Artscope Magazine
Premier Partner
The art world changes daily. Audiences want to stay up to date.
Now in its 19th year, Artscope offers audiences timely art reviews. Our goal is to provide an understanding of the process, approach and inspiration of local as well as international artists exhibiting throughout the Northeast and beyond.
We believe in being approachable, inclusive and relevant, with content that brings to the forefront an understanding of the arts as it reflects artists’ work. It creates an active audience of collectors, artists and enthusiasts who participate and interact across a wide landscape. We strive to make art an accessible medium by which its readers can develop a comprehensive and interactive appreciation of the arts.
Artscope covers artists, galleries and museums, encouraging its readers to understand the work exhibited and to actively participate in the region’s arts community. Our committed editorial team and talented group of writers and graphic designers have set the bar high for Artscope to serve to serve its readers, advertisers and the arts community at large.
As we have grown since our founding, we remain committed to our original mission to provide our readers with high-quality reporting and to connect local artists and institutions with an active audience.
Copies of the issue are available at many convenient locations. For the location nearest you, visit the AS Hot List. The tablet edition is available at your fingertips on iPad or iPhone.
Scope us out in the bimonthly physical issue and tablet edition, biweekly Email Blast!, Artscope Online and mobile app and on social media.
Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses
Premier Partner
ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE FEATURES OF CARDI’S IS OUR RICH HISTORY.
FOR NEARLY 100 YEARS CARDI’S HAS DISTINGUISHED ITSELF BY OFFERING AN EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF HOME FURNISHINGS AT GREAT PRICES, BACKED BY UNPARALLELED CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Here’s a look at some of the distinctive features offered only at Cardi’s:
NIROPE®
What is NIROPE®? Where did it come from? Here is the story: When we were kids, our parents bought us a 10-foot row boat. This was a subtle way of letting us know we would have to work to get anywhere in life. Our great-aunt Grace then told us we needed to name the boat. She took the first 2 letters of each of our first names, (NI) for Nick, (RO) for Ron & (PE) for Pete, and called it “NIROPE®” as in rope to tie the boat.
Later we used “NIROPE®” to help describe in a single word our personal assurance that when shopping at any one of our stores, you will experience the largest selection, the best service, and enjoy the absolute lowest prices. We are proud to carry on and deliver the tradition of legendary customer service to all of our customers.
1 Furniture Way, Swansea, MA 02777
https://www.cardis.com
The Bay Magazine
Art Partner
We help take your company's creative vision to the masses
Hey Rhody Media Company is the leader in Rhode Island lifestyle content, reaching well over 200,000 educated, affluent, and engaged readers every month through our free locally focused publications and web/social content. We are constantly expanding our offerings by listening to our readership/advertisers and adding content types to fit their needs.
Bay Coast Bank
Art Partner
BayCoast Bank is a successful community bank serving the people and businesses of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Bank upholds the time-honored belief in community involvement and provides a wide range of financial services. BayCoast has locations in Berkley, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Fall River, Foxborough, New Bedford, North Dighton, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea, Westport in Massachusetts and Tiverton, Cranston, Bristol, Providence, and Little Compton in Rhode Island.
Westport
787 Main Road
Dartmouth
714 Dartmouth Street
299 State Road
Little Compton, RI
2 Meetinghouse Lane
Tiverton, RI
1 Crandall Road
Blithewold
Art Partner
Blithewold Manor • Gardens • Arboretum - An American Garden Treasure
Blithewold is a 33-acre summer estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay and is nationally significant in American history as one of the most fully developed and authentic examples of the Country Place Era. The property features a 45-room mansion filled with family heirlooms, and is framed by a series of lovely gardens that range in character from mysterious to exotic and from poetic to practical. An exceptional collection of rare and unusual plants, specimen trees, an accessible greenhouse, and whimsical stonework project a character that is romantic, fresh, and inspiring – and unique to Blithewold.
Our mission: To curate, interpret, and preserve the cultural heritage of one of New England’s finest garden estates for the enjoyment and education of the public.
101 Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809
https://www.blithewold.org/
Dartmouth Cultural Council
Art Partner
Dartmouth Cultural Council (DCC) funds programs that promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the Arts, Humanities and Interpretive Sciences to improve the quality of life for Dartmouth residents. DCC strives to fund a wide variety of programs that serve all residents from toddlers to senior citizens. DCC ensures that Dartmouth's share of Massachusetts Cultural Council funds are administered fairly and in the best interests of the community.
