Providence, RI

The Providence project is a dynamic partnership between the Healthy Communities Office, Providence Housing Authority (PHA) and the Providence Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism. The team plans to create artist residencies at PHA sites. As part of their residency, participating artists will engage residents in arts activities and work alongside embedded community health workers (CHWs) to better understand the wellness goals of residents. CHWs will connect residents to available City/community resources. The artists will co-create with residents and design a culminating artwork or performance at each campus. The process will focus on healing, social connectedness, self-discovery and home.