WaterFire Providence

WaterFire Providence's 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.

WaterFire Providence Brings Art to the Community, by the Community

WaterFire Providence is known for the lightings that take place downtown with local artists and food vendors. We hope to get back to lightings downtown later this year but for now our main focus is the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC)! Since the pandemic WaterFire continued to create art for the community, by the community at the WFAC.

WaterFire Providence Volunteers are an integral part ofeveryevent we host. They assist in all aspects of event production, special projects, and anything else we dream up.

Volunteers build, perform, inspire, engage, and enjoy! WaterFire volunteers come from all walks of life, and we appreciate the diversity and talents that are among them. Over the years, a network of volunteers has been established, and we are delighted at the community that they have become.

Begin your volunteer experience with WaterFire Providence bysigning up now on our Volunteer HQ.

Every month the Volunteer Department aims to createfun (virtual) activities for volunteers such as baking, painting, crafting, sharing adventures and so much more. When there are no current events, exhibits or performances volunteers help with the preparations. Volunteers help with boat-building and repairs, mechanical tasks, fundraising, preparations for the lighting season, special projects like sewing or online research, leadership roles and so much more.

We welcome you to join us and discover just how much excitement and fun there is in producing such a unique and exciting event! Whether you are a behind the scenes kind of person, want to shine in a larger role, or you simply want to experience WaterFire from a new perspective, we would love for you to join us.