Test Your Art Smarts

a southern ri scavenger hunt

by molly lederer

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Do you love the arts?

Does your life lack adventure?

If you answered either question affirmatively, then we have just the game for you. A one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt of some of the area’s best galleries, theatres, museums and more awaits you. If you think that you know the southern RI arts scene like the back of your hand, then here is your chance to test that theory. If you know nothing of local arts but would like an alternative to nightly Netflix, then here is your chance to find it. If you haven’t participated in a scavenger hunt since Eisenhower was in office, don’t worry. We’ve got guidelines all set up and have even provided helpful hints. So what are you waiting for? In this version of the game, the only way to lose is not to play at all.

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Rules of the Hunt
Find items by Dec. 31, 2008.
We don’t think that you’re lazy. We just assume that you’re busy. Three months should give you plenty of time to scavenge... without taking sick days from work or unloading your children on a kindly neighbor in order to do so.

Play fair.
You can cheat, but you’ll only be cheating yourself out of great shows, stellar exhibits, and potentially soul-nourishing experiences. So if you still want to cheat yourself, then shame on you.

Keep it legal.
This scavenger hunt is conceptual at times, at other times literal. Upon finding some of the listed items, you may merely be required to see or hear them. Do not take them unless specifically instructed to do so, or unless you have paid for them. SORI has a fairly strict policy about bailing readers out of jail. Namely, we don’t.

Have fun!
Scavenging, as evidenced by your friendly neighborhood raccoon and seagull, is a total hoot. And they’re looking for trash, not aesthetically pleasing treasures! So enjoy yourself!

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