Category: Art

If you’re looking for a serene place to visit, why not head out to Newport, Rhode Island? Newport has something for everyone, from its picture-perfect beaches to its captivating history. One of the best spots to visit here is Bowen’s Wharf. With its charming boutiques, welcoming restaurants, and wide range of entertainment options, Bowen’s Wharf […]

While numerous Bowen’s Wharf merchants participated and were recognized with awards this year, one st ands out as particularly well connected to our new Heritage Tourism ticket program. Don Roy, of Custom Canvas Newport, printed and displayed the photo above in their window during the Newport Flower Show (this year’s theme: Roses/American Beauty). This Dooney and Bourke […]

We were happy to host a Bowen’s Wharf open house this past Wednesday evening to introduce the local tour guides, concierges, etc with all we have to offer their guests here at the Anchor of Newport. Almost a dozen people gathered to get the inside scoop on many things, such as did you know 12 […]

Isherwood & Company, owned by artist and designer Nancy Isherwood of Newport, is home to a collection of curated paintings by N. E. artists, and unique h and crafted gifts from around the world. Voted “Best Gallery in Newport County” five years in a row, as well as “Best Gift Shop 2014” by readers of […]

The art of Scrimshaw is something that goes h and-in-h and with not only the early American whalers of the 1700s but also with the history of Bowen’s Wharf. Newport Scrimsh anders, home to their resident artist Brian J. Kiracofe, is the third-longest running retail business still in operation on the wharf.  Founded in April […]