Open Valley

Official Site

Welcome to Open Valley, an open studios program from 50 Sims highlighting the amazing artists, artisans, non profits, small businesses and beyond who call Valley home. You’re invited for an afternoon of self-directed discovery.

Saturday May 2, 2026; 12:00 – 5:00
Startat 50 Sims Ave, Providence, RI
Free and Open to All

Ceramics artists, glass crafters, vintage retailers, mixologists, bike builders, ice cream makers, oil painters, and more! 

❋ Over 75 Participants

Most can walk the Valley border in under an hour; studios are in close proximity. Get some steps in & check out the Greenway!

❋ Move Your Feet

A number of participants are hosting intimate workshops; stay tuned for more info and how to sign up.

❋ Hands On Fun

We’ve got artist talks, Fringe-worthy performances, a sound installation, and more on the way!

❋ Enjoy Pop-Ups
RSVP Encouraged

The Studios

Too many to list them all here! Open Valley will feature artists and programs based out of 50 Sims, Acorn Studios, Make Do Studios, Nicholson File Art Studios, Potato Palace, The Steel Yard, Tate Studios, and more! To the south, spots run up Harris Ave and around to Atwells—we’ll have a full map ready before the event.

The Team

Locally, Open Valley is being built by Ben Sisto, an artist in Providence who works on projects like OPEN and Awesome Foundation Rhode Island. Open Valley is an initiative of 50 Sims, a 113,000 sq ft historic manufacturing facility that is being thoughtfully transformed into a space for work and play, supporting a diversity of use and scale.