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Sep 3–Dec 7, 2025
The Bell
VISUAL ART
This major solo exhibition by Diné artist Eric-Paul Riege (b. 1994, Na’nízhoozhí [Gallup, New Mexico]) brings together his textile, sculpture, video, and performance practices. Made from synthetic and natural materials sourced from traditional and hyperreal sources, these artworks invite viewers’ touch while raising questions about the valuation of Indigenous art, culture, and labor.
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August 19 – December 14, 2025
EXHIBITION
The sun has its own drum presents work of four Northeast-based artists who explore the proliferation of Indigenous worldviews and values through sound.
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Build your creative practice and research with Brown Arts Institute.
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April 5-November 16, 2025
VISUAL ART
Appreciate Brown’s distinguished public art collection with a student-curated tour. 40-minute guided walking tours will explore 6 works of art. All tours are outdoors, rain or shine.
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About Brown Arts

Interdisciplinary Arts Research, Practice, and Scholarship

Brown Arts represents the fueling of the arts ecosystem on campus, in the surrounding community, nationally and globally by nurturing new voices, new work and new audiences. We believe that the arts are integral to life at Brown, and beyond, serving as a resource and inspiration for creative exploration, innovation and expression for all.

Brown Arts Institute Hours

Summer 2025 Building Hours:

Granoff Center for the Creative Arts
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Closed on University holidays
June 19 – August 17: Closed

The Lindemann Performing Arts Center
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Closed on University holidays
June 19 – August 17: Closed

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Brown Arts Institute

Mailing Address:
Brown University
Campus Box 1987
Providence, RI 02912

Physical Address:
Granoff Center for the Creative Arts
154 Angell Street
Providence, RI 02906

Phone:
401-863-1934

Email:
artsinstitute@brown.edu