Westerly Arts Crawl
First Fridays Monthly
Participating Art Stops
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Gallery | 14 Railroad Ave | westerlyarts.org
Open during the Westerly Arts Crawl!
The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly (ACGOW) is a fine arts gallery located at 14 Railroad Avenue in the historic Westerly Train Station. The Gallery exhibits a new show every month and offers scheduled lectures, workshops and art classes.
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Business/Featuring Art | 10 Canal St. | martinhousebooks.com
Martin House Books is an independent bookstore located in downtown Westerly, RI. We have a wide selection of books as well as Cafe 1888, located inside. -
Venue | 5 Canal St | unitedtheatre.org
The United Theatre is a dynamic arts complex located in Westerly, RI. Our mission is to UNITE the community through the arts. There is no current art exhibition in the gallery this month. Visit our website for upcoming events! -
Working Studio/Gallery | 53 High St | heatherdoherty.com & aliciapiccolo.com
Contemporary painter Alicia Piccolo and fine artist Heather Doherty open their studio with monthly featured exhibitions.
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Museum/Gallery | 47 High St, 202 | livingsharks.org
Living Sharks Museum is America’s first shark history and conservation museum featuring artifacts from around the world that detail the story of the shark.
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Working Studio/Gallery | 47 High St |
Featuring the works of artist Cristina Querrer
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Working Studio/Gallery | 47 High St, 215 | Website TBA
At 47 High Street, see the works of Nancy Mygatt! Nancy Faxon Mygatt, of studioFAXON & Mygatt Design, owner, is not only an award winning fine artist, but has also won several awards for her graphic design. All work is available for purchase, commissions upon request.
studioFAXON creates assemblages of still life objects that became colored pencil drawings that eventually morphed into wearable art and sculpture. I take pride in creating work that provokes innovative thinking and inspires self-expression that can bring energy and excitement when the viewers find their own personal connection.
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Working Studio/Gallery | 47 High St, 208 | IG: @kevingilmoreart
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Working Studio/Gallery | 47 High St, 209
At Studio 209, artists Alexis Ansay & Jessie LaValley find inspiration from items that are on their way to the landfill or have already been littered in our community. Giving new life to what is traditionally viewed as waste allows them to stay resourceful in their craft while inspiring others to do the same!
Jessie of Kelping Hands creates upcycled wall art, accessories, home decor, & plants while Alexis focuses on paintings, block printing, mixed media collages, recycled sculpture, and graphite drawings. -
Working Studio/Gallery | 47 High St, 212 | S. Lawhorne Photography
Explore limited edition prints and books, one-of-a-kind artworks, stationery and more.
IG: @slawhornephotography
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Multi-use Events Space | 38 High St | reservethespace.com
Drop in during the Westerly Arts Crawl for free art making sessions!
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Business/Featuring Art | 37 High Street | tappedapple.com
The tasting room has grown. It now offers almost a dozen varieties of apple wines and hard ciders, charcuterie boards made to order, gourmet chocolate truffles, artwork from local artists and even live entertainment. Check our website for monthly art showings and events!
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Working Studio/Gallery | 12 Broad Street | Website TBA
Red Couch Studio will be open featuring works of resident artists J. Susan Cole Stone, George Baptista, Jennifer Pescatello, Susanne Badgett and Kelly Grimes.
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Business/Featuring Art | Broad Street | IG: @coastaltowncollective
An artists shop and creative space.
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Business/Featuring Art | 1 W Broad Street | owlanddovect.com
Owl and Dove is a family-owned and operated restaurant located in downtown Pawcatuck, CT.
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Hoxie Gallery at Westerly Library. Check website for open hours.
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The Granite Theatre
Featuring an artist in the gallery each month and open during the Westerly Arts Crawl. This month open until 7PM.
Artist Studios must be open during Westerly Arts Crawl hours to remain listed. Please contact us if your studio plans to be closed during the crawl so our listings are accurate monthly.
Studio will be OPEN 🟢 | Studio will be CLOSED for this month’s Crawl 🟠 | Studio permanently CLOSED🔴
Updated 2026
How it Began
In the early 2000’s, the Westerly Downtown Business Association (DBA) and the Artist’s Cooperative Gallery of Westerly (ACGOW) worked together to establish a monthly Art Stroll in downtown Westerly. Keith Cowley, a science illustrator and designer who was hosting artists at his Wild Animal Trust gallery in the old McCormick’s building on the Pawcatuck River, helped design the first art stroll map, ACGOW brochure and marketing materials while also creating the DBA’s first website. He pushed for the state of RI to keep downtown Westerly designated as a tax-free arts district, part of his role with the Keepspace program as the town revamped its Comprehensive Plan. He was a consultant during the formation of the Westerly Regional Arts Partnership (WRAP), representing area artists and musicians while working as the Entertainment Manager at Perks & Corks.
The Westerly Arts Co-op eventually moved from High Street to Canal Street. Once the pandemic hit, the Art Stroll dissolved, and the United Theatre renovations shifted the Co-op to its current location at the Westerly Train Station on Railroad Ave. In 2023, Annie Wildey, a renowned local artist and owner of Air Gallery met with Cowley and other downtown artists, spearheaded the revival under the moniker Westerly Arts Crawl, fantastically bringing together a post-covid growing arts scene.
In December 2024, as the Air Gallery closes its doors to invite a new chapter for Wildey, she has passed the reigns back to Cowley who now hosts artists in his gallery at Living Sharks Museum, and the Westerly Arts Crawl lives on!
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