A Full WaterFire Lighting is Now Scheduled for October 24 We have some difficult news to share about this Saturday’s WaterFire. Due to the potential for a significant nor’easter to bring heavy rainfall and powerful winds to Rhode Island this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the… Read More »September 26 WaterFire Cancelled Due to Nor’easter Forecast
The WaterFire Arts Center is thrilled to celebrate the wonderful artists in America, Unfinished?! with our summer program series. Please join us every Thursday from 6 to 9 PM during July and August to meet the creative voices behind the exhibition, experience a special performance, or learn a new skill… Read More »Join the America, Unfinished?! Summer Program Series!
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
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
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!
An opportunity for current volunteers and community members to learn about upcoming ways to get involved with WaterFire! Join us on Wednesday, February 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Main Hall of the WaterFire Arts Center as WaterFire leadership hosts a public gathering and offers an opportunity to… Read More »Learn More About WaterFire Volunteer Opportunities in 2026!
The 2026 WaterFire lighting season is just around the corner, and we invite supporters, sponsors, and community partners to join us in creating meaningful experiences for everyone in the city of Providence to enjoy. This landmark season offers powerful opportunities to align your organization’s values and mission with an internationally… Read More »Light Up the 2026 WaterFire Season with us!
On December 5th, 2025, our community came together to celebrate the season at the WaterFire Providence Festival of Trees Installation at the Holiday Basin Lighting. And thanks to all of you, it was a night overflowing with light and holiday magic. This year’s installation featured 20 beautifully decorated trees donated… Read More »A Season Brightened: Thank You for an Incredible 2025 Festival of Trees
It’s Giving Tuesday! Across the country and around the world, this day inspires more charitable giving than any other. Last year, more than 36 million Americans made a donation to their favorite nonprofits. That shared spirit of generosity is what helped turn WaterFire’s 2025 from a year of deep uncertainty… Read More »Help Us Celebrate #GivingTuesday on December 2nd, 2025
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!
