The Gallery at Central Congregational Church, in Providence, Rhode Island, will host Rituals of Renewal, a solo exhibition by artist, educator and healing-arts practitioner Rosanna Maria Salcedo, from January 7 to 30, 2026. The public is invited to an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on January 9, 2026. 

Created through a practice rooted in mindfulness and emotional restoration, Rituals of Renewal showcases Salcedo’s paintings as portals into resilience and inner transformation. She began painting again at age 35 during a difficult life transition and discovered that returning to creativity offered a profound sense of peace and wholeness. Over the years, art became her way of moving through adversity—including an ongoing cancer diagnosis and the heartbreaking loss of her eldest son to suicide.

The works in this exhibition reflect that journey with an emphasis on healing, renewal, and the transformative power of art as a wellness practice. Through vibrant color, textured layers and imagery inspired by nature and spirit, Salcedo invites viewers to consider creativity as a sacred practice—one that can hold grief, illuminate courage and restore the inner self. Her paintings are guided not by rigid intention, but by what she describes as “what the soul calls for,” resulting in pieces that feel intuitive, contemplative and spiritually grounded.

Admission is free and open to the public. Location: 296 Angell St., Providence, RI. For more information, call 401-331-1960 or visit CentralChurch.us/the-gallery-at-central.