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The Starry, Starry Night Installation. Photograph by Erin Cudddigan.

Reflective Lenses: WaterFire Volunteer Photography Show

by Tim Blankenship
February 21, 2020August 13, 2020
1 min read

A vibrant collection of photographs by WaterFire’s Volunteer Photographers featuring highlights of their WaterFire stories interacting together as an enchanting reflection of WaterFire. This group exhibition showcases the work of our local talent in Providence’s cultural tapestry.

The WaterFire Volunteer Photography Program brings together local artistic talents for an exploration of Providence’s culture and provides an opportunity for local photographers to share experiences and collaborate with one another.

Volunteer Spotlight: Kim & Lily Widdup

by C.J. Opperthauser
August 26, 2015
5 min read

Most WaterFire volunteers drive a few minutes to get to Providence and start their night transforming a city. Neither Kim nor Lily Widdup is this type of volunteer. This mother and daughter duo makes the trek up the East Coast from Maryland to return to Kim’s original home, the Providence… Read More »Volunteer Spotlight: Kim & Lily Widdup

Bridge of Stars. Photo by Duane Brouillette.

Volunteer Spotlight: Duane Brouillette & Beatriz Lincoln

by C.J. Opperthauser
July 28, 2015March 8, 2017
5 min read

The longer you volunteer for WaterFire, the more you come to understand how engrained it is with the City of Providence. Most of our volunteers live in or around the area, but many moved here for one reason or another and have used WaterFire as a way to make new… Read More »Volunteer Spotlight: Duane Brouillette & Beatriz Lincoln

The People of WaterFire: Gina Murray

by Laura Duclos
March 31, 2015March 13, 2017
3 min read

It takes courage to grow up and become who you truly are. ―E.E. Cummings Gina Murray is a woman who fell in love at first site with her career. She had the opportunity (thanks mom!) to shadow a surgical tech during a series of operations a few years out of… Read More »The People of WaterFire: Gina Murray

Captain Jane Carlson with guest lighters.

Volunteer Spotlight: Jane Carlson

by Gary St. Laurent
March 9, 2015March 12, 2015
3 min read

The smell of the cedar and pine heavy in the air, clad in all black, you are surrounded; surrounded by wood, by water, by people, by a city normally busy by day and deserted by night. But, tonight it is different. It is rich in culture and filled with vibrancy.… Read More »Volunteer Spotlight: Jane Carlson

The People of WaterFire: Jen Bonin

by Laura Duclos
January 23, 2015March 13, 2017
2 min read

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

The People of WaterFire: Christian Guillen

by Laura Duclos
January 6, 2015March 13, 2017
3 min read

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

Volunteer Spotlight: Denice Hicks

by Gary St. Laurent
August 4, 2014August 4, 2014
3 min read

If you have been at a Prep Party, Woodpile Workout, or checked in for a lighting this past month you have probably been greeted by the smiling faces of Denice Hicks and her daughter Leigha. Amassing over 50 hours in just the month of June alone; Denice has spent time… Read More »Volunteer Spotlight: Denice Hicks

A ring of fire in the Waterplace Park basin, photo by Jennifer Bonin.

Workplace Volunteerism Spotlight: Target – Swansea, MA

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July 31, 2014July 31, 2014
3 min read

Bringing People Together To Improve The Place That They Love On Saturday, July 26 WaterFire Providence, in collaboration with RI Defeats Hepatitis C and Festival Ballet Providence created C is for Cure: a WaterFire Lighting for RI Defeats Hep C. The program for the evening aimed at bringing awareness to the… Read More »Workplace Volunteerism Spotlight: Target – Swansea, MA

WaterFire's Good Deeds Weekend. Photo by Tim Blankenship.

A Weekend Of Hard Work, Good Deeds, & Fun

by Tim Blankenship
April 28, 2014September 13, 2021
3 min read

WaterFire Providence’s staff and volunteers had a busy weekend. We started with our annual Earth Day cleanup project in Waterplace Park. The good deeds continued on Sunday as WaterFire volunteers and staff participated in the 2nd Annual Get Gored for Good event benefiting the Amos House. On Saturday, a cold and rainy New England spring… Read More »A Weekend Of Hard Work, Good Deeds, & Fun