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Writer Spotlight: Traci Picard | Former Columbus Square
In conversation with Traci Picard, PCL writer in residence at former Columbus Square, we talked about books, process, research, and the evolution of her idea of commemoration. Read our Q&A style conversation below.
Artist Spotlight: The South Providence People’s Archive | feat. Cheryl Monroe
For this spotlight feature, we did something a little different. We went “on location” with the South Providence People’s Archive (SPPA) led by PCL artists Edwige Charlot and k. funmilayo aileru and visited the home of Providence resident Cheryl Monroe. We got an up close look at SPPA’s one-on-one archiving session where they gather and record stories from residents, creating a multimedia archive of the lives of the South Providence community. Read some vignettes from Cheryl’s story and get a glimpse of the archiving in action.
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: Linsey Wallace | Roger Williams Park
PCL artist Linsey Wallace recently sat down with Studio Loba to talk about her practice, her community interventions and performances at Roger Williams Park, her final installation and more. Click through to learn more.
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.
Artist Spotlight: Dana Heng & Moy Chuong | Public Street
This spring, Studio Loba sat down for a chat with Public Street artist team Dana Heng and Moy Chuong to learn more about their practice, their collaborations, and what they have in store for their PCL interventions. Read on to hear what they had to say.
Welcome PCL Production Managers
Welcome Rae Reilly, Anna Snyder, and Ben Sisto, Providence Commemoration Lab Production Managers.
Commemoration and The Power of The Temporary
ACT welcomes Dr. Salamishah Tillet to deliver the keynote address for the 2025 Pell Lecture on The Arts & Humanities
A Summer of Interventions at Roger Williams Park
The “people’s park” inspires performances and site-specific responses
Activating Community Memory & Knowledge
Early Interventions at the Former Columbus Square