Current Exhibition-June 2026 - Artists' Cooperative Gallery of Westerly

Flower Show — "Art in Bloom" with Ocean Community YMCA Garden Club

June 3 — 28, 2026

& in the UNITED in the Arts Gallery:

NINIGRET QUILTERS

The ART HEIST – Save The Date!

The 9th Annual Art Heist is only two months away! Patrons of the Gallery are encouraged to stay tuned for more information and be ready to participate in this Gala on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the historic Westerly Armory from 6-8:30 (41 Railroad Avenue). Tickets are scheduled to go on sale mid-July.

There will be an impressive selection of art valued at $250+ donated by members of ACGOW and additional local artists on view at the Gallery, starting August 5th. Heist Ticket-holding participants will have an opportunity to “heist” works of art while they enjoy an entertaining evening with artisanal hors d’oeuvres, locally grown oysters, desserts, open wine bar, Grey Sail beer, and music. Tickets are also available for attendance without "heisting".

Mother Nature’s paintbrush composes a stunning work of art across Southern New England during the month of June, and, after a long, arduous winter, the sights and scents of her handiwork are enjoyed by all. This June, the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly (ACGOW) celebrates all she has to offer with their show, “Art in Bloom.” In addition to new and vibrant artworks, the Ocean Community YMCA Garden Club will add to the visual feast by interpreting specific artists’ creations in the form of flower arrangements, which will be on display during the 5 to 8 p.m. opening reception, June 5.

Our June show will also celebrate the artistic expressions of featured artists Kristie Foss and Karen Piazza. Please click the button, above, to learn more about their work.

For their generous support, ACGOW would like to thank the following supporters: Chris Clancy of Gordon’s Ink, Dr. Nina Rossomando and Perks and Corks. Gordon’s Ink, located at 28 Nooseneck Hill RD in West Greenwich, RI. specializes in fine art reproduction prints, also known as giclée printing. For more than a decade,

Dr. Nina Rossomando, long time resident of Westerly, is a retired clinical psychologist, civic educator, gardener and long-time patron of the arts. She has held leadership positions in the League of Women Voters, is on the Board of Friends of Westerly and is co-founder of the Friends of the United Theater. She is also a member of the YMCA Garden Club and co-chair of the annual "Art in Bloom" exhibit showing in June at ACGOW.

Gordon’s Ink has developed a proven reputation for providing the highest quality custom digital printing and imaging services with true fine art results.

Perks and Corks, an iconic Westerly martini bar and coffee shop at 63 High Street, Westerly, RI, is a sustaining sponsor that donates wine every month for the ACGOW Opening Receptions.

This month, ACGOW is pleased to welcome the Ninigret Quilters (click link) to the United in Arts Community Gallery. Since 1981, Ninigret Quilters have promoted the art of quilt-making in Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut. Ninigret Quilters provide an immersion in a quilting experience of learning, sharing, sewing and reaching out to the community and to other quilters.

As always, the Gallery Shop in the west wing of the gallery provides shoppers with a large array of artist-made items at affordable prices. Visitors are encouraged to browse the shop for the perfect gift to suit any occasion.

Also in June, ACGOW artist Tammy Blais will offer oil painting classes on the 9th and 23rd. Registration is required.. See more about Tammy's classes on our Education/Community Outreach page.