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 year, we rose together, and it was truly something special. FireBall: Phoenix Rising brought our community together in celebration and spirit, making it another unforgettable and inspiring chapter in WaterFire’s story. Thanks to your generosity, we raised an incredible $107,000 in net income to support WaterFire Providence. Every dollar… Read More »Thank You for Lighting Up the Night at the 9th Annual FireBall Gala!
The WaterFire community didn’t have to travel too far to celebrate in Nashville, to kick off our 30th Season. Over in downtown Providence, Moonshine Alley hosted WaterFire’s first Moonshine + Dine event! On Wednesday, April 23, WaterFire and Moonshine Alley partnered to bring an amazing fundraising night for WaterFire. Staff,… Read More »Moonshine + Dine: WaterFire’s Kicks Off It’s 30th Season in Style
We didn’t want to wait any longer to share the good news– for the second year in a row, FireBall smashed the previous record and is officially our most successful fundraiser ever. Together, we raised a net income of $173,000 for WaterFire Providence: 100% of these funds will go directly… Read More »Thank you to all who made our 8th Annual FireBall Gala a smashing success!
Pizza truly brings people together! At Flatbread Company’s Community Bake Night to benefit WaterFire, we could see the smiles on faces just as the flatbreads appeared on the tables. Community Bakes is a weekly event hosted by Flatbread Company, which is held to donate a portion of profits to a… Read More »Breaking Bread and Making Friends: WaterFire Community Bake Night at Flatbread Company
Last week we were pleased to announce that we received a $200,000 grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts under their State Cultural Facilities Program and a $150,000 grant from the Champlin Foundation for updates to the historic WaterFire Arts Center building, located at 475 Valley Street,… Read More »Grants will be used for upgrades to the WaterFire Arts Center
A look at the plans for the WaterFire Arts Center that we made during last year’s Yes on 5 Campaign. Did you know that WaterFire draws over 1,000,000 visitors to Providence each year to experience the artwork and that activity support 1,294 jobs in the community according to a 2012… Read More »Yes on 5 Campaign Video
