About our Internship Program
WaterFire Providence’s interns are given an up-close view of the inner workings of a major nonprofit organization dedicated to the ritual of renewal in a city through the magic of art and music, water, and fire. An internship at WaterFire Providence is a very unique experience that allows interns to work side-by-side with staff and members of the community to present an amazing and moving event.
Whether an intern is interested in learning more about the workings of a nonprofit, or about art, theater, music, or community, an internship at WaterFire Providence combines them all.
A WaterFire Providence intern will finish his or her internship with experience in many areas: nonprofit public arts administration, fundraising, event planning, and a better understanding of the intersection between art/culture and community.
Check out the WaterFire Intern Tumblr for a look behind the scenes of day-to-day operations at WaterFire Providence!
Internship Requirements
- The ability to confidently take and follow directions, as well as multitask
- Experience with Google Docs/Sheets, Google Calendar, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Interns are expected to be outgoing on social media and to represent the Internship Program on our blog and on Instagram
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- The ability to work independently and with others
- Access to a car and a valid driver’s license is preferable
- A genuine interest in art, culture, community, and WaterFire’s mission
How to Apply
We accept interns on a rolling basis throughout the year.
All WaterFire Providence internships are hosted at the WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02908. Full-time and Part-time internships are available during Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms. Times vary and are flexible – please inquire for details.
For more information about interning at WaterFire contact Gary Saint Laurent.
All WaterFire Providence internships are unpaid. Internships may be done for academic credit, career exploration, or service learning.
My (Abriella’s) favorite pieces. The first is Il Nouvo Mondo by Julie Gearan. The piece was started in 2016 and finished in 2023, and with the amount of detail and work put in with the oil paint reflects that. It’s stunning pink and bustling seaside population excite a feeling of dizziness, much like how I imagine the young girl in the painting feels when she sees the beached whale. The second piece is Another Life by Paula Martisian, completed in 2022 and made with oil on linen. The dreamy colors and overall execution of movement and flow made me drawn to this piece immediately. I see human figures and parts of faces in it, which leads me to think it was made in hopes of another life being filled with these sorts of things. The third piece is 3rd Tuesday by Walter Feldman, completed in 1982. In it I see a woman yawning with her arm held out. The brilliant red and blue colors combine to create a very vibrant feeling. The fourth are Monica Shinn’s pieces, Sunday (2024) on the left, and Black Cat Pilgrim (2024) on the left. I love the use of color in Sunday, how it sets off from the black under painting krbinh in the board, and I love the use of geometric shapes in Black Cat Pilgrim. The small rectangles remind me of Gustav Klimt’s paintings. The fifth painting is VISITATION (2021) by Anthony Russo on latex. I love the use of geometric shapes and flat colors in Russo’s work. In this piece I feel tensions, very rigid ones amplified by the sharp angles. The woman standing on the tabke before the man, looking down on him seems like either a performance or an escape. She’s wearing white, which usually symbolizes innocence, and behind her is a tree and blue sky. Near the sitting man is a gold vase, and what I can assume is the inside of the house. It makes me feel like she wants to fly away almost, even while both people hold melancholy expressions. The sixth piece is Ithaka (2019) by Jerry Ehrlich with a poem by C.P. Cavafy. The poem was a wonderful addition, encouraging taking your time through your perils and journeys before your goals. The sculpture seems like a boat, but upon closer inspection it has a hole in the middle, and its ‘legs’ I imagine would anchor it.
