Providence Art Club is one of the oldest continuously operating art organizations in the United States, founded in 1880 to foster art culture among professionals, amateurs, and patrons. Housed in a row of historic buildings—including a brick‑veneer clubhouse, elegant Seril Dodge House, Deacon Edward Taylor House, and the distinctively styled Fleur de Lys building—it remains rooted in 18th‑ and 19th‑century architecture.
Its galleries rotate exhibitions frequently and remain free to the public. The club also offers art classes, workshops, lectures, social gatherings, and member‑oriented events, preserving a tradition of community, creativity, and conviviality.
