworker and painter who is adept at connecting organic spaces and forms together, manipulating organic forms, causing the viewer to see smaller scenes within scenes, to look for hidden elements within the ‘scape. 
 

*Kinney Azalea Garden Artist-In-Residence

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Paula

DeSano

Paula is a Rhode Island–based artist and plein-air painter who captures her outdoor experiences in expressive oil paintings, drawing inspiration from nature, personal storytelling, and influences from the Hudson River School.

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Jossy Lownes

Jossy Lownes is a veteran artist with over 40 years of experience, specializing in vibrant oil and acrylic paintings of landscapes, florals, and figures, with a recent focus on intuitive, abstract styles. Previously based in the Southwest, she has returned to Rhode Island, working out of a studio in Warren and conducting local workshops.

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Mark Rabinowitz

Mark Julian Rabinowitz is an architectural conservator, sculptor, and preservation specialist with decades of experience restoring historic structures, monuments, sculptures, and cultural landmarks throughout the United States and abroad. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, his work has included projects at the United States Capitol, Mount Vernon, and the Canadian Houses of Parliament, blending fine arts training with historic preservation expertise.

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Lorraine Hynes

Lorraine Hynes is a Rhode Island fine artist known for her oil paintings inspired by still life, landscapes, and plein air scenes. Influenced by classical realism and the traditions of the old masters, her work emphasizes color, light, composition, and the beauty of everyday subjects. She is an exhibiting artist and arts leader affiliated with numerous regional art organizations, including the Providence Art Club and Wickford Art Association.

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Jessica Schaffer

Jessica is a South Kingstown–based landscape painter who specializes in watercolor and oil paintings of coastal New England, drawing on over 30 years of observing the region’s tides, marshes, rocky shores, and changing light to capture the feeling of being outdoors.

*Kinney Azalea Garden Artist-In-Residence 

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Janet

McCraw

Janet McCraw is a Rhode Island artist known for her pastel paintings, creating expressive works that capture light, color, and the natural beauty of New England landscapes.

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Ann Bianchi

Ann E. Bianchi is a Rhode Island artist and longtime educator whose work is inspired by nature, gardens, coastal landscapes, and New England history. Working across watercolor, acrylic, oil, and mixed media, she is known for expressive, approachable artwork and welcoming classes for all skill levels.

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Trish Hurley

Trish Hurley is a Rhode Island-based artist (Wakefield/Newport) known for her expressive landscape and abstract, semi-abstract oil and acrylic paintings, often featuring trees, woods, and water. She creates both large-scale, loose studio pieces and plein-air paintings. She has a BFA and MFA, teaches at CCRI and Snow Farm, and is featured in galleries across the US. 

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Jeneane

Lunn

Jeneane Lunn is an award-winning painter and longtime art educator with over 35 years of teaching experience, trained at the Art Students League of New York and known for her pastel and oil landscapes inspired by plein air painting and international travel.

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Louisa

Zendt

Louisa is an emerging artist based in South County, Rhode Island, she began painting seriously after retiring in 2018 and now creates works inspired by the landscapes and coastal scenery of the communities where she lives.

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Lori

Jeremiah

Lori Jeremiah is a Rhode Island watercolor and pastel artist inspired by coastal landscapes, gardens, and the natural world. A longtime educator and exhibiting artist, her work blends realism with impressionistic elements to capture light, atmosphere, and seasonal beauty.

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Patty Sylvia

Pati Sylvia is a Rhode Island fine artist whose work draws inspiration from nature, gardens, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Working primarily in watercolor and mixed media, her paintings are known for their expressive color, organic forms, and sense of warmth and movement, often reflecting a deep appreciation for the natural world.

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Sorry, No Pets Allowed

Trained service dogs welcome

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 and help keep our gardens healthy and beautiful.​​

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