AS220 is a non-profit community arts organization located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Our mission to provide “a local forum and home for the arts through the maintenance of residential and work studios, galleries, performance and educational spaces” remains as relevant and vital today as it was when AS220 was founded in 1985. True to our origins, our performance spaces remain unjuried, uncensored and all ages: they are spaces to come together, collaborate, innovate, experiment and take risks. AS220 cultivates a creative community that continues to have a profoundly transformative impact on the city of Providence. We are dedicated to supporting artists and enhancing the cultural opportunities for all the people of Rhode Island.

AS220 provides artists opportunities to live, work, exhibit and perform in our three facilities, which include: four rotating gallery spaces; a performance stage; a black box theater; a print shop; a darkroom and media arts lab; a fabrication and electronics lab; a dance studio; a youth program focusing on youth under state care and in the Rhode Island juvenile detention facility; 47 affordable residential apartments and 7 work studios for artists; and a bar and restaurant. In an uncertain social and political environment, AS220 has become an even more critical forum for people to convene, share, and celebrate the humanity in each other. 


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AS220

AS220's headquarters in Providence, RI, United States

Anjel Newmann

Neal Walsh

Jonesy Mann

Dave Dvorchak

The Management Team at AS220 oversees the strategic and operational functions vital to maintaining and growing the organization's diverse offerings. This team ensures the seamless operation of AS220’s various spaces and programs, including galleries, performance stages, educational facilities, and residential apartments. They coordinate efforts across departments, manage resources, and foster a supportive environment for artists and the community to thrive, aligning all activities with AS220’s mission to provide an inclusive, uncensored, and collaborative forum for the arts.

Management Team

The Education and Instruction Team at AS220 is responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering a diverse range of educational programs and workshops across various artistic disciplines. The team works collaboratively to provide instruction in areas such as printmaking, media arts, silk screening, yoga, and performance arts. They aim to foster creativity, skill development, and community engagement by making the arts accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds, including those under state care and in juvenile detention facilities. Their efforts are an essential part of AS220’s mission to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive artistic community in Providence.

Education and Instruction Team

The Administrative and Coordination Team at AS220 is responsible for ensuring the smooth operational flow and strategic execution of the organization's mission. This team manages IT infrastructure, oversees administrative tasks, handles financial oversight, coordinates gallery operations, and supervises specific community outreach programs like the Rhode Island Training School site. Their combined efforts support the vibrant, inclusive, and transformative arts community that AS220 has cultivated in Providence.

Administrative and Coordination Team

The Youth Education Team at AS220 is responsible for designing and implementing arts-based educational programs tailored specifically for youth, including those under state care and in juvenile detention facilities. They lead workshops, classes, and performances across various artistic disciplines, fostering creativity, skill development, and personal growth in young individuals. The team ensures these programs are accessible, inclusive, and transformative, helping to nurture the next generation of artists and community leaders.

Youth Education Team

The Media and Arts Team at AS220 is responsible for managing and promoting the organization's diverse media and arts-related facilities and programs. This includes overseeing the media arts lab, print shop, and fabrication spaces, providing instructional support, and facilitating opportunities for resident artists to create and showcase their work. The team ensures resources are accessible, fosters creative collaboration, and maintains high standards of innovation and artistic expression within the community.

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Education and Instruction Team

Administrative and Coordination Team

Youth Education Team

Media and Arts Team

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AS220

Org chart

Teams

Management Team

Education and Instruction Team

Administrative and Coordination Team

Youth Education Team

Media and Arts Team

Offices

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