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PVD artesian market never disappoints. So many talented artists, varied creative methods and media. One of a kind unique gifts! I love shopping at these types of events.
The WaterFire Arts Center is a multi-purpose arts venue as well as a social enterprise platform for many organizations. One of the unique features of the WaterFire Arts Center is the Main Hall which provides 15,000 square feet of uninterrupted exhibition, performance, and production space with a 40-foot ceiling. While Rhode Island is rich with cultural assets and resources including art museums and galleries, there was a realization several years ago, that there was no contemporary art center in the state that could host large installations or surveys. The WaterFire Arts Center is a flexible venue that filled that void...it now provides arts and cultural opportunities and experiences for all, regardless of social, cultural, or economic background. In 2019 The WaterFire Arts Center became the new home for the Wheeler School's Cityside at Wheeler interdisciplinary learning program. Cityside is embedded in Providence's 25 neighborhoods, working with various NGOs, non-profit organizations, community groups, and branches of government to provide a rich curriculum for project-based learning, inquiry, and research. The Wilbury Theatre Group also established its permanent location at the Waterfire Arts Center a few years back, providing theater goers a place with lots of parking and an ample main room for seasonal performances. If you are a lover of arts and culture in Rhode Island, chances are that you will eventually come here for a pop up market, an arts exhibit, a concert, a play, or any other cultural happening. I have attended many festivals here, flea markets, winter markets, plays, arts exhibits, fundraisers and many more events...a nice, clean and spacious venue.
I attended a multiple day symposium hosted by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence here. The event was well organized - there was ample space for our large group & the catering for breakfast & lunch went smoothly. I deeply appreciated the large parking lot available to all participants. The bathrooms were modern & well maintained. My only complaint - it felt quite chilly during the programming - I recommend layering up!
I love the WAC! So many great events and I've never run into any problems with crowds or safety, which is so important. I know when an event is held here it'll be organized and stress-free. And there's a free parking lot!
Hipsters of New England, gather 'round! You'll definitely want to add the Waterfire Arts Center to your list of must-visit places when you're in Providence! This multi-use events venue is home to some of the most creative endeavors in the city, from stage shows to artisanal craft markets, and it's worth checking out to see what's going on if you find yourself looking for something to do. We visited today to attend the Made on Honor Market, and had a fun time! The building, like many in the area, was once an old industrial factory. The space has been masterfully repurposed to retain some of its rustic charm, but with modern amenities and plenty of natural light that pours in from floor to ceiling windows in the main room. It's actually pretty awesome, and I could also see it as a great option for an offbeat wedding venue if anyone's looking to be creative with their reception space! However, I am not sure that WaterFire Arts Center was the best choice for the Made on Honor Market. Most of the vendors were packed into the main room, which looks spacious at first glance, but when it's jammed with 40-60 vendor booths and hundreds of people plus dogs and baby strollers, it can get real chaotic real quick. I found it hard to maneuver around the tables and chat to the vendors because there was just so much going on in such a cramped space. I actually ended up staying for less time than I initially anticipated because I got so overwhelmed by the crowds. To its credit, though, the fair was chock full of talented artisans and vendors from Rhode Island and beyond. Even though I was only there for about a half hour, I did get a jump start on some Christmas shopping with a few unique gifts from various vintage booths. It was also fun to see Celebrated Co, a local bakery, set up shop at the marketplace. I never get their baked goods since it's kind of a drive from me, so it was a pleasant surprise to nosh on one of their cake jars while I could today! Yum! I would gladly attend another event at WaterFire Arts Center, and recommend the space to friends who are looking for an off-the-beaten-path locale for their special day. With ample parking, this is an ideal spot for a gathering, albeit maybe one not as large or as bustling as the one I attended today.
Excellent venue where we have attended many markets and events such as Veg Fest and Little City Thrifty. Before COVID, we also attended a number of cultural events including an event commemorating the moon landing and several artistic performances. There is usually enough parking at the central lot and on weekends spill over into neighboring lots does not appear to be prohibited. Always very clean and well maintained. The small gift shop where sales benefit Waterfire is not to be missed and has a great selection of gifts for cooks, art lovers and fans of Rhode Island. I have never been to a subpar event here. They do a great job!
Excited to finally visit this new venue. The Water Fire staff did an amazing job renovating this building while maintaining the character of an old industrial building. A great place to visit on a crisp winter afternoon Nice lobby arena and Waterfire gift shop, leads into a nice reception area and then to the event hall, lots of natural light, very clean and spacious allow for multiple vendors. Perfect location not far from highways, downtown and federal hill. Parking lots are brand new and a compliment to the first class venue. Can wait to comeback
I've been here for a few events - lots of parking which is huge, and it's free, might just need to walk a bit. They use all their space which is amazing / I'd rather a bit of a crowd and make my entry fee worth it!! The place was clean! Easy to navigate! Happy to attend vents here! The balcony is fun too!
