September 2024
This September, the Gallery will present “Robert O. Thornton: Favorites – A Retrospective Exhibit in Honor of His 101st Birthday.” Mr. Thornton (yes, that’s Peter Thornton’s dad) painted nights and weekends while working as the RISD Museum photographer. His paintings were shown annually at the RISD Faculty Exhibition until his retirement in 1992 – and he has had many private sales along the way. Meet the artist at the opening reception on Friday, Sep. 6, 5 to 7 pm.