GBH
Art Partner
GBH is the leading multiplatform creator for public media in America. We are the proud producer of signature PBS programs FRONTLINE, MASTERPIECE, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, NOVA, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, as well as a distinctive local news service. We deliver compelling stories, experiences, and information to audiences wherever they are: on YouTube, social media, television (GBH 2, GBH 44, WORLD, Create, Boston Kids and Family, and GBH Kids); radio (GBH 89.7, CRB Classical 99.5); and on gbh.org.
Much of what audiences love about public media was pioneered at GBH.
Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust
Art Partner
Helen Ellis - an artist and a dedicated educator - was a Westport resident for over 50 years. Her naturalistic woodcarvings have been displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Following her death in 1978, the proceeds from her estate were used to establish the Helen Ellis Charitable Trust. The Trust supports Ms. Ellis' dream of inspiring others to develop their creative talents.
Administered by Bank of America, the Trust provides funding for the Westport Cultural Council to give awards for projects that benefit Westport residents. Funding from the Helen Ellis Charitable Trust for Westport began in 1992. Since then, the Westport Cultural Council has awarded over $160,000 for approximately 150 arts and cultural programs that benefit Westport residents.
https://www.westport-ma.com/cultural-council/pages/helen-ellis-charitable-trust
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Jonathan Lerew Graphic Designer
Art Partner
Jonathan Lerew is a graphic designer based in the Greater Boston Area. He creates print and digital design pieces with a focus on flat color design and digital illustration. He studied graphic design at Mount Wachusett Community College and University of Masssachusetts Dartmouth.
For more work, follow @JonathanLerewDesign on Instagram.
Lindsey Epstein Pottery
Art Partner
Bringing Clay to Life
Lindsey creates fine, functional pottery and sculpture elegantly crafted to enhance your daily life. Located in Tiverton, Rhode Island, Lindsey's studio is just one mile away from the historic Tiverton Four Corners.
324 East Rd,Tiverton, RI 02878
508-317-9292
https://lepottery.com/
Mott & Chase Sotheby's International Realty
For those who seek an exceptional life, nothing compares to Mott & Chace Sotheby's International Realty.
Mott & Chace Sotheby's International Realty is your premier choice for Rhode Island luxury real estate. Spearheaded by two of Rhode Island’s most accomplished and respected luxury real estate specialists, Ray Mott and Judy Chace, we represent some of the most distinctive properties in Southern New England. It is our mission to provide you with the world-class service and property exposure that you expect when working with a Sotheby's International Realty® affiliate.
100 Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903
https://mottandchace.com
New Bedford Art Museum
Art Partner
New Bedford Art Museum is dedicated to engaging a diverse audience in relevant exhibitions, exemplary education, and creative experiences as a vital innovative center for the arts.
The south coast is rich in culture, history, and diversity. And rich in art! New Bedford Art Museum is at the heart of New Bedford’s Seaport Cultural District. Located in the historic downtown, New Bedford Art Museum offers engaging exhibitions and outstanding educational programs for members and visitors of all ages.
On February 3, 2014, New Bedford Art Museum and ArtWorks! Partners for the Arts & Community merged. The combining of these two long-standing art organizations has created an exciting organization committed to serving the community and beyond. At the core of what we do is making art accessible to everyone.
Offering engaging exhibitions of artwork from around the corner and across the ocean, there’s always something exciting and thought-provoking to see. Linger, learn and appreciate art and artistic expression strolling through the Museum’s main Skylight Gallery. You’ll discover new delights as you explore the Museum’s home, a former bank that creates a unique and unusual setting for art. Continually changing exhibitions across the year vary in subject matter and artistic medium. Contemporary and historic art, as well as local, national and international artists, have been displayed. A great schedule of programs such as lectures, artist talks, and inspired performances adds depth and context to your experience of the art.
In partnership with the New Bedford Free Public Library, we showcase works from their extensive collection in our City Gallery. New Bedford’s wealthy and cultured history is reflected in the many world-class works the collection holds. In the Heritage Gallery and Fiber Optic Center® New Media Gallery, you’ll find a rotating contemporary perspective featuring local and national artists.
The Museum strives to offer dynamic and interactive educational opportunities. Our after school and vacation programs for youth run the gamut. We provide hands-on creative experiences led by professional artists and art educators. Many of our programs are free or supported by financial assistance for students in need. Our artMOBILES travel across the city every summer bringing free art activities to playgrounds and community centers. And we have our own clay studio and digital media lab offering classes for kids and adults!
New Bedford Art Museum invites you to experience the art at the heart of the south coast.
