Michael R. Mills at Rice Polak Gallery
April 24, 2025
Can we talk about how beautiful these paintings are? Collectors are constantly asking me how I find the artists that I represent in the gallery
Nathaniel Mather at Rice Polak Gallery
April 21, 2025
Hailing from Nashville Tennessee, I have the great pleasure of welcoming Nathaniel Mather to the gallery! The paintings of Nathaniel Mather with their rich textures
Provincetown Independent and Provincetown Magazine Covers Our Latest Show!
August 28, 2024
Our latest show was a great success, and our friends at the Provincetown Independent and Provincetown Magazine took notice! They recently published great pieces examining the works
Olga Antonova, Sandra Pratt, Ruth Williams & Robin Winfield Show Opens
August 28, 2024
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our fifth feature exhibition of the 2024 season. We will be exhibiting the work of Olga Antonova, Sandra Pratt, Ruth Williams &
Jennifer Goldfinger, Ellen LeBow & Julie Levesque Show Opens
August 13, 2024
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our forth feature exhibition of the 2024 season. We will be exhibiting the work of Jennifer Goldfinger, Ellen LeBow & Julie Levesque. The
Provincetown Independent Covers Our Latest Show!
July 28, 2024
The full moon was glowing outside all weekend long and inside the gallery we were glowing as well. Our present show is a blockbuster –
William Cicciariello, NIck Patten & Sean Thomas Show Opens
July 18, 2024
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our second feature exhibition of the 2024 season. We will be exhibiting the work of William Ciccariello, Nick Patten & Sean
Craig Mooney, Joshua Meyer & Lainard Bush Show Opens
July 15, 2024
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our first feature exhibition of the 2024 season is now open. We will be exhibiting the work of Craig Mooney, Joshua
The 2024 Rice Polak Gallery Catalog
May 24, 2024
The 2024 Rice Polak Gallery catalog is now here! Learn more about our artists and the work that they’re showing:
Rice Polak Gallery Presents 2024 Summer Exhibition Schedule
May 22, 2024
The Rice Polak Gallery today announced its 2024 summer exhibition schedule.
Kurt Reynolds at Rice Polak Gallery
May 9, 2024
I have the distinct pleasure of welcoming assemblage artist Kurt Reynolds to the gallery. Prior to moving to his Provincetown studio, Kurt worked in the field
Catch Rice Polak Gallery on Two Podcasts
May 9, 2024
I’m happy to share that I was recently featured on the Art Lovers Forum podcast and The American Art Collective podcast. I’m thrilled to be
Ellen Rolli at Rice Polak Gallery
April 13, 2024
For years I would walk past my good friend Chris Nagle’s gallery and ogle Ellen Rolli’s incredible paintings in the window. When Chris decided to concentrate on his design opportunities
Lainard Bush at Rice Polak Gallery
April 13, 2024
I’m not sure if it was the eclipse (which was amazing!), the weather or just the excitement of the season but the energy has completely
Rice Polak Gallery at the Mary Heaton Vorse House
February 23, 2024
Although we are truly in the throws of winter I’m excited to share the news that the Rice Polak Gallery is participating in a very special exhibition
Larry Calkins & Susan Mikula Exhibition Videos
September 17, 2023
I keep telling myself that now is the time to go to the beach, now is the time to eat at all of the restaurants
Larry Calkins At Rice Polak this Friday!
September 1, 2023
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our fifth feature exhibition of the 2023 season. We will be exhibiting the work of Larry Calkins. This 2 week long
An Extraordinary Week at Rice Polak Gallery
August 23, 2023
Between the blockbuster opening reception at the Rice Polak Gallery this past Friday, the Opening reception at the Mary Heaton Vorse House and the opening of Kevin’s play
Willie Little, Bill Miller & Susan Mikula opens this Friday!
August 16, 2023
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our forth feature exhibition of the 2023 season. We will be exhibiting the work of Willie Little, Bill Miller & Susan Mikula. The
Willie Little in Provincetown!
