Public Opening Reception Thursday 5-9, all are welcome!
The exhibit will be open free daily from October 18 - November 10, see below for hours.
Providence Preservation Society Launches its 2007
Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit
in the Atrium of The Peerless Building
The Providence Preservation Society proudly announces the return of its’ Most Endangered Properties photography exhibit, which will run from October 18 through November 10 in the magnificent atrium of The Peerless Building at 150 Union Street at Westminster Street in Downcity Providence.
All eleven properties selected for the 2007 Most Endangered Properties List have been imaginatively captured by professional photographers who have generously donated their time and talent to PPS, including: Michael Cevoli, David Ellis, Stephanie Ewens, Peter Goldberg, Erik Gould, Matt Kierstead assisted by Alyssa Wood and Mardo Atoyan, Scott Lapham, Brian McDonald, Frank Mullin, David Simione, and Olivia Sauerwein Winter. Given creative freedom to capture the significant and unique qualities of each property, these photographers have illustrated the powerful connection between art and advocacy.
The Most Endangered Properties List is one of PPS’s most respected programs which helps to call attention to significant historic and architectural resources citywide that are endangered by threats such as deterioration, insufficient funds, insensitive public policy and inappropriate development—problems that frequently jeopardize properties throughout Providence. The List’s purpose is to generate interest and support for the preservation of these significant resources; educate the public about the benefits of historic preservation and the unique historic properties in our city; and work toward solutions with property owners, developers, and other interested parties to bring about positive change in each property.
The exhibition is hosted by the Arts & Business Council of RI as part of it’s gallery partnership with Cornish Associates that focuses on providing site specific, invitational and curated exhibits of contemporary Rhode Island Artists throughout Downtown.
The Most Endangered Properties exhibit will run from October 18 through November 10 in the atrium of The Peerless Building at 150 Union Street at Westminster Street in Downcity Providence. The Peerless Building is the keystone of Cornish Associates’ revitalization effort in downtown Providence. The Peerless actually consists of five historic buildings built in the 1890’s that have been rehabilitated by into several retail outlets and the Westminster Lofts. The internal atrium allows natural light to penetrate the space and is an excellent venue for showcasing art. The space is open to the public Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Sundays 1:00- 5:00 p.m. The exhibit will open Thursday, October 18 with an opening reception from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. coinciding with Gallery Night in Providence. For more information, please call (401) 831-7440 or visit the PPS website at www.ppsri.org <http://www.ppsri.org/> .
The Providence Preservation Society, a non-profit membership organization, was formed in 1956 to respond to the proposed demolition of a number of 18th- and early 19th-century houses on College Hill. Now celebrating its 51st year, PPS has grown from that small neighborhood group to a multi-faceted citywide preservation organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life in the city of Providence through historic preservation and enhancement of the built environment.
The Arts & Business Council of Rhode Island (A&BC/RI) is an arts service organization that works to promote cultural and economic growth through leadership, partnerships, and programs that link the arts and business sectors.
Contact: Sara Emmenecker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel. (401) 831-7440 Fax: (401) 831-8583
October 15, 2007
Email: semmenecker@ppsri.org
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