About
The Event
This fall, Downtown Rye’s Purchase Street will be transformed into a vibrant, open-air art experience—where creativity meets commerce and community.
Art for Purchase is a month-long installation that places original artwork by local and regional artists directly into the storefronts of Rye’s retail district. In collaboration with neighborhood businesses, the initiative reimagines public space as a site for cultural engagement—quietly folding art into the rhythm of daily life.
As visitors browse or pass by, they’ll come across unexpected moments—glimpses of creativity that spark curiosity and invite reflection. Each store participates not just as a venue, but as part of a shared conversation between artists, merchants, and passersby.
Art for Purchase highlights the essential role that creativity plays in local culture—and in the local economy. It’s more than an exhibition; it’s a movement to celebrate art where we live, work, and shop.
Buy Artwork
Purchasing artwork is a meaningful way to support both local artists and The Rye Arts Center. Artists retain 70% of the sale, while 30% of proceeds benefit The Rye Arts Center’s accessible arts programming, helping to sustain arts education and community engagement.
Artists
Businesses
A huge thank-you to all the local businesses for being part of this month-long public art event! We invite you to visit each location to explore the featured artists and show your support—whether by enjoying a local service, making a purchase, or taking home a piece of art.
To see each individual businesses STORE HOURS, click their logo below!
