# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Athens of America: The Arts of Philadelphia from Colonial to Colonial Revival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The David W. Dangremond Lecture at Rosecliff 
With Alexandra A. Kirtley, Curator at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Rhode Island native and acclaimed artist Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) recalled living, studying and working in Philadelphia during the 1790s, describing it as the time “when I resided in the Athens of America.”

During this period, our newly formed republic and Philadelphia were in recovery from the Revolutionary War; so, how was it that life in Philadelphia reflected the ideals of Athens, Greece? One answer, simply put, is Philadelphians’ legacies of acclaimed and successful artistic output: painting, sculpture, architecture and the decorative arts became the city’s calling card, much like that of Newport

Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave
Newport, RI 02840

July 9, 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport/the-athens-of-america-the-arts-of-philadelphia-from-colonial-to-colonial-revival/200030222489651
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newport
- **state**: RI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 548 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840-4118, United States
- **lat**: 41.46502
- **long**: -71.30453
- **full address**: 548 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840-4118, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Athens of America: The Arts of Philadelphia from Colonial to Colonial Revival being held?
  - **A:** The Athens of America: The Arts of Philadelphia from Colonial to Colonial Revival takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 548 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840-4118, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Athens of America: The Arts of Philadelphia from Colonial to Colonial Revival?
  - **A:** The Athens of America: The Arts of Philadelphia from Colonial to Colonial Revival is organized by Newport Mansions.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Athens of America: The Arts of Philadelphia from Colonial to Colonial Revival is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Athens of America: The Arts of Philadelphia from Colonial to Colonial Revival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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