Artist Up-Close Conversation Heather Henson
ARTIST UP-CLOSE CONVERSATION
with Heather Henson
Jan. 28 at RISD Chace Center
Join FirstWorks for an Artist-Up Close conversation with Heather Henson, innovating contemporary puppeteer and daughter of puppet legend, Jim Henson.
Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams JAC
FAMILY FILM SCREENING
Heather Henson presents Handmade Puppet Dreams
Jan. 26 at Jamestown Arts Center
A screening of family-focused short films hand-picked by the daughter of puppetry legend, Jim Henson of Muppets fame. Plus, accompanying hands-on activities for children ages 7 and up.
Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams Shattuck
FILM SCREENING
Heather Henson presents Handmade Puppet Dreams
Jan. 24 at Dedee Shattuck Gallery
A screening of short films hand-picked by the daughter of puppetry legend, Jim Henson of Muppets fame. Panel discussion with local stop-motion animators and puppeteers to follow.
Master Class with Jillian Davis
DANCE MASTER CLASS
with Jillian Davis
March 13, 2019 at Brown University
FirstWorks and ASaP (Artists and Scientists as Partners) co-host a Master Class with Jillian Davis from Complexions Contemporary Ballet, in conjunction with the ASaP 2019 Symposium at Brown University.
Complexions Artist Up Close Conversation
ARTIST UP-CLOSE CONVERSATION
with Complexions Co-Founders
April 16, 2019 at Brown University
Join FirstWorks for a free Artist Up-Close Conversation with Master Choreographer Dwight Rhoden, former Alvin Ailey principal dancer, and the legendary Desmond Richardson, first African American principal dancer of the American Ballet Theater. Moderated by Julie Strandberg, co-founder of The American Dance Legacy Initiative, Artist-In-Residence and Founding Director of Dance at Brown University.
2018-19 Season in Review
2018-19 SEASON IN REVIEW
View Program Highlights
FirstWorks brought an eclectic mix of dance, music, and theater to Rhode Island this past season, providing new experiences for arts connoisseurs and young students alike.
Taylor Mac
TAYLOR MAC
A 24-Decade History of Popular Music (Abridged)
September 14 at The VETS
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist and Tony-nominated theater artist chronicles an unseen history of America through a hand-picked selection from his epic 24-decade pop odyssey, ranging from murder ballads to disco and everything in between. Co-Presented by FirstWorks with the Brown Arts Initiative.
PVDFest 2019
2019 PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS
View FirstWorks peak festival moments
Live music, dance, food, and visual art installations transformed the city for a four-day, multi-arts take-over of public spaces, parks, and outdoor stages in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island. Artists from across the globe joined the Ocean State’s finest for a free outdoor party that inspireed the soul, fireed the spirit, and had thousands dancing in the streets. Produced by the City of Providence with founding partner FirstWorks.
PVDFest 2020
PVDFEST 2020
Updates
After careful consideration for our creative community both near and far, we’ve made the difficult decision to indefinitely postpone PVDFest. While we won’t be partying in the streets this June, we’re working on ways to share PVDFest magic in 2020. Look for updates at http://pvdfest.com.
Diavolo
DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion®
April 24 event canceled
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Ticketholders will be fully refunded via your original form of payment by the PPAC Box Office. Any questions about DIAVOLO tickets can be directed to the PPAC Box Office at 401-421-ARTS (2787) or box_office_questions@ppacri.org
Jacques Heim Talk
ARTIST TALK: DIAVOLO’S JACQUES HEIM
April 23 event canceled
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Artistic Director and Founder of DIAVOLO, Jacques Heim, will give a talk framing his company’s unique performance style, his creative process, and the role of built structure in both.
Presented in collaboration between FirstWorks and RISD Interior Architecture
Presented in collaboration between FirstWorks and RISD Interior Architecture
CUNNINGHAM
CUNNINGHAM
Film Screening
April 1 screening postponed
Rescheduled date TBA
Co-presented by FirstWorks and Brown Arts Initiative, this poetic film traces Cunningham’s artistic evolution over three decades of risk and discovery (1944–1972), from his early years as a struggling dancer in postwar New York to his emergence as one of the most visionary and influential choreographers worldwide.
Miwa Matreyek Artist Up Close
ARTIST UP-CLOSE CONVERSATION
March 28 event postponed
Rescheduled date TBA
March 28, 1:30 PM at RISD Museum
LA-based animator, director, designer and performer Miwa Matreyek will discuss the methods and inspiration behind her “Glorious Visions in Animation,” to be shown on March 25th, 7:30pm at Providence College Smith Center for the Arts.
Miwa Matreyek
MIWA MATREYEK
Glorious Visions in Animation
March 25 event postponed
Rescheduled date TBA
Merging animated vistas and her own moving shadow, Miwa Matreyek creates a moving art gallery of magical, spellbinding narratives and debuts her newest work exploring connections between humans and climate change.
Daniel Bernard Roumain Redemption Songs and Sonatas
DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN
Redemption Songs & Sonatas
with The Humanist Septet
February 29 at First Unitarian Church
The renowned violinist/composer collaborates with local music makers in a concert infused with electronic, urban, and classical sounds, celebrating a worldview of civil rights for all.
Social Justice Fair
SOCIAL JUSTICE FAIR
Raise Your Voice!
February 29 at First Unitarian Church
6-7 PM in the Parish Hall. Join FirstWorks and over 15 local organizations before DBR’s Redemption Songs and Sonatas performance to learn how you can Raise Your Voice and make the world a better place for all.
FREE – tickets are required for the 7 PM performance in the sanctuary
FREE – tickets are required for the 7 PM performance in the sanctuary
