There is a story behind these exceptional posters, which were recently acquired for the BAMPFA collection. Commissioned nearly sixty years ago by Tom Luddy (1943–2023), then the Program Director of the Pacific Film Archi…

Learn about our latest exhibition, “Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past,” with a guided tour led by one of the primary collaborators on the exhibition. Offered on select dates.

Exhibition on view July 8 – Sunday, December 20, 2026.

Bill Smith "The Jeweler"William F. “Bill” Smith (1933–1991), born in Madison, Indiana, rose from humble beginnings to become a renowned designer of exquisite fine and costume jewelry in New York City. His remarkable crea…

The vibrant energy of the contemporary local fashion scene comes from a multigenerational network of dedicated designers, artists, and cultural innovators who are boldly transforming the city's creative landscape. Their…

How does an artwork make you feel? How does it make you move, and how do we move together to learn from artworks?

Find out more about the current exhibition Simon Hantaï: the last studio at Gstaad. Installation views, works, editorial content, and more. Hours: Monday–Sunday 11–1 a

Find out more about the exhibition Simon Hantaï: the last studio at Gstaad. Installation views, works, editorial content, and more.

Sound artist Sholeh Asgary presents an exercise in giving voice to water as part of an in-gallery electroacoustic performance. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition a small ocean swallowed.

Featuring works of modern and contemporary art acquired by the Ackland since 2020, Care and Concern explores how artists communicate their cares and concerns about the world around them. Spanning media, including paintin…