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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Special New Year’s Eve Starts At Sunset Activation
WaterFire Providence announces Starts At Sunset, a new community gathering on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge sponsored by the Providence Tourism Council (PTC) happening on December 31, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The rain date will be January 1, 2024.
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Monday, December 18, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces an Update to the A Light In Every Town Campaign
WaterFire Providence announces the completion of A Light In Every Town, a campaign aimed at having volunteer representatives from all 39 cities and towns throughout the state of Rhode Island. As of December 2023, new volunteers from Charlestown, New Shoreham (Block Island), North Smithfield, and Richmond volunteered their time with WaterFire.
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December 5, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces Changes to Senior Leadership Team
WaterFire Providence announces the appointment of Kris McKenzie as the Interim Director of Event and Operations in light of the departure of WaterFire’s Director of Event and Operations for 23 years; Paul “PK” Kochanek. In this capacity, Kris will oversee and lead the events and operations team and all logistics for the planning of each WaterFire lighting. Kris has been an integral part of the events and operations team since 2018, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication.
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces Additional Details for A Holiday Celebration at WaterFire
WaterFire Providence announces A Holiday Celebration at WaterFire, a basin lighting happening in Waterplace Park on Saturday, December 2 supported by the City of Providence, the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, and Rhode Island Commerce in partnership with The Avenue Concept, FirstWorks, and WaterFire Providence. This event is a part of Providence’s Three Nights of Lights event series presented by the City of Providence, the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Rhode Island Commerce. The fires will be lit at 5:30 p.m. and will burn until 9:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces Additional Details about The 5th Annual Holiday ArtMart at the WaterFire Arts Center
WaterFire Providence announces additional details about The 5th Annual Holiday ArtMart at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence’s Valley Neighborhood on Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The ArtMart will feature 82 artists, including some newly added, and makers from around Rhode Island and Southern New England. There will also be a special appearance by Santa. The admission fee is pay-what-you-can.
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Monday, November 20, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Partial Lighting in the Basin of Waterplace Park in Honor of the Army-Navy Game on Friday, December 8
WaterFire Providence announces a partial lighting in the basin of Waterplace Park on Friday, December 8 in honor of the 124th Army-Navy Game happening at Gillette Stadium, supported by General Dynamics Electric Boat with additional support by BuildSubmarines.com and the site’s owners, BlueForge Alliance. The lighting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the fires will burn until 9:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 13, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces the Opening of the BuyArt Small Works Holiday Show and Sale
WaterFire Providence announces the BuyArt Small Works Holiday Show and Sale opening on Thursday, November 16 in the Gallery of the WaterFire Arts Center from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Featuring 30 local artists, the show encourages art enthusiasts and holiday shoppers to purchase art right off the wall. As visitors purchase art new works will be added throughout the run of the show.
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces The 5th Annual Holiday ArtMart at the WaterFire Arts Center
WaterFire Providence announces The 5th Annual Holiday ArtMart at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence’s Valley Neighborhood on Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The ArtMart will feature 80+ artists and makers from around Rhode Island and Southern New England. The admission fee is pay what you can.
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Partial Lighting in the Basin of Waterplace Park on Tuesday, November 7
WaterFire Providence announces a partial lighting on Tuesday, November 7 supported by the Go Global Awards hosted by Rhode Island Commerce. The lighting will take place in the basin of Waterplace Park. The lighting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the fires will burn until 8:00 p.m.
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Monday, October 30, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces The 11th Annual Salute to Veterans Full Lighting on Saturday, November 4
WaterFire Providence announces The 11th Annual Salute to Veterans full lighting this Saturday, November 4, 2023, supported by Rhode Island Energy & the Manchester Street Station. The lighting will begin at 5:36 p.m. and the braziers will remain lit until 10:00 p.m. On-shore programming will open at 4:30 p.m.
