Heritage Gifts is based upon is the family tradition of producing and sharing beautiful, handcrafted items with customers who are looking for that unique and special gift.
The glass work of owner, Alice Benvie Gebhart is available for purchase along with many other gift items such as jewelry, plants, and artisan soaps and candles.
Fused glass classes are offered in the rear studio for beginners and experienced fused glass artists.
The glass work of owner, Alice Benvie Gebhart is available for purchase along with many other gift items such as jewelry, plants, and artisan soaps and candles.
Fused glass classes are offered in the rear studio for beginners and experienced fused glass artists.
...Creating and sharing for four generations...
The tradition began with George Benvie (1878-1959), a wood carver and sketch artist. His carvings can be seen at Church of the Ascension, Cranston, Rhode Island. There are but a few examples of his work remaining but the influence of this creativity and artistic ambition continued with his son, Chris.
Chris Benvie (1919-1995) was a prolific oil painter and a noted New England Impressionist. His paintings, primarily oils, are scenes of New England in an impressionistic palette and style. Preferring to apply his paint with a palette knife, his paintings have a thick, textural quality. Chris Benvie exhibited at such locations as Mystic Art Association, North Shore Arts Association, Rockport Art Association and Providence Art Club. His work is represented by New York's Graphic Society.
Chris Benvie (1919-1995) was a prolific oil painter and a noted New England Impressionist. His paintings, primarily oils, are scenes of New England in an impressionistic palette and style. Preferring to apply his paint with a palette knife, his paintings have a thick, textural quality. Chris Benvie exhibited at such locations as Mystic Art Association, North Shore Arts Association, Rockport Art Association and Providence Art Club. His work is represented by New York's Graphic Society.
People said his daughter, Alice, inherited her father’s talent but what she inherited was the drive he had for the creative process. Alice Benvie Gebhart, gallery owner and glass artist, works in the gallery’s studio. Although Alice began as an oil painter like her father, she now works exclusively with kiln formed fused glass. She creates a wide variety of functional pieces and is noted for her unique layered glass landscape panels. A trained art educator, Alice teaches fused glass at the gallery as well as select locations nationally. She is a member of the Providence Art Club, Glass Art Society, American Craft Council and Attleboro Arts Museum. Her work can be found at the gallery. Visit her website for further information and opportunities to view her work and view her teaching schedule.
Alice's son Nick, shares the artistic gene. Nick Gebhart is a fourth generation artist. He carries on the family heritage as an oil painter. Even though he comes from a family of artists, his work is strictly his own. His paintings are a realistic portrayal of portrait and figure in contemporary venues. Nick has his MFA in painting from New York Academy of Art in New York City and currently lives and works as a professional artist in Brooklyn, NY. Selected works can be seen at the gallery and commission work is also available.
...RI Monthly Voted Best....
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Owned and conceived by Alice Benvie-Gebhart, Heritage Art Gallery and Glass Studio opened November 6, 2011. The mission of Heritage, is to carry on the family tradition and share the creation and marvel of art ownership with the public. Changing the name to Heritage Gifts and Glass Studio, Ms. Benvie-Gebhart’s focused goal is to work closely with the community to share the joy of giving a beautiful and well-crafted gift. In 2013, 2014, 2017 and again in 2020, Heritage Gifts and Glass Studio was voted "BEST WEST BAY " by Rhode Island Monthly Magazine for the excellence in performance.
Formerly a florist shop, the 1400 square foot space includes a gallery/showroom and studio/glass workshop/classroom space. Heritage is set back from the road and is handicapped accessible with ample parking. Located on convenient Route 1, Post Road, just south of historic Main Street in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, is minutes from Interstate Route 95. |
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5580 Post Road
East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818
Store Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11-5
401-884-0130
East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818
Store Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11-5
401-884-0130
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