WaterFire Providence presents the artwork WaterFire to inspire Providence and its visitors, revitalize the urban experience, foster community engagement, and creatively transform the city.
WaterFire Providence is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization and all contributions are tax deductible. It is presented for free by the generosity of our donors and sponsors. We greatly appreciate your contributions. We simply can not do it without you!
THERE ARE MANY WAYS THAT YOUR SUPPORT OF WATERFIRE CAN HELP BRING THIS ARTWORK INTO THE FUTURE…
Donate Online TODAY, Sponsor an Event, or Be a Member of our Brazier Society…
Donate Online
Please consider joining us as a SPONSOR of WaterFire.
Whether it’s a signature season-long event or a fun individual evening program, sponsorships make WaterFire possible! Let us work with you to make your sponsorship package personal and memorable!
…These are all ways to that you can help Keep the Fires Burning!
Thank you very much for your contributions!
DONATE AT THE EVENT
Ribbons of Light
When you come to WaterFire add your light to the night. Support WaterFire by visiting our volunteers by the tall blue column of light and make your contribution of $3, $5, $10 or more. For your donation you will receive a gift of a luminous blue Ribbon of Light. Give what you can and become a part of the artwork and join the river of light.
Please make your donation at any of the WaterFire stations marked by the illuminated blue columns. Every dollar goes to support WaterFire. Please note that the commercial vendors selling flashing light-up novelties are not sanctioned by WaterFire and do not contribute to the event.
Luminaria Candle Lanterns
At the event you are invited to dedicate and place a Luminaria Candle Lantern in the park to make a wish or to honor someone or celebrate an accomplishment. These are available for a donation of $5.
Starry, Starry Night
Add your light to the night by writing your wish on a ribbon and attaching it to your own star and hanging it in the constellation in Memorial Park for a $20 donation. You can take a beautiful star - and the magic of WaterFire - home with you for a $40 donation. Please join us by making a wish and adding your light to the night.
The Fire Flower Project
Please consider becoming an Individual Sponsor or a Corporate Sponsor of the Fire Flower Project! Please visit our Fire Flower Project Page for more information.
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There are many other ways you may contribute to WaterFire Providence and keep the fires burning. We greatly appreciate all your support:
United Way
Via the United Way by just writing in the name of WaterFire on your pledge card.
Volunteer
Join us as a volunteer helping to present WaterFire
Brazier Society
Please join the WaterFire Brazier Society that offers a special reception area and boat rides for our major donors