Address
- 475 Valley Street
- Providence
- Rhode Island
- 02908
- United States
Opening times
Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm
About WaterFire Providence
WaterFire Providence is a 501(c)3 independent, 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. Created in 1994 by the artist Barnaby Evans, each year approximately one million visitors come to downtown Providence to experience WaterFire making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the State of Rhode Island. Annually, WaterFire activity creates $114,000,000 in economic output, generates over $9,000,000 in direct tax revenue for the State of Rhode Island and supports 1,300 jobs for community residents.
About the WaterFire Arts Center WaterFire Providence purchased the Art Center in 2012 and began rehabilitation for the vacant, historic, industrial building in the underserved Olneyville/Valley neighborhood of Providence. The 37,000 sq. ft. multi-use arts center has become WaterFire’s first permanent home in the community and serves as its headquarters, production complex, and a multi-purpose arts venue as well as a social enterprise platform strengthening the organization’s long-term financial sustainability. Exhibitions presented at WaterFire Arts Center will further the organization’s agenda of providing arts and culture opportunities and experiences for all, regardless of social, cultural, or economic background.