Gretchen’s New England Flair
As a painter, Gretchen Dow Simpson is best known for her crisp, sunny close-up views of New England architecture. Over a period of 20 years, 58 of her paintings served as covers for The New Yorker magazine.
Special Edition Prints!
AS220 has commissioned a painting from Gretchen Dow Simpson in honor of AS220’s 30th anniversary as an alternative art space in Providence, RI. The painting -titled “Presence”- is an homage to AS220 Youth, a youth arts and empowerment program focused on beyond-risk and incarcerated youth.
From this painting, AS220’s Printshop will produce a limited edition silkscreen print to fundraise for its work toward “a just world where all people can reach their full creative potential”. AS220 Galleries will host a reception and unveiling of the pieces on September 17 at our Main Gallery in 115 Empire Street.