The Little Compton Women’s History Project is a digital archiving project that captures and preserves the stories, life, and impact of Little Compton’s women from the 1600s through today. The project includes an exhibit featuring 50 banners exploring personal histories, a digital archive, and a virtual lecture series that shares the stories of diverse women […]
The Little Compton Women’s History Project is a digital archiving project that captures and preserves the stories, life, and impact of Little Compton’s women from the 1600s through today. The project includes an exhibit featuring 50 banners exploring personal histories, a digital archive, and a virtual lecture series that shares the stories of diverse women […]
The Little Compton Women’s History Project is a digital archiving project that captures and preserves the stories, life, and impact of Little Compton’s women from the 1600s through today. The project includes an exhibit featuring 50 banners exploring personal histories, a digital archive, and a virtual lecture series that shares the stories of diverse women […]
The Little Compton Women’s History Project is a digital archiving project that captures and preserves the stories, life, and impact of Little Compton’s women from the 1600s through today. The project includes an exhibit featuring 50 banners exploring personal histories, a digital archive, and a virtual lecture series that shares the stories of diverse women […]
The Little Compton Women’s History Project is a digital archiving project that captures and preserves the stories, life, and impact of Little Compton’s women from the 1600s through today. The project includes an exhibit featuring 50 banners exploring personal histories, a digital archive, and a virtual lecture series that shares the stories of diverse women […]
The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to launch a free, bi-weekly virtual summer education series, Hands-on History: Summer Spotlight Rhode Island, for ages 4-7, beginning Tuesday, July 7 at 9:30am. Each week will feature a different aspect of Rhode Island’s performing arts history, with registered families receiving all necessary materials in a pre-emailed packet. […]
On Thursday, July 9, we’ll present Bite-Sized Preservation: Reading Architectural Drawings. We'll explain the different kinds of plans, show how they are produced and used, and discuss how they have changed in the internet age. Are architectural blueprints Greek to you? This session, featuring architect Joel VanderWeele, will explore striking historical examples of architectural drawings […]
Preservation, far from representing a neutral position, is a symbolic, political act. How has a preservation practice informed by racial bias and power shaped our built environments and reinforced inequities, here in Providence and more broadly? And how do “we the people,” tell the stories of places that matter — who is included, and who […]
Podcasting 101 is currently an online class focused on providing an introduction to podcasting and offering tips for recording from home. The class will be held online via Zoom every third Thursday of the month from 6-8pm.
Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Learn industry secrets from professional podcasters like Daniel Denvir (The Dig), Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast), Mary and Blake Larsen of Mary & Blake Media, and the hosts of PVD's own Spark Up podcast. From building a brand to monetizing the hard work you put into […]
Presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group in collaboration with WaterFire Providence, FRINGEPVD The Providence Fringe Festival® has traditionally brought hundreds of theatre, music, dance, and multimedia performing artists to the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence. In light of COVID-related closures to performance spaces, the 2020 Festival will feature performances from around the country streamed through the Wilbury Group […]
The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to launch a free, bi-weekly virtual summer education series, Hands-on History: Summer Spotlight Rhode Island, for ages 4-7, beginning Tuesday, July 7 at 9:30am. Each week will feature a different aspect of Rhode Island’s performing arts history, with registered families receiving all necessary materials in a pre-emailed packet. […]
Take in 300 years of architectural history as you cruise Providence’s waterways! This 90-minute boat tour, led by the Providence Preservation Society, highlights the stories, sightlines, and subtle details that define Providence. From the most eye-catching landmarks on the city skyline to hidden architectural gems, you’ll discover historic Providence from the best seat in town!
The Museum of Work & Culture is excited to launch a free, bi-weekly virtual summer education series, Hands-on History: Summer Spotlight Rhode Island, for ages 4-7, beginning Tuesday, July 7 at 9:30am. Each week will feature a different aspect of Rhode Island’s performing arts history, with registered families receiving all necessary materials in a pre-emailed packet. […]
Edith Shlivovitz, a ferociously spirited octogenarian, hasn’t left her apartment since Covid-19 descended upon NYC. Through belting showtunes to her taxidermied cat, pretending to be a snake, Zooming with her long-dead husband, and much more, she shares her journey during these solitary months and the lessons learned along the way. Created and Performed by Amanda […]
On Thursday, July 23, we’ll present Bite-Sized Preservation: Historic Districts 101 to illuminate the differences between local and national historic districts. It is confusing — we know! Why are districts under local preservation protection and districts on the National Register both called “historic districts”?? We’ve invited colleagues from the city and state to help us iron […]
Edith Shlivovitz, a ferociously spirited octogenarian, hasn’t left her apartment since Covid-19 descended upon NYC. Through belting showtunes to her taxidermied cat, pretending to be a snake, Zooming with her long-dead husband, and much more, she shares her journey during these solitary months and the lessons learned along the way. Created and Performed by Amanda […]
This online Podcast Editing Workshop teaches you how to edit, slice, delete, and layer audio in a beginner-friendly format. In this virtual workshop you will learn to edit audio interviews under the guidance of expert editor and podcast host Jeff Emtman of KCRW's Here Be Monsters.
Do you have a great idea for a public humanities project and looking for support from a mini grant from the Humanities Council? The Mini Grant Program for requests up to $2,000 invites individual researchers, nonprofit organizations, and schools to apply for funding in support of public humanities projects, documentary film, and individual research. MINI […]
Do you have a great idea for a public humanities project and looking for support from a mini grant from the Humanities Council? The Mini Grant Program for requests up to $2,000 invites individual researchers, nonprofit organizations, and schools to apply for funding in support of public humanities projects, documentary film, and individual research. MINI […]
Do you have a great idea for a public humanities project and looking for support from a mini grant from the Humanities Council? The Mini Grant Program for requests up to $2,000 invites individual researchers, nonprofit organizations, and schools to apply for funding in support of public humanities projects, documentary film, and individual research. MINI […]