Welcome
Established in 1929, South County Art Association (SCAA) is the second oldest 503(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization in Rhode Island. We are dedicated to providing art opportunities and everyone has a role in our art community. Artists come to us to exhibit their art. Students take classes to learn about art. Patrons and art lovers visit us to view the work that everyone creates. We have over 450 members and membership is available to anyone who would like the benefits of discounts on call for entry fees and classes.
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Exhibitions
We hold 11 exhibitions each year that includes a wide variety of open-juried, invitational, and member exhibits that features all mediums. All of our open-juried exhibits are open to everyone and we welcome all levels of artists to submit their artwork.

Classes
​We offer over 100 classes per year in pottery, painting, drawing, mixed media, photography and printmaking for all levels from beginner to advanced. Our classes provide a welcoming environment because we know that creative expression is unique to each individual and to share and learn from each other is essential for artistic growth. ​

Come Visit Us
To thrive in our mission depends on member involvement and community engagement. Stop by anytime to say hello to the staff and volunteers, view the current exhibit and shop our gallery store. Our gallery and classes are open to everyone who would like to experience art in all its forms!

Gallery & Gallery Store Hours
​Wednesdays-Sundays from 1-5pm

​Some highlights of this past year include receiving a $128,000 RISCA Cultural Facilities Grant to make our pottery studio ADA compliant. We started construction last Spring and have a newly renovated Paint Studio for our classes. We installed an ADA compliant restroom in our Pottery Studio and redesigned the space to make our pottery classes even better. We had a successful 51st Anniversary Holiday Pottery & Art Sale and won Rhode Island Magazine’s Best Gallery in South County!

Leadership
Membership is the cornerstone of our organization and is lead by group of volunteers that serve on our Board of Directors. The board meets every third Wednesday of the month to oversee the organization's activities. Members can request the bylaws, board meeting minutes, and board agendas (available the week before each meeting) by emailing us.  

​If you are looking to get more involved, we are currently accepting applications for board members. Each year we have an Annual Meeting which highlights the activities from the past fiscal year and our 21/22 Annual Report  gives a detailed look into what we have accomplished. 

Staff

Board of Directors

Jen Ferry, Executive Director
execdirector@southcountyart.org

Sarah Lawhorne, Education Coordinator
info@southcountyart.org

Jason Fong, Exhibitions Director
exhibits@southcountyart.org

Kathleen Carland, Development
development@southcountyart.org

Todd Kenney, Pottery Manager/Caretaker
studios@southcountyart.org

Jeanne Wettlaufer, Office Manager
officemanager@southcountyart.org
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Lynne Moulton  President
Michael Mosca Vice President
Steve Bienenfeld  Treasurer              
Polly Pedersen  Recording Secretary
 
Nancy Vetters   ​Member at Large