608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
https://newbedfordart.org/
SERHANT. Rhode Island
Art Partner
We move our agents, clients, partners, and staff forward with novel media, technology, and education resources. We see opportunity and promise where others do not and we wake up each morning with a simple imperative: Be limitless.
Our Story
The world didn’t need another real estate brokerage. It needed something different. Something more. It needed something with the imagination and insight to upend a broken model. A structure that empowers instead of extinguishes the unique potential in each of us. A collection of like minds that understand the potential of technology and building lasting connections. A Brokerage 3.0 that makes no apologies for making the old guard uncomfortable.
As a company born in the chaos of a global pandemic, where others saw stumbling blocks, we saw stepping stones. Built on the success of being the #1 ranked sales team in New York City, SERHANT. is the first Brokerage 3.0 of its kind.
Moving our agents, clients, partners, and staff forward with novel media, technology, and educational tools:
SERHANT. S.MPLE A revolutionary disruption in sales technology and workflow.
SERHANT. Studios Award-winning film-quality content and media production.
SERHANT. ID Lab World class branding and marketing services.
SERHANT. New Dev The record-setting new construction division that developers love.
SERHANT. ADX Unparalleled listing exposure and tech-powered solutions for all.
SELL IT Agent resources, trainings, and 1-1 Coaching that inspires, connects, and informs.
We know that potential is in everything and everyone. But to spot what’s hidden in plain sight, latent, or undiscovered in a person, property, or even an entire industry, we need to look at the world differently. And seizing that potential takes something more. At SERHANT., we rely on creativity, camaraderie, grit, and optimism. We have a healthy disregard for the status quo, and, above all, we are relentless in the pursuit of what’s possible.
South Coast Surface Design
Art Partner
South Coast Surface Design (SoCoSD) has two new design studio locations in Rhode Island. Our printing studio is located in a Little Old Firehouse in Warren and we are developing new meeting spaces and a retail space in the Four Corners Center for Art & Design, in the restored historic village of Tiverton Four Corners.
South Coast Surface Design specializes in helping Artists, Designers, and DIYers, with sustainable Eco-Positive printing methods, materials and manufacturing.
We collaborate with local Surface Design Artists and introduce national and international Artists to the MA and RI South Coast region.
As a supportive member of the creative community of RI and MA South Coast, the SoCoSD mission is to make specialized printing services more accessible, promoting collaboration, exploration, and enterprise.
3848 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878
https://www.southcoastsurfacedesign.com
Weatherlow Farms
Art Partner
Our mission is to be a good steward of the land. To heal and nurture with the highest level of animal husbandry and agricultural practice.
At Weatherlow Farms, food and florals are cared for with environmentally sustainable and socially responsible practices, which focus on the special link between soil health, animal health and human health.
The farm, purchased in 2014, has a rich agricultural history supporting a thriving dairy operation for much of the past century. Today, the overarching goal of Weatherlow Farms is to provide a superior product while supporting biodiversity and utilizing biological farming methods, which focus on soil health.
845 Sodom Road, Westport, MA 02790
https://weatherlowfarms.com
Westport Cultural Council
Art Partner
The Westport Cultural Council awards grants to support programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive science with funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust. The Council works to foster quality cultural programs and activities that bring the community together to create, share, and inspire.
The Council is an all-volunteer board, charted to have a 9-members and is tasked with awarding and administering grant programs that supports local arts, science and history, funds school field trips, and sponsors local concerts and exhibitions.
Council board-members serve a 3-year term.
If you have interest in joining the Council, please send us a note through the site’s Contact Page. Or better yet, come to one of our meetings or events and introduce yourself!
The Council meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Town Hall Annex at 6:00 pm.
Westport Self Storage
Westport Self Storage is located near the intersection of Sanford Road and Route 177 in Westport Massachusetts.
We offer secure climate controlled storage units in a variety of sizes for the best care of your belongings.
To learn more visit us or call at: (508) 636-5100
941 Sanford Road, Westport, MA 02790
https://www.westportselfstore.com
BRAVE Family Advisors
Art Benefactor
The BRAVE Way
BRAVE Family Advisors is an independent investment advisory firm with deep expertise gained from the partners’ years of working on Wall Street. While focusing our time and attention on managing your assets, we also strive to get to know you in a deeply personal way. In this way we seek to ensure that all aspects of your financial well-being receive the attention they deserve.
BRAVE Family Advisors is an independent investment advisory firm founded in 1992 by Brett Haire and Dave Bunting. The two had previously worked together as senior executives at First Boston Corporation. Scott Morrison, whose background includes positions at Goldman Sachs and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, joined the company as a shareholder in 2016. BRAVE Family Advisors provides advice to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions on financial matters including investment management, retirement savings, and financial planning. With offices in Summit, NJ and Tiverton, RI, the firm has more than $500 million under management and a roster of loyal clients, many of whom have been with us virtually since our founding.
