Meet the Nominees
Q1: March 2026 Nominees
Gallery Night Providence
EIN: 05-0512871
WEBSITE: gallerynight.org
SOCIAL: INSTAGRAM gallerynightprovidence
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Mission Statement
​Founded in 1996, Gallery Night Providence CREATES exposure to the visual arts for diverse public audiences. Gallery Night CULTIVATES a network of galleries, artists, media outlets, and municipal agencies and strengthens the creative economy in Providence. Gallery Night SUPPORTS access to arts-focused events to build sustainable avenues for multi-generational learning and enrichment.
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Who They Serve
Gallery Night caters to a broad spectrum of individuals, welcoming both the general public seeking access to art spaces and the vibrant art community of Providence, including partner galleries and presenting artists. Their impact extends beyond mere access; they foster engagement by providing platforms for artists to showcase their work, connect with audiences, and facilitate art sales.
Through diligent surveys conducted over the past few years, Gallery Night has gained insight into their diverse audience. Geographically, their reach spans not only Providence but also extends throughout the state, across the country, and even internationally, attracting both locals and tourists alike. Gallery Night events not only showcase art but also drive business to Providence, with attendees frequenting over 80 restaurants on these occasions.
Furthermore, Gallery Night actively contribute to the vitality of the Providence business community. Their audience reflects a rich tapestry of age, gender identity, and cultural and racial backgrounds and they take immense pride in creating inclusive spaces where individuals of all backgrounds feel welcomed, including those who may not typically venture into art spaces independently. The guided experiences provide a safe and informative environment, allowing participants to explore art with confidence and companionship. For many, the opportunity to engage with art in this guided manner offers a valuable context and enriching experience, free of charge.
How Would Funds Be Used
Donated funds would be focused on program delivery primarily to defray the costs of trolleys (which has increased dramatically since 2023) and pay tour guides, and programming organizers. Gallery Night has no full-time staff (the Executive Director and Outreach Coordinator are part-time), no one is on the payroll, and we have no office. Because of our streamlined organizational model, all funds would directly benefit the audiences engaging with Gallery Night and ensure our free programming remains exciting, inclusive, accessible, and robust.
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Annual Budget
Annual Operating Budget: $71,000
Annual Operating Costs: $58,000
Sources of Funding
Grants, fundraisers, individual donors, and corporate donors
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What inspired you to nominate this organization?
“I have attended Gallery Nights for the past year and am hoping to volunteer with them this year as a Greeter. I love that they provide free programming through walking and trolley gallery tours. I love any efforts to make arts and culture programming free and accessible to the public and I think that Gallery Night does an amazing job at this especially given that they have only 2 part time staff. I believe that a 100 Women donation would go very far in making a difference to Gallery Night and as a result, their reach and impact in Rhode Island.”
Melissa Wong, 100 Women Member
Providence Clemente Veterans' Initiative
EIN: 05-0475772
EIN is Operation Stand Down RI, fiscal sponsor of RI Clemente project when applying for grants. From their application: “OSDRI works closely with vulnerable veterans and their families, and we have a close relationship with them in terms of recruitment and support of PCVI students. As a consequence, they are our preferred fiscal sponsor for grants—particularly those that are sourced from Rhode Island."
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Providence Clemente Veterans’ Initiative is to provide free humanities courses to Rhode Island veterans, for the purpose of fostering greater self-understanding, purpose, meaning and community in their post-service lives.
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Who They Serve
PCVI serves 12-15 Rhode Island veterans per academic year. The program is open to all veterans in the state, regardless of deployment, disability, education and discharge status. The program, books and school supplies are all free to participants, and transportation assistance is available to those who need it.
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How Would Funds Be Used
Funds would be used for the purchase of books, which are provided free to all participants and for stipends for Trinity Rep actors who join PCVI for dramatic readings and discussions of plays, like Sophocles’ “Antigone” and Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” All 100 Women donations would support the RI chapter of Clemente coursework.​​
Annual Budget
Annual Operating Budget: $33,650
Annual Operating Costs: $33,650
Sources of Funding
Grants, fundraisers, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, program fees​​
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What inspired you to nominate this organization?
“I first learned about the Providence Clemente Veterans Initiative (PCVI) through an article in the Providence Journal. I was thinking about year-end contributions to local organizations. As a family of readers and writers and even one philosophy major, the program’s focus on using art and literature and writing to help heal veterans really resonated with us.”
Roberta Butler, 100 Women Member
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The Collaborative
EIN: 81-0826094
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WEBSITE
https://www.thecollaborative02885.org/
SOCIAL
INSTAGRAM /thecollaborative02885
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Mission Statement
The Collaborative launched in 2015. The mission is to provide access to opportunities for creatives and the community to exhibit, experience, and learn through the arts.
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Who They Serve
They are one of the only arts education organizations in Bristol County, RI and serve more than 1,000 youth and adults each year through a wide variety of programs.​
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How Would Funds Be Used
Funds would be used to support The Collaborative’s various programs including the Warren Art Academy, a series of free art classes for the area’s youth.
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Annual Budget
Annual Operating Budget: $52,850
Annual Operating Costs: $51,860
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Sources of Funding
Grants from foundations and government agencies; fundraising events; program fees: workshops and classes; art sales; individual donations and the annual appeal.​​​​​​
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What inspired you to nominate this organization?
“As a former board member and forever supporter of the Collaborative, I nominated the Collaborative because now more than ever community and art matter. The Collaborative provides access to all to learn about, experience, and exhibit the arts, including their free week-long Warren Arts Academy for RI Youth. The Collaborative also showcases a youth artist of the month, displaying their work in their Warren Gallery.”
Sierra Barter Terry, 100 Women Member
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