Thanks to everyone who submitted their films to our 15 Seconds of Flame Film Fest. We had a lot of fun submissions from our August 10th Lighting. After reviewing all of the submissions we decided that the film “Falling at WaterFire” was this week’s staff pick; congrats to @Donovan, your… Read More »15 Seconds of Flames Film Fest Nominees
This page is updated continuously with new information. Please check back frequently! The fires will be lit shortly after sunset (7:54pm) and remain lit until MIDNIGHT. Tonight’s sponsors are: Fidelity Investments & Amica Insurance & Power up with National Grid at their Washington Street phone charging station “Fidelity is proud to continue our relationship with WaterFire by sponsoring… Read More »August 10th Full Lighting
WaterFire Providence has been working on creating an exciting and performance packed event for the next full lighting in Providence next Saturday, August 10th. The planning and preparation for each WaterFire event is non-stop — but this weekend twelve volunteers from Rhode Island decided to take a weekend trip to… Read More »WaterFire As a Cultural Catalyst
WaterFire would like to thank all of our guests who attended Monday’s joint press conference to announce our and the West Broadway Neighborhood Association’s 2013 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency brownfields cleanup grants. It was a great event and we were pleased to welcome special guests, board members, sponsors, and volunteers to… Read More »WaterFire Receives EPA Cleanup Grant for New Home
The world of WaterFire keeps spinning long after the fires burn out. If you visit the organization’s office on any given day, you will find people moving nonstop — answering phones, typing away at computers, running down to the Shop, holding meetings and conference calls, filming videos, updating social media,… Read More »Introducing WaterFire’s Summer Interns
On July 13th WaterFire Providence held a lighting that coincided the weekend with the 48 Hour Film Project. We felt it would be a great idea to offer the teams a chance bump up their productions and get some interesting shots, so we offered them our services and made a camera boat… Read More »WaterFire lends a hand for the 48 Hour Film Project
We are teaming up with Uno Chicago Grill at Providence Place Mall to raise money to support creative placemaking in Providence. Uno’s Dough Rai$ers program teams up with local non-profits and schools to help support their missions. The best part is that they make really simple for YOU to get… Read More »Raise some dough and support WaterFire at Uno Chicago Grill
Hey! Attention all film makers and WaterFire fans, we’re having a film festival! Capture the magic of WaterFire in 15 seconds with Instagram or Vine and fame and glory are yours for the taking. Announcing the WaterFire 15 Seconds of Flame Film Festival. [one_half] The rules are simple, all you have… Read More »Fifteen Seconds of Flame Film Festival
As a spectator of WaterFire since 1997 with a lingering interest to volunteer, Jonathan Waugh finally took the plunge ten years after sighting his first fire. Jon began his journey as a volunteer with WaterFire in 2007 with just one regret, “I only wish I had started sooner.” Although Jon… Read More »Volunteer Spotlight – Jonathan Waugh
At our June 8th WaterFire, we held an Instagram Photo Contest. We would like to thank everyone who participated to help make this event a success! We enjoyed looking through the assortment of submitted photos, it was nice to view the different perceptions of our fans experiences at WaterFire. Because… Read More »Update on Instagram Photo Contest
