The Collector's Story: A Conversation on Supporting Artists
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In Memoriam: Dr. Joseph A. Chazan
It is with deep sadness that we inform the community about the passing of Dr. Joseph A. Chazan, a beloved patron of the arts and a guiding light in the Rhode Island artistic community. Dr. Chazan’s passion for supporting artists and his dedication to fostering creativity have left an indelible mark on our community. His legacy lives on through the countless artists he championed and the works he lovingly collected.
While the planned talk will not proceed as initially envisioned, the WaterFire Arts Center will remain open as planned on Wednesday until 7:30 PM for visitors to come and see the exhibition.
In honor of Dr. Chazan, we will be holding a special conversation event on a date to be determined. This event will celebrate Dr. Chazan’s vision and commitment to encouraging others to support artists and collect art. Further details about the event will be announced soon.
We invite you to join us at the exhibition in honoring Dr. Chazan’s extraordinary life and legacy.
Thank you for your continued support.
Join us on Wednesday, July 31st, at 6:00 p.m. for an engaging conversation between Dr. Joseph A. Chazan, renowned art collector, and R. Tripp Evans, historian of American art and design. This event will take place amidst the artwork of the exhibition, NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Patronage.
Dr. Chazan is a physician, a scientist, and a prominent arts philanthropist within Rhode Island and Providence communities. His wealth of knowledge and experience has been instrumental in shaping the development of the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC) and its programs. Dr. Chazan has been deeply involved with WaterFire, The Steel Yard, the Rhode Island Philharmonic, AS220, Farm Fresh, and the Providence Public Library, among others.
R. Tripp Evans, a historian of American art and design. He is a frequent public lecturer, professor of the history of art at Wheaton College, and serves as a collections consultant to historic house museums.