August 14, 2023
Over the years so many of you have wanted to meet the artist Willie Little and I am happy to write and tell you that
New Exhibition Video
August 9, 2023
There is so much going on in the next few weeks I can barely catch my breathe. For starters i am happy to share this
Susan Mikula Opening at the Mary Heaton Vorse House!
August 9, 2023
I am beyond thrilled to announce a collaboration between the Rice Polak Gallery and the Provincetown Arts Society who will be presenting the work of artist Susan Mikula
Bruce Ackerson, Les Seifer & Blair Thornley opens this Friday!
August 2, 2023
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our third feature exhibition of the 2023 season. We will be exhibiting the work of Bruce Ackerson, Les Seifer & Blair Thornley. The
Rice Polak Gallery: New SHow Video
July 29, 2023
I am happy to share this wonderful new video of our second feature show of the season. We are proudly exhibiting the work of Deb Goldstein, Pamela
NEW EXHIBITION at Rice Polak Gallery
July 21, 2023
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our second feature exhibition of the 2023 season. We will be exhibiting the work of Pamela Murphy, Deb Goldstein & Christie Scheele. The
Rice Polak Gallery: July 2023 Show Video
July 12, 2023
I am happy to share this wonderful new video of our first feature show of the season. We are proudly exhibiting the work of Stanley Bielen, Donald
New Show At Rice Polak Gallery: July 2023
July 7, 2023
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our first feature exhibition of the 2023 season. We will be exhibiting the work of René Romero Schuler, Stanley Bielen & Donald Saaf.
RICE POLAK: June 2023 Group Artist Installation
June 20, 2023
Have I ever mentioned how incredibly lucky I am to have such an amazing team working with me at the gallery? Warren Lenoir has been
My Friend Fahima
June 1, 2023
Fahima Ashori is one of the bravest people I know. She is a visual artist who was living in Afghanistan. As an active and independent woman,
Rice Polak 2023 Catalog
May 29, 2023
Once again, we’ve made it easy to enjoy our artist’s works and to get to know them a little better with our online catalog. It has over 50 pages
Welcome Bill Miller to Rice Polak Gallery
May 10, 2023
It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to the work of Bill Miller. Bill Miller is an assemblage artist who uses vintage linoleum flooring
Welcome Les Seifer
April 28, 2023
I have the great pleasure of introducing you to the work of Les Seifer. Seifer’s work is well thought out and deliberate. His mediums include
Welcome Pamela Murphy
April 17, 2023
PAMELA MURPHY “Discover II,” 30 x 31 in. Murphy works mostly with a palette knife and rags to wipe glazes on and off. This is
Gearing up for Summer at Rice Polak Gallery
April 16, 2023
Kevin and I are on the road! We left the Cape in February stopping to visit family in New Jersey and then headed to Washington
Winter at RICE POLAK Gallery
February 14, 2023
“Do not hurry; do not rest” — a friend just shared this powerful quote with me. This phrase, attributed to Goethe, spoke to me and seems
There is magic in the air!
December 29, 2022
On Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) my good friend and I always go to my favorite pond in Wellfleet and throw stones in the
A Love letter to Provincetown – Giving Thanks
November 25, 2022
I was having dinner at a good friend’s house this week and was shown this beautiful video about Hilde Oleson. I knew immediately that I
Rice Polak Gallery – September 2022 Group show
September 16, 2022
This is always such a bittersweet time of year for me with the seasons changing. The beauty of the Cape is astonishing and for those
GOLDFINGER, GOLDSTROM, LILLY & SKOLLAR AT RICE POLAK
August 4, 2022
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our third feature exhibition of the 2022 season – exhibiting the work of Jennifer Goldfinger, Robert Goldstrom, Anne Lilly & Steven Skollar.
