South Providence, Rhode Island
Faces of South Providence spent a year documenting the people who hold the neighborhood together — organizers, shop owners, elders, and youth mentors. Through portrait sessions and recorded conversations, the project traces how a community shaped by waves of immigration continues to redefine what home means.
Timeline
2023-03
Project launch
Community listening sessions begin.
2023-08
Portrait sessions
40+ residents photographed over six months.
2024-05
Public exhibition
Portraits exhibited at the South Providence Library.
Gallery
The People
Community Organizer · South Providence
Retired Educator · South Providence
Small Business Owner · South Providence
Youth Mentor · South Providence
Faith Leader · South Providence
Public Art
Broad Street, South Providence
A 40-foot mural featuring portraits from the Faces of South Providence project, welcoming visitors to the neighborhood.
Collaborators
District partner connecting Faces Project with student storytelling programs.
Grassroots nonprofit that co-organized portrait sessions and community listening events.
Foundation sponsor supporting archive infrastructure and community events.
Get Involved
Nominate someone for this project, volunteer your time, or help sponsor the next phase of this community's archive.
