PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island (HHCRI), the state’s leader in hospice and palliative care since 1976, highlights the work of Rhode Island artists in its second season 2011, at its 1085 North Main St., headquarters in Providence.

Making art accessible through public and private partnerships is just one of the objectives that makes Public Art Works, a group of professional Rhode Island-based artists, an important entity in the promotion of art in public space. Public Art Works (PAW), began working with HHCRI toward the end of 2009. "Highlighting the work of area artists while providing a visual respite for patients, family members and staff remains an important goal for Public Art Works. So much has been written about the healing arts and the role that the arts play in everyday life. We are happy to be part of the HHCRI success story", says Nancy Gaucher-Thomas, member of Public Art Works.

"The intensity of what our families and  staff go through at the end of life is sobering", says Diana Franchitto, President & CEO of Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island. "So it's important to provide a nice setting. We've been diligent in our efforts to create an environment that promotes comfort, calm and peace. Our collaboration with Public Art Works supports this goal", continues Franchitto. "Aaron Usher's photographs are simply stunning".