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March 14, 2024
WaterFire Providence Announces Rhode Island Energy as Winner of Volunteer Appreciation Party Team Impact Award
WaterFire Providence will proudly honor Rhode Island Energy for their outstanding dedication to community service and volunteerism at the 2024 Volunteer Appreciation Party on March 14. RI Energy will be presented with the Team Impact Award in recognition of their exceptional commitment to making a positive impact in the local community.
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March 6, 2024
Announcing the Opening of SPACES ACROSS TIME: GRETCHEN DOW SIMPSON
A Retrospective, a month-long exhibition in the gallery at the WaterFire Arts Center
The WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC), a multi-use arts venue, located at 475 Valley Street in Providence, RI, is pleased to announce SPACES ACROSS TIME: GRETCHEN DOW SIMPSON, A Retrospective, a month-long exhibition on view in the WaterFire Arts Center gallery from Thursday, March 7 through Sunday, March 31, 2024. A public opening is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The exhibition celebrates the illustrious career of Gretchen Dow Simpson, a painter, and photographer who’s called Providence home for many years. In this expansive exhibition, which covers decades of creative exploration, visitors will be enveloped in the artist’s masterful command of shapes, light, and color. Dow Simpson’s art offers viewers a unique perspective on the world around us.
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February 13, 2024
WaterFire Providence Welcomes New Leadership to the Board of Directors
The Annual Meeting of the Waterfire Providence Board of Directors Meeting was Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Robert A. Walsh, Jr. was unanimously approved as a new member of the Board. The 2024 officers were newly appointed: Erica Guatieri as Chair and Charles Newton and Kate Bramson as Vice Chairs. Additionally, Michael Brostek (secretary) and Dr. Liu Wang (treasurer) will continue to serve in their appointed roles. “As WaterFire Providence looks forward to celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, we are thrilled to welcome new leadership to continue guiding us into a new chapter of intentionality, sustainability, and creative impact,” says Barnaby Evans, Founder, Creative Director, and coCEO of WaterFire Providence.
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February 1, 2024
Announcing the Opening of 5 Moving Bottles at the US Rubber Company Mill, a month-long solo exhibition by Eli Tegu, at the WaterFire Arts Center Gallery
The WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC), a multi-use arts venue, located at 475 Valley Street in Providence, RI, is pleased to announce 5 Moving Bottles at the US Rubber Company Mill, a ‘live creation’ solo exhibition by Eli Tegu. On view in the WaterFire Arts Center gallery from Thursday, February 8 through Sunday, March 3, 2024. A public opening is scheduled for Thursday, February 8, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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January 9, 2024
Announcing the Opening of 4,489, a month-long solo exhibition by Abenda Sohn, at the WaterFire Arts Center Gallery
The WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC), a multi-use arts venue, located at 475 Valley Street in Providence, RI, is pleased to announce 4,489, a month-long solo exhibition by Abenda Sohn. On view in the WaterFire Arts Center gallery from Thursday, January 11 through Sunday, February 4, 2024. A public opening is scheduled for Thursday, January 11, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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