There's a long history behind the Bristol Art Museum, and it starts in 1964 with three passionate Bristol natives: Margaret Nerone, Jill Pardee, and Marie Perry. It was these three women, who converted the Ballroom of the Linden Place into a functioning gallery space. With nine exhibits held yearly between June and October, this thriving gallery had attracted artists like Norman Rockwell, Frank Benson, and George DeForest among others. Many years later, the Bristol Art Museum is now home to 42 pieces of art in their permanent collection and features quarterly exhibits in their Community Galleries located at the Rogers Free Library.

10 Wardell Street, Bristol, Rhode Island 02809, Phone: 401-253-4400

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