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FireBall Fundraiser at the WaterFire Arts Center. Photograph by Tom Backman.

Thank you to all who made our 8th Annual FireBall Gala a smashing success!

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!

Map Tent Photograph by Tom Backman

What is the Map Tent?

The Map Tent, also called the Pin It Pavilion, is one of our many ways of gathering demographic data about WaterFire participants. Quick and interactive, participants can stop by the Map Tent, to answer a few questions and place a pin in a map, marking where they call home.

Starts at Sunset presented by WaterFire Providence

Starts at Sunset Returns for Second Year Supported by the Providence Tourism Council

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

Kellie Martin, Manager of Community and Corporate Relations

Kellie Martin Moves To New Role As Manager of Community and Corporate Relations

We have some exciting news to share! Kellie Martin, formerly a rockstar Volunteer Coordinator, has started a new position at WaterFire: as of April 1, she is our new Manager of Community and Corporate Relations.  Our extensive volunteer network has been a critical part of WaterFire since the very beginning… Read More »Kellie Martin Moves To New Role As Manager of Community and Corporate Relations

Remembering Michael Grando

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.