The Synergy experience

Exhibitions & events Illuminating art and science collaboration

At Art League RI, we curate exhibitions of collaborative science-based artwork made through The Synergy Project. We refer to these exhibitions and interactive events as The Synergy Experience. So far, we have exhibited Synergy artists in eight exhibitions around Rhode Island, and are currently showing the newest iteration of the Synergy Experience, called The Synergy Project: A Collaboration of Art and Science, which opened August 15th, 2024.

Upcoming events

Upcoming events

August 15th, 2024 - January 6th, 2025

“Mermaid in Kelp” — Sharon Cutts

The Synergy Project: A Collaboration of Art and Science expands on the areas of research explored in previous Synergy exhibits and introduces new artists and scientists. We are excited to begin working with scientists from The University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography (URI GSO). Collaborative work made by Art League RI (ALRI) artists and informed by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and URI GSO scientists will be shown at URI’s Studio Blue.

“Antarctic Bottom Water” — Victoria Guerina


Past events

Background artwork: “Drifters (Detail)” — Kathy Hodge

Oceans of Time I by Marcy Cohen

BELOW THE SURFACE

Image: “Oceans of Time I” — Marcy Cohen

Below the Surface is a collaboration between Art League RI (ALRI) and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in which artists and scientists work together to communicate scientific research through artwork.

Eye on You by Eran Fraenkel

BELOW THE SURFACE II

Image: “Eye on You” — Eran Fraenkel

Below the Surface II is a juried exhibition of work by artists from around the U.S. inspired by ideas seen in the original Below the Surface exhibition.

  • The Exploration Zone

    The Synergy Project participated in the Exploration Zone at Ocean Live Park at Fort Adams, Newport, RI, from May 13 – May 21, 2023.

  • Falmouth Art Center

    The Synergy Project returned to the Falmouth Art Center with Synergy Part II, which featured artwork from both Below the Surface and Below the Surface II. The exhibit ran January 6 – January 30, 2023.

    Website: https://falmouthart.org

  • URI Feinstein Providence Campus Gallery

    Below the Surface and Below the Surface II were on display together at the University of Rhode Island’s Feinstein Providence Campus Gallery in Providence, RI. The exhibit ran July 5th – 28th, 2022.

    Website: https://events.uri.edu/

  • Art League RI Gallery

    Below the Surface II was displayed for the first time at the Art League RI Gallery in Pawtucket, RI. The exhibit ran June 1st – 27th, 2022.

  • Virtual Exhibit Night

    Synergy: Below The Surface held its own virtual exhibit which featured presentations by the participants. It took place on October 21st, 2021.

  • Falmouth Art Center

    Synergy: Below the Surface had it’s first exhibit at the Falmouth Art Center in Falmouth, MA. The exhibit ran April 30th – May 31st, 2021.

    Website: https://falmouthart.org/

 

Host a Synergy Experience Exhibit

If you have a gallery or other space and would like to host a Synergy Experience exhibition, contact us to discuss it!