Our values
At BRAVE Family Advisors, we adhere to the following set of core principles that drives our activities.
- To build relationships with our clients based on trust and mutual respect
- To operate at all times with their best interests in mind
- To be disciplined investors who seek to put our knowledge and experience to work to help our clients reach their investment goals
- To draw on those same skills in an effort to protect and grow their retirement savings
- To serve our clients in ways that go beyond investing and to make contributions to their lives that go beyond the strictly financial
Our name
People often ask us what our name means. They wonder if “BRAVE” is meant to reflect our high-conviction investing style? Or if it speaks to the mindset of a couple of financial professionals who decided after successful Wall Street careers to move into the personal investment advisory business? Both are interesting and plausible, but neither is correct.
BRAVE is merely an abbreviation of Brett and Dave.
3913 Main Road, Tiverton, RI 02878
https://bravefamilyadvisors.com
Chartier Building Company
Art Benefactor
Located in Little Compton, RI, we are a quality builder of fine custom homes. Your one stop resource in Rhode Island & South Coast Massachusetts for everything from small additions to complete high end custom homes.
Our attention to detail continues to distinguish us from the rest. Our group of contractors are small enough to be flexible and personal, but large enough to provide the trust needed to build your new dream home.
Our strong reputation is based on the philosophy of building homes and relationships with quality, not by quantity
9 High Meadow Road, Little Compton, RI 02837
https://www.chartierbuilding.com/
Dartmouth Cultural Center
Art Benefactor
The Dartmouth Cultural Center is a community-built arts and culture center in the historic 1889 Southworth Library on Elm Street in Padanaram Village. We host exhibits, workshops, talks, and gatherings year-round — and we're sustained by the people who love this place.
The Dartmouth Cultural Center exists to save and steward the Old Southworth Library, and to make it a living center for the arts and culture of the South Coast.
We do this by hosting gallery exhibits of local and regional artists, running classes and workshops in everything from poetry to plein air painting to Nantucket basketry, welcoming musicians, poets, beekeepers, and other neighbors who bring their craft and curiosity to share, and keeping the doors open Thursday through Saturday for anyone who wants to walk in. Without community action, the building could have passed out of public hands. Today it's a place where artists, makers, writers, and neighbors come together to learn, create, and share.
404 Elm Street, South Dartmouth, MA 02748
https://www.dartmouthculturalcenterinc.org
Edible Southeastern Massachusetts
Art Benefactor
Who We Are…The Publishers
edible Southeastern Massachusetts is a locally-owned, locally-operated, family-run business celebrating local food and drink in SE MA.
After discovering her first copy of an edible publication in her mid-forties (edible Phoenix – in case you are wondering), Laurie Hepworth finally realized what she wanted to be when she grew up – the publisher of a magazine focusing on local foods within her own communities of Southeastern Massachusetts.
As a lifelong foodie, the previous owner of an independent bookstore, and a native Hanoverian; together with, Michael Hart, her longtime life-partner and award-winning artist, all of her loves came together. With Michael’s creative abilities and willingness to explore and sample strange and wonderful foods, they started traversing the South Shore and South Coast in search of the stories that define their native homeland; a long-overdue journey exploring the wonder in their own backyards.
We appreciate you joining us on this journey and hope you enjoy yourselves. Thank you for visiting and for your love of local food.
Cheers!
Heather Stivison Contemporary Art
Art Benefactor
Heather Stivison is a contemporary artist and former museum director whose artwork has been exhibited in museums, universities, and galleries both nationally and internationally. She is also a published author and poet. She holds an MFA in Painting with Thesis of Distinction from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Jeffrey Westport
Art Benefactor
Welcome to Jeffrey Westport, a premier high-end women's boutique nestled in charming Westport, Massachusetts. With Jeffrey’s close to 40 years of unparalleled fashion expertise, we curate an exclusive selection from designers across the globe, offering a sophisticated shopping experience.
At Jeffrey Westport, we believe fashion is personal. That’s why we offer personal styling services, helping you discover looks that reflect your unique style, whether you’re dressing for a casual brunch, an elegant wedding, or a glamorous black-tie event.
Our thoughtfully curated collection caters to a variety of occasions, ensuring luxury and quality at every level. Step into Jeffrey Westport and elevate your wardrobe with timeless elegance and global flair.
Experience fashion redefined—only at Jeffrey Westport.
