WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island's arts scene will grow this fall with a museum dedicated entirely to American Impressionism set to open in Westerly next month.

The Westerly Museum of American Impressionism (WMAI) will showcase approximately 150 paintings collected over more than four decades by longtime Rhode Island residents and philanthropists Dr. Thomas and Cynthia Sculco.

The couple started their collection after developing a passion for the style through a shared love of New England's landscapes and coastal beauty, according to WMAI.

Located on Watch Hill Road overlooking the Pawcatuck River, the museum spans 20,000 square feet for the exhibition, study and preservation of American Impressionist art from the 1880s to the 1920s.

WMAI's 11 curated galleries feature works from r

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