Patten, Williams, Winfield & Ciccariello Exhibition Video
July 28, 2022
The Rice Polak is proudly exhibiting the work of William Ciccariello, Nick Patten, Ruth Williams & Robin Winfield. Enjoy this video of our second feature show: And if you click here you
Ciccariello, Patten, Williams & Winfield Exhibition
July 22, 2022
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our second feature exhibition of the 2022 season – we will be exhibiting the work of William Ciccariello, Nick Patten, Ruth Williams
Mary Gordon, Suzzy Roche & Ellen LeBow At Rice Polak
July 16, 2022
On July 12, 2022, the Rice Polak Gallery hosted a very special event titled “Unprayed Prayers.” The event was a compelling collaborative blend of words,
First Feature Exhibition 2022
July 6, 2022
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our first feature exhibition of the 2022 season. We will be exhibiting the work of Ellen LeBow, Julie Levesque, Necee Regis &
June at the Rice Polak Gallery
June 21, 2022
Hold on to your hat – the days are flying by and it’s hard to believe that it’s already the middle of June! The Provincetown International
Rice Polak 2022 Catalog
May 27, 2022
One of my dearest friends refers to Memorial Day Weekend as “The Friday of Summer.” I absolutely love this expression as right this moment we
Rice Polak New Artist: Liz Dexheimer
May 11, 2022
Welcome to Liz Dexheimer – Rice Polak’s newest artist! There were so many extraordinary artists whose work I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing this winter
Rice Polak New Artist: Craig Mooney
May 11, 2022
Welcome to Rice Polak’s newest artist: Craig Mooney! Craig is an oil painter known for his dramatic figures, cityscapes, skies and seascapes conjuring up a cinematic sense of mystery,
Winter Means New Work at Rice Polak Gallery
February 5, 2022
It may still be winter but look at all of the new work that is arriving at the gallery! Everyone seems to be hunkered down
Provincetown Art Gallery Association Launch Party
December 2, 2021
We are excited to invite you to the launch party for the Provincetown Art Gallery Association’s (PAGA) print project. The celebration will take place this
Gratitude from the Rice Polak Gallery
November 24, 2021
I can’t help but reflect back to last year when my family made the super hard choice to cancel Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is my family’s holiday,
New Artwork at Rice Polak Gallery
October 8, 2021
In so many ways it feels like the beginning of the season instead of October. We had an incredibly robust summer and so many of
Tour of the Rice Polak Gallery – Both Floors!
September 28, 2021
As summer turns into Autumn and the light begins to change, I have never been more grateful to be living on the Cape and working
Provincetown Gallery 4th Featured Exhibition
August 28, 2021
We had such a great opening last Friday night for our fourth featured exhibition. Those of us who chose to weather the (non) storm were
Exhibition Video of our 3rd Featured Show
August 13, 2021
We are having an amazing 3rd feature exhibition at Rice Polak. The people have spoken (!) and the response has been positively incredible. I hope
Provincetown Gallery: Third Featured Exhibition
August 5, 2021
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our third feature exhibition of the 2021 season. We will be exhibiting the work of Stanley Bielen, Robin Cheung, Donald Saaf &
Provincetown Gallery Feature Exhibition 2021
July 31, 2021
Check out the exhibition video of our second show of the season, featuring the work of Susan Mikula, Deb Goldstein, Willie Little & Christie Scheele. Video of our Second Feature
Provincetown Art Galleries: Second Feature Exhibition
July 22, 2021
Provincetown art gallery, The Rice Polak Gallery, is excited to announce our second feature exhibition of the 2021 season. We will be exhibiting the work of Deb Goldstein, Willie
Art in Provincetown: First Feature Exhibition Video
July 16, 2021
Our first feature show opened last week and everyone that enters the gallery has a smile on their face from seeing new art in Provincetown!
