ArtLab@WaterFire is a year-long, paid internship and mentorship program for male high school students to develop professional skills in the arts and culture industry. Led by Program & Design Coordinator, Sergio Maciel and Laura Duclos, Director of Arts Programming & Communications, the program officially launched in January of 2023 in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Providence.
These ArtLab fellows third cohort season, led by WaterFire’s Program and Design Coordinator – Sergio Maciel, is slated to commence in Spring 2026 and extend through Fall 2026, promising an expanded program thanks to the unwavering support from partners like Papitto Opportunity Connection, Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence, Princes2Kings, and various other organizations.
Throughout their internship, the fellows gain hands-on experience at the WaterFire Arts Center, involving themselves in exhibition installations, gallery docent duties, retail operations, and active participation in downtown WaterFire events. In addition to practical experiences, the program offers workshops, field trips, and enrichment activities encompassing topics such as financial literacy, home economics, and college preparedness to best prepare them for their future careers.
Looking ahead, WaterFire is actively seeking community leaders in Rhode Island to serve as mentors, further enriching the ArtLab@WaterFire experience and empowering the next generation of diverse leaders in the arts and culture sector.
The workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department Of Labor (DOL)’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The Product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DOL/ETA. DOL/ETA makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timelines, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.
The total cost of this project is $305,000. $250,000 (82%) is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant. The other $55,000 is funded through non-Federal resources.
Anyone interested in donating or supporting ArtLab@WaterFire should contact Sergio Maciel, Programs and Design Coordinator at: sergio@waterfire.org or (401) 443-5555.
Curious about large format photography? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you`ll explore the history of the large format camera, learn how to operate one, and create your very own 4×5 black and white photograph.
Each participant will take one individual photo using a large-format camera, along with a group photo taken by the instructor. Finished photos will be emailed to you after the workshop.
All materials are provided—just bring yourself and a notebook if you’d like to take notes!
📸 Photos shown are from the first workshop in April.
Hosted by Caterina Maina of the 2024-2025 Accelerate Cohort.
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, May 4 from 2 to 4 PM
📍 Location: WaterFire Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets: $30 per student
👤 Ages: 15+
Link in our bio to register!
Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday for the Cyanotype workshop hosted by WaterFire Accelerate Artist, Caterina Maina (@_4x5junkie )! Caterina started the session with a brief history of the art form, then everyone got to make a cyanotype using items of all different shapes, sizes, textures, and opacity!
Congrats to Caterina on a great first workshop!! 🥳👏
Couldn’t join us last weekend? The next Cyanotype workshop will be Saturday, April 19th at the WaterFire Arts Center! Link in our bio to register!🌿🌻☀️
🌿HAPPENING TOMORROW!🌿
Join us for the return of Creative Labs at the WaterFire Arts Center for a Cyanotype Workshop hosted by WaterFire Accelerate Artist, Caterina Maina (@_4x5junkie).
Caterina will be teaching the history of Cyanotype and how it works then participants will be able to create their own 8×10 in cyanotype.
📆: Saturday, March 15
⏰: 2 to 4 pm
📍: WaterFire Arts Center
🎟️: $20 per student
Link in bio to register! 🔗
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