FirstWorks

10/06/2026

We want to hear from our PVDFest attendees and participants ⭐

PVDFest was a vibe and now we need your honest feedback⚡️

Take the quick 3–5 min survey, tell us what you loved and what you’d change, and you’ll be entered to win a $500 PVDFest Prize Package.

Complete here: https://tinyurl.com/3t3akcdy

10/02/2026

Ready to gain real-world event production experience? The FirstWorks Youth Board invites students (grades 10–12) to build career skills and collaborate with local arts leaders to curate Speak Life, a community open mic at Shea High School’s 2027 Spring Fest!

❓WHY JOIN FIRSTWORKS YOUTH BOARD?
✅ YOU WILL:
💵 Earn a stipend for your leadership
🍕 Receive FREE meals and tickets to FirstWorks events
📋 Build a strong college resume
🤝🏽 Access professional arts industry mentorship
🎭 Network with local performers and artists
🎟️ Learn marketing, event production, curation, and more!

Ready to lead the scene?
Scan the QR code to apply, and email Leah Silva, Education Manager, with any questions.
[email protected]

Applications are due October 16
Meetings are held monthly at Shea High School in Pawtucket, 4:30-6:30 PM

Do you know a high school student grade 10-12 who would enjoy this experience? Please do share with the amazing students in your life, thank you!

Providence Public Schools

09/20/2026

Bounce.

09/18/2026

PVDFest starts tonight at 5 PM Downtown in Kennedy Plaza / Burnside Park / The Providence Rink! --> PVDFest👣 🏃🏾‍♀️🚌

09/16/2026

1 + 1 = Days until PVDFest 💫

Only T W O days away. We can’t wait to meet you all downtown ✌️

09/15/2026

We can't wait to shop local! What's on your list?

09/15/2026

Get your festival shoes ready!

DOWNTOWN PVD... can you feel it?! We’re just
T H R E E days away from

09/02/2026

Let's go! Check out the festival schedule now live at https://pvdfest.com/schedule

We’re so proud to share our PVDFest 2026 lineup! From DJs and dancers, to musicians and buskers, these artists will make it all happen PVDFest weekend, September 18+19!

Now that we’ve told you who we’re bringing, tell us in the comments who you’re pulling up with!

Full line up: https://pvdfest.com/schedule

08/26/2026

Big news: FirstWorks is one of 80 organizations nationwide selected for New Music USA’'s 2026 New Music Organization Fund! 🎉

This grant means that FirstWorks can continue to amplify the voices of diverse musicians from next door and around the globe in Providence. We're grateful to be part of a community of new music organizations that together.

Congratulations to our fellow awardees! Visit New Music USA to learn more.



FirstWorks music programs pictured:

Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) WaterFire Arts Center 📷 Jared Jorge

Big news: FirstWorks is one of 80 organizations nationwide selected for New Music USA’'s 2026 New Music Organization Fund! 🎉

This grant means that FirstWorks can continue to amplify the voices of diverse musicians from next door and around the globe in Providence. We're grateful to be part of a community of new music organizations that together.

Congratulations to our fellow awardees! Visit New Music USA to learn more.



FirstWorks music programs pictured:

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