Providence Art Culture Tourism

Providence Art Culture Tourism ACT commissions public art, stewards grants, & produces vibrant public programming & festivals ✨
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The Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism (AC+T) ensures the continued development of a vibrant and creative city by integrating arts and culture into community life while showcasing Providence as an international cultural destination.

ACT is thrilled to congratulate the winners of the first cohort of Providence writers to attend the Fine Arts Work Cente...
05/26/2026

ACT is thrilled to congratulate the winners of the first cohort of Providence writers to attend the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA! Earlier this year, ACT launched a new scholarship program in partnership with the Fine Arts Work Center, that provides free tuition and housing as well as a $500 stipend to help defray the costs of transportation and food associated with taking a writing workshop. 

A panel featuring local writers and ACT staff awarded writers Justice Ameer , Sean Richardson , Vikki Warner and Ellen Zahniser with the four summer writing scholarships! Congratulations, writers!

Head over to our blog in the link in our bio to read more about ACT’s FAWC program and to meet these talented writers!

Join us Thursday, May 21st from 4-6:30 pm for an opening reception celebrating the City of Providence Employee Gallery E...
05/21/2026

Join us Thursday, May 21st from 4-6:30 pm for an opening reception celebrating the City of Providence Employee Gallery Exhibit, on display now through August 17th on the second floor of Providence City Hall.

Artist credits for works shown above: Eden Jutras & Wendy Nilsson

📌 NEW Annual Project Fund Deadline: JUNE 15 Through awards ranging from $1,500-$4,000 ACT supports projects that advance...
05/15/2026

📌 NEW Annual Project Fund Deadline: JUNE 15

Through awards ranging from $1,500-$4,000 ACT supports projects that advance access and cultural equity, foster change and transformation, and demonstrate responsiveness and impact.

The Project Fund has changed to one annual deadline: June 15, 2026 for projects taking place between July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Project Fund applicants increase their chances of being funded by contacting ACT to discuss their application prior to its submission.

Prospective applicants may also sign up for Project Fund Info Sessions:

• In-person info session at Joseph Doorley Jr. Municipal Building, 444 Westminster Street in the Westminster Conference Room: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5-6 PM

• Virtual Info Session on Microsoft Teams: Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12-1 PM

Special Projects Manager Charlotte Abotsi is the point of contact for the Project Fund. RSVP for an info session or schedule time to meet with Charlotte one to one by writing [email protected], or calling or texting 401-369-4988.

To apply for a Project Fund grant, visit the link in our bio.

Last month we gathered in celebration a new mural honoring the legacy of three significant people in South Providence’s ...
05/01/2026

Last month we gathered in celebration a new mural honoring the legacy of three significant people in South Providence’s history: Sgt. Cornel Young, Jr., Charlotte Woods, and B. Jae Clanton. Held at the Sgt. Cornel Young, Jr. & Charlotte Woods Elementary School at the B. Jae Clanton Complex (Young Woods), ACT, in partnership with Young Woods were proud to unveil the new mural created by Kendel Joseph . After a competitive artist open call, Kendel was awarded the contract in November 2025 and worked through the winter to complete the mural. Congratulations to Kendel Joseph and thank you to Young Woods Elementary for the dedication and determination to make this mural a possibility. Read more about how it all came together on our blog by visiting the link in our bio.

Photo Credit: David Santilli

Want to learn firsthand about ACT’s public art open calls and opportunities for artists? Curious about staying in-the-kn...
04/15/2026

Want to learn firsthand about ACT’s public art open calls and opportunities for artists? Curious about staying in-the-know about ACT’s signature events and programs? Sign up for ACT’s Newsletter! Head to the link in our bio to sign up, or visit artculturetourism.com/newsletter.

ACT, in collaboration with the Providence Public Library , AS220 and OPEN are honoring the legacy of our friend and co...
04/02/2026

ACT, in collaboration with the Providence Public Library , AS220 and OPEN are honoring the legacy of our friend and colleague Adrian “Paris” Fernandez with the group exhibition at the Joan T. Boghossian Gallery on the third floor of the library.

Paris + Friends is on view at the Joan T. Boghossian Gallery at the Providence Public Library,150 Empire Street, Providence.

This group show features the work of over 60 artists who all worked with Paris in various times and spaces over the last decade. Thank you to everyone who saw the call and brought your work. The space is a testament to our friend in all his vibrant, multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural, brilliance.

The Gallery is open during regular PPL hours. We invite all to join us for a special gathering on April 4, from 4-6 PM as we celebrate the life of Paris, and the artists of Paris + Friends.

We are excited to share about our next show at the Gallery at City Hall:Seeing Beauty in Transition feature paintings an...
04/01/2026

We are excited to share about our next show at the Gallery at City Hall:

Seeing Beauty in Transition feature paintings and photographs by Karen Harris and Tom Wedell at the The Gallery at City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI.

Seeing Beauty in Transition will be on view from March 19—May 18, 2026.

About the show: Observing the life cycle of leaves, the artists reflect on themes of transition, endurance, and the journey of life itself. This attention to natural processes mirrors a personal journey of change, where comfort and grounding are found in careful observation. Seeing Beauty in Transition invites viewers to consider time not as loss, but as transformation—where decay, memory, and renewal exist together.

In collaboration with Project Weber/RENEW , The City of Providence is hosting a free Narcan and overdose response traini...
03/13/2026

In collaboration with Project Weber/RENEW , The City of Providence is hosting a free Narcan and overdose response training for all community partners and staff who work in restaurants, bars, clubs, venues, and other nightlife-oriented industries. Narcan can be used to reverse an opioid overdose and save a life.

This training will be held on Monday April 6, 2026, from 5:30PM-6:30PM in the first-floor conference room at 444 Westminster St (Joseph A. Doorley Municipal Building) in Providence.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/4sZZBkhs5a

FREE Narcan will be available, as well as fentanyl test strips and print resources. For more information email Mikaela Byers, Program Manager – Human Services, at [email protected]

We have two great cultural celebrations next week at City Hall that I hope you’ll join us for.🇮🇹 City of Providence St....
03/12/2026

We have two great cultural celebrations next week at City Hall that I hope you’ll join us for.

🇮🇹 City of Providence St. Joseph's Day Celebration
📅 March 19 | 🕛 12:00 PM

🍀 City of Providence St. Patrick's Day Celebration
📅 March 20 | 🕛 12:00 PM

Our city is proud of the cultures and traditions that help make Providence such a vibrant place. I look forward to celebrating with you at City Hall!

Attention Providence Businesses!We are hosting an info session for businesses who plan to program public events outdoors...
03/10/2026

Attention Providence Businesses!

We are hosting an info session for businesses who plan to program public events outdoors this season.

If your business is interested in hosting outdoor events this spring or summer, join the Providence City Service Team on March 16 to learn about major upcoming events, including the Providence Fan Zone Watch Party featuring live soccer game screenings, and how your business can apply for a special event permit. Please note that special event applications must be submitted at least six weeks before your desired event date.

Join us, along with our tourism partners on Monday, March 16 from 1:30-3:30 PM at the Joseph A. Doorley Jr. Municipal Building at 444 Westminster Street in downtown Providence. See you there!

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