NCECA 2015
Online sign-ups are no longer available. If you would like to purchase tickets, please call Lew White at (317)294-2311.
Welcome to the NCECA Tour and Shuttle on-line sign-up site. These pages describe the tours and shuttles that are available. At the end of the tour and shuttle descriptions you can go to the next screen to purchase tickets. On the order form enter the number is tickets you want for each tour and shuttle. The total amount owing will be calculated automatically. Then enter your credit card information to pay for these tickets By entering your email address a receipt will be sent to you.
All ticket sales are final; there are no refunds or exchanges.
The description of each tour and shuttle includes the tickets cost when purchased online (here) prior to the Conference and the price when tickets are purchased at the Conference. Purchasing your tickets prior to the Conference can represent a 15% to 20% savings.
Tickets purchased online (here) will be available for pickup at the "Tour and Shuttle Booth" in the Registration area at the Convention Center starting at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 24th.
Timed Tours (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)- Everyone boards the bus at the Convention Center at the same time and the group stays together during the entire tour. At each stop a certain amount of time is allowed for the visit. At the end of the visit, everyone re-boards the bus and travels to the next stop when scenario is repeated.
Continuous Shuttles (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday)- Buses operate continuously with departures every 20 to 30 minutes from the Convention Center. Board the bus and receive a wristband which is your "ticket" to re-board the bus at any stop on route. At any of the stops on the route, people may hop off and visit the exhibition(s) knowing that every 20 to 30 minutes a bus will be available to hop on and ride to the next stop or return to the Convention Center. The ticket allows the riders to hop off and hop on at each stop on route. NOTE: A separate ticket is required for each route.
Please call us if you have any questions, would like additional information or want to sign-up over the phone. Our toll-free number is 877-235-1843.
Here is a summary of each tour and Shuttle route during the conference. Please refer to the NCECA Exhibition Guide for a detailed description of each exhibition.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24 - SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Opulent Newport, Rhode Island
Travel to Newport and step back from the Modern Age to the "Gilded Age." Settled in 1693, Newport soon became a busting seaport rivaling Boston, Charleston, and New York. And this seaport atmosphere remains. The harbor where schooners delivered goods now is packed with elegant yachts and lobster boats. Restored 18th and 19th century commercial shops on the wharves house galleries, boutiques and restaurants.
Newport became a vacation spot in the late 1800s when the country's wealthiest citizens built extravagant summer homes overlooking Rhode Island Sound. Today's tour will visit three of these opulent homes.
Our first stop is the restored harbor area where there will be time for lunch and shopping. Then our local guide joins us for the next three hours of visiting homes and touring the Newport area.
The homes we visit are:
The Breakers - Built in 1895 by Cornelius Vanderbilt II (a grandson of the famous Commodore Vanderbilt) this 70-room mansion is the largest and most opulent of Newport's mansions.
Marble House - Built between 1888 and 1892 for William K. Vanderbilt (a grandson of the famous Commodore Vanderbilt and the younger brother of Cornelius II) this 50-room house was the most expensive costing around $11,000,000.
Rosecliff - Built by Theresa Fair Oelrichs at a cost of $2,500,000 and opened in 1902. Born in Virginia City, Nevada and the daughter of James Graham Fair who made an enormous fortune from the Comstock silver lode, Theresa spent summers in Newport. She and her husband purchased a home, had it torn down and built Rosecliff.
In addition to visiting these mansions, we will travel the famous ten-mile "Ocean Drive."
11:00am - Tour departs form the Sabin Street side of the Convention Center.
6:00pm - Tour returns to the Sabin Street side of the Convention Center.
Included in the cost of the tour:
- Round-trip deluxe motorcoach transportation.
- Time for lunch and shopping in Newport.
- Admission to The Breakers, Marble House, and Rosecliff.
- Tour with a local quide when we visit the mansions and drive by additional sites.
Tour cost: $78.00 per person
NOTE: This tour is guaranteed to operate. It will NOT be cancelled.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 - TIMED TOURS
New Bedford area visiting these galleries:
Fall River Narrows Center for the Arts
New Bedford New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks
University Art Gallery, College of Visual and Performing Arts, UMass Dartmouth
Ceramics Graduates Corridor Gallery, College of Visual and Performing Arts, UMass Dartmouth
Crapo Gallery, UMass Dartmouth
Gallery 244
Clam Shell Gallery
The Pour Farm Tavern
Robert Hunt Gallery
Frederick Douglass Gallery at Gallery X
Gallery 65
New Bedford Whaling Museum
NOTE: These galleries are within a four to five block area. The bus will unload at the New Bedford Art Museum and pick-up at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Also, time is allowed in the schedule for lunch in Bedford.
S. Dartmouth Gustin Gallery
Westport Dedee Shatuck Gallery
Tiverton Arch Contemporary Ceramics
9:00am Tour departs from the Sabin Street side of the Convention Center.
3:30pm Tour returns to the Sabin Street side of the Convention Center.