I love this place. It is so nice to see a building that has been saved and re-purposed. I have been to a few events here and I find it very fun and inconvenient. The parking is ample and it is handicapped accessible. This time we went to the holiday show that they sponsored and it did not disappoint. There were many many artisans with their wares to show. So many different crafts and trades and art work. I went with my daughter at Jill and her family and of course we picked up some Christmas gifts and really had a nice time.
Thoroughly enjoyed the opening reception of Planet Earth: the Environment and our Future, on March 19, 2022. Several of the artists in the exhibit engaged on a discussion of their artwork, and Providence 's Plant City and Warren 's Sowams CiderWorks Company hosted the reception with vegan food and beverages after the discussion. Luke Jerram's Gaia, a 23 foot rotating globe representing Earth beautifully exemplified the theme of the exhibit, both its beauty and it's fragility, as punctuated by a periodically chiming bell, indicating the extinction from our planet of another species. This impressive and thoughtful exhibit ends on May 1st, I urge you not to miss it!
Beautiful venue and definitely unique in style and structure. Attended the play "The Large Jar," a short piece in connection to the Fringe PVD program. We were seated in the "Garage" which, by all means, is just a garage. But it's simplicity sort of allows you to fall into the performance at hands... similar to a Black Box theater, just with white walls. Plenty of convenient parking, and plenty of space for all types of programs. A hip vibe, but very inviting and casual.
Beautiful venue, I have never been before but wanted to see the Museum of the Moon exhibit while it is in town. The exhibit is free and there are quite a few scheduled speakers and activities associated with it. This is a travelling exhibit and will be here in Providence until July 28th. I recommend going at night when it is illuminated; you can get some really great photos. I look forward to seeing more events at the location!
I have been to a few different events at the WaterFire Arts Center. It is a really great venue no matter what the event is! Great space and cool vibes. The parking lot is pretty big and seems to accommodate most of the cars. I most recently came for the Little City Thrifty event. I left with some cool clothes and tasty pastries. read more
Came here for the bloom event and it was wonderful! It seems like they do a lot of great event here now. Not sure if they have for years and I'm just learning about them or if they are new, but no matter what---they're using this giant space well. I look forward to attending future events at the center! read more
I love how diverse and unique they can make this space. I've come here for shopping expos, for food expos and recently a private event for my school which it was a very upscale gala event it was magnificent, I had no clue they could turn that space into what they did, I was just used to it being for shopping. This place is huge, and very clean. They have a good amount of clean restrooms and the workers are always very genuine and nice. I must say again- this is a huge space. It can be rented out for a number of different things and I love that. They also have an attached gallery on the side- which is pretty cool to look at - always features something new and unique. I love some art! There's a massive parking lot, and it's very easy to find. I'm not sure if they still have art upstairs but I know at one point I seen art upstairs as well. This place is just massive I know I keep saying that. I really enjoy every event I come to here. read more
The WaterFire Arts Center is a multi-purpose arts venue as well as a social enterprise platform for many organizations. One of the unique features of the WaterFire Arts Center is the Main Hall which provides 15,000 square feet of uninterrupted exhibition, performance, and production space with a 40-foot ceiling. While Rhode Island is rich with cultural assets and resources including art museums and galleries, there was a realization several years ago, that there was no contemporary art center in the state that could host large installations or surveys. The WaterFire Arts Center is a flexible venue that filled that void...it now provides arts and cultural opportunities and experiences for all, regardless of social, cultural, or economic background. In 2019 The WaterFire Arts Center became the new home for the Wheeler School's Cityside at Wheeler interdisciplinary learning program. Cityside is embedded in Providence's 25 neighborhoods, working with various NGOs, non-profit organizations, community groups, and branches of government to provide a rich curriculum for project-based learning, inquiry, and research. The Wilbury Theatre Group also established its permanent location at the Waterfire Arts Center a few years back, providing theater goers a place with lots of parking and an ample main room for seasonal performances. If you are a lover of arts and culture in Rhode Island, chances are that you will eventually come here for a pop up market, an arts exhibit, a concert, a play, or any other cultural happening. I have attended many festivals here, flea markets, winter markets, plays, arts exhibits, fundraisers and many more events...a nice, clean and spacious venue. read more
2 years ago
I attended a multiple day symposium hosted by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence here. The event was well organized - there was ample space for our large group & the catering for breakfast & lunch went smoothly. I deeply appreciated the large parking lot available to all participants. The bathrooms were modern & well maintained. My only complaint - it felt quite chilly during the programming - I recommend layering up! read more
2 years ago
I love the WAC! So many great events and I've never run into any problems with crowds or safety, which is so important. I know when an event is held here it'll be organized and stress-free. And there's a free parking lot! read more
