For 500 lightings, WaterFire has brought people together at the edge of the river. What began in 1994 as an unexpected spark along the Providence River has grown into an internationally recognized work of art that transforms the city through fire, water, music, and community. In 2026, WaterFire marks its… Read More »Your Torchbearer Moment Awaits
This Independence Day, WaterFire Providence is proud to celebrate not only our nation’s birthday but also the incredible small businesses that make Rhode Island thrive. As part of our July 4th WaterFire lighting, we’re hosting a Small Business Market in Market Square — offering local entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to… Read More »Support Local: WaterFire’s Fourth of July Small Business Market
Starts At Sunset, a community gathering on the Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Pedestrian Bridge is supported by the Providence Tourism Council (PTC). This unique activation invites artists and observers to experience a night of immersive placemaking set against the backdrop of a picturesque sunset. WaterFire volunteers will be illuminating the bridge… Read More »Starts at Sunset Returns for Second Year Supported by the Providence Tourism Council
WaterFire Providence had the privilege to honor Dr. Joseph A. Chazan for his extraordinary support of Rhode Island artists and arts organizations over the past 50 years at our 6th Annual FireBall Gala. On October 20, 2022 the WaterFire Arts Center was filled with community members, stakeholders, and revelers for… Read More »WaterFire Honors Dr. Joseph Chazan at 6th Annual FireBall Gala
Faded, the gallery is a month-long exhibition at the WaterFire Arts Center exploring the lineage of graphic t-shirts from their earliest adaptations as a new medium for creative self expression in the 1930s to present day.
We are proud to announce the 2022 WaterFire season which currently includes seven (7) full lightings and six (6) partial lightings. The Gordon School supported a pre-season lighting in Waterplace Park on April 9th. From April to December, supporters can expect to see the return of the #Art4Impact series which aims to… Read More »Announcing the 2022 WaterFire Season Schedule
“The Seeing” is a month-long video exhibition produced through a creative partnership between FirstWorks and WaterFire Providence of six film works scored by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR). On view in the WaterFire Arts Center gallery from Wednesday, January 12 through Sunday, February 6, 2022. A public opening is scheduled for… Read More »The Seeing: a video exhibition scored by Daniel Bernard Roumain in the gallery
TroopTop Thursdays with WaterFire and Troop, an outdoor bar, DJs, and #ArtOnTap at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence’s Valley neighborhood.
Artists and makers are showcasing their latest work: October 3, October 10 and October 24, 10am to 4pm. Continuing ArtMart markets into November is currently in the works, stay tuned. Artist vary each event.
WaterFire is committed to transforming place and building community. Recently, our staff has been focused on creating new and safe events inside and outside the WaterFire Arts Center. ART MART is a new outdoor pop-up art market that aims to support and connect artists with the community by providing a… Read More »ArtMart, new pop-up artist markets at the WaterFire Arts Center
