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Jacques �ʱ�́�辱�� isn't just a legendary chef, he is an accomplished artist. His work appears in his cookbooks, adorns kitchen items at Sur La Table and is for sale on his .

His work on canvas will be on exhibit at the Providence Art Club from April 19 through May 12. A selection of original paintings by �ʱ�́�辱�� will be on view in the Founders Room for this rare pop-up exhibition.

The Art Club galleries at 11 Thomas St. in Providence are open to the public, free from Sunday to Friday from noon to 4 p.m. The last Thursday of each month, the Art Club is open to the public for "Thirsty Thursday," and that is April 25 for the �ʱ�́�辱�� show.

A VIP Opening Reception is scheduled for Friday, April 19 from 6-8 p.m., followed by a four-course Chef’s Dinner on April 20 at 6 p.m., featuring Chefs Ben Sukle of Gift Horse and Champe Speidel of Persimmon. Pricing details for each event may be found at .

Proceeds from the events will go to support the work of the Jacques �ʱ�́�辱�� Foundation as well as to the Providence Art Club’s Biennial College Exhibition.

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“We all recognize Jacques �ʱ�́�辱�� as a world-famous culinary chef and educator," said Club President Shawn Kenney in a news release. "But after decades of painting for pleasure, he has developed his own style and, at 88, still paints daily. And that's the connection that has brought about PAC's association with Jacques and the Foundation.

“It’s never too late to nourish and foster our passions, at the easel – or in the kitchen,” he said.

The Providence Art Club isn't �ʱ�́�辱��'s only stop in Providence next week.

He is a keynote speaker when Johnson & Wales University’s  hosts its fourth-annual Food Innovation & Technology Symposium on Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19 in Providence. It will focus on innovations in food service, product development, food security and access and sustainability. The event is open to the public with an all-access pass at $250. Those interested can register online at .