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Artists’ Exchange

For the community of Cranston, the arts are more than decoration—they are a vital pathway to connection, learning, and self-expression. With support from the White Family Foundation, Artists’ Exchange has been able to transform its mission into action, providing...

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DownCity Design

For many Providence teens, the opportunity to explore creativity, innovation, and design doesn’t come easily. That’s why the White Family Foundation’s support of DownCity Design is so transformative. By helping create the TACO / White Family Foundation Community...

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Stadium Theater

Stadium Theater

For many students, meaningful exposure to the arts goes beyond the classroom—it’s about feeling seen, inspired, and capable of engaging with new experiences. The White Family Foundation’s support of the Stadium Theatre Imagination Series helps make that possible,...

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New Urban Arts

For many young people in Providence, access to arts education depends on whether creative spaces feel safe, consistent, and welcoming. At New Urban Arts, the White Family Foundation’s partnership since 2016 has played a vital role in sustaining programs that provide...

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RISD POD Program

For young people across Rhode Island, access to high-quality arts education can be a defining factor in whether creative talent is nurtured—or goes unexplored. Through Project Open Door (POD), Rhode Island School of Design has spent more than twenty years using art...

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The Steel Yard

For many young people, meaningful access to arts education is shaped by affordability, inclusion, and the opportunity to feel seen and supported. At The Steel Yard, the White Family Foundation’s sustained support of youth summer camps since 2020 has helped remove...

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