First 2021 Feature Exhibition
July 9, 2021
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our first feature exhibition of the 2021 season. We will be exhibiting the work of Bruce Ackerson, Peter Arvidson, Mike Stilkey
2021 Online Exhibition Catalog
June 7, 2021
Once again, we’ve made it easy to enjoy our artist’s works and to get to know them a little better with our 2021 Online Exhibition Catalog. It has over
2021 Exhibition Season Begins this Saturday!
May 7, 2021
I can’t believe that I am actually saying this — It is with the utmost pleasure and relief that I welcome you to the 2021
Rice Polak New Contemporary Artist: Sandra Pratt
April 22, 2021
There were so many extraordinary contemporary artists who’s work I had the pleasure of reviewing this winter but when I saw Sandra Pratt‘s paintings it was
Rice Polak Gallery Welcomes Contemporary Artist: Christie Scheele
April 8, 2021
Rice Polak Gallery is excited to introduce you to contemporary artist, and exquisite oil painter, Christie Scheele. “Christie’s meditative pieces cross the boundaries between realism and
Rice Polak Gallery Welcomes New Contemporary Artist: Blair Thornley
March 11, 2021
I am ecstatic to introduce you to the gallery’s newest contemporary artist, Blair Thornley. I have been following Blair for many years and am crazy
Condé Nast Traveler Highlights Rice Polak Gallery
January 28, 2021
The Rice Polak Gallery was proud to be highlighted in the Condé Nast Traveler’s recent article Where to Eat, Stay, and Play on Cape Cod.
Boston Globe Critic’s Pick & Cape Cod Times
October 24, 2020
Both the Boston Globe and the Cape Cod Times recently featured the Rice Polak Gallery’s new, virtual exhibition Making Waves: Artists Speak Out. The writers
WOMR Interview with Marla Rice, Julie Levesque, Steven Skollar & Ellen LeBow
October 23, 2020
Gallery owner Marla Rice was interviewed on Cape Cod Community Radio WOMR to speak about her new, virtual art show: Making Waves: Artists Speak Out. Marla was
Making Waves: Artists Speak Out – The Provincetown Independent
October 16, 2020
Our new virtual exhibition Making Waves: Artists Speak Out was featured in The Provincetown Independent – “An Exhibit Makes Waves in Provincetown: Protest art gets
Provincetown Gallery Stroll – The HOPE Project
October 3, 2020
As an active member of the newly created Ptown Gallery Stroll, we are happy to announce our participation in The HOPE Project a Provincetown-wide exhibition and auction
Group Show Exhibition: Virtual Viewing Room
September 17, 2020
Finally, both floors of the Rice Polak Gallery are available for virtual viewing of our group show exhibition! So many of you have asked to
Cape Cod Times Interviews Gallery Owner Marla Rice
September 13, 2020
Check out the Cape Cod Times interview with Rice Polak Gallery owner Marla Rice: “State of the art in Provincetown: Rice Polak Gallery committed to collaboration, exploration.” The article
Hamptons Virtual Art Fair
September 1, 2020
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our participation in the Hamptons Virtual Art Fair! Check out our booth featuring the amazing work of
Rice Polak Gallery Virtual Viewing Room IV
August 27, 2020
Provincetown is so lovely right now — to have a little taste of summer, please click on the image below to take a virtual tour
Exhibition Review: Robert Goldstrom – Provincetown Independent
August 23, 2020
Robert Goldstrom was featured in The Provincetown Independent – “What’s Real About Robert Goldstrom’s Art Is His Unerring Style.” His work will be featured in
Video: Feature Exhibition August 20 – September 2
August 19, 2020
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our forth feature exhibition of the 2020 season. We will be exhibiting the wonderful work of Jennifer Goldfinger,
Rice Polak Gallery Virtual Viewing Room III
August 12, 2020
We hope you have enjoyed our virtual tours of the gallery – summer is zooming by but we still have 2 extraordinary exhibitions left.
Exhibition Review: Michele Harvey – The Provincetown Independent
August 7, 2020
Michele Harvey was featured in The Provincetown Independent – “For Michele Harvey, Watercolor Is Creative Renewal.” Her show “Vestiges” will be on display as part of
Exhibition Review: Joshua Meyer – Jewish Boston
August 7, 2020
Joshua Meyer was featured in Jewish Boston – “Joshua Meyer’s Paintings Reflect His Jewish Identity.” The article captures the many facets of the artist’s process and
Video: Feature Exhibition August 6 – August 19
August 5, 2020
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our third feature exhibition of the 2020 season. We will be exhibiting the wonderful work of Michele
Rice Polak Gallery Virtual Viewing Room II
July 29, 2020
This year we are changing our feature exhibitions every two weeks which means that the gallery is fresh and vibrant with new work arriving daily.
