Art Galleries in Pawtucket, RI

“We had my best friend's bridal shower here Sunday, and everything was perfect! The exposed brick inside went perfectly with our theme and the photos are stunning. Jackie helped me through every step of booking through the day-of and she was just wonderful. Our guests were actively thinking of events they could have here in the future!! 10/10 would book here again.”

“For the past three years I have been going here. The gallery always has something to see and buy a piece should you choose to. The cafe has coffee, tea, soda, and water for you to drink. Has some pastries to eat. The owner of the place makes you feel comfortable while there. Friendly place to visit and enjoy. Come and check this place out. Sorry to say, they are now closed.”

“I am the mother of a teenager with Autism. I'm writing this review for other parents who may be in a similar situation, especially those who are naturally bronze in hue(trust me, there are difficulties). My first impression of the museum was that it was peaceful and the curator made it approachable. In many instances, the people working at museums can come off as stuffy and apprehensive. Yet, this woman had a listening ear when I explained our presence. I often let people know that my daughter is on the spectrum, so that if there is a meltdown or quirky behavior, they don't falsely attribute it to class or race(trust me, people do it).The art was beautiful and inspirational. There are various pieces created with oil, acrylic as well as watercolor, on both the first floor and the basement. We were able to vote on three of the pieces and look forward to the results.The environment is dimly lit, and clean. There are books on art and some chairs there, but I'm not sure if it's encouraged for people to sit and read. If so, I would suggest they create a section and put in a capuccino dispenser where people can pay a dollar or two. Perhaps the money can go towards the upkeep. The displays change every few weeks or so, so there is always new art available.In addition to this, they also offer reasonably priced courses. I remember her saying something in the ballpark of 140-150. I also remember her saying that most were adult centered courses.I would say that it is a very autism friendly environment and hope that other artists will go and support the museum, so that we can continue to have these places available.”

“We held our wedding reception here after a small private ceremony (months in between). I admittedly had very little to do with the planning (shout out to my wife and mother-in-law) but on the day of, Catherine was great and very helpful. Andrew was our bartender for the night and, although he shared that he was new to the space, he was wonderful.For the actual space and how it worked for our reception (roughly 85-90 attendees), it was amazing. We used the gallery room for dining and the bar room area for additional seating and dancing. It was a little tight in the gallery room with how we set it up (large tables, giving some space for the showcased art as well) and it was a little congested with one doorway between the rooms.I didn't hear of anyone complaining or nitpicking any of the above and I was having too much fun to be worried about it at all. Everybody seemed to have a great time and it worked out so well. I 100% recommend considering MWM for any of your events, but especially for your wedding reception (or, the whole shebang as I know someone who did both ceremony and reception here).Thanks again, to everyone involved at Machines With Magnets!”

“My husband and I had our wedding at the end of 2023 at this event space. We are so happy with the experience that we had with this venue. From the beginning they were very clear about what would be included in our package and pricing. When you have your initial consultation they draw up a price with you after you make food/drink selections so you know how much (including tips and fees) you will pay the day of. I cannot stress enough how much easier this made the ENTIRE planning process as that cost was known up front. Our tasting was such a lovely experience and we felt so cared for by Alex and the staff there - not to mention the food was awesome! The space itself is so fun, I still have guests talking to me about the 1920s bowling alley and how fun it was. The open brick walls and high ceilings really give a beautiful backdrop to whatever vibe you want to bring at your wedding. It was also important to us that we capture a bit of New England spirit and fall magic in our wedding and the space lends itself perfectly to that. Overall I highly recommend this beautiful, reasonably priced space for your Rhode Island wedding needs!”

“Great experience here. Andrew was great to work with, very professional across the board, nice to speak with, and delivered an excellent product at great value. Andrew framed a poster for me last week and I'm already planning to drop another piece off this week.”