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WaterFire Providence has announced its 2025 exhibition lineup at the WaterFire Arts Center, featuring a variety of contemporary art themes. The season includes ‘Inside Out’ by Kate Blacklock, ‘Growing the NetWorks,’ and ‘Family Business,’ showcasing local talent. The exhibitions aim to engage audiences through artist interactions and immersive experiences, culminating in the ‘BuyArt’ holiday marketplace for affordable local art.
Providence – WaterFire Providence has unveiled its exhibition schedule for the summer and fall of 2025 at the WaterFire Arts Center, highlighting a range of artistic themes and media across five unique shows. The seasonal lineup aims to engage audiences with contemporary art while celebrating the diverse talent found within Rhode Island’s artistic community.
The exhibition season kicks off with “Inside Out,” a solo show featuring the work of artist Kate Blacklock. This exhibition will be on display until July 6 and will focus on digitally enhanced paintings that explore themes of memory, identity, and motherhood. Blacklock’s work is expected to resonate with viewers through its personal and evocative subject matter, providing insight into the emotional landscape of contemporary life.
Following “Inside Out,” the next exhibition, “Growing the NetWorks,” will be open from July 10 to August 31. Curated from a fresh pool of talent, this show will feature works by a new cohort of artists who were nominated by participants of the 2024 NetWorks Rhode Island program. Taking place in both the Main Hall and gallery, “Growing the NetWorks” will also include artist talks and interactive programming, fostering engagement between the viewers and the creators. This exhibition is notably supported in part by BankNewport, which underlines the collaborative spirit of the Rhode Island art scene.
The fall segment of the exhibition schedule introduces “Family Business,” a group installation that will run from September 11 to October 19. This installation will be crafted by the 2024–2025 WaterFire Accelerate cohort and will see six artists transforming the gallery space into various domestic settings. This immersive experience is designed to provoke thought and conversation around concepts of home and family dynamics.
Continuing with the fall exhibitions, “Nothing Follows its Spontaneous Course,” is set to run from October 23 to November 9. Curated by Sihan Chen and Isa Makielski, this exhibition will examine the intersection of technology with personal space, focusing particularly on the influence of automation and machine systems on the notion of home. This show will coincide with the 30th Annual Fine Furnishings Show, adding another layer of depth to its themes.
Concluding the season, the exhibition “BuyArt” will be available from November 13 to January 4. This holiday marketplace will feature affordable small works and will include weekend markets such as The Good Trade and the Providence Artisans Holiday Shows. “BuyArt” offers a chance for local artists to showcase their work and for the community to acquire unique pieces in time for the festive season.
Laura Duclos, the Director of Creative Services at WaterFire, noted that the upcoming season is an important reflection of the art community in Rhode Island. It showcases the talent, collaboration, and diversity that artists bring to the region, making the exhibitions accessible to a broad audience.
For further information about the exhibition lineup and details about upcoming events, individuals are encouraged to visit the official WaterFire Providence website. This 2025 summer and fall exhibition schedule promises an inspirational experience for art lovers and the community alike.
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