Providence International Arts Festival This Weekend

It's no secret that Providence has a vibrant art scene, evident by the  public art installation at RPL’s corporate office. However, this weekend the city is going global with the Providence International Arts Festival,  held this Saturday with additional events from the June 11-14.  Produced by FirstWorks, City of Providence, and Providence Art Culture Tourism, this new signature four-day event is concentrated in Kennedy Plaza and showcases talent from around the world, including over 500 artists,  40 public art installations, 21 venues,  14 stages,  seven outdoor bars, and three jaw-dropping spectacles according to FirstWorks' website. The family-friendly  events on Saturday are free to the public, while there are extended events starting Thursday the 11th, some on which require tickets and can be seen here. Among the extended events is the Providence International Art Festival Opening Night Party  held at the Providence Biltmore. For more information on the festival, including a schedule of events and maps, visit the FirstWorks website.