999 Main Rd, Westport, MA 02790
https://www.jeffreywestport.com/
Oracle Landscape
Art Benefactor
We strive to create the best outdoor living experience designed for your needs. Serving all of Rhode Island and Eastern Massachusetts with over 20 years of experience, our team takes the time to handcraft every aspect of your project from the initial concept to the finished product. Whether you are looking for work on new construction, a lawn renovation, adding pools, patios or outdoor kitchens we will work with you to build your dream.
A great project starts with Oracle Landscape.
Riverside Art
Art Benefactor
Riverside Art is a family-owned and operated business that serves the creative needs of South Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Most of our services are customizable to individual needs, so please do not hesitate to visit or contact us regarding specific projects and pricing...especially in framing. We are proud to say that we can frame pretty much anything that isn't breathing! And we love a challenge! Our staff is proficient in building custom shadow boxes for more sculptural works and can even internally light the piece for a self-contained display. Our workshop can also accommodate most large-scale works that need mounting, framing or stretching. We once stretched and installed a 4'x34′ canvas on site!
We boast that Riverside Art is a one-stop-shopping destination for custom picture framing, reprographic services, art supplies, and hand made gifts. Each of our four departments are staffed by working artists and skilled crafts people who have over 200 years of combined experience and are more than happy to help you during any step of your creative process. On this site, you will find listed all of the essential services and creative needs like Giclee fine art prints, custom framing, mat cutting, architectural coping, art materials and furniture. But you will also find the unexpected: canvas stretching, hanging services, digital restoration, match that wood/paint/material, and even wedding services: seating charts and special framing.
Most of our services are customizable to individual needs, so please do not hesitate to visit or contact us regarding specific projects and pricing...especially in framing. We are proud to say that we can frame pretty much anything that isn't breathing! And we love a challenge! Our staff is proficient in building custom shadow boxes for more sculptural works and can even internally light the piece for a self-contained display. Our workshop can also accommodate most large-scale works that need mounting, framing or stretching. We once stretched and installed a 4'x34′ canvas on site!
Ninety-nine percent of our services are done in-house, so what work you bring in does not leave the building until it goes home with you when it is finished. Please rest assured that our staff shares your concerns regarding the safety and preservation of your artwork and cherished keepsakes. We also have full liability insurance.
In recent years, we have expanded our services to better serve the growing needs of our customers. In framing we have increased number of available mouldings to accommodate a wider range of frame style and pricing. Our reprographics department now has a top of the line Cruse Scanner, two Canon printers that can make color prints up to 6" wide on a variety of media... this is in addition to our versatile copy services. And we are now stocking new lines of professional art supplies, as well as growing the scope of our gallery to include a wider array of handmade gifts.
1600 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy, Somerset, Massachusetts 02726
https://riversideart.com
Sakonnet Lobster
Art Benefactor
Native lobster, pure & simple.
Welcome to Sakonnet Lobster Company, where fresh is our specialty! As a family-owned and operated business for 40 years, we take pride in the seafood we provide to our customers. Our live lobsters are wild-caught daily, so they are always the freshest. Sakonnet Lobster Company only provides fresh lobsters, with a view of the harbor being seen from our store. We make fresh lobster dinners convenient and easy.
Call ahead and your lobsters will be waiting!
26 California Road, Little Compton, RI 02837
401-635-4371
South Coast Almanac
Art Benefactor
Our magazine explores the people and places of the South Coast MA and RI region.
It’s as simple as that.
From Little Compton to Onset & Buzzards Bay, we’re all about the South Coast. Because we’re passionate about this area. We delve into fascinating people, homes, food & restaurants, history, art, sailing & recreation and hidden places. We then reflect it back in the pages of our print issues filled with stories by local writers, photographers and designers that we hope capture a sense of this wonderful place.
In 2025, we were excited to join the Buzzards Bay Coalition, an organization that is as passionate about this special corner of New England as we are. We’ll still be doing everything we’ve always done -- we’re just now part of an organization that we’ve long admired and respected for its important work protecting, preserving and restoring Buzzards Bay and the land around it.
We’re hard at work planning our next issue now. Drop us a line at southcoastalmanac@savebuzzardsbay.org and let us know what you liked in our current issue and/or what you’d like to see more of. Sign up for the digital version of our magazine to get regular email updates and be in the know for monthly specials and offers, like special meet-ups and discounts on local events.
