Starting in Fall of 2016, the NWBRV Creative Placemaking grant has funded several arts and culture projects proposed by Woonsocket residents. Funding will be available for projects in the ARTech district through 2017, with proposals reviewed on a monthly basis. All future and past projects will be listed on this page. Upcoming and recent projects will be listed first at the top of the page.
Knit-the-Park
Woonsocket’s first “yarn bomb” event, where participants will use yarn to create temporary outdoor decorations. 
Date: Winter 2017
Time: TBD
Location: River Island Arts Park
Organizer: Bekah Greenwald
Museum of Work and Culture 20th Anniversary Video 
Installation
A collaboration between the Museum of Work and Culture and RiverzEdge for a series of Videos detailing the museum’s history.
Date: Fall 2017
Time: Museum hours
Location: Museum of Work and Culture
Organizer: MoWC/RiverzEdge
Woonsocket International Night Market
An evening of ethnic food, performances, and fun right at the heart of Main Street.
Date: August 18th, 2017
Time: 5-10 PM
Location: ARTech District
Organizer: Vimala Phongsavanh/Ellie Mowry
Endless Beautiful Creativity Workshop 
A creative writing workshop for all ages and levels of experience.
Date: August 12, 2017
Time: 4 PM-6 PM
Location: 40 S Main Street
Organizer: Lucas Pralle and Carolyn Decker
Power Up Your Imagination
A one day literacy and book fair showcasing work from local authors for both children and adults.
Date: August 5, 2017
Time: 12-4 PM
Location: River Island Arts Park
Organizer: Thea Fielding-Lowe
Free Kids’ Theater Camp
A week-long children’s theater camp culminating in a performance of The Little Mermaid at the end of the week.
Date: July 10-14, 2017
Time: 9 AM-3 PM
Location: 40 S Main Street
Organizer: Gladys Cole
Resonance
Renowned artist Lynne Harlow hosts a community dance event centered on the links between color and music.
Date: June 24th, 2017
Time: 7-9 PM
Location: 40 South Main Street, Event Space
Organizer: Lynne Harlow
7th Annual Powwow at Niswasocket Affiliated Tribes of NE Indians
A daylong event featuring music, dance, and culture of our Native community.
Date: May 20th, 2017
Time: All Day
Location: River Island Arts Park
Organizer: Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson
Mother’s Day Out
A mother’s day celebration featuring family paint activities.
Date: May 13th, 2017
Time: 10 AM-1 PM
Location: 40 South Main, Basement
Organizer: Shanikqua Dandy and Sering Matarr Mbye
2nd Annual Drums Music of the Americas
A musical celebration of our diverse culture, featuring performances and crafts in a wide variety of traditions.
Date: April 8th, 2017
Time: 1-5 PM
Location: 40 South Main, Event Space
Organizer: Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson
Cre8 Woonsocket
A community paint project to create a mural to be displayed at Universal Cutts barbershop on Main Street.
Date: March 25th, 2017
Time: 1-6 PM
Location: 40 S. Main Street, Basement
Organizer: Shanikqua Dandy and Sering Matarr Mbye
Deep Brook Gallery & Art Studio Pop Up
A weekend gallery featuring the work of local artists in several mediums for display and retail.
Dates: November 25th-December 23rd (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), 2016
Time: Fridays 4-8; Saturdays 10-8; Sundays 10-8
Location: 40 S. Main Street, Basement
Organizer: Diane Mayers
Santa’s Book Workshop
A holiday celebration featuring children’s book readings by local artists.
Date: December 3, 2016
Time: 2pm-7pm
Location: 40 S. Main Street, Event Room
Organizer: Thea Fielding-Lowe
7th Annual Eastern Medicine Singers Drum Circle
An Algonguin drum group celebrates Native American music with a night of performance.
Date: November 22, 2016
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Location: 40 S. Main Street, Event Room
Organizer: Daryl Black Eagle Jamieson
