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Valley Vibes: Thursdays on Tap returns as a summer-long rooftop bar series at the WaterFire Arts Center

WaterFire Providence is excited to bring back Valley Vibes: Thursdays on Tap for summer 2026. Running from July 2 through August 27, this collaborative series unites diverse communities by partnering with local event organizers to host free gatherings on the roof deck of the WaterFire Arts Center. Before heading up… Read More »Valley Vibes: Thursdays on Tap returns as a summer-long rooftop bar series at the WaterFire Arts Center

Call for Artists: Join America, Unfinished?! in Providence, RI

WaterFire is pleased to announce an open call for artists for America, Unfinished?!, a large-scale group exhibition open from July 2 through August 30, 2026 in Providence, Rhode Island.  Set within the 15,000-square-foot industrial space of the WaterFire Arts Center, this exhibition will explore the idea of America as an… Read More »Call for Artists: Join America, Unfinished?! in Providence, RI

Announcing the 2026 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort!

We are proud to announce the fifth cohort of WaterFire Accelerate, a year-long professional development program supporting artists under 30 as they build sustainable creative careers while living and working in Rhode Island. Supported by the U.S. Department of Labor, WaterFire Accelerate provides emerging artists with mentorship, professional training, and… Read More »Announcing the 2026 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort!

WaterFire Accelerate

Applications Open for the 2025-2026 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort

Are you an emerging artist ready to take the next step in your creative journey? WaterFire Providence is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 WaterFire Accelerate cohort, a year-long professional development program designed to empower artists under 30. Each year, a cohort of 5–6 artists from diverse disciplines is selected… Read More »Applications Open for the 2025-2026 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort

The WaterFire Arts Center: A Unique and Inspiring Group Outing

Looking for a memorable way to connect with friends, students, or colleagues this summer? The WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC) offers an ideal destination—especially during our current large-scale exhibition, Growing the NetWorks, on view now through August 31, 2025. Spanning 15,000 square feet of space, this expansive exhibition showcases the work… Read More »The WaterFire Arts Center: A Unique and Inspiring Group Outing

2025 Summer + Fall Exhibitions at the WaterFire Arts Center

We’re excited to announce the next chapter of exhibitions at the WaterFire Arts Center—an inspiring lineup of Rhode Island artists, bold ideas, and community-focused creativity. This summer and fall, we’re featuring five unique exhibitions that invite audiences to experience the work of both emerging and established artists from across the… Read More »2025 Summer + Fall Exhibitions at the WaterFire Arts Center

Graphic Voices of Latin America

WaterFire Providence Announces the Opening of Graphic Voices of Latin America

WaterFire Providence announces Graphic Voices of Latin America, a month-long two-part exhibition that features Latin American Posters by Gráfica Latina & La Linterna in the WaterFire Arts Center Gallery and murals by Ccopacatty in the Main Hall of the WaterFire Arts Center opening on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 6:00… Read More »WaterFire Providence Announces the Opening of Graphic Voices of Latin America

WaterFire Office Gallery, Dr. Chazan Collection

New in the WaterFire Arts Center Office Gallery – Works from the Collection of Joseph A. Chazan, M.D.

Starting in April select works from the Collection of Joseph A. Chazan, M.D. will be on display and for sale in the WaterFire Providence offices. Dr. Chazan is donating 100% of the proceeds of sales of the work to WaterFire Providence. Dr. Chazan is a steadfast advocate for WaterFire and… Read More »New in the WaterFire Arts Center Office Gallery – Works from the Collection of Joseph A. Chazan, M.D.