3 Best Shopping in Block Island, Rhode Island

This gallery specializes in the work of local and regional artists: photographs, sculptures, ceramics, and contemporary American paintings, often with coastal themes. Works from more than 30 artists are on display at the gallery overlooking Old Harbor from the second floor of the Post Office building.

Malcolm Greenaway has taken magnificent photographs of Block Island places and scenes since moving here in 1974. In his Water Street gallery, he sells prints in various sizes—print only, matted, or matted and framed. Come in and meet the artist himself: he's usually around when the shop is open.

The gallery, located in a renovated horse barn for nearly 40 years, exhibits paintings, photographs, pottery, and jewelry by island artists and artisans. The rustic gallery also serves as a community arts center, hosting artist openings, art classes, movie screenings, and lectures.