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Announcing ArtLab@WaterFire: Creative Labs Workshops
WaterFire Providence announces the launch of ArtLab@WaterFire: Creative Labs, a new and free workshop series for families of all ages to ignite their creativity and make art together. Hosted on weekends at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC), these workshops are available to kids and families of all ages and will be taught by local artists in the Rhode Island community, including artists from WaterFire Accelerate. Space is limited for each workshop. To guarantee your spot please RSVP for each workshop using the links found on our website at waterfire.org/workshops.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces Starts At Sunset Happening on Saturday, October 28
WaterFire Providence announces Starts At Sunset, a new community gathering on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge sponsored by the Providence Tourism Council happening on October 28, 2023. The third activation of a three-part series will conclude with a Halloween theme and will begin at 6 p.m. with the lighting of the five stationary braziers located on the bridge.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Holiday Lighting in the Basin of Waterplace Park
WaterFire Providence announces A Holiday Celebration at WaterFire a basin lighting happening in Waterplace Park on Saturday, December 2 part of Providence’s Three Nights of Lights event series presented by the City of Providence, the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, and Rhode Island Commerce in partnership with The Avenue Concept, FirstWorks, and WaterFire Providence. The fires will be lit at 5:30 p.m. and will burn until 9:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Full Lighting on Saturday, October 14
WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting this Saturday, October 14, 2023, supported by Brown University. The lighting will begin at 6:06 p.m. and the braziers will remain lit until 11:00 p.m. On-shore programming will open at 5:00 p.m.
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Monday, October 9, 2023
Announcing the Opening Reception of DIVINE PROVIDENCE by Umberto Crenca
WaterFire Providence announces the opening reception of DIVINE PROVIDENCE, a salon-style month-long exhibition by Umberto “Bert” Crenca on Thursday, October 12 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Gallery of the WaterFire Arts Center. The exhibition will be on view from Thursday, October 12 through Sunday, November 23, 2023, and is free and open to the public. DIVINE PROVIDENCE is made possible by the support of BankNewport and Joseph A. Chazan, M.D.
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces A Light In Every Town A Campaign to Have a Volunteer Representative from all 39 Cities and Towns
in Rhode Island
WaterFire Providence announces A Light In Every Town, a campaign to connect communities across Rhode Island through the power of volunteerism. Presently, WaterFire boasts volunteers hailing from 35 out of Rhode Island’s 39 towns, as well as dedicated individuals from neighboring states, including Maine, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. WaterFire is currently seeking volunteers from four of the remaining cities and towns to achieve full representation. The municipalities include Charlestown, New Shoreham (Block Island), North Smithfield, and Richmond.
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Monday, September 25, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Full Lighting on Saturday, September 30
WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting this Saturday, September 30th, supported by the Rhode Island Department of Education, XQ Institute, Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, & Parsons Capital Management. The lighting will begin at 6:29 p.m. and the braziers will remain lit until 11:00 p.m. On-shore programming will open at 5:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces Starts At Sunset Happening on Thursday, September 14, 2023
WaterFire Providence announces Starts At Sunset, a new community gathering on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge sponsored by the Providence Tourism Council happening on September 14, 2023. Sunset is at 6:57 p.m. and the five stationary braziers will burn until 9:15 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces Additional Details for PVDFest X WaterFire, a Full Lighting on Saturday, September 9
WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting this Saturday, September 9, supported by Providence Tourism Council, Fidelity Investments, and in collaboration with PVDFest & FirstWorks. The lighting will begin at 7:05 p.m. and the braziers will remain lit until midnight. On-shore programming will open at 6:00 p.m.
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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Announcing DIVINE PROVIDENCE by Umberto Crenca An Exhibition at the WaterFire Arts Center Gallery
WaterFire Providence announces DIVINE PROVIDENCE, a salon-style month-long exhibition by Umberto “Bert” Crenca on view from Thursday, October 12 through Sunday, November 23, 2023, in the gallery of the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC). The exhibition is made possible by the support of BankNewport and Joseph A. Chazan, M.D.
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Monday, August 28, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Partial Lighting on Saturday, September 2, 2023
WaterFire Providence announces a partial lighting on Saturday, September 2 supported by the Providence Tourism Council. The lighting will be located from Waterplace Park to Steeple Street. The lighting will begin at 7:17 p.m. and the fires will burn until 11:00 p.m.
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
PVDFest and WaterFire Providence Announce a Full Lighting on Saturday, September 9
PVDFest and WaterFire Providence announce details for a full WaterFire lighting that will illuminate the Providence River on Saturday, September 9. Following PVDFest headliner Mavis Staples, the lighting will begin at 7:05 p.m. and the braziers will remain lit until midnight. The display features more than 100 fire braziers floating on the river, which are lit at dusk and burn throughout the evening, accompanied by live music and other performances. PVDFest programming will begin at 12 pm and WaterFire’s on-shore programming will open at 6:00 pm.
