WaterFire Providence

“PORTALES: Reimagining the Future” in the gallery at the WaterFire Arts Center, September 1 – October 9, 2022

by Laura Duclos
August 22, 2022September 15, 2022
14 min read

PORTALES: Reimagining the Future is an art exhibit presenting the variety of ways that artists and organizers in Rhode Island have strengthened our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and the movement against racial injustice. In moments of difficulty, we can see how art can turn into ‘community portals’ that help… Read More »“PORTALES: Reimagining the Future” in the gallery at the WaterFire Arts Center, September 1 – October 9, 2022

Braziers burning in Waterplace Basin. Photograph by Jeff Meunier.

Announcing the 2022 WaterFire Season Schedule

by Tim Blankenship
April 27, 2022June 10, 2022
4 min read

We are proud to announce the 2022 WaterFire season which currently includes seven (7) full lightings and six (6) partial lightings. The Gordon School supported a pre-season lighting in Waterplace Park on April 9th. From April to December, supporters can expect to see the return of the #Art4Impact series which aims to… Read More »Announcing the 2022 WaterFire Season Schedule

Fires in Waterplace Park looking towards Skyline at Waterplace restaurant. Photograph by Laura Paton.

Strike the Match Fundraiser at Skyline

by Tim Blankenship
April 22, 2022April 22, 2022
3 min read

Join us in a celebration of the return of WaterFire to downtown Providence for the 2022 lighting season with our Strike the Match fundraiser on Wednesday, April 27th at 6:00 p.m. at Skyline at Waterplace. You are invited to an evening of food, drink, and community as we release the… Read More »Strike the Match Fundraiser at Skyline

Visitors sitting enjoying the fires at WaterFire. Photograph by Erin Cuddigan.

WaterFire Providence Announces New Leadership on Board of Directors

by Peter Mello
March 21, 2022March 21, 2022
4 min read

Charles Newton, a partner with Newton & Newton LLC, was elected chair of the WaterFire Providence board of directors. Barbara Mullen, Ph.D., assistant superintendent of Student Services at Cambridge Public Schools, and outgoing board chair James Prescott were elected vice-chairs. Michael Brostek, market vice president at Cox Media, was elected… Read More »WaterFire Providence Announces New Leadership on Board of Directors

"Gaia" by Luke Jeram at the WaterFire Arts Center

Planet Earth, The Environment and Our Future

by Laura Duclos
March 10, 2022May 1, 2022
5 min read

WaterFire Providence presents Planet Earth, The Environment and Our Future at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC) an exhibition of art and science looking at the beauty and fragility of our world. This exhibition will be at the WFAC from Saturday, March 19 through Sunday, May 1, 2022.

Holiday ArtMart at the WaterFire Arts Center

by Melanie Steinbrecher
November 19, 2021November 24, 2021
7 min read

WaterFire’s ArtMart events are part of a series of diverse arts and culture experiences at the WaterFire Arts Center in the Valley neighborhood of Providence. This year’s ArtMart for the Holidays is on Small Business Saturday, November 27, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The market is free to all and… Read More »Holiday ArtMart at the WaterFire Arts Center

CHAZAN! UNFILTERED at the WaterFire Arts Center Gallery

by Tim Blankenship
September 8, 2021October 25, 2021
4 min read

CHAZAN! UNFILTERED at the WaterFire Arts Center Gallery will feature original artwork by Rhode Island based artist Erminio Pinque. The gallery show will be on display in our Visitor Center Gallery from Wednesday, September 15 – Sunday, October 24, 2021 with gallery hours* Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00… Read More »CHAZAN! UNFILTERED at the WaterFire Arts Center Gallery

ArtMart, Pop-Up Markets, Two Saturdays: August 21 + 28

by Emma Lowrey
August 19, 2021August 20, 2021
4 min read

All are welcomed to two back to back weekends of ArtMart pop-up art markets, both Saturdays at the end of the month, August 21 and August 28. Meet a collective of artists and makers and support their work. Eat some great local food while listening to live music. Who’s coming?… Read More »ArtMart, Pop-Up Markets, Two Saturdays: August 21 + 28

Fires illuminate the faces of the crowd in Waterplace Park during a WaterFire lighting in 2018. Photograph by Jen Bonin.

WaterFire Providence Proudly Presents Our 2021 WaterFire Season Schedule!

by Tim Blankenship
July 28, 2021November 4, 2021
4 min read

The world-class art experience you know and love is back with at least 9 lightings from September through December! We are pleased to announce the 2021 WaterFire season which currently includes four (4) full lightings and five (5) partial lightings. The season will open with a full lighting thanking COVID… Read More »WaterFire Providence Proudly Presents Our 2021 WaterFire Season Schedule!

EYE TO EYE Photographs and Projects Mary Beth Meehan

by Laura Duclos
June 28, 2021July 27, 2021
5 min read

(July 2021 UPDATE: A series of exhibition related programming is now available here, waterfire.org/eyetoeye-programming) WaterFire Providence presents EYE TO EYE Photographs and Projects Mary Beth Meehan at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC), an exhibition of work from all four of Meehan’s most recent in-depth projects – from Brockton, Massachusetts, to Providence, Rhode… Read More »EYE TO EYE Photographs and Projects Mary Beth Meehan

« Previous
1
2
3
4
5
…
23
Next »