SITE LOCATIONS

Artworks for the 2022 Biennial will be installed at distinct sites across Conanicut Island. The locations highlighted below may be considered to host artworks as part of the Biennial, depending on artwork specifications and site availability.

Artwork and site locations will be announced this summer.

1. Jamestown Community Playground

Town property, adjacent to playground, library and JAC. This highly-trafficked, family-friendly location may be appropriate for an intentionally-functional piece.

Address: Adjacent to library at corner of North Road & Valley Street.

GPS: 41.49825, -71.37398

2. Jamestown Philomenian Library

Jointly maintained by Town of Jamestown and Trustees of the Library. May be under construction in 2022.

Address: 26 North Road, Jamestown, RI 02835: lawn area along Swinburne Street, before library entrance, or along North Road.

GPS: 41.49734, -71.37403

3. Jamestown Museum

Jointly maintained by Jamestown Historical Society & Town of Jamestown. Any installation can not interfere with ADA- accessible ramp & access. May be suitable for smaller-scale works, installation in garden areas possible especially between driveway & ramp.

Address: 92 Narragansett Avenue.

GPS: 41.49635, -71.37406

4. Town Hall

Front lawn where Town Hall property faces Narragansett Avenue. Fully ADA accessible, parking available along street and also in lot behind Town Hall.

Address: 93 Narragansett Avenue

GPS: 41.49606, -71.37411

5. St. Matthew’s Church

Front lawn area facing Narragansett Avenue. Fully ADA Accessible. Parking available along street and also in lot behind Town Hall. Within church property any installation must sit on top of lawn, no digging allowed.

Address: 87 Narragansett Avenue

GPS: 41.49608, -71.37381

6. East Ferry Condominium Association, stone wall niche

In partnership with East Ferry Condo Association, empty niche along sidewalk & stonewall where tree was removed.

Address: 47 Conanicus Avenue

GPS: 41.49613, -71.36731

7. East Ferry common area, small crescent garden

Several possible locations within newly reconfigured public spaces, including small crescent garden facing Conanicus Ave. Town of Jamestown property.

Address: Intersection of Conanicus & Narragansett Avenues

GPS: 41.49606, -71.36712

8. East Ferry Common area, "Christmas Tree" location

Several possible locations within newly reconfigured public spaces, including the "Christmas Tree" location. Town of Jamestown property. “Roger Williams and Conanicus” monument is adjacent to this location

Address: Intersection of Conanicus & Narragansett Avenues

GPS: 41.49596, -71.36704

9. BankNewport

Front lawn at BankNewport Jamestown branch. Accessible parking & access. Installation can be dug in if necessary. In partnership with BankNewport, OAE lead sponsor

Address: 31 Conanicus Avenue

GPS: 41.49544, -71.36748

10. First Subdivision of Shoreby Hill, common green

Several locations possible, please consider all three starred locales within the green. No parking; must park in town and walk to locale as there is no access from private Park Avenue. Any installation must not interfere with other community events such as 4th of July Fireworks & Fool’s Rules Regatta.

Address: 75 - 121 Conanicus Avenue

GPS: (1) 41.49909, -71.36679 (2) 41.49941, -71.36607 (3) 41.49846, -71.3669

11. Police department grounds

Front lawn of Police Department, along Conanicus Avenue. In partnership with Town of Jamestown and Jamestown Police Department

Address: 250 Conanicus Avenue

GPS: 41.50665, -71.36448

13. Jamestown Community Farm

Several locations possible within the farm property. Environmental, landscape, growing or ephemeral pieces possible here, provided artist or volunteers can maintain.

Address: 90 Eldred Avenue

GPS: 41.52671, -71.36684

14. Godena Farm

Property owned by Conanicut Island Land Trust. Due to farm operations and accessibility issues, best siting is close to parking lot.

Address: 920 North Main Road

GPS: 41.54315, -71.37448

15. Melrose School campus

Lawn along driveway best possibility, as other areas may not be approved due to archeological sensitivity. In partnership with Jamestown Public Schools and Town of Jamestown.

Address: 76 Melrose Avenue

GPS: 41.50005, -71.38045

16. Beavertail State Park

Several locations within park are possible to host artworks. In partnership with Rhode Island DEM- Parks & Recreation dept. and Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association. Any installation of artwork within park subject to final approval of special use permit by DEM.

Address: Beavertail Road

GPS: (1) 41.45089, -71.39931 (2) 41.45143 -71.39719 (3) 41.45006, -71.3986 (4) 41.44999, -71.39956

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17. Fort Wetherill State Park

A number of sites possible for artwork within park, especially lawn facing Forth Wetherill Road. Area has history of graffiti and artist needs to be accepting of risk. Any installation needs to be sited so as not to interfere with visitor's use of park, ie picnicking & recreation. Any installation of artwork within park subject to final approval of special use permit by DEM.

Address: 51 Fort Wetherill Road

GPS: 41.48066, -71.36453

18. Division of Marine Fisheries/Ft. Wetherill
Waterfront area overlooking Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay; artwork installation can utilize existing concrete structures for support. Area has history of graffiti, artist needs to be accepting of risk. Area is exposed to wind & salt spray, any installation needs to be adequately sturdy. Any installation of artwork within park subject to final approval of special use permit by DEM.

Address: 3 Fort Wetherill Road

GPS: 41.47865, -71.35711

19. Bike Path off Eldred Avenue Entrance

Many possibilities to site artwork, with the caveat that town maintenance is minimal and meadow will grow up. Opportunities to site individual works or in a series or linear fashion.

Address: Entrance off Eldred Avenue

gps: 41.52657, -71.36878

20. Windmill

in partnership with the Jamestown Historical Society, artwork could be sited on lawns provided it does not interfere with event parking or windmill operations. Site could be particularly appealing for a kinetic artwork.

Address: North Road