NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is currently accepting submissions to Blackstone Valley – Then and Now, a photography exhibit highlighting the natural and architectural beauty of the Blackstone Valley. Both amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to submit up to three photographs for exhibit consideration. Connie Anderson, the gallery’s curator shared that this theme “opens itself… Read more ⇒
French Speakers from Around the World Wanted for Community Arts Project
Parlez-vous français? Est-ce que vous venez d’un pays où l’on parle français comme langue principale? Join Woonsocket Arts Researchers in Exploring the French Speaking Blackstone Valley In many countries from throughout Africa, Asia, Europe and North America, French is among the primary languages spoken. In many of these, French is also a leading language in business, education… Read more ⇒
What Song is this Color?
The city of Woonsocket has been embraced by the presence of bright, vivid orange. From banners on buildings, to signs in schools, health clinics, and senior centers, Woonsocket residents are consistently being asked “What song do you think of when you see this color orange?” This is part of a grant funded partnership between artist… Read more ⇒
NeighborWorks Sponsors Powwow in Woonsocket
This past weekend, River Island Art Park in Woonsocket, RI was host to the “First Light Powwow at Niswasoket.” The Powwow marked the seventh in an annual series of gatherings of Eastern Algonquin tribes for a celebration of culture. The event started Saturday, May 20th and continued through Sunday evening. The Powwow was organized by… Read more ⇒
Community Paint Project
A freshly completed mural now sits at Universal Cutts Barbershop on Main Street in Woonsocket. The mural highlighting the city’s historic architecture was completed with the brushstrokes of dozens of participants in “Cre8 Woonsocket,” which took place on Saturday, March 25th. The community paint project was hosted by Shanikqua Dandy and Sering Matarr Mbye and funded… Read more ⇒
2nd Annual Drums & Music of the Americas
On Saturday, April 8th, from 1:00-5:00 PM, New England artists representing a diverse range of cultural backgrounds and musical styles will gather in Woonsocket for the “2nd Annual Drums & Music of the Americas” to share their traditions through musical performance. The event will take place at the former Mulvey’s building at 40 South Main… Read more ⇒
Market Square Food Truck Nights
The weather is getting warmer, the sun is out, and exciting things are on the horizon for springtime in Woonsocket. Starting May 12th, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley in partnership with Food Trucks In will kick off the beautiful weather with a series of community building Food Truck Nights promising fun for the entire family. From… Read more ⇒
Main Street Holiday Stroll- Saturday, Dec. 3, 2-7 PM
The 2016 Woonsocket Main Street Holiday Stroll will take place on Saturday, December 3rd from 2-7 PM. Residents are invited to join us for this annual celebration of the holidays and Woonsocket culture. Local vendors and performances will be centered on the Mullen Municipal parking lot in historic downtown Woonsocket. Businesses along Main Street will… Read more ⇒
NWBRV Follows Placemaking Summit with Call for Artists
In September, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley hosted a Creative Placemaking summit to discuss plans for arts and culture in Woonsocket’s Island Place Historic district. The District houses the ARTech hub, which includes the recently developed event space at 40 South Main Street and the surrounding mill buildings. LISC defines Creative Placemaking as “residents coming together to make social, physical, and economic changes in… Read more ⇒
