Welcome to Sims Ave
Providence, Rhode Island
Photo: Tori Hong and friends. Credit: Therese Iacono.Gather, listen, learn, do.
Or, don’t.
Located in the Valley neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island, Sims Ave is the heart of a thriving cultural district that’s been home to artists for decades. Now supporting over 50 artists and creative small businesses, Sims a place to explore, connect, and grow community. Or, just walk around and enjoy the sights.
Photo: DJ arythmia, Rafay Rashid by Therese IaconoAt 200 sq ft, OPEN is a tiny piece of the puzzle, but we’re working hard to support our neighbors however we can. Scroll down to learn why OPEN was so keen to get on the block. Clicking any photo will take you to folks’ website as avail.
5G Studio
27 Sims Ave, Floor 2
Fashion, sewing, printing, ceramics
Private studios, No website
American Job Center
50 Sims Ave
City of Providence org
Nonprofit; contact via website
Annalisa Oswald Illustration & Design
50 Sims Ave, Floor 2
Artist and designer
Private studio, contact via website
Awesome Foundation RI
50 Sims Ave
Community Gifting
Private program, contact via website
Buttonwoods Brewery
50 Sims Ave
Brewery
Hours + contact on website
Canvas Elevation
50 Sims Ave, Floor 2
Original artwork, events and happenings
Private studio, contact via website
Cleverhood
50 Sims Ave, Floor 2
Fashion, rainwear
Private studio, contact via website
Club Fantasies
28 Sims Ave
Dancing, Adult Entertainment, Bar
Hours and info via website (21+)
Creative Reuse Center of RI
50 Sims Ave
Crafts, maker space, education
Hours and info via website
Dave Allyn Studio
50 Sims Ave
Ceramics, education
Private studio, contact via website
DEGEN
50 Sims Ave
Fashion, studio
Private studio, contact via website
Farm Fresh Rhode Island
10 Sims Ave
Farmers markets, fleas, and more
Hours + events vary; visit website
Firstworks
50 Sims Ave, in the American Job Center
Large scale event production
Private studio, contact via website
The Floral Reserve
1 Sims Ave
Florist
Hours + contact on website
Guatemalan Center of New England
50 Sims Ave, Floor 2
Cultural heritage, education
Private studio, contact via website
Heather Guidero Jewelry
50 Sims Ave, Floor 2
Jewelry and fine objects
Private studio, contact via website
Hi Bar Lo Bar
50 Sims Ave
Catering service, event production
Contact via website
Hungry Ghost Press
50 Sims Ave
Apparel, vintage, spooky!
Hours and contact via website
The Industrious Spirit Company
1 Sims Ave, #103
Distillery and tasting room
Hours and contact via website
JARC
50 Sims Ave
Job training
Nonprofit org, contact via website
Lefty Loosey Bike Collective
50 Sims Ave
Bike repair, education, advocacy
Private studio, contact via website
Little Engine + The Sauna at Little Engine
1 Sims Ave, #108
Personal training
Hours and contact via website
Lydia Louise Studio
50 Sims Ave
Artist, designer, florals
Private studio, No website
New Harvest Coffee Roasters
10 Sims Ave
Coffee, snacks, and bar
Hours and contact via website
OCTO
50 Sims Ave
Design, Fabrication, Strategy
Private studio, contact via website
OPEN
50 Sims Ave
Art gallery and project space
Hours and contact via website
Piper Brown Photography
50 Sims Ave, Floor 2
Personal and event photography
Private studio, contact via website
Pretty Snake (Studio)
50 Sims Ave
Fashion
Non-retail, contact via website
Rhode Island Land Trust Council
50 Sims Ave, Floor 2
Conservation, education
Private studio, contact via website
Rhode Island Environmental Education Association
50 Sims Ave, Floor 2
Environment, Education
Private studio, contact via website
Rook Haus
50 Sims Ave, Floor 2
Illustration, design, decor
Private studio, contact via website
Screaming Unicorn
50 Sims Ave (with Buttonwoods)
Restaurant
Hours and contact via website
Shellf Life
50 Sims Ave
Sustainable materials and goods
Private studio, contact via website
Sound Archives
50 Sims Ave, Floor 2
Experimental arts and archives
Private studio, contact via website
Studio 211
50 Sims Ave, Floor 2
Painter
Private studio, contact via website
The Steel Yard
27 Sims Ave
Fabrication, classes, studios
Hours and contact via website
Talley Strings
55 Sims Ave, Floor 2
Luthier
Private studio, contact via website
Train Trackr
50 Sims Ave
Public transit tracking arts
Private studio, contact via website
TrY CAPS
27 Sims Ave
Arts and education program
Private studio, contact via website
West Side Sewing Studio
27 Sims Ave
Sewing classes and shared space
Private studio, contact via website
White Buffalo
50 Sims Ave
Vintage, home goods
Hours and contact via website
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Bike path, conservation, education
Path intersects Sims at Kinsley
Visit website to learn more
Note:
Page updated every six months. For the latest, visit sites directly. Notice an error? Contact ben.sisto@gmail.com
Credits:
Photos compiled as part of Open Valley, spring 2026: provided by artists, or taken by Therese Iacono and Rachel Maeve during the event.
Even More:
Valley has a lot going on. Check out the Open Valley Spring 2026 website to get an idea. Note that site was last updated 5/2/26; may not be current.