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Illuminating Rhode Island
For Nearly 30 Years

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Remembering Michael Grando

All of us will remember Michael at WaterFire and while we will miss his presence, we will work to continue his mission. Michael reached out to us all to share his gift of a red carnation to encourage each of us to reach forth and to grab the beauty of the world as we step into the bounty of life.

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Upcoming WaterFire Lightings

Keep an eye out for our 2024 WaterFire Season Schedule to be announced in April!

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WaterFire Event Schedule

Check out upcoming WaterFire events.

Volunteering

For the community, by the community.

The Brazier Society

You’re invited to be a part of the magic!

Celebrate at WaterFire

Proposals, anniversaries, date nights. Make memories at WaterFire.

Explore The WaterFire Arts Center

Events & Exhibitions Calendar

Community and Culture at the WaterFire Arts Center

Explore our Exhibitions

See what’s new in our galleries.

Art by WaterFire Accelerate artists

WaterFire // Accelerate

A year-long professional development program for emerging artists under 30

Rent Our Spaces

Host your next event at the WaterFire Arts Center

Explore Providence

Plan Your Visit to Providence Guide

Restaurants, hotels, attractions, and more!

Explore Arts & Culture

Providence is home to amazing museums, shopping, and so much more!

Dining Out In Providence

Restaurants in and around Downtown Providence.

Providence Hotels

Comfy to quirky and everything in between.

Burning braziers, at WaterFire in Providence, Rhode Island. Photograph by Erin Cuddigan.

Support WaterFire

WaterFire has literally and figuratively illuminated Rhode Island for nearly three decades. Every season, around a million visitors flock to the state to experience this incredible public art installation. One small non-profit organization has transformed our city and state in incredible ways, but we cannot do it alone.

WaterFire Providence Supporters

Video credits: Fire dancer Spogga has been performing at WaterFire events for many years. He is also a talented musician who currently lives and works in New Orleans. Storyteller Len Cabral is shown during his appearance at our Rosa Parks House Project exhibition. Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon was the centerpiece of our To the Moon and Beyond: Celebrating the 50th-Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing exhibition.