On May 2, 2026, over 90 artists, studios, and orgs in Valley opened their doors to the public.

Group of diverse people and a dog posing together indoors in front of colorful abstract artwork.
A man working on a guitar in a cluttered woodworking shop with tools and guitars hanging on the white brick wall, natural light coming through a window.
A woman with blonde hair, wearing a green sweater, flexing her right arm in front of a table with artwork and a sign that says 'PRINTS!'. She is in an indoor setting with other people, shelves, and equipment visible in the background.

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Two people sitting at a cluttered table in a creative studio, with clothing on racks and shelves behind them, next to a window.
A man and several others standing and talking inside a room with brick and white walls, with display shelves and framed posters.
Pink cherry blossoms on a tree branch with a blurred background and overcast sky.
A man with gray hair, glasses, and a beard smiling while working in a workshop. He is wearing a gray t-shirt, a black wristband, and a black cap. He stands behind a workbench with wood and a metal rod, surrounded by shelving and tools.
A woman wearing glasses and a black cap with the words "Yes Chef" is smiling and looking to her left in a kitchen setting.
A man sitting on a stool outside a garage, smiling at the camera. The garage door is open, revealing indoor lighting and various items inside. A yellow balloon with a smiley face is attached to the right side of the garage entrance.
An indoor art market with a vintage van decorated with colorful artwork and warning tape, displaying various art pieces and prints on tables and shelves, with a man in camouflage jacket and cap standing near the van.
A smiling man with gray hair and beard giving a thumbs-up inside a food truck. He's wearing a black jacket and standing behind a wooden counter with a cash register and supplies.
Group of people gathered around a table with bottles of spirits in what appears to be a distillery or brewery. The setting includes large barrels stacked against the wall, and the scene seems to be a tasting or promotional event.
A bicycle shop with bikes and bike parts on shelves and hanging on walls, people working on bicycles, and tools scattered around.
Blurry black-and-white photo of two people in an indoor skate park, one in the foreground and one in the background, with graffiti on the walls.
Men's fitness gym inside a warehouse with workout equipment, clothing rack, and a man standing at the entrance.
Two women working in a fabric workshop, examining fabric pieces on a table, with shelves of colorful spools of thread and pinned notes in the background.
Inside a woodworking workshop with large industrial windows, wooden workbenches, woodworking machinery, and children playing.
Person with bright blue hair wearing a beige coat and colorful pants pouring water into a glass of cereal on a table.
Two people observing a wall art installation with geometric mirror designs and balloons in an art gallery.
Three women are sitting at a table in a pottery studio, smiling at the camera, with various ceramic bowls and stones on the table, and shelves with pottery tools and supplies in the background.
Interior view of a warehouse with a large projection screen showing an outdoor scene with water and grassy fields. There are two orange mats on the floor, a patterned rug, and a person seated on the floor near the right edge of the image. The warehou
A man is sitting on a white folding chair, carving a large piece of wood or sculpture at a workshop with black-painted walls and various tools, sculptures, and graffiti on a blackboard.
People working on art projects in a bright studio with large windows, shelves, and various art supplies.
An art studio workspace with various paint bottles, brushes, and art supplies on shelves and the table.
People standing on a small balcony of a brick building with an open doorway, a yellow balloon with a smiley face, and graffiti artwork on the lower part of the building.
Two people standing outside Teatro ECAS theater, smiling at the camera. The woman is on the left, wearing a multicolored blazer and dark pants. The man is on the right, wearing glasses, a baseball cap, a red shirt, and dark pants. Behind them is a bl

Open Valley was produced by 50 Sims and led locally by Ben Sisto of OPEN on behalf of 50 Sims. We received funding from The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Spritzo, and a few awesome local artists.

Photos by Therese Iacono and Rachel Maeve. Open Valley’s logo and graphic identity designed by Jules Sharpe.

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