Updated 11/2/2023

WaterFire Providence

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RI

Institution/Business Type: Arts Service Organization

WaterFire Providence® is an independent, 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization whose mission is to inspire Providence and its visitors by revitalizing the urban experience, fostering community engagement and creatively transforming the city by presenting WaterFire for all to enjoy.

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Peter Mello

Job Title: Managing Director / coCEO

Phone: 401-443-5512

Fax: 401-331-3624

Address:

WaterFire Arts Center

475 Valley Street

Providence, RI 02908

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Arts Service Organization

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

1994

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Arts Service Organization

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

1994

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Multi-Disciplinary

Additional Disciplines:

Non-Arts / Non-Humanities

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

Arts for Social Change / Creative Activism
Arts and Health
Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
Public Art Projects (In Free, Public Spaces)
Venue Rental
Curriculum Development
Consulting - Organizational Capacity
Marketing Services
Portfolio Review
Film Showings
Performance / Concert / Reading
Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
Community Arts
Exhibitions
Artist Market

Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter

Events Per Year: 25

Communities

Populations Engaged:

Adults
Businesses
Elders
Families
General Public
Immigrant Populations
Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) individuals
LGBTQ Populations
Native American Tribes
Nonprofits
People with Disabilities
School Groups
Teens
Veteran/Active Duty Military Personnel
Youth-At-Risk

Languages Available:

Spanish

Geographic Reach:

Town / City
County
Multi-County Region
State
Multi-State Region
National
International

Venues for Rent/Use

WaterFire Arts Center

Venue Address: 475 Valley Street Providence, RI 02908

Venue Phone: 401-273-1155

Venue Website

Venue Type: Gallery / Museum

Venue Fee Range Minimum: $500

Venue Fee Range Maximum: $5000

Venue Capacity: 1500

Venue Accessibility: Facility is physically accessible (such as parking, entrances, accessible restrooms, seating, backstage).

Stage Details: Black Box, Theater in the Round

Venue Seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall

Venue Features: Climate Control, Dance Floor, Exhibition Walls, Light System / Track Lighting, Movie Screen / Projection Capabilities, Security, WiFi

Trained Crew Available: Yes

Union Crew Available: No