My (Abriella’s) favorite pieces. The first is Il Nouvo Mondo by Julie Gearan. The piece was started in 2016 and finished in 2023, and with the amount of detail and work put in with the oil paint reflects that. It’s stunning pink and bustling seaside population excite a feeling of dizziness, much like how I imagine the young girl in the painting feels when she sees the beached whale. The second piece is Another Life by Paula Martisian, completed in 2022 and made with oil on linen. The dreamy colors and overall execution of movement and flow made me drawn to this piece immediately. I see human figures and parts of faces in it, which leads me to think it was made in hopes of another life being filled with these sorts of things. The third piece is 3rd Tuesday by Walter Feldman, completed in 1982. In it I see a woman yawning with her arm held out. The brilliant red and blue colors combine to create a very vibrant feeling. The fourth are Monica Shinn’s pieces, Sunday (2024) on the left, and Black Cat Pilgrim (2024) on the left. I love the use of color in Sunday, how it sets off from the black under painting krbinh in the board, and I love the use of geometric shapes in Black Cat Pilgrim. The small rectangles remind me of Gustav Klimt’s paintings. The fifth painting is VISITATION (2021) by Anthony Russo on latex. I love the use of geometric shapes and flat colors in Russo’s work. In this piece I feel tensions, very rigid ones amplified by the sharp angles. The woman standing on the tabke before the man, looking down on him seems like either a performance or an escape. She’s wearing white, which usually symbolizes innocence, and behind her is a tree and blue sky. Near the sitting man is a gold vase, and what I can assume is the inside of the house. It makes me feel like she wants to fly away almost, even while both people hold melancholy expressions. The sixth piece is Ithaka (2019) by Jerry Ehrlich with a poem by C.P. Cavafy. The poem was a wonderful addition, encouraging taking your time through your perils and journeys before your goals. The sculpture seems like a boat, but upon closer inspection it has a hole in the middle, and its ‘legs’ I imagine would anchor it.
One of the pieces from this month’s art gallery that believe went unnoticed is this Glass Vase. Like at first glance it doesn’t even look like a vase at-least not a glass one. I only noticed when I was taking a little stroll around the gallery. But I love the fact how it looks molded with clay and so texturized. I also love the vibrance in color , it makes it look like another painting in general.
– Makai , The Intern.
One of the pieces from this month’s art gallery that believe went unnoticed is this Glass Vase. Like at first glance it doesn’t even look like a vase at-least not a glass one. I only noticed when I was taking a little stroll around the gallery. But I love the fact how it looks molded with clay and so texturized. I also love the vibrance in color , it makes it look like another painting in general.
– Makai , The Intern.
💫Summer ‘24 Intern Spotlight:
Makai Zeon – Branding & Merchandising Intern 🔖
We sat down with our new Summer ‘24 interns to talk about what they are looking forward to and what some of their goals are working at @waterfireprov this summer.
Keep up with their journeys, discover the magic behind the scenes, and stay tuned for more insight on their experience throughout the summer.🔥
To learn more about the internship program, you can visit our website or check out the link in our bio 🔗
💫Summer ‘24 Intern Spotlight:
Makai Zeon – Branding & Merchandising Intern 🔖
We sat down with our new Summer ‘24 interns to talk about what they are looking forward to and what some of their goals are working at @waterfireprov this summer.
Keep up with their journeys, discover the magic behind the scenes, and stay tuned for more insight on their experience throughout the summer.🔥
To learn more about the internship program, you can visit our website or check out the link in our bio 🔗
💫Summer ‘24 Intern Spotlight:
Abriella – Arts/Visitor Experience Intern 🖼️
We sat down with our new Summer ‘24 interns to talk about what they are looking forward to and what some of their goals are working at @waterfireprov this summer.
Keep up with their journeys, discover the magic behind the scenes, and stay tuned for more insight on their experience throughout the summer.🔥
To learn more about the internship program, you can visit our website or check out the link in our bio 🔗
💫Summer ‘24 Intern Spotlight:
Abriella – Arts/Visitor Experience Intern 🖼️
We sat down with our new Summer ‘24 interns to talk about what they are looking forward to and what some of their goals are working at @waterfireprov this summer.
Keep up with their journeys, discover the magic behind the scenes, and stay tuned for more insight on their experience throughout the summer.🔥
To learn more about the internship program, you can visit our website or check out the link in our bio 🔗