Exhibition Review: William Ciccariello – Provincetown Independent
July 23, 2020
William Ciccariello was featured in The Provincetown Independent – “William Ciccariello is the a featured artist at Rice Polak Gallery.” The exhibition runs Thursday July
Video: Rice Polak Gallery Feature Exhibition July 23- August 5
July 22, 2020
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our second feature exhibition of the 2020 season. We will be exhibiting the wonderful work of William
Rice Polak Gallery Virtual Viewing Room
July 16, 2020
Some people have called it spiritual, some have said cathartic but all agree that our first feature exhibition is stunning! Because I know many of you
Exhibition Review: Anne Lilly – Provincetown Independent
July 9, 2020
Anne Lilly was featured in The Provincetown Banner – “The Art of Anne Lilly Is Kinetic in Any Medium.” Her work will be on display as
Video: First Feature Exhibition of 2020 July 9 – July 22
July 8, 2020
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce our first feature exhibition of the 2020 season. We will be exhibiting the work of Ellen LeBow, Julie Levesque,
Video: Rice Polak Gallery Group Exhibition – June 2020
June 29, 2020
The Rice Polak Gallery is excited to announce the opening of our June Group Exhibition featuring many of our incredible contemporary artists. It’s beginning to
Abstract Artwork in Provincetown
June 19, 2020
This week will feature those painters who defy description and who focus on the abstract. Here are two memorable quotes that I’ve read that sum
Fine Art Galleries Join the Ptown Gallery Stroll
June 15, 2020
For the first time ever (!) Provincetown’s fine art galleries are working together and have launched the Ptown Gallery Stroll. Our immediate goal is to
Photography: Provincetown Artists See the World Through a New Lens
June 11, 2020
It’s hard to ignore the role of video and photography in the context of the current political situation. The camera has the power to expose
Landscape Artists of Provincetown
May 28, 2020
With this beautiful spring weather in the air, it is hard not to celebrate our artists who paint the landscape. As you will see from
New Season – New Contemporary Artists in Provincetown!
May 21, 2020
A new season means new artists and I am so excited to introduce you to Robert Goldstrom, Patricia Raney, Connie Saems and Ruth Williams. I feel truly fortunate
Provincetown Artists Explore the Figure
May 13, 2020
This week I am presenting those artists who are concentrating on the figure. Be they in oil paint or clay each of these artist’s works
Self-Discovery in the Contemporary Still Life
May 4, 2020
Whether interiors, still lifes or portraiture, this week’s showcased works are intimate, contemplative and personal. And when I stop and think about it, I would describe each
Artistic Outsiders & Visionaries of Provincetown
April 23, 2020
This week I am focusing on our “outsiders & visionaries”. There are so many ways to describe these artists, but here are a few of
The Power of Humor in Contemporary Art
April 14, 2020
This is always my favorite time of the year – artwork starts to arrive and the new contemporary art season is on the horizon. At
Video: Rice Polak Gallery Group Exhibition – Fall 2019
September 18, 2019
As witnessed by this beautiful weather that we are having things are still bustling in Provincetown and things are most definitely still bustling at the
Exhibition Video #3: Olga Antonova, Larry Calkins, Adam Graham, Nicolas Sanchez & Steven Skollar
August 16, 2019
Here is a virtual tour of our third show of the season, our August 15 – September 4, 2019 installation. Featured artists: Olga Antonova, Larry
Exhibition Review: Adam Graham – Provincetown Banner
August 15, 2019
Adam Graham was featured in The Provincetown Banner – “Adam Graham paints a ‘Worldview’ from Provincetown’s streets”. His exhibition of Impressionist paintings, August 15 –
Exhibition Review: Deb Goldstein – Provincetown Magazine
August 1, 2019
Provincetown Magazine published a feature article on Deb Goldstein‘s exhibition entitled “Art The Viewer Interprets” by Lee Roscoe. “Astonished Discoveries” and was on view from July
Exhibition Video #2: Deb Goldstein, Willie Little, Susan Mikula and Rene Romero Schuler
July 31, 2019
Warren has just completed a virtual tour of our second show of the season – Gallery Salon #2: July 26 – August 14, 2019 installation.
