Visit the Bannister Gallery
Since November 1978, the Edward Mitchell Bannister Gallery at Rhode Island College has been in continuous operation with exhibitions of contemporary art by local, regional, and internationally renowned artists. The gallery presents a program of 7–8 exhibitions per academic year.
Come Visit the Gallery
Bannister Gallery is free to everyone, including students, faculty, staff, and members of the public. The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible and additional reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities with 72 hours notice.
Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday: 12–8 pm, in Roberts Hall, when exhibitions are on view
Visitor Expectations
- Please do not touch the artwork unless specifically invited to by the artist or gallery staff.
- Photography (without flash) is allowed unless specifically noted otherwise.
- Food and drink are not allowed in the gallery.
- Large backpacks, umbrellas, etc. should be left at the front door with gallery staff during your visit.
- As an educational art gallery, Bannister Gallery does not sell artwork, but staff can provide contact information for the artist upon request.
More Gallery History
The gallery was previously located in the Adams Library and the Art Department before relocating in September 2000 to the Roberts Hall / Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts complex. An adjacent hallway display area was created in 2002 and is used as either an extension of the main exhibition space or for separate shows of works on paper, photos, and small paintings.
Contact Us
Bannister Gallery
Located in Rhode Island College’s Roberts Hall, the Bannister Gallery presents 7 to 8 exhibitions a year by local, regional and international artists.
- emailbannistergallery@ric.edu
- phone401-456-9765
- placeRoberts Hall