Tour cost through Wednesday, March 18th $59.00 per person
Tour cost after Wednesday, March 18th $66.00 per person
Newport area visiting these galleries:
Warren Imago Gallery
30 Cutler Street Gallery
Bristol Audubon Society of Rhode Island Education Center
The Bristol Art Museum at Linden Place
Middletown DeBlois Gallery
Newport Newport Art Museum
Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery at Salve Regina University
Ochre Court/Salvage Regina University
Rough Point - NOTE: Rough Point is one of the palatial mansions in Newport. This 49-room home was built in 1887 for the Vanderbilt family. James Duke (Duke Power, Duke University, American Tobacco Company) purchased the home in 1922 and it remained in the family until Doris Duke's death in 1993. The house has been open to the public since that time. After visiting Rough Point, we will travel the famous "Ocean Drive" or the "Ten-mile Drive" or just "The Drive" to the locals.
Jamestown Jamestown Art Center
Time is allowed in the schedule for lunch in downtown Newport.
9:00am Tour departs from the Sabin Street side of the Convention Center
5:00 pm Tour returns to the Sabin Street side of the Convention Center.
For this tour to operate we need at least 25 people to sign up by Wednesday, March 18th. If at least 25 people sign-up in advance, additional tickets for this tour will be available for sale at the "Tour and Shuttle Booth" in the Convention Center starting Tuesday afternoon, March 24th.
Tour cost through Wednesday, March 18th $59.00 per person
Tour cost after Wednesday, March 18th $66.00 per person
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 - CONTINUOUS GALLERY SHUTTLES
ROUTE A - PROVIDENCE EAST
NOTE: This route has been expanded to include the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center and the Johnson & Wales Culinary Arts Museum.
Stop 1 - Roger WIlliams Park Botanical Center - one LG exhibition - The bus stop is at the main entrance.
Stop 2 - Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson & Wales University - one CE exhibition - The bus stop is at the main entrance.
Stop 3 - Sol Koffler Graduate Student Gallery at RISE - 2015 National Student Juried Exhibition - The bus stop is across the street from the gallery on Weybosset Street.
Stop 4 - Cate Charles Gallery - one LG exhibition - The bus stop is across the street from the gallery
Stop 5 - ISB Gallery at RISD - one CE exhibition - One block west of the bus stop. Enter from the south side of Washington Place.
Metcalf Galleries - one LG exhibition - one-half block west of the bus stop and then south on Main Street. Enter from the east side of Main Street.
RISD Museum of Art - one LG exhibition - one-half block west of the bus stop and then south on Main Street. Enter from the east side of Main Street.
Memorial Hall Gallery - one LG exhibition, one CE exhibition - one-half block east of the bus stop and then south on Benefit Street. Enter from the west side of Benefit Street.
Benson Hall Gallery - one LG exhibition - one-half block east of the bus stop and then south on Benefit Street. Enter from the east side of Benefit Street.
Providence Art Club - one LG exhibition - one block north of the bus stop on Thomas Street. Enter from the north side of Thomas Street.
The bus stop for these galleries is on Waterman Street between Main Street and Benefit Streets at the "Tour Bus" street sign.
Stop 6 - David Winton Bell Gallery, List Art Center at Brown University - NCECA Biennial Exhibition - The bus stop is on Waterman Street at the top of the hill at the List Art Center.
Stop 7 - Cade Tompkins Projects - one LG exhibition - The gallery is on Hope Street across from the bus stop.
The Chazan Gallery at Wheeler - one LG exhibition - The gallery is on Angell Street one-half block west of Hope Street.
The bus stop for these galleries is on Hope Street between Angell and meeting Streets.
Stop 8 - Krause Gallery at Moses Brown School - one CE exhibition - The bus stop is on Lloyd Avenue. It is a short walk on the Moses Brown campus to the gallery in Friends Hall.
Schedule and Ticket Cost
10:00am First Shuttle bus departs from the Sabin Street side of the Convention Center
5:00pm Last Shuttle bus departs the Convention Center for pick-ups at the galleries
Ticket Cost Prior to Conference $20.00 per person
Ticket Cost at Conference $25.00 per person
THURSDAY, MARCH 26 - CONTINUOUS RECEPTION SHUTTLE
ROUTE A - PROVIDENCE EAST
Same stops and descriptions as on Wednesday. Gallery hours are 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
Sol Koffler Gallery Benson Hall Gallery
Cate Charles Gallery David Winton Bell Gallery, List Art Center, Brown University
Metcalf Galleries Cade Tompkins Projects
ISB Gallery at RISD The Chazan Gallery at Wheeler
RISD Museum of Art Krause Gallery at Moses Brown
Memorial Gallery
Schedule and Ticket Cost
5:00pm First shuttle bus departs from the Sabin Street side of the Convention Center
9:00pm Last shuttle bus departs the Convention Center for pick-ups at the galleries.
Ticket Cost Prior to Conference $20.00 per person
Ticket Cost at Conference $25.00 per person
THURSDAY, MARCH 26 - TIMED RECEPTION TOUR
New Bedford - This tour visits the galleries listed below. Gallery hours are 5:00pm to 9:00pm except where noted.
