Yes on 5 Campaign Video

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 economic impact evaluation conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers? That’s just one reason why your VOTE Yes on 5 RI is so critically important! Art+Business=Jobs+Vibrant Economy!

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Tim Blankenship

Director of Special Projects at WaterFire | + posts by author

Tim Blankenship, newly appointed Director of Special Projects, is a 22-year veteran of WaterFire and a steadfast advocate for the organization’s mission to unite the community through shared artistic experiences. Having worked across multiple departments, including a decade in production and recent years with the creative services team, Tim brings unmatched institutional knowledge to his new role. He will focus on strengthening internal systems and supporting the creation of new visitor experiences at both the downtown installation and the WaterFire Arts Center.