A look at the plans for the WaterFire Arts Center that we made during last year’s Yes on 5 Campaign. Did you know that WaterFire draws over 1,000,000 visitors to Providence each year to experience the artwork and that activity support 1,294 jobs in the community according to a 2012… Read More »Yes on 5 Campaign Video
Fire Feeding, photo by John Nickerson Can you picture those friendly people answering questions, getting folks to smile and enjoy their WaterFire visit? John Nickerson is without a doubt one of those people. As a Rhode Islander John was always a frequent WaterFire visitor and even volunteered on several occasions… Read More »Volunteer Spotlight: John Nickerson
Here is a comparison of the current state of the WaterFire Art Center building at 475 Valley Street and an architectural rendering of the planned main entrance.
When you first meet Jen she’s exciting, interesting, and energetic. Her accomplishments never fail to impress from her wide-ranging education and volunteer work to her photography and career. She is a very busy lady and a lot of fun to chat with. She has this heartfelt laughter that places you… Read More »The People of WaterFire: Jen Bonin
Rhode Island Celebrates Inauguration 2015 at WaterFire Congratulations to Governor Gina Raimondo, Lt. Governor Dan Mckee, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, Attorney General Peter Kilmartin, and General Treasurer Seth Magaziner. Thank you to all of our fans who came out and celebrated this historic day with us. Photographs by Luis… Read More »RI Inauguration 2015 – Photo Gallery
A few years back WaterFire Providence launched The WaterFire My Story Project which is a collection of stories, poems and videos that were written by our visitors, performers, volunteers and partners. The goal of the My Story Project is to share stories with our fans from our fans and the… Read More »The People of WaterFire: Christian Guillen
“Make It In Rhode Island” inaugural schedule of events: Tuesday, January 6th Daily Mass at St. Raymond’s Roman Catholic Church 1240 North Main Street, Providence 9am Inauguration of Governor Gina Raimondo and the General Officers of The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations South Portico of the Rhode Island State… Read More »January 6th, 2015 – Inauguration 2015
This special event is being sponsored by an anonymous donor and will highlight the good work being done by the Providence Rescue Mission. [one_half] [/one_half] [one_half_last] Enjoy the spirit of Christmas in Providence at the 4th Annual Very Special Christmas WaterFire benefiting and showcasing the incredible work of the Providence Rescue Mission and as… Read More »December 19th, 2014 – A Very Special Christmas WaterFire
This year, after you’ve given thanks; gotten your doorbuster deals; surfed for cyber bargains, and finished all of the leftovers, try something new! GivingTuesday is a new day for giving back that celebrates and encourages charitable activities that support non-profit organizations. Show your support for WaterFire Providence with a cool WaterFire… Read More »WaterFire Celebrates Giving Tuesday 2014
Sponsored by: Alex and Ani, Bank of America, and the Walmart Foundation. With the generous support of the Textron Charitable Trust [one_third] [/one_third] [one_third] [/one_third] [one_third_last] The Walmart Foundation [/one_third_last] WaterFire Salute to Veterans – November 8th, 2014 Event Schedule: Sunset time: 4:33 p.m. | Lighting time: 6:00 p.m. All Full Lighting WaterFire installations light up over… Read More »November 8th, 2014 – Full Lighting