Exhibition Review: Susan Mikula – Provincetown Banner
July 25, 2019
The photographer Susan Mikula was featured in The Provincetown Banner – “Susan Mikula captures America at its fringes”. She shoots exclusively with instant films in
Exhibition Video #1: Bruce Ackerson, Peter Arvidson, Stanley Bielen, Donald Saaf and Mike Stilkey
July 7, 2019
Warren has just completed a virtual tour of our first show of the season – Gallery Salon 1: July 4TH – July 24TH, 2019. Featured
Exhibition Review: Mike Stilkey – Provincetown Banner
July 4, 2019
Mike Stilkey was featured in The Provincetown Banner – “Mike Stilkey hits the books to make art”. His exhibition of sculptures painted books was July
Video: June 2019 Group Exhibition
June 23, 2019
Warren has just completed his first video of the gallery for the 2019 season. It is of our opening Group Show and features all of
Canyon Ranch Exhibits Rice Polak Gallery Artists Nick Patten & Michele Harvey
November 15, 2018
Some of you may already be familiar with Canyon Ranch, but for those of you who aren’t, Canyon Ranch is a wellness center and health spa located
Video: Rice Polak Gallery Group Exhibition – Fall 2018
September 27, 2018
Greetings from Provincetown, As witnessed by this beautiful weather that we are having things are still bustling in Provincetown and things are most definitely still
Exhibition Video #3: Elli Crocker, Ellen LeBow, Christine Triebert, Patrick Webb & Robin Winfield
August 30, 2018
What an amazingly fast and fabulous summer this has been – the gallery was full of great art including this evocative show that recently opened.
Exhibition Video #2: Rebecca Kinkead, Victor Mirabelli, Nick Patten & Sean Thomas
August 14, 2018
Eli Crocker, Ellen Lebow, Christine Triebert, Patrick Webb, and Robin Winfield are the wonderfully talented artists in our third Salon Show of the season. The show will run
Julie Levesque Installation Video
July 12, 2018
Julie Levesque’s “Break” is a must see art installation. It is part of her show entitled “The Way In Is The Way Out” on view
Exhibition Video #1: Lisbeth Firmin, Jennifer Goldfinger, Joshua Meyer, Michael Snodgrass, Julie Levesque
July 12, 2018
Warren has just completed his second video from the 2018 season at Rice Polak Gallery. It is of our recent feature exhibition and everyone in Provincetown is
Video: Rice Polak Gallery Group Exhibition – June 2018
June 24, 2018
Warren has just completed his first video of the gallery in Provincetown for the 2018 season. It is of our opening Group Show and features
Provincetown’s gallery curates and exhibits at old Cape Sotheby’s in Orleans
November 14, 2017
We are thrilled to be exhibiting work by many of the gallery’s artists at oldCape Sotheby’s International Realty, in Orleans, MA. Please join us for
Rice Polak Gallery Group Exhibition – September 2017
September 22, 2017
Although Friday is officially the first day of Autumn, things are still bustling in Provincetown and things are most definitely still bustling at the gallery.
Video Salon #3 Bruce Ackerson, Peter Arvidson, Iren Handschuh, Donald Saaf & Julia Zanes
August 29, 2017
What an amazingly fast and fabulous summer this has been – the gallery was bursting at the seams with great art including this beautiful show
Exhibition Video #2: Susan Mikula, Deb Goldstein,Olga Antonova, Willie Little & Nicolas V. Sanchez
August 8, 2017
It is of our recent feature exhibition and highlights the amazing work of Olga Antonova, Deb Goldstein, Susan Mikula & Nicolas V. Sanchez, and Willie
Exhibition Video #1: Larry Calkins, Bill Ciccariello, Adam Graham, Matthew Schofield & Steven Skollar
July 14, 2017
This is the second video of the 2017 season – our first feature exhibition the amazing work of Larry Calkins, Bill Ciccariello, Adam Graham, Matthew
Video: 2017 Group Exhibition
June 20, 2017
A virtual tour of the Fall 2017 group installation at Rice Polak Gallery…the best of our contemporary artists exhibiting together in our gallery in Provincetown.
