John Mecray, The First Defense, August 8, 1870, acrylic on canvas (1982). On view with antique tools in the Edward W. Kane and James Gubelmann IYRS Maritime Library. Open Wed–Sat, 12–5. #rarebooks #maritimebooks #maritimehistory #boatbuilding #vintageyacht #oldboats

🚨 Now Hiring: Lead Instructor – Digital Modeling & Fabrication.📍 IYRS | Newport, RI.Teach CNC, 3D printing, CAD/CAM & more at a top waterfront tech/trades school. Great benefits, stunning campus, inspiring work. 🔗 Apply: #Hiring #MakerJobs #IYRS #TechEd

🎨 Proud to see IYRS at the heart of contemporary art! Cy Gavin’s “Seven Paintings” is now on view in Restoration Hall, thanks to @ArtAndNewport. Featured by @voguemagazine!.M–F, 9:30–4:30, thru Aug 29.📖 #NewportArt #IYRS #CyGavin #ArtAndNewport #CyGavin

🛠️🛹 Make it. Skate it. Own it. Our #SundayScenery is our IYRS Make & Skate Camp! Students built their very own custom skateboards from scratch—then took them for a spin with pro skateboarder Donny Barley!🔥. Huge thanks to Omen Newport for helping us with the hardware order!

🎄 Save the Date! 🎁.Join us for the Artisan Holiday Market at IYRS!.🗓 Dec 6, 2025 | ⏰ 11AM–3PM.📍 Restoration Hall, 449 Thames St, Newport, RI.🛍️ Shop local makers & artists in a festive, historic setting!.🎨 Vendor sign-up: #ShopLocal #NewportRI #IYRS

Yesterday, IYRS + Art&Newport hosted a private preview of Cy Gavin’s Seven Paintings at Restoration Hall. Now open to the public!.📅 July 25–Aug 29.🕘 M–F, 9:30–4:30.📍 449 Thames St, Newport.🎟️ Free & open to all.#IYRS #ArtAndNewport #CyGavin #NewportArt

Huge thanks to everyone who joined our seaweed & cyanotype workshop with Mary Jameson from Saltwater Studio Newport! 💙🌿 Your ocean-inspired art was amazing!.Want to try it? Join us Aug 27!.Register: #EcoArt #IYRS #Newport #RhodeIsland #Seaweed

Big shoutout to the young shredders at the IYRS Make & Skate – they're deep into building their custom boards and they look 🔥!.Can’t wait to see them ride with pro skater Donny Barley today!.Keep it up, crew – you're crushing it!.#IYRS #Newport #RhodeIsland #Skating

🚨 We're hiring!.IYRS is looking for a Marine Systems Instructor to join our team. Inspire the next generation of marine techs. 🔧 Apply now: #IYRS #MarineJobs #NowHiring #TechEd

Teamwork makes the dream work—especially when restoring a Beetle Cat! ⚓️ On #NationalBeAGoodTeammateDay, we're celebrating our BBR students for their incredible collaboration and craftsmanship in bringing these classic boats back to life. #IYRS #Boatbuilding #BeetleCat #Newport

#SundayScenery .Once Newport’s original electric plant (1903), Restoration Hall is now IYRS’s hands-on hub for boatbuilding. Students restore classic yachts with precision craftsmanship—visitors can watch it all from an elevated catwalk. #IYRS #Newport #RhodeIsland #Boatbuilding

Our students come from all backgrounds and continually impress with their creativity. Thank you to our alumni for sharing your inspiring stories in this powerful gala video—now we’re proud to share it with you!.🎥 @SeanMcVeigh.#IYRS #IYRSGala2025 #Newport #TradeSchool

#IYRSGala2025 performer Junior Marvin had some words of advice and encouragement for our students following his performance this past weekend!.#IYRS #Newport #RhodeIsland #NewportRhodeIsland #OceanState #TradeSchool #JuniorMarvin #MarineTrades #Advice #Encouragement

🗞️ Navigating the Stacks is out now! Dive into stories on the 1933 Amaryllis II film, WPA’s Maritime Survey, & IYRS’s antique tool collection. 📚 Read the latest + past 12 issues: 📍 IYRS Maritime Library, Wed–Sat, 12–5.#maritimehistory #vintageyachts

#WorkingWednesday takes us inside the classroom! Thanks to NMEA_org, our students are have the chance to earn two global electronics certifications with instructor John Barry: Basic N2K & Marine Electronics Installer training. #IYRS #Newport #MarineTrades #RhodeIsland #NMEA

Marine Systems '11 alum Yash Sokolowski visited IYRS to share his 14-year journey to becoming Service Manager at Hinckley Yachts! He spoke to our marine systems program about the steps he took to success 🚤 #IYRS #HinckleyYachts #MarineTrades #Boating #Newport #RhodeIsland

Have you seen our beautiful new signage on the waterfront thanks to @macdesignsnpt ? It's hard to miss 449 Thames Street now! 😎 Shoutout Dean N. for the pictures!.#IYRS #Newport #Water #Waterfront #RhodeIsland #Harbor #Boat #Boating #Boats #TradeSchool #School

#SundayScenery Our Gala last night was absolutely amazing! Thank you so much to all of our sponsors, donors, guests and the Legendary Wailers Featuring Junior Marvin!.#IYRS #Newport #RhodeIsland #IYRSGala2025 #Gala #SummerGala #TradeSchool #School #Reggae #Music

We're so ready for our 28th Annual Summer Gala! Here is a little behind-the-scenes #GetReadyWithMe of setup for Saturday's festivities!.#GRWM #IYRS #IYRSGala2025 #Newport #RhodeIsland #EventPrep #Gala #TradeSchool #School #Gala #FridayFun #Reggae #Music #Auction

The Newport waterfront, around 1900. Three cyanotype photographs taken by Edward W. Smith, from an extensive album of his photographs in the library's collection, and the subject of our next exhibit. The Edward W. Kane and James Gubelmann IYRS Maritime Library.Open Wed-Sat, 12-5