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West End Funk

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West End Funk is a tribute to the West End neighborhood and the artist's 40+ year legacy of painting in Rhode Island while also drawing inspiration from Providence’s beloved Big Nazo and Community Music Works.

“This production pays homage to Funk…

帝国崛起 (Empire Rising)

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“This mural embodies the spirit of PVDFest and the creative energy that makes Providence unique,” said Mayor Smiley. “Public art is fundamental to Providence, and this mural will not only beautify Downtown, but also tell a powerful story of our…

The Art of Play

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The Art of Play is an immersive sculptural art installation that explores the themes of play, identity, and cultural fusion. Drawing from the artists’ journeys growing up LGBTQ+ in and around Rhode Island, the work creates a multi-sensory experience…

Public Property

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Public Property is a social sculpture that presents a commentary on public space, and the evolving nature of collective memory. A plywood box, approximately 8ft x 8ft x 8ft, partially painted gold with a pinhole for a camera obscura lens. Inside the…

Casa Futura/Future House

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An immersive performance, film and community dinner featuring multi-media performances and a stop-motion animation film created in partnership with residents and commemorating their past, present, and future journeys.

El Arbol de Vida/Tree of Life

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Mosaic mural depicting natural elements as well as flags of nations from which Caroll Tower participating artists hail.

Under the Cobblestones, The Beach

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“Under The Cobblestones, The Beach,” is a series of handmade tile murals by Chroma Council artists Quinn Corey and Linsey Wallace. The murals are located on the edge of Memorial Park on the Providence River and offer depictions of the rich…

ACT Van Design

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This was a call for designers to create a "van wrap" that reflects ACT's values: Belonging, Experimentation, Transparent Processes, Anti-Racism, and Radical Joy. The winning design was reviewed by the Art and City Life Commission and went through the…

My Growing Community

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With many of my friends and family members currently living near this community center, I wanted to make sure to use high-quality, bright colored paints to give the area more of a happy visual aesthetic while keeping my design modern, clean and…

Who We Are Now

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This is Who We Are Now, a temporary public art installation that monumentalizes our beautiful, complex, and multi-layered Rhode Island identities, though the eyes of emerging Rhode Island artists. With this work, produced in collaboration with the…