2017 New gallery artists: Susan Mikula, Donald Saaf & Julia Zanes
April 28, 2017
I’d like to welcome you to the 2017 season at the Rice Polak Gallery in Provincetown. The gallery will re-open this Saturday, April 29th! I
Rice Polak Gallery artists now on ARTSY
March 22, 2017
The days are getting longer, the first day of Spring has come and gone and I am officially back on Cape Cod after a winter
New York Art Visit
February 8, 2017
“Foretell” by Michele Harvey Exciting news from the Rice Polak Gallery! I just returned from three wonderful weeks in NYC. Besides seeing Hamilton (yes it
Exhibition Video: 2017 Group Show
October 5, 2016
A virtual tour of the 2017 group installation at Rice Polak Gallery…the best of our contemporary artists exhibiting together in our gallery in Provincetown. Email
Do I Repeat Myself?
October 3, 2016
“Do I contradict myself? So I contradict myself! I am large, I contain multitudes!” -Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass As a young artist in my
Exhibition Video #2: Group Show 2016
July 31, 2016
A virtual tour of our 5 artist installation featuring: Tim Liddy, Ellen Lebow, Julie Levesque, Edward del Rosario & Michael Snodgrass. Email us if anything
Thems is Us
July 16, 2016
There is not an animal on earth, or in our unearthly imaginations, that has not been endowed with human meaning beyond its perfect “is-ness.” The
Exhibition Video #1: 2016 Group Show
July 11, 2016
A virtual tour of Salon #1 – July 7-27 Group Show featuring: Stanley Bielen, Lisbeth Firmin, Nick Patten, Patrick Webb & Robin Winfield. Email us
Seduction and The Senses
June 13, 2016
The new, virtual “pencil” at the Apple Store called to her like a siren on a rock. It was a futuristic novelty – lean, elegant,
What is it Anyway?
February 8, 2016
“For me she’s the weeping woman. For years I’ve painted her in tortured forms, not through sadism, and not with pleasure, either; just obeying a
The Artist’s Dilemma
December 27, 2015
That dead coyote lay on the edge of the road. I’d pass it driving the girls to school, wondering why no DPW crew had removed
Interview with an Art Dealer
October 22, 2015
As an artist who exhibits in a gallery, I’ve wondered what it’s like to be the art dealer. So I persuaded Marla Rice to answer
The Dark Side of Light
September 14, 2015
TENEBRISM: from the Italian, tenebroso (murky) – a style of chiarpscuro painting using violent contrasts of light and dark, where darkness becomes a dominating feature
Stilled Life
August 5, 2015
Stilled Life “I have fallen in love with a painting. Though that phrase doesn’t seem to suffice … rather it’s that I have been drawn
The Thing You Need is Often Nearby
July 13, 2015
“The thing you need is often nearby.” – James Joyce “A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates
Exhibition Video: Salon #1 – July 9-29, 2015
July 12, 2015
A virtual tour of Rice Polak Gallery’s first salon July, 2015 Featuring 6 Gallery artists: Olga Antonova, William Carroll, William Ciccariello, Deb Goldstein, Michele Harvey
The Point of No Return
June 22, 2015
After listening to a radio piece about the discovery of France’s newest, oldest cave full of prehistoric drawings, the title of this entry was going
Scratching the Surface – an Arts Commentary by Ellen Lebow
June 17, 2015
We invite you to follow our new online arts commentary Scratching the Surface by Ellen LeBow. A local artist represented by the Rice Polak Gallery, Ellen
