RAW Providence

"✨ | RAW Providence Spotlight ✨

Meet Kevin Donnelly, an artist whose journey is rooted in resilience, reflection, and heart. Kevin began with a love for satirical cartoons, publishing work in local papers before stepping away to pursue a more stable path. Years later, during his father’s battle with cancer, art became a form of therapy—calling him back after a five-year hiatus.

Since 2016, Kevin has created over 90 powerful pieces, each rich in detail and emotion. His work earned a People’s Choice Award in 2021, and continues to honor his father’s memory while connecting deeply with the community. Art as healing. Art as legacy. 🖤

🎨 Want to become a RAW Providence artist?
👉 Learn more + apply: https://rawartists.com/providence

📸: Paul T Warner Photography

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"✨ | Head to Heels ✨

From confidence to choreography, this one is all about POWER.

Meet Lauren Hanna — owner and Creative Director of Dance Out Loud and director of Head to Heels: The Company, Boston’s first professional heels company. A dancer since age five, Lauren has trained across multiple styles and performed with Trend N Motion Dance Crew, winning competitions and working with artists like Dutch Rebelle and Oompa.

Through her teaching, choreography, and performances, Lauren continues to empower dancers of all levels to embrace movement with confidence, intention, and passion. 👠🔥

📸: Paul T Warner Photography

Want to become a RAW Providence artist?
👉 rawartists.com/providence

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"🔥 RAW Providence: BLAZE 🔥
We’re still feeling the energy from RAW Providence BLAZE back in May 2024—and what a night it was.
From powerful performances and bold runway moments to immersive art, photography, film, and live music, BLAZE truly lived up to its name. The room was filled with creativity, connection, and community, spotlighting the incredible talent that makes Rhode Island’s creative scene so special.
Thank you to every artist, designer, performer, model, photographer, filmmaker, volunteer, and supporter who helped bring this showcase to life. Your passion and presence turned the night into something unforgettable.
If you were there, you know.
If you missed it… just wait—we’re only getting started. ✨
📸: Paul T Warner Photography

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