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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.
📌 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.
Providence is getting ready for the PVD FanZone, running June 11 through July 19, and we are looking for local businesses, organizations, and community members to help bring this exciting FIFA World Cup 2026 fan experience to life. ⚽🌍
📣 Marketplace Vendors
Share your business offerings or community resources with FanZone visitors through vending, activations, giveaways, and more.
📣 PVD FanZone Event Staff Opportunity
Apply to join the PVD FanZone team, supporting a high-energy event environment through roles in concessions, guest services, and event operations.
If you’re interested in being part of the action, visit www.pvdfanzonecom.
#PVDFanZone
Design the official 2026 PVDFest poster! 🔊
ACT, FirstWorks, and The Boston Globe Rhode Island are calling on Rhode Island artists to submit their work.
Apply at PVDFEST.COM or in the link in our bio
Submission period: May 4-May 31
Open to Rhode Island-based artists, 21+
-Preference for Providence-based artists-
@firstworksri@providenceact@bostonglobe
#PVDFest2026 #CallforArt #posterdesign
The PVD FanZone is coming to Providence this summer and we're looking for staff to help bring it to life! ⚽️🎉
As an officially designated FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone, we're talking live match broadcasts, local food trucks, a beer and spirits garden, and activities for all ages at Station Park.
Fill out the staffing interest form by May 8th to be considered for positions in concessions, info booth, and event support. Positions run June 11 through July 19. 🗓️
Submit your interest through the link in bio.
#PVDFanZone
This May, for Small Business Month, the City of Providence invites you to explore the local businesses that shape our neighborhoods.
‘Found in Providence’ is all about discovering something new close to home.
How to participate:
➡️Visit a new ‘to-you’ Providence Small Business
➡️Take advantage of the FREE two-hour street
parking on Fridays, Saturdays + Sundays throughout the month of May
➡️Post about it on Instagram, Facebook or
TikTok and tag #FoundinPVD
➡️Get automatically entered into a drawing to win cool PVD based prizes! The winners will be picked at the end of May.
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 @kendel_arts . 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 @davidsantilli
This May, for Small Business Month, the City of Providence invites you to explore the local businesses that shape our neighborhoods. ‘Found in Providence’ is all about discovering something new close to home.
How to participate:
➡️Visit a new ‘to-you’ Providence Small Business
➡️Take advantage of the FREE two-hour street parking on Fridays, Saturdays + Sundays throughout the month of May
➡️Post about it on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok and tag #FoundinPVD
➡️Get automatically entered into a drawing to win cool PVD based prizes! The winners will be picked at the end of May.
For more information - check out the link in our bio!
It’s an incredible honor to announce a new and exciting chapter for Providence as we host the first-ever PVD FanZone, positioning our city as a true regional hub during a global sports moment. This event will create meaningful opportunities for local businesses, artists and organizations, while showcasing the very best of Providence and boosting both our tourism industry and local economy.
I’m excited to welcome sports fans from around the world and right here in our community as we come together to celebrate a memorable summer in Providence.
🔗 in bio for more information.
We’re excited to be part of ACT’s 2026 Pell Lecture lineup! PSU youth leaders Manuel and Su will be providing community reflections on Camonghne Felix’s keynote. Check out the full lineup below and join us tomorrow 4/22!
• Keynote address by Camonghne Felix, @camonghne
• Drumming performance by Yoruba 2
• Poetry performance by Justice Ameer
• Visual poetry engagement led by Sussy Santana
• Remarks from Mayor Brett P. Smiley
• Keynote moderation led by April Brown
• Community Reflections by Kai Cameron, Emily Ward Crowell, and students from The Providence Student Union.
Join us at The Pavilion at Grace on 4/22 at 5:30 PM for what will be an incredibly illuminating event. As always, this event is free and open to the public. Visit @providenceact for more info and to register!
Introducing ACT’s 2026 Pell Lecture Lineup:
• Keynote address by Camonghne Felix, @camonghne
• Drumming performance by Yoruba 2
• Poetry performance by Justice Ameer
• Visual poetry engagement led by Sussy Santana
• Remarks from Mayor Brett P. Smiley @pvdmayor
• Keynote moderation led by April Brown
• Community Reflections by Kai Cameron, Emily Ward Crowell, and students from The Providence Student Union.
Join us April 22 at The Pavilion at Grace at 5:30 PM for what will be an incredibly illuminating event. As always, this event is free and open to the public. To attend, register using the link in our bio.
This project is supported in part by a grant from the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial Commission (RI250) @rhodeisland250
This event is made possible through partnerships with local businesses Symposium Books and Suya Joint. Camonghne Felix’s Let The Poets Govern: A Declaration of Freedom will be available to purchase through Symposium Books at this event. Reception at Suya Joint to follow.
