The Deacon Taylor House is one of two dedicated studio buildings on Thomas Street, owned by the Providence Art Club for the use of its members. Built in the eighteenth century as a domestic space, it retains many of its original features like charming hearths and a central stair. Part of the Art Club for decades, it was leased for a time to the Rhode Island School of Design as offices. Since the late 1990s it has housed the thriving studios of local makers. Typically between ten and twelve artists have studios in the building and the ground floor has a rotating gallery of pieces by current tenants.
Deacon Taylor House is typically open for visits by appointment or by chance, and tours can be scheduled with Gallery Manager Michael Rose via email at michael@providenceartclub.org.
Current Artists in Deacon Taylor House Studios
First Floor:
Craig Masten
Joan McConaghy
Linda McDermott
Sandra DeSano Pezzullo
Second Floor:
Alison Dale
Kelly McCullough
Suzanne Reeves
Judy Vilmain
Third Floor:
Leslie Gernt
Vera Gierke
Pamela Stanton
Visiting Deacon Taylor House Studios
The Deacon Taylor House Studios are typically open by appointment or by chance, and several times a year the artists host open houses. Information about public accessibility will be posted on this page. For questions or to schedule a tour, please email Gallery Manager Michael Rose at michael@providenceartclub.org.
The studios are located at 9 Thomas Street in the heart of historic College Hill. They are immediately to the left of the Club's Seril Dodge House and Dodge House Gallery. Ample street parking is available nearby along Benefit Street and North Main Street and the studios are just a five minute walk from the Providence Amtrak Station and the Kennedy Plaza Bus Terminal. When visiting at the invitation of a PAC member, guests may utilize PAC's on site parking, details of which are available on our parking and accessibility map.
Please note that the Deacon Taylor House Studio entrances have steps and the building is not accessible to individuals utilizing wheelchairs or walkers. The Art Club's galleries next door are fully accessible.
For Rental Inquiries:
On site studios at the Art Club are exclusively rented to current members of the organization. Currently there are no studio vacancies, but if you are a PAC member who would like to inquire, or add your name to the wait list for a studio, you may contact Membership Services Coordinator Julia Hubbard at julia@providenceartclub.org.