“Rose is quickly becoming a star in the curatorial field, skilled in balancing the traditional with the contemporary.”
“Rose is one of the most knowledgeable people in the art community in Rhode Island.”
“Rose is a powerhouse in our community, regularly uplifting artists.”
About Michael
Michael Rose is a multi-talented fine art professional based in Southern New England. Since 2014 he has served as the gallery manager at the historic Providence Art Club, one of the nation’s oldest arts organizations. Through his current freelance work he advises collectors and artists, teaches, writes, and completes curatorial projects.
Michael has worked with hundreds of artists and thousands of works of art. Under his leadership, the Art Club was recognized as one of the top three art galleries in Rhode Island by The Providence Journal and received coveted Best of Rhode Island Awards from Rhode Island Monthly for Best Art Gallery in Providence five years in a row (2019 - 2023). Through his administration of an ambitious exhibition program spread across the Club’s three unique gallery spaces, Michael has gained experience of value to artists, collectors, as well as fellow art professionals.
An experienced writer, Michael has produced the popular weekly “Inside Art” column for Rhode Island news site GoLocalProv.com since 2021. Through his articles he reviews exhibitions, profiles artists, and covers current events in the local arts community. Prior to joining GoLocalProv, Michael published essays on art, architecture, and film for Big Red & Shiny, Art New England, and the Taunton Daily Gazette. He also continues to write regularly for his personal blog Fine Art Insights, and has produced an accompanying podcast.
A passionate speaker on topics related to art history and art business, Michael has been invited to present and teach at numerous organizations and enjoys engaging with the public in conversations around art appreciation.
Michael earned his Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Providence College and his Certificate in Appraisal Studies at New York University. He has completed additional professional development in classes at the Rhode Island School of Design, Appraisers Association of America, and the New England Museum Association. Additionally, he is an alumnus of Practice//Practice, AS220's nationally regarded residency for arts administrators. He was recognized as “22 to Watch” in 2022 by GoLocalProv and is listed as a Notable Alumnus by the Providence College Department of Art and Art History.
An active member of the community, Michael is a past Board Member of Rhode Island Latino Arts and Gallery Night Providence. He has also served on advisory committees for the RISD Museum Gallery Lecturers and Art League Rhode Island. He has been featured as a Reviewer at RISD's annual Portfolio Review Day and a Celebrity Guide for Gallery Night Providence. Most recently, he has served as a review panelist for WaterFire Providence’s Accelerate Program and for the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts.
Michael has previously held memberships with the Appraisers Association of America, the New England Museum Association, the Association of Historians of American Art, and The International Art Market Studies Association.