Hipsters of New England, gather 'round! You'll definitely want to add the Waterfire Arts Center to your list of must-visit places when you're in Providence! This multi-use events venue is home to some of the most creative endeavors in the city, from stage shows to artisanal craft markets, and it's worth checking out to see what's going on if you find yourself looking for something to do. We visited today to attend the Made on Honor Market, and had a fun time! The building, like many in the area, was once an old industrial factory. The space has been masterfully repurposed to retain some of its rustic charm, but with modern amenities and plenty of natural light that pours in from floor to ceiling windows in the main room. It's actually pretty awesome, and I could also see it as a great option for an offbeat wedding venue if anyone's looking to be creative with their reception space! However, I am not sure that WaterFire Arts Center was the best choice for the Made on Honor Market. Most of the vendors were packed into the main room, which looks spacious at first glance, but when it's jammed with 40-60 vendor booths and hundreds of people plus dogs and baby strollers, it can get real chaotic real quick. I found it hard to maneuver around the tables and chat to the vendors because there was just so much going on in such a cramped space. I actually ended up staying for less time than I initially anticipated because I got so overwhelmed by the crowds. To its credit, though, the fair was chock full of talented artisans and vendors from Rhode Island and beyond. Even though I was only there for about a half hour, I did get a jump start on some Christmas shopping with a few unique gifts from various vintage booths. It was also fun to see Celebrated Co, a local bakery, set up shop at the marketplace. I never get their baked goods since it's kind of a drive from me, so it was a pleasant surprise to nosh on one of their cake jars while I could today! Yum! I would gladly attend another event at WaterFire Arts Center, and recommend the space to friends who are looking for an off-the-beaten-path locale for their special day. With ample parking, this is an ideal spot for a gathering, albeit maybe one not as large or as bustling as the one I attended today. read more
Excellent venue where we have attended many markets and events such as Veg Fest and Little City Thrifty. Before COVID, we also attended a number of cultural events including an event commemorating the moon landing and several artistic performances. There is usually enough parking at the central lot and on weekends spill over into neighboring lots does not appear to be prohibited. Always very clean and well maintained. The small gift shop where sales benefit Waterfire is not to be missed and has a great selection of gifts for cooks, art lovers and fans of Rhode Island. I have never been to a subpar event here. They do a great job! read more
Excited to finally visit this new venue. The Water Fire staff did an amazing job renovating this building while maintaining the character of an old industrial building. A great place to visit on a crisp winter afternoon Nice lobby arena and Waterfire gift shop, leads into a nice reception area and then to the event hall, lots of natural light, very clean and spacious allow for multiple vendors. Perfect location not far from highways, downtown and federal hill. Parking lots are brand new and a compliment to the first class venue. Can wait to comeback read more
I've been here for a few events - lots of parking which is huge, and it's free, might just need to walk a bit. They use all their space which is amazing / I'd rather a bit of a crowd and make my entry fee worth it!! The place was clean! Easy to navigate! Happy to attend vents here! The balcony is fun too! read more
5 years ago
I love this place. It is so nice to see a building that has been saved and re-purposed. I have been to a few events here and I find it very fun and inconvenient. The parking is ample and it is handicapped accessible. This time we went to the holiday show that they sponsored and it did not disappoint. There were many many artisans with their wares to show. So many different crafts and trades and art work. I went with my daughter at Jill and her family and of course we picked up some Christmas gifts and really had a nice time. read more
Thoroughly enjoyed the opening reception of Planet Earth: the Environment and our Future, on March 19, 2022. Several of the artists in the exhibit engaged on a discussion of their artwork, and Providence 's Plant City and Warren 's Sowams CiderWorks Company hosted the reception with vegan food and beverages after the discussion. Luke Jerram's Gaia, a 23 foot rotating globe representing Earth beautifully exemplified the theme of the exhibit, both its beauty and it's fragility, as punctuated by a periodically chiming bell, indicating the extinction from our planet of another species. This impressive and thoughtful exhibit ends on May 1st, I urge you not to miss it! read more
7 years ago
Beautiful venue and definitely unique in style and structure. Attended the play "The Large Jar," a short piece in connection to the Fringe PVD program. We were seated in the "Garage" which, by all means, is just a garage. But it's simplicity sort of allows you to fall into the performance at hands... similar to a Black Box theater, just with white walls. Plenty of convenient parking, and plenty of space for all types of programs. A hip vibe, but very inviting and casual. read more
Beautiful venue, I have never been before but wanted to see the Museum of the Moon exhibit while it is in town. The exhibit is free and there are quite a few scheduled speakers and activities associated with it. This is a travelling exhibit and will be here in Providence until July 28th. I recommend going at night when it is illuminated; you can get some really great photos. I look forward to seeing more events at the location! read more
7 years ago
I attended the Made on Honor Market today and it was fantastic! So many incredible booths with delicious or unique treats and gifts. I picked up some great gifts and could have purchased much more! The Arts Center is a great multipurpose facility with off street parking. It was very easy to get to as well! read more
7 years ago
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