PVDFest Set to Take Place From June 2-5
Thursday, March 24, 2016
The City of Providence will team with FirstWorks to hold the second Providence International Arts Festival, rebranded as "PVDFest", from June 2-5. The festival will bring in art, music, performances and more from all over the United States and world for the free outdoor festival.
"Building upon the success of last year's festival, PVDFest will bring new artists and experiences for all of our attendees. We are lucky to have so many talented partners, collaborators, artists and performers participating in PVDFest and look forward to showcasing all that the Creative Capital has to offer to the entire world," said Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza.
The four days of citywide programming will culminate on Saturday, June 4 with a free celebration turning downtown spaces into a performance stage, cutting edge art gallery, and culturally diverse block party. The festival will be anchored by Providence City Hall, FirstWorks Plaza Stage, Alex and Ani Center and Burnside Park, the Washington Street corridor to the Empire Street gateway.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“PVDFest will transform the urban landscape of Kennedy Plaza and Washington Street into a magical space for meeting, playing, and experiencing the arts. With a surprise on every street corner, it will be a spectacular mash-up of connecting art and place with audiences,” said Kathleen Pletcher, Executive Artistic Director of FirstWorks.
The new website for the PVDFest is now available for those looking to create, perform, sell or volunteer at this year's festival.
FirstWorks
FirstWorks is a non-profit based in Providence, Rhode Island whose purpose is to build the cultural, educational and economic vitality of its community by engaging audiences with world-class performing arts and education programs. Since its launch in 2004, FirstWorks festivals, performances and programs have attracted more than 290,000 participants.
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