Brown Arts

The Perry and Marty Granoff Center for the Creative Arts

A catalyst for collaboration and experimentation among the arts, sciences and humanities. The Perry and Marty Granoff Center for the Creative Arts is a place where creative thinkers from across disciplines come together to exchange ideas, explore processes and methods, and develop new art forms.

About Granoff Center for the Creative Arts

Photo by Iwan Baan.

Designed by the architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro and opened in 2011, the 35,000 square foot facility features the 200-seat Martinos Auditorium with 35mm and digital screening capability; three flexible production spaces; a recording studio and multimedia lab; Cohen Gallery; and a physical media lab supporting electronics prototyping, sensor interface development and physical computing. 

Building Hours

Summer 2025 Building Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Closed on University holidays
June 19 – August 17: Closed

Address:
154 Angell Street, Providence, RI 02906

Spaces

Cohen Gallery is located in the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts at 154 Angell Street. 
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The Creative Arts and Technology Spaces

Ready to make your ideas tangible? The Physical Media Lab is your go-to for digital fabrication and hands-on prototyping. Tools like sewing machine, 3D printers, and laser cutters are perfect for turning concepts into reality.
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