A year-long professional development program for young artists under 30
WaterFire Accelerate is a year-long professional development program for emerging artists under 30 that is specifically designed to provide access to resources that will further participants’ artistic careers. WaterFire Accelerate engages young artists in areas outside the traditional art school experience through a series of meetings, workshops, site visits, and discussions. Professionals in the field share their experiences and learnings in open discussions where topics involving best practices, self-representation, marketing, finance and taxes, and technology surrounding art are explored. Each cohort represents the Providence community and is diverse in both the makeup of participants and their chosen mediums.
WaterFire Accelerate artists receive a stipend that helps them produce new works during the program and aligns with WaterFire Providence’s overall mission of supporting artists and recognizing the value of their craft. Aside from the group show, WaterFire Providence provides various opportunities for WaterFire Accelerate artists to showcase and sell their work throughout the duration of the program at WaterFire art markets, downtown lighting events, as well as the inclusion of their artworks and merchandise at the WaterFire Arts Center store.
Apply now for the 2024-2025 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort
WaterFire Providence Announces the 2023-2024 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort
The 2023-2024 cohort was selected by a WaterFire Accelerate Selection Committee that included local leaders in the arts: Candida Clayton, gallerist, curator, and art advisor; Michael Rose, Gallery Manager at the Providence Art Club; Sav Hazard-Chaney, former WaterFire Accelerate cohort member; as well as WaterFire staff members Peter A. Mello, Managing Director + coCEO, Nicole Nehiley, Community Relations Manager, and Grechel Rosado, Programs Coordinator.
Anyone interested in donating or supporting WaterFire Accelerate should contact Grechel Rosado, programs coordinator ([email protected] | (401) 443-0124.
📩 Apply today to be a part of the 2024-25 WaterFire Accelerate artist cohort! 📩 Applications are open until June 30. Follow @waterfire.accelerate to learn more + link in bio. 🔻
🔺This @waterfireprov program is a year-long professional development program for artists under 30 specifically designed to provide access to resources that will further participants’ artistic careers. Connect with professionals in the field and dive into monthly meeting that explore topics like self representation, marketing, economics and technology surrounding art. Each cohort represents the Providence community and is diverse in both the makeup of participants and their art mediums.
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📩 Apply today to be a part of the 2024-25 WaterFire Accelerate artist cohort! 📩 Applications are open until June 30. Follow @waterfire.accelerate to learn more + link in bio. 🔻
🔺This @waterfireprov program is a year-long professional development program for artists under 30 specifically designed to provide access to resources that will further participants’ artistic careers. Connect with professionals in the field and dive into monthly meeting that explore topics like self representation, marketing, economics and technology surrounding art. Each cohort represents the Providence community and is diverse in both the makeup of participants and their art mediums.
📤️ Share! Know an artist that would value an experience like this? Send along this post. Be an arts champion!
Come experience the ‘When I Get Home’ art exhibition all throughout month created by our 2023-24 @waterfire.accelerate cohort! 🎨🖌️
The gallery is open at the @waterfireartscenter || 10-5 Wednesday- Sunday,
10-9 Thursday
Thank you to Sydney, Leiyana, Emily, Kannetha, Andrea and Adolfo for all of your hard work!
@sydneydarrowart
@leiyanasimone
@emilysweb.jpg
@kannetha.brown
@makemefeel.better
@uh.dolfo
And don’t forget to mark your calendars for some special events throughout the month including…
🌟TODAY 6/13 @5-9pm | TroopTop *rooftop bar with @trooppvd*
🌟Thurs. 6/20 @5-9pm TroopTop *rooftop bar with @trooppvd*
✨Artist Networking Night, Club Sol, a Summer Solstice Celebration hosted by @leiyanasimone @5-9pm
🌟Sat. 6/22 @12-2pm | Mindfulness in Creativity Workshop with @sydneydarrowart
🌟Thurs. 6/27 TroopTop *rooftop bar with @trooppvd*
🌟Thurs. 6/27 Paint Night Workshop led by @sydneydarrowart 6:30-8:30pm
🌟Thurs. 6/29 @2-4pm | Cigar Box Altar Workshop with @emilysweb.jpg
Come experience the ‘When I Get Home’ art exhibition all throughout month created by our 2023-24 @waterfire.accelerate cohort! 🎨🖌️
The gallery is open at the @waterfireartscenter || 10-5 Wednesday- Sunday,
10-9 Thursday
Thank you to Sydney, Leiyana, Emily, Kannetha, Andrea and Adolfo for all of your hard work!
@sydneydarrowart
@leiyanasimone
@emilysweb.jpg
@kannetha.brown
@makemefeel.better
@uh.dolfo
And don’t forget to mark your calendars for some special events throughout the month including…
🌟TODAY 6/13 @5-9pm | TroopTop *rooftop bar with @trooppvd*
🌟Thurs. 6/20 @5-9pm TroopTop *rooftop bar with @trooppvd*
✨Artist Networking Night, Club Sol, a Summer Solstice Celebration hosted by @leiyanasimone @5-9pm
🌟Sat. 6/22 @12-2pm | Mindfulness in Creativity Workshop with @sydneydarrowart
🌟Thurs. 6/27 TroopTop *rooftop bar with @trooppvd*
🌟Thurs. 6/27 Paint Night Workshop led by @sydneydarrowart 6:30-8:30pm
🌟Thurs. 6/29 @2-4pm | Cigar Box Altar Workshop with @emilysweb.jpg
Please join us for a special edition of Troop Top Thursday, on June 20 from 5 – 9PM to celebrate the summer solstice!
Leiyana Simone presents Club Sol, a creative take on an artist’s networking night rooted in genuine connection and celebration.
Come together for a night surrounded by local artists, activities, food, disco and dancing!
Music will be provided by @sissysoll and @ti.mmia 🪩
all ages are welcome, no cover.
please rsvp with the link in bio!
graphic design by @sissysoll
Please join us for a special edition of Troop Top Thursday, on June 20 from 5 – 9PM to celebrate the summer solstice!
Leiyana Simone presents Club Sol, a creative take on an artist’s networking night rooted in genuine connection and celebration.
Come together for a night surrounded by local artists, activities, food, disco and dancing!
Music will be provided by @sissysoll and @ti.mmia 🪩
all ages are welcome, no cover.
please rsvp with the link in bio!
graphic design by @sissysoll
Have you stopped by to see the @waterfire.accelerate exhibition “When I Get Home” yet?? Do you have any lingering questions about our artists, their works on display, and/or their show theme of “roots, grief and growth?” ❤️🔥
Join us for an Artist Panel discussion where we will be sitting down with the current @waterfire.accelerate cohort THIS Sunday, June 9 at 3pm hosted by none other than our very own Accelerate alum @berroaworld 🔥
Come learn more about the thought & design process of their exhibition and the Accelerate artists experiences as they’ve brought their creations to life. This exhibition will run through June 30, so make sure to stop by and make yourself at home🏠🫶🏼
Have you stopped by to see the @waterfire.accelerate exhibition “When I Get Home” yet?? Do you have any lingering questions about our artists, their works on display, and/or their show theme of “roots, grief and growth?” ❤️🔥
Join us for an Artist Panel discussion where we will be sitting down with the current @waterfire.accelerate cohort THIS Sunday, June 9 at 3pm hosted by none other than our very own Accelerate alum @berroaworld 🔥
Come learn more about the thought & design process of their exhibition and the Accelerate artists experiences as they’ve brought their creations to life. This exhibition will run through June 30, so make sure to stop by and make yourself at home🏠🫶🏼