Also, a little shameless plug — we’d love it if you became a subscriber (click here for that!). Because we assume you love the South Coast too (why else would you be here!) and by subscribing, you directly support all these stories that celebrate all that is special here,
Southcoast Health
Art Benefactor
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system providing exceptional care in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. As the region’s largest employer, we are committed to reinvesting in our community through advanced technologies, state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional services. From routine checkups to complex procedures, we ensure every patient has access to the care they need, close to home.
Our integrated healthcare system spans more than 55 locations, including three trusted hospitals — Charlton Memorial in Fall River, St. Luke’s in New Bedford, and Tobey in Wareham. We offer a robust network of urgent care centers, physician practices, outpatient surgery centers and specialized facilities like the Southcoast Health Cancer Care locations. Delivering care as an integrated network ensures patients receive the right care at the right time.
West Place Animal Sanctuary
Art Benefactor
Our Mission
To provide sanctuary for animals and cultivate a compassionate community
Our History
Rising from the Ashes
West Place Animal Sanctuary is East Bay’s largest and most diverse home to rescued animals. The sanctuary is located on eight stunning acres of historic farmland in Tiverton, Rhode Island, nestled between Weetamoo Woods and Pardon Gray Preserve.
Wendy Taylor lived on the estate long before transforming it into a sanctuary for injured or abused animals. With her were nine four-legged companions: a Doberman named Dobie, a Black Lab named Jake, her cats Alec, Mulder, Tweak, Maizey, Bailey, and Stewart, and her special goat Mo.
Tragedy struck in 2003 when all nine beloved pets perished in a house fire. Mo’s passing was especially heartbreaking as he had been on a miraculous road to recovery that inspired Wendy’s commitment to farm animals and helped her realize her passion for animal rescue and rehabilitation.
Months Before the Fire
Just three years old, Mo suddenly lost the ability to walk. He was examined by several vets - the majority diagnosed him with Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE), a debilitating goat disease for which there is no cure. Euthanasia was recommended. Convinced they were wrong, Wendy brought Mo to Tufts Animal Hospital which identified a septic abscess on his spine. His abscess could be cured with surgery that Wendy elected to pursue despite the risk and cost. Mo survived the surgery but his recovery would entail a six week rehabilitation at Tufts, including physical therapy to enable him to walk again. Two weeks before the fire, Wendy brought Mo home, turning her kitchen into his ‘sick bay’ where she continued his physical therapy and care.
Two days before the fire, Mo’s companion, Zelle, was brought in to see him for the first time in months. Their reunion was priceless, and the next day Mo walked for the first time in nearly a year. His steps were slow and calculated but the promise of his favorite crackers gave him the courage to cross the room. His remarkable recovery shocked and thrilled the veterinarians at Tufts, who planned to publish the success of Mo’s case in a veterinary journal. Just one day later, Mo perished in the devastating fire that destroyed so much.
New Beginnings
Inspired by Mo, Wendy heeded the advice of a friend who suggested she launch a foundation to support animal organizations. Wendy took it one step further: she rebuilt her home and set out to earn a wildlife rehabilitation license with the goal of creating a safe haven for animals. In 2007, West Place Animal Sanctuary was born.
Today, with the support of dedicated volunteers and donors, West Place Animal Sanctuary answers the call when an animal is in need, providing refuge to farm animals, wildlife, and lost dogs. More than 15 species - alpacas to golden pheasants - call West Place Animal Sanctuary home.
Furthering its commitment to the community, West Place Animal Sanctuary also offers educational opportunities to students seeking to make a difference for animals.
3198 Main Road, Tiverton, RI 02878
https://www.southcoast.org/
Adler's Design Center & Hardware
Art Patron
Building Relationships With Superb Customer Service Since 1919
Adler's is a unique home goods store with just about anything you need. Harry and Marc Adler are co-owners who are honored to have created such a deep and rewarding community in which to work and live. Stop by Adler’s Design Center & Hardware in Providence, Rhode Island, and you’ll see where old-school meets upscale.
173 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903
https://www.adlersri.com
Anchor Animal Hospital
Art Patron
Our Family Caring for Your Pet Family since 1975
Welcome to Anchor Animal Hospital, we are a knowledgeable veterinary team who believe in compassion and excellent communication with our clients. As a member of the Anchor Family you can expect personalized and professional attention combined with the latest techniques and technology to provide high quality medicine, surgery, and preventative veterinary services for your pet.
