Columbus Square News
Artist Spotlight: Valerie Tutson | Former Columbus Square
In a conversation with PCL artist Valerie Tutson earlier this summer, we talked about her installation, ‘AncesTree’, at Former Columbus Square, and about collaboration, commemoration, and her storytelling experiences that led to her co-founding the Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS). Opening with a poem that she calls her daily prayer, written below is the full interview.
Artist Spotlight: Shey ‘Ri Acu’ Rivera Ríos | Former Columbus Square
In a rather eclectic studio visit with artist and cultural worker, Shey Rivera Ríos, we talked about PCL, Studio Loba, performance and all things art. Read more to learn about their past and upcoming work at the Lab!
Artist Spotlight: Lu Heintz | Former Columbus Square
Studio Loba recently visited artist Lu Heintz to chat about her practice, PCL, the Former Columbus Square and more. Click through to see what she had to say.
Welcome PCL Production Managers
Welcome Rae Reilly, Anna Snyder, and Ben Sisto, Providence Commemoration Lab Production Managers.
Activating Community Memory & Knowledge
Early Interventions at the Former Columbus Square
Meet the Writers
The Providence Commemoration Lab is thrilled to announce the selection of the Writers in Residence.
Lab kickoff celebration with the PCL team and artists
Lab artists Sheida Soleimani, Linsey Wallace, Val Tutson, Edwige Charlot and Moy Chuong at Aldrich House for the Lab kickoff celebration.
Activating Columbus Square
Artists Lu Heintz, Valerie Tutson, and Shey Rivera have begun their investigation of the site where they will eventually stage new commemorative works.
The Providence Commemoration Lab Begins!
We’re at the very beginning of a multi-year journey here at the Providence Commemoration Lab.