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces the 7th Annual FireBall Gala
WaterFire Providence announces the 7th Annual FireBall Gala on Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the WaterFire Arts Center. This year, WaterFire will be honoring four extraordinary Rhode Islanders with WaterFire Impact Awards who exemplify exceptional dedication to community service, innovation, and a relentless commitment to positive change. These individuals have made significant contributions in their respective fields, inspiring others to follow their lead in making a lasting impact on the lives of fellow citizens and the overall betterment of the City of Providence and the State of Rhode Island.
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces an Additional Full Lighting of WaterFire to the 2023 Schedule
WaterFire Providence announces the addition of a full lighting of WaterFire to the 2023 scheduled on Saturday, October 14, 2023, sponsored by Brown University.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces Starts At Sunset
WaterFire Providence announces Starts At Sunset, a new community gathering on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge sponsored by the
Providence Tourism Council. This unique activation invites artists and observers to experience a night of immersive placemaking with living tableaus set against the backdrop of a picturesque sunset. WaterFire volunteers will be illuminating the bridge with the glow of five braziers.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Announcing “Don’t Worry, You’ll Get Used to the Smell” The History and Works of Tannis Root, An Exhibition at the WaterFire Arts Center Gallery
WaterFire Providence announces “Don’t Worry, You’ll Get Used to the Smell” The History and Works of Tannis Root, a month-long exhibition on view from Thursday, August 24 through Sunday, October 8, 2023, in the gallery of the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC). Produced by FADED and Tannis Root Productions; the exhibition features a deep dive into the prolific career of the design team, Tannis Root, outlining the lineage of the group’s career from early screen printing techniques to designing for some of the most iconic bands of the alternative and independent music scenes such as Redd Kross, Nirvana, Hole, and Sonic Youth. The exhibition will also feature contributions from Sergio Aguila of Nic Fit + Sonic Life Archive, a personal collection of one-of-a-kind merchandise and ephemera.
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Monday, August 14, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Full Lighting of WaterFire On Saturday, September 9
WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting this Saturday, August 19, supported by the Providence Tourism Council, Fidelity Investments, and in collaboration with PVDFest & FirstWorks. The lighting will begin at 7:05 p.m. and the braziers will remain lit until midnight. On-shore programming will open at 6:00 p.m.
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Monday, August 14, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Full Lighting of WaterFire On Saturday, August 19, 2023
WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting this Saturday, August 19, supported by Cox Business and Cox Media. The lighting will begin at 7:40 p.m. and the
braziers will remain lit until midnight. On-shore programming will open at 6:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces WaterFire, Full Circle a Docu-series Produced by RocJo Productions airing on Rhode Island PBS
WaterFire Providence announces WaterFire, Full Circle a docu-series produced by RocJo Productions airing on Rhode Island PBS. WaterFire, Full Circle is a six part miniseries, taking viewers behind the scenes to discover how the event happens, to meet the many supporting cast members who make each WaterFire event special and distinctive, how a major Arts Center has evolved from one small art installation nearly 30 years ago, and the impacts WaterFire has on the city of Providence.
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces the WaterFire Accelerate X UNFI Cafe PVD Cookout
WaterFire Providence announces the WaterFire Accelerate X UNFI Cafe PVD COOKOUT on Friday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 311 Iron Horse Way, Providence RI. The cookout promises a delightful summer experience with grilled options, including vegan choices, talented artist vendors showcasing their work, and live music provided by WaterFire Accelerate Artist, Denzel Amoah, who will be the DJ for the event.
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Wednesday, July 17, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Full Lighting of WaterFire On Saturday, July 22, 2023
WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting this Saturday, July 22, supported by Amica Insurance and Bank of America. The lighting will begin at 8:13 p.m. and the braziers will remain lit until midnight.
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Partial Lighting on Friday, July 14, 2023, in the Basin of Waterplace Park
WaterFire Providence announces a partial lighting on Friday, July 14 in the basin of Waterplace Park supported by Horizon Health Partners. The lighting will begin at 8:19 p.m. and the braziers will remain lit until 10:30 p.m. Programming will begin at 7:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Full Lighting of WaterFire On Saturday, July 8, 2023
WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting this Saturday, July 8, supported by Dunkin’. The lighting will begin at 8:22 p.m. and the braziers will remain lit until midnight.