750 State Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
https://www.anchoranimalhospital.com/
Backwards Hats
Art Patron
The story of BACKWARDS HATS is a simple one. Originally a family band, Chris, Livi and Jerry began exploring vocal harmonies to accompany their tunes; that was in 2002. Rehearsing in their music room at home in the ensuing years, the sessions brought many musicians together. With the core group, others became extended family and ultimately full time members of the band: veteran professional bass player McGregor ‘Mac' McGehee, professional multi-instrumentalist and mandolin player Doug Ambos and Seth Pappas on drums and percussion. BACKWARDS HATS with their unique vibe, loves playing for a variety of audiences, and occupies a special niche in music entertainment.
After the band chose great songs that might be under (way under) a lot of peoples’ radar, recording at Club 39 with producer Bill Smith helped bring some musical things into focus - most importantly, crafting them into something wholly and beautifully BACKWARDS HATS. The recordings are an amazing experience on their own - but come out to a show and hear songs you may already know in an entirely different way. Experience the joy of LIVE folk/rock/Americana music with people who love performing. Local event dates have grown exponentially, and so has the desire to put the music ‘out there’ for folks to watch, stream, buy, and download. Opportunities to experience the sights and sounds that are ‘The Hats’ abound on Soundcloud, Vimeo and on CDs.
Performing at The Art Café, 7 South of Commons Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837
https://www.backwards-hats.com/
Country Woolens
Art Patron
WESTPORT’S OUTDOOR CLOTHING & GIFT STORE LOCATED ON MAIN ROAD WESTPORT, MA.
Country Woolens 47-year family owned practical clothing and gift store with a small-town uniqueness. Our fine quality apparel and extensive selection draws both local and regional customers. We have a little something for everyone.
When visiting Westport, Massachusetts, please stop by Country Woolens and shop with ease and comfort. We are located in Central Village, between Lees Market and Partner’s Village Store. Our knowledgeable and courteous staff is always here to help. We look forward to seeing you!
842 Main Road, Westport, MA 02790
https://www.countrywoolens.com/
Courtyards
Art Patron
Courtyards, celebrating 38 years in business, is set in a tranquil, country coastal village. It is a nationally recognized shop that showcases and sells the work of artisans from across the country in pottery, jewelry, wood, glass, metal, stone, and pure whimsy.
The gardens surrounding the shop overflow with original cast stone sculpture, created and cast by Courtyards, any many others. We carry pieces including bird baths, planters, wall art, buddhas, animals, fountains and so many more eye-catching eccentricities. All handcrafted items at Courtyards are free of sales tax. Yeah!
Courtyards has been a destination spot for people since it was opened in 1982. Known for it’s constantly changing selection of artisans’ work, visitors are always surprised and delighted at the offerings.
Throughout the year, trunk shows are held that focus on different artists work.Week-end before Thanksgiving brings Courtyards Annual Open House, A GATHERING of FRIENDS.
Located at Historic Tiverton 4 Corners, this one-of-a-kind shop is near other specialty shops, restaurants, beaches, lodging, vineyards and vistas – truly a destination to plan for.
3980 Main Road, Tiverton, RI 02878
https://courtyardsltd.com
Dartmoor Gifts
Art Patron
Hours
Sunday 12–4PM
Monday 10AM–4PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10AM–4PM
Friday 10AM–4PM
Saturday 10AM–4PM
201 Horseneck Rd, South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 636-7700
Fred's Tree & Design
Art Patron
Trees, excavating, landclearing site work and septics
51 King Rd , Tiverton, RI, United States, 02878
(401) 418-1137
InSiDesign
Art Patron
Raquel deCosta studied at the Rhode Island School of Design where she earned certificates of decorating painting and interior design. With a passion for painting and decorative artwork, Raquel has taken a hobby that she loves and turned it into a business, Insidesign. Raquel is known for combining an interior designer’s sense of color and style with an artist’s creative ability to transform many clients’ rooms with her painting techniques.
When she’s not busy with her business, Raquel enjoys gardening as well as creating many different kinds of art pieces using the skills she learned at RISD. She shares her home with her husband, Gary, and their pets in Little Compton, RI.
401-625-1995
Little Compton Community Center
Art Patron
Since 1997, the mission of the Community Center has been to provide recreational, educational, social and cultural programming for the enrichment of the Little Compton community.
Incorporated in 1992 by a group of volunteers, the Little Compton Community Center Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, successfully raised $350,000 to save the Town’s 100 year old grange building from destruction. Renovations began in 1996 and in May 1997, Little Compton’s first and only Community Center opened to the public. The demand for the Community Center’s programs and services quickly exceeded most optimistic expectations. Within months, our organization had transformed from an empty building into a bustling center of activity, operating an average of 10 hours a day.
34 Commons St, Little Compton, RI 02837
https://www.lccenter.com/
Little Compton Game Club
Art Patron
The Little Compton Game Club promotes responsible stewardship of nature, wildlife, and community. We accomplish this through educational meetings and community events.
