Tag: Waterfire Providence
Rosa Parks House Project endures
At one point, it looked like the Providence tenure of the Rosa Parks House Project would be over before the public ever got the...
WaterFire Providence looks to Kickstarter support for new Access Program boat
PROVIDENCE - WaterFire Providence has joined the ranks of Rhode Island organizations turning to Kickstarter campaigns to fund their programming.
The nonprofit arts organization based...
WaterFire extends public viewing of Rosa Parks exhibit
PROVIDENCE - WaterFire Providence will open its doors this weekend in an effort to allow more of the public to view a reconstructed home...
WaterFire still wants to host Rosa Parks exhibit
PROVIDENCE – A home that once belonged to the family of civil rights icon Rosa Parks may yet be unveiled in the city, despite...
Yes, winter is challenging, but should it prevent R.I. from attracting...
Originally established as a ski park in Exeter in 1965, Yawgoo Valley celebrates all that the Ocean State has to offer tourists and locals...
Is Providence ready to make good on a 38-year-old commitment to...
As founder of AS220, Bert Crenca travels frequently. He often speaks to national audiences about the alternative-arts organization, one of the largest such nonprofits...
Nonprofits wary of tax law’s impact on giving
For nonprofits that solicit individual and corporate donations, one of the potential pitfalls of the new federal tax law is the doubling of the...
WaterFire Arts Center opening completes $13.7M renovation
Building owner and tenant: WaterFire Providence
Architect: DBVW Architects
General contractor: TRAC Builders
Civil engineer: Fuss & O’Neill
Structural engineer: Odeh
Historic consultant: Providence Revolving Fund
Project manager: The Aspen...
Providence to host temporary exhibit of Rosa Parks’ house
PROVIDENCE - We are hearing the word "sanctuary" a lot lately in connection with American places. Early next year, Providence will host and showcase...
Makers look to expand local supply chain
What is made in the Ocean State? Even some manufacturers, who make a living making products, are surprised by the diversity of local suppliers.
An...