PORTALES: Reimagining the Future
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…
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…
…video- and who have a practice of community organizing and/or are in relationship to grassroots community groups that center justice, equity, and access. The exhibit is part of a broader…
…come to the city early so you can enjoy a full day and night of fun exploring Providence. Doors Open RI Festival – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Various…
…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…
…river! Clear Currents commemorates the opening of the Narragansett Bay Commission’s Combined Sewer Overflow; an initiative that has greatly improved water quality throughout the bay area. The WaterFire Arts Festival…
…of Summertime by the inimitable Rose Weaver. https://vimeo.com/222571195 A big thank as well to all of the community leaders that joined us to share their thoughts on WaterFire Providence, the ability of…
Spread out among 13 departments, interns play an integral role throughout the summer season. Our experiences thus far have been extremely valuable, and luckily there is still plenty of time for even more. To give you an idea of our time at WaterFire, here are some thoughts on our day-to-day responsibilities, and becoming comfortable in our positions at the office:
Everyone at WaterFire, staff and volunteers, perform valuable and important work in my opinion, and are also creating the feeling of being part of a family. WaterFire truly inspires Providence by creating this piece of art; I have had this experience already. ‘For the community, by the community.'” – Andrea Ehmke, Marketing and Development Intern
Fortunately, when I arrived at WaterFire everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Within the first few days I felt like I was apart of the team. Teamwork is seemingly one of the most important aspects at WaterFire…I feel so fortunate to be able to learn from Anja and Allison. They are such intelligent and patient beings and I am eager to absorb as much knowledge as I can from them throughout the duration of my time at WaterFire.” – Zara Salmon, Marketing and Development Intern
…questions. WaterFire: When did you first come into existence? What’s your earliest memory? Green Beast joins in on the festivities at WaterFire. Photograph by Andre Zawadowicz. Green Beast: Remember being…
…front and where the action is. “We did have a couple of people who were coming in from Portugal for the Portuguese Festival, and I was doing crowd control for…
…Church Chubb – Corporate Giving Collard Enterprise Inc. Contech Medical, Inc. Cox Communications DeLuca and Weizenbaum, LTD. Dimeo Construction Company East Providence FOP #1 Falvey Linen Supply Finkelman Insurance, Inc….