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AS220

Providence, RI · arts center · nonprofit

70/100
Committed

A real, regular home for the music; strong dedicated programming.
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Why this score

Dedicated series / mission15.0/25
Uncensored, unjuried nonprofit arts center whose main stage regularly programs jazz, experimental and improvised music among a broad multidisciplinary calendar; hosts the PVD Loop live-looping/improvisation festival. [1] [2]
Frequency of relevant shows16.0/20
Main stage runs 8-12 events per week; experimental/improvised sets recur within that program. [1]
Artist roster12.0/20
Books jazz, experimental and improvised performers alongside many other genres. [1]
Self-description7.2/12
Frames itself as an open, uncensored space for artists including experimental and improvised musicians. [1]
Operating model10.0/10
Nonprofit community arts organization founded 1985. [1]
Community reputation6.4/8
Longstanding cornerstone of Providence's independent arts scene. [1]
Listening-room intent3.0/5
Dedicated main-stage performance room, though the calendar is broad. [1]