Currently small shows are being exhibited every two months at Paper Nautilus Books in Providence. Kristin Sollenberger, the owner of Paper Nautilus has offered one large wall that spans two floors for shows to be curated upon. For more information click on tab in menu: P S @ P N = Periphery Space @ Paper Nautilus.

True to the nature of pop-up spaces, "backstory" in 2017 was the last Periphery Space show at 80 Fountain Street. The source of the effort of organizing shows has always been the hope to bring artists together, inspire conversation, and to engage the viewer. A big thanks to the many artists who contributed their work, and much gratitude to the community who supported Periphery at the original location and continue to support new shows at Paper Nautilus.

-Barbara Owen

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ABOUT PERIPHERY

Periphery was founded in 2016 by artist Barbara Owen who took an available space next door to her studio that would lend itself to shows - providing artists with a place to experiment in.  The concept is akin to a pop-up gallery: It takes shape based on the vision of the artist that is using the space. At the root of the concept is a recognition that artists are influenced by other artists, and Periphery wants to be a catalyst for exchange and dialog.

Why the name periphery?

- Periphery because it can sit outside of one’s own practice.

- Periphery because it is outside of the parameters of a gallery. There is no roster of artists, it is in flux.  It will be a place to show work in any shape or form, for a few days or several weeks.

- Periphery because it is outside of Providence, outside of New York City, outside of Boston….