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.
[one_half] Sponsored by Cox Business. [/one_half] [one_half_last] [/one_half_last] July 23rd, 2016 Event Info: [one_half] Sunset: 8:12 p.m. Lighting time: 8:32 p.m. The fires will remain lit until 12:30 a.m. Music Program [/one_half] [one_half_last] Visiting from out of town? Check out our Plan Your Trip to Providence guide, it’s jam packed with… Read More »July 23rd, 2016 – Full Lighting
Donald Hawes from RI Welding was kind enough to speak to us about the installation process used to create the second floor in The WaterFire Arts Center. Donald installed hanging columns from the existing beams and used existing columns as well to create a platform for the new floor. All of these… Read More »Building for the Future Episode 11 | Installing a Second Floor
[one_half] Sponsored by Amica Insurance and thanks to the generous support of the Textron Charitable Trust. [/one_half] [one_half_last] [/one_half_last] July 9th, 2016 Event Info: [sc name=”highlight” ] There is the potential for some passing rain showers in the forecast for Saturday afternoon and evening. The WaterFire lighting will be going ahead as planned. Check our… Read More »July 9th, 2016 – Full Lighting
No project like The WaterFire Arts Center, with its thousands of parts, tens of thousands of decisions, and dozens of contractors and workers, could come together without exceptional management. TRAC Builder’s Nelson Ferreira, who is overseeing the project with superintendent Todd Brodeur, apply their many years of experience to the task.… Read More »Building for the Future Episode 9 | Project Management
It has been an exciting few weeks at the WaterFire Arts Center! The elevator shaft has been completed, the aerial bridge connecting the second-floor mezzanines is under construction at RI welding, and the window sills are nearly all in place and ready to receive their new glazing. What used to… Read More »Phase II Underway!
Votta Masonry LLC has been hard at work restoring the brick facade of The WaterFire Arts Center. They are also responsible for building the elevator shaft, and stairwells of the Arts Center. You will be certain to see, and hear, more from Votta Masonry in Building for the Future as… Read More »Building for the Future Episode 8 | Masonry Restoration
[one_half] Sponsored by CVS Health Charity Classic [/one_half] [one_half_last] and The Providence Journal [/one_half_last] June 18th, 2016 Event Info: Sunset: 8:24 p.m. Lighting time: 8:44 p.m. The fires will remain lit until 12:30 a.m. Music Program [sc name=”highlight” ] Important Traffic, Parking, and Safety Guidelines | Planning for an Enjoyable and… Read More »June 18th, 2016 – Full Lighting
One of the unique elements of a historic space is the character taken on by its surfaces from years of habitation and use. The WaterFire arts center is no different, wearing its history on its walls through the many layers of paint and different materials visible. A careful power washing… Read More »Building for the Future Episode 7 | Powerwashing and Cleaning
WaterFire Providence was honored to have Clark Schoettle, Executive Director of the Providence Revolving Fund, receive a tour of the WaterFire Arts Center as it is under construction. Clark has been kind enough to speak to the unique history of the building as a part of the US Rubber Corporation,… Read More »Building for the Future Episode 6 | Historic Preservation
The WaterFire Arts Center has just had its first window installed and approved! One of the largest elements of the transformation of The WaterFire Arts Center is the replacement of its outdated windows with contemporary ones that are free from asbestos, have much greater insulation properties, and are also historically appropriate… Read More »Building for the Future Episode 5 | A Window into the Future!