New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks
University Art Gallery, College of Visual and Performing Arts, UMass Dartmouth.
Ceramics Graduates Corridor Gallery, College of Visual and Performing Arts, UMass Dartmouth.
Crapo Gallery, UMass Dartmouth
Gallery 244- open but no reception
Clam Shell Gallery
The Pour Farm Tavern
Robert Hunt Gallery
Frederick Douglass Gallery at Gallery X
Gallery 65
New Bedford Whaling Museum - closes at 8:00pm
Note: These galleries are within a four to five block area. The bus will unload at the New Bedford Whaling Museum and pick-up at the New Bedford Art Museum.
Schedule and Ticket Cost
5:00pm Buses depart from the Sabin Street side of the Convention Center
5:45pm Buses arrive in New Bedford at the Whaling Museum.
9:00pm Buses depart the Art Museum and return to Providence.
9:30pm Busses arrive at the Convention Center.
Tour cost Prior to Conference $55.00 per person
Tour cost at Conference $64.00 per person
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 - CONTINUOUS RECEPTION SHUTTLES
Providence West and Pawtucket visiting these galleries:
Stop 1 - Studio Z - one CE exhibition - The bus stop is on the street at the entrance.
Stop 2 - GRIN - one CE exhibition - These venues are next to each other and the bus stops between the entrances.
- Yellow Peril Gallery - one CE exhibition
Stop 3 - Chazan Gamily Gallery at Rhode Island College - one LG exhibition - The bus stops at the entrance to Roberts Hall.
- Banister Gallery at Rhode Island College - one CE exhibition
Stop 4 - Reilly Gallery at Providence College - one CE exhibition - The bus stops on the street across from campus.
Stop 5 - Mill Gallery of Pawtucket Arts Collaborative - one CE exhibition - The bus stops on the street at the gallery.
Stop 6 - Candita Clayton Gallery in the Hope Artiste Village - one LG exhibition - The bus stops on the street alongside the gallery.
Stop 7 - Machines With Magnets - one LG exhibition - The bus stops on the street alongside the gallery.
Stop 8 - Pawtucket Armory Arts Center - five CE exhibitions - The bus stops across the street to unload passengers. The pick-up is alongside the Venue.
Stop 9 - Mad Dog Artist Studios and Gallery - one LG exhibition - The bus stop is in the parking lot across from the gallery.
Schedule and Ticket Cost
5:00pm First shuttle bus departs from the Sabin Street side of the Convention Center
9:00pm Last shuttle bus departs the Convention Center for pick-ups at the galleries
Ticket Cost Prior to Conference $20.00 per person
Ticket Cost at Conference $25.00 per person
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 - TIMED RECEPTION TOUR
Newport - This tour visits these galleries in Newport.
Newport Art Museum
Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery at Salve Regina University
Ochre Court/Salve Regina University
Rough Point
Schedule and Ticket Cost
5:00pm Buses depart from the Sabin Street side of the Convention Center.
6:00pm Buses arrive at the Newport Art Museum.
In Newport the buses will operate a shuttle among the three locations every 30 minutes according to the following schedule:
6:00p Depart Newport Art Museum 6:30p Depart Newport Art Museum
6:08p Depart Salve Regina University 6:38p Depart Newport Art Museum
6:15p Depart Rough Point 6:45p Depart Rough Point
6:20p Arrive Newport Art Museum 6:50p Arrive Newport Art Museum
This Schedule will continue with departures from the Newport Art Museum at 7:00 and 7:30.
The last departure:
8:30p Depart Newport Art Museum
8:38p Depart Salve Regina University
8:45p Depart Rough Point
9:40p Arrive Convention Center in Providence
Tour Cost Prior to Conference $55.00 per person
Tour Cost at Conference $64.00 per person
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 - TIMED TOUR
BOSTON AREA - An afternoon tour visiting the following galleries:
Gallery NAGA - Boston* one exhibition
Society of the Arts and Crafts - Boston* one exhibition
Pucker Gallery - Boston* one exhibition
Office of the Arts at Harvard - Allston one exhibition
Mobilia Gallery - Cambridge one exhibition
Mudflat Studio - Somerville one exhibition
*It is a six block walk on Newbury Street from Gallery NAGA to the Pucker Gallery. The bus will unload everyone near Gallery NAGA and pick-up everyone near the Pucker Gallery.
A box lunch will be on the bus when we depart Providence and is included in the cost of the tour.
12:45pm Tour departs from the Sabin Street side of the Convention Center.
7:30pm Tour returns to Providence and unloads at the Omni, Hilton, and Courtyard by Marriott Hotels.
For this tour to operate we need at least 25 people to sign up by Wednesday, March 18th. If at least 25 people sign-up in advance, additional tickets for this tour will be available for sale at the "Tour and Shuttle Booth" in the Convention Center starting Tuesday afternoon, March 24th.
Tour cost through Wednesday, March 18th. $64.00 per person
Tour cost after Wednesday, March 18th $71.00 per person
NOTE: Your login to purchase tickets is not necessarily the same as your NCECA website login. You will need to create a login and password to purchase tickets.