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Full Lighting of WaterFire On Saturday, June 24, 2023
WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting this Saturday, June 24, supported by Textron Charitable Trust. The lighting will begin at 8:24 PM and the braziers will remain lit until midnight.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces the Addition of a Full WaterFire Lighting to the 2023 Schedule Supported by Dunkin’
WaterFire Providence announces the addition of a full lighting of WaterFire to the 2023 WaterFire Season Schedule on July 8, 2023, supported by Dunkin’.
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Full Lighting of WaterFire On Saturday, June 3, 2023
WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting this Saturday, June 3 supported by Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). The first lighting of the 2023 season is set to honor the commencement of RISD’s class of 2023 and celebrate RISD’s Reunion Weekend. The lighting will begin at 8:15 PM and the braziers will remain lit until midnight.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Announcing the Opening of Curating Commemoration: Poiesis/Remedy a Large-scale Exhibition at the WaterFire Arts Center
WaterFire Providence announces Curating Commemoration: Poesis/ Remedy curated by Melaine Ferdinand-King and Joel Rosario Tapia, concurrent exhibitions a part of the Providence Biennial for Contemporary Art’s curatorial program for emerging curators. This large-scale exhibition will be in the 15,000 sq. ft. Main Hall and the Gallery at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC) and will open on Thursday, July 13, 2023 and close on August 20, 2023.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces an Open Call for Artists for the 2023-2024 Accelerate Cohort
WaterFire Providence announces the launch of the 2023-2024 WaterFire Accelerate application. Starting on June 1, 2023, at 9:00 AM EST, the WaterFire Accelerate program will begin accepting submissions from prolific young creatives looking to take part in WaterFire’s 12-month professional development program. The next cohort would kick off in September 2023 and conclude in September 2024.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Announcing If These Walls Could Talk a Group Exhibition by the 2023 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort
WaterFire Providence announces If These Walls Could Talk,” a month-long group exhibition by the 2022-2023 WaterFire Accelerate cohort running from June 1- July 9 in the Gallery of the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC). Produced by Denzel Amoah, Justin DeGraide, Savaree “Sav” Hazard-Chaney, Hannah Nahas, Rhue Nobre, and Elijah Trice; The exhibition is a mixed media art show that showcases a collection of captivating artworks based on the art of storytelling. Each piece explores the power of visual narratives and invites viewers to embark on a journey through the artist’s imagination.
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
TroopTop Thursdays are Back at the WaterFire Arts Center
WaterFire Providence announces the return of TroopTop Thursdays at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC) in partnership with Troop PVD and sponsored by US Rubber Lofts, proudly managed by Brady Sullivan Properties. Beginning June 1, 2023, TroopTop will return weekly through August 31, 2023 and will showcase live performances and art experiences as well as doubling as a fundraiser for the featured non-profit organization of the night. Programming for each evening is presented by Little Guy At The Gig.
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Date: Monday, May 1, 2023
Announcing the Opening of Merge, a One Gun Gone Exhibition 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 Merge, a One Gun Gone exhibition. On view in the WaterFire Arts Center gallery from Thursday, May 4 through Sunday, May 28, 2023. A public opening is scheduled for Thursday, March 4, from 6-9 pm.
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces the 2023 Season
WaterFire Providence announces the 2023 WaterFire season which currently includes seven (7) full lightings and five (5) partial lightings. The 2023 season started with a pre-season lighting on April 1, 2023, supported by the United Way of Rhode Island followed by the first-ever WaterFire Day on April 19, 2023, in Memorial Park.
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Monday, April 17, 2023
Additional Details for the Strike The Match Partial Lighting in Memorial Park on WaterFire Day
WaterFire Providence announces additional details about the Strike The Match partial lighting happening in Memorial Park on Wednesday, April 19, 2023; the first-ever WaterFire Day. The lighting will begin after the 2023 WaterFire season schedule is announced at 7:48 p.m. and remain lit until 9:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to gather in the park before sunset at 7:20 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
WaterFire Providence to be a Recipient of a New Attractions and Destinations Grant awarded by the McKee Administration and the RI Commerce Corporation
WaterFire Providence announces the receipt of the New Attractions and Destinations request for proposal (RFP) from the McKee Administration and The Rhode
Island Commerce Corporation. This RFP funding will support the expansion of WaterFire exhibitions and events to drive tourism to Providence in the off-season and shoulder season.
