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Experience stunning visuals and deeply human narratives in this poignant work designed for audiences of all ages. Woven from accounts of young refugees’ journeys, CARTOGRAPHY uses simple storytelling with interactive video technology to recount young peoples’ experiences of modern-day migration.

A semester-long enrichment program for RI high school students as part of RIDE’s All Course Network initiative. Behind the Curtain is a virtual afterschool program that connects RI students grades 9-12 with artists, nonprofit and production professionals.
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Join FirstWorks, Wynton Marsalis and Eric Jackson, “The Dean of Boston Jazz Radio” for a virtual conversation about the power of music to affect social change.
This Zoom conversation is free, spots are limited and pre-registration is required.

Find out how we are enriching the social, educational and economic fabric of Rhode Island by engaging diverse audiences with world-class performing arts experiences.

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Visit this page to access our digital learning resources which include unique video content featuring world class artists. Accompanying activities and assignments are aligned to core curricula standards.

Hope and Healing Social Inequities, A Primer for the Classroom with DBR, 1/25 at 10:00- 11 AM

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FREE TO EDUCATORS – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Presented by the Kennedy Center as part of Arts Across America—a live performance series presented Mondays through Fridays to uplift & showcase artists from across the country.

Rolling Stone Magazine hailed the Argentinian vocalist as “The Rasta who revolutionized Latin Rock.” Get a taste of Pan-African consciousness and good vibrations in this special concert with Fidel and his band, performed in a Mexico City recording studio.

Be transported to a colorful, yet deep place with a daring blend of Latinx musical genres. Presented by FirstWorks in partnership with PVDFest. Watch now…

…and celebrating difference through the performing arts. For sixteen years, FirstWorks has wielded the power of the arts to build community through inclusion and celebration of diversity. We invite you to browse program highlights representing our commitment to ensure representation of our diverse audience and their cultures on stage, in Rhode Island classrooms, and in local media.