88 John Dyer Road, Little Compton, RI 02837
Manchester Interiors
Art Patron
Located in the charming town of Westport, Massachusetts, Manchester Interiors is a full-service interior design studio specializing in both residential and commercial projects. From a seaside cottage nestled in Buzzards Bay to a Beacon Hill brownstone, Manchester Interiors delivers a classical sensibility that solves for modern living. Through a unique mix of layers, texture and color paired with custom curation of furniture, antiques and art, we aim to achieve a sense of comfort and sophistication in any space. With projects ranging from new construction to renovations, Manchester Interiors has partnered with respected industry professionals to bring each project to life throughout the eastern seaboard, and beyond.
915 Main Road, Westport, MA 02790
https://www.manchesterinteriors.com/
Peckham's Greenhouse
Art Patron
IT ALL STARTED FIVE GENERATIONS AGO
in 1866, when Albert Peckham purchased the Peckham farm land. For the rest of the nineteenth century, he and his sons pursued farming with a hard-working New England spirit, specializing in vegetables, fruits, dairy, and of course, flowers.
IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
Raymond Peckham and his wife Clara continued the family farm, focused mainly on root vegetables. In the 1960s, their son Albert and his wife Mary Jane pushed the business towards house and garden plants. Their dedication proved fruitful, as the business grew and became a trusted name in the community for all things plants.
PECKHAM’S GREENHOUSE TODAY
Is run by Albert and Mary Jane’s youngest, Rick Peckham, and his wife Laura. As a fifth generation farmer, Rick keeps the family business growing with personalized customer service and commitment to community. Local schools, garden clubs, and the Little Compton Community Center can always rely upon Peckham’s for support in their many beautification projects.
200 West Main Rd, Little Compton, RI, 02837
https://www.peckhamsgreenhouse.com
StudioDSK
Art Patron
Our Studio
studioDSK designers lead with creativity, precision, and purpose. We uncover opportunities through insight, dialogue, and data-driven exploration. Our team imagines environments that elevate daily life and anchor bold futures. From our studios in Concord and Padanaram, we collaborate directly with clients, consultants, and builders through shared problem-solving.
Our Practice
Our interdisciplinary practice integrates Advisory, Planning, Architecture, and Interiors to meet each client on their journey. Our work is collaborative, asking big questions and shaping solutions through open dialogue. Our process is data-driven and deliberate; we take the time to get it right. We care deeply about our clients and the communities they serve, and we’re proud to work with institutions and global leaders who share that sense of purpose.
Our People
We are intense and silly, our group is serious about design and caring for people — but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Our people challenge ideas, support one another, and trust that better outcomes come from diverse voices and open minds. We are advisors, planners, and designers who believe that design is a tool for connection and change.
Concord
30 Monument Square, Suite 200B, Concord, MA 01742
South Dartmouth
280 Elm Street, South Dartmouth, MA 02748
Tiverton Eyecare
Art Patron
For over 28 years, Tiverton Eyecare has proudly served the Tiverton community, offering comprehensive and compassionate eye care. Led by Dr. Joseph Boivin, we are committed to enhancing your visual health through personalized service and advanced technology.
At Tiverton Eyecare, we prioritize personalized, community-centered care for every patient.
Whether you’re seeking routine exams or tailored treatments, our dedicated team ensures you receive the highest standard of care in a friendly and welcoming environment, designed to meet your unique eye health needs.
1820 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878
https://www.tivertoneyecare.com
Valcourt Heating
Art Patron
Affordable Heating & Cooling Services in Tiverton, RI
Call a respected HVAC contractor with a lifetime of experience. At Valcourt Heating, we install, repair, and maintain HVAC systems for customers throughout the region. We specialize in oil and gas heating systems, air-conditioning systems, and indoor air quality technologies. Our goal is to make sure your home is full of warmth during the winter and pleasantly cool during the summer. As a small, family-run business, we are highly responsive to customer requests and offer 24-hour emergency service. All of our technicians are licensed and have extensive training. When you want the job done right, call Valcourt Heating.
Mass Cultural Council
This progam is supported by the Dartmouth Cultural Council and the Westport Cultural Council local agencies, who are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Mass Cultural Council works to elevate our rich cultural life in Massachusetts. We partner with communities across the Commonwealth to expand access, improve education, promote diversity, and encourage excellence in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Through our efforts, we make our state a better place to live, work, and visit for everyone.
RISCA
This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, through an appropriation by the Rhode Island General Assembly and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