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Governor Daniel J. McKee and Mayor Brett P. Smiley to Designate April 19, 2023, as the First-ever WaterFire Day for the 2023 WaterFire Season Announcement
WaterFire Providence announces the designation of April 19, 2023, as the first-ever WaterFire Day in the State of Rhode Island and the City of Providence in celebration of the release of the 2023 WaterFire season schedule. In conjunction with the schedule release, WaterFire will be lighting the 12 stationary braziers in Memorial Park preceded by a press conference where WaterFire supporters will hear from community leaders like Governor Daniel J. McKee, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Mayor Brett P. Smiley, City Council President Rachel Miller, as well as co-CEOs of WaterFire Providence, Peter Mello and Barnaby Evans.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces the Opening of the WaterFire Accelerate @ UNFI Café Gallery
WaterFire Providence announces the opening of the WaterFire Accelerate @ UNFI Café Gallery at the UNFI Café PVD location on 311 Iron Horse Way. The exhibition will open on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. and will be open daily during the café’s operating hours Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. throughout the year.
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Monday, March 27, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces Additional Details for a Pre-season Lighting with the United Way of Rhode Island
WaterFire Providence announces a special pre-season partial lighting in Memorial Park on Saturday, April 1, 2023, sponsored by United Way of Rhode Island in
celebration of their annual 401Gives campaign. The lighting will begin after sunset (7:10 p.m.) and the braziers will remain lit until 9:30 p.m.
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Monday, March 13, 2023
Kate Bramson Joins the WaterFire Providence Board of Directors
WaterFire Providence announces the addition of Kate Bramson to the WaterFire Providence Board of Directors, effective February of 2023. Bramson is the associate director in the Office of Deputy Dean Megan L. Ranney at Brown University’s School of Public Health, where she has worked since June 2022 to advance the school’s academic priorities. She has lived and worked in Rhode Island for two decades and has transitioned into public policy after an award-winning journalism career that included stints in France, Hungary, and Duluth, Minnesota.
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Thursday, March 2, 2023
Announcing the Opening of Vigilance, a month-long solo exhibition by Scott Lapham, 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 Vigilance, a month-long solo exhibition by Scott Lapham. On view in the WaterFire Arts Center gallery from Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 26, 2023. A public opening is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, from 5-9 pm.
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Monday, February 27, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Pre-season Lighting with the United Way of Rhode Island in Celebration of 401Gives – Plus a Strike the Match Celebration for WaterFire’s Season Announcement
WaterFire Providence announces a special pre-season partial lighting in Memorial Park on Saturday, April 1, 2023 sponsored by United Way of Rhode Island in celebration of their annual 401Gives campaign. The lighting will begin after sunset (7:10 p.m.) and the braziers will remain lit until 9:30 p.m.
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
WaterFire Providence Announces a Partnership with Innovation Studio Inc.
WaterFire Providence announces a partnership between Innovation Studio Inc. and WaterFire Providence as an addition to WaterFire’s year-long professional development program for artists 18-30, Accelerate. Accelerate cohort members will be able to utilize several of Innovation Studio’s programs during their 12 months with WaterFire, including one-on-one business consultations through their Entrepreneurship Navigation program and early acceptance into their startup programs Inspire, Create, and Share.
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January 24, 2023
Grechel Rosado joins WaterFire Providence as Program Coordinator
WaterFire Providence announces that Grechel Rosado has joined the organization as its first Program Coordinator. Grechel’s primary responsibilities include managing ArtLab@WaterFire, a year-long paid internship and leadership development program for BIPOC male high school students and WaterFire Accelerate, a year-long professional development program for artists under 30.
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January 23, 2023
Barnaby Evans to receive Pell Award at the 24th Annual Pell Awards Gala at the WaterFire Arts Center
WaterFire Providence announces that founder, and Executive Artistic Director + coCEO of WaterFire Providence, Barnaby Evans will be awarded with the Rhode Island Pell Award for Excellence in the Arts by Trinity Rep at the 24th Annual Pell Awards Gala at the WaterFire Arts Center on June 5, 2023.
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