I've worked at WaterFire Providence since 2003. For the first 9 years of my career, I worked in the Production Shop learning all of the details that go into the physical production of the event. In 2012 transitioned to the role of managing WaterFire's social media and web presence. I now head up WaterFire Providence's digital projects including, web, social, databases, and our physical IT infrastructure.
The 2024 WaterFire season currently includes six (6) full lightings and two (2) partial lightings. The 2024 WaterFire Season will kick off with a wall lighting in Memorial Park in coordination with the scheduled release with the first full lighting to follow on Saturday, June 1st. Community favorite events including,… Read More »Announcing the 2024 WaterFire Season Schedule
Starting in April select works from the Collection of Joseph A. Chazan, M.D. will be on display in the WaterFire Providence offices. Dr. Chazan is a steadfast advocate for WaterFire and a prominent arts philanthropist within Rhode Island and Providence communities. His wealth of knowledge and experience has been instrumental… Read More »New in the WaterFire Arts Center Office Gallery – Works from the Collection of Joseph A. Chazan, M.D.
An Art Workshop Series for Families at the WaterFire Arts Center ArtLab@WaterFire Creative Labs workshop schedule for the month of April is now available. The free workshop series for families will be starting its Spring season workshops in April on rotating weekends at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC). The nine workshops… Read More »ArtLab@WaterFire Announces Creative Labs Workshops for April
All of us will remember Michael at WaterFire and while we will miss his presence, we will work to continue his mission. Michael reached out to us all to share his gift of a red carnation to encourage each of us to reach forth and to grab the beauty of the world as we step into the bounty of life.
A Free Art Workshop Series for Families at the WaterFire Arts Center See the full upcoming ArtLab@WaterFire: Creative Labs Art Workshop listings. WaterFire Providence announces the launch of ArtLab@WaterFire: Creative Labs, a new and free art workshop series for families of all ages to ignite their creativity and make art… Read More »Introducing ArtLab@WaterFire Creative Labs Art Workshops
A Campaign to Have a Volunteer Representative from all 39 Cities and Towns in Rhode Island WaterFire Providence is announcing 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… Read More »Announcing A Light In Every Town
Six new members to join the year-long professional development program for young artists under 30 WaterFire Providence announces the third cohort of WaterFire Accelerate, a professional development program for artists under 30. The third cohort includes six prolific young artists spanning a variety of mediums including painting, printmaking, photography, textiles,… Read More »WaterFire Providence Announces the 2023-2024 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort
A New Community Gathering on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge Happening on August 30, September 14, October 28, and December 31 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… Read More »WaterFire Providence Announces Starts At Sunset
WaterFire Providence announces WaterFire, Full Circle a docu-series produced by RocJo Productions airing on RI 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… Read More »WaterFire Providence Announces WaterFire, Full Circle a Docu-series Produced by RocJo Productions airing on Rhode Island PBS
TroopTop Thursdays, in partnership with TROOP PVD, are back and better than ever for summer 2023. Starting on June 1 and running through August 31 every Thursday Night* at the WaterFire Arts Center will be the good vibes center of the Valley Neighborhood.
