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Help The Steel Yard Raise The Roof
The beginning of summer brought some bad weather to the Ocean State, especially on June 8th when an overnight storm uprooted trees, knocked out power, flattened highway signs and billboards and caused many of us to run for cover in our basements. One victim of that storm was the Steel Yard. Our Mi -
Apply to compete in IRON CHEF 2011!
Applications are online to start or join a team and be a part of IRON CHEF 2011! Last year's winners - Butcher Block Mill, LLC, headed by Curtis Aric - are back again to try and claim the title for the 2nd year in a row. Think you have what it takes to be crowned the next Iron Chef?&nbs -
Books Beneath the Beams
On Saturday, July 9th, the Steel Yard welcomes authors Jane Hamilton, Ann Hood, Tom Perrotta, and Anita Shreve to share their work with the public at a free event from 12-4 pm. ‘Books Beneath the Beams’ is presented in partnership with the Providence Community Library and is the first -
Cruise Night
The Steel Yard is happy to announce it’s 6th annual Cruise Night car show and fundraiser! The Steel Yard’s 2011 Cruise Night will bring over 70 custom and classic vehicles and over 150 people to the unique site in an evening of polished chrome, raffle prizes, studio tours, food s -
A Call to Artists: City of Providence, National Grid Team Up on Public Art Project to Encourage Energy Efficiency and Recycling
The City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and National Grid are proud to announce a Call to Artists, inviting diverse Providence and Rhode Island artists and art associations from to submit their concepts for the Fine Art of Recycling campaign. This campaign will unite a pa
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Public Projects
The Steel Yard collaborates with local artists, vendors and industry to produce functional public sculpture.
the Steel Yard specializes in...
Bike Racks - Unique designs with capacity for 2-20 bikes providing durable and original solutions for bike parking while promoting alternative transportation.
Tree Guards - Custom-made to be incorporated into any streetscape greening plan provides great protection for new or old trees..
Trash Cans and Recycling Bins - Finely crafted pieces fabricated in limted edition series or one-of-a-kind by local artists. A great way to encourage clean streets and parks.
Examples of this functional public art can be seen throughout southern New England: in Olneyville Square, on Smith St., at the Roger Williams Park Zoo, Riverside Mills Park, the Town of Warren, West Warwick, Tufts University, and throughout Downcity Providence.
Check out some of our past projects!
We do this through a range of design/build challenges across Southern New England.
Teams of artists work closely with community, municipal and non-profit clients to develop, design and produce each project.
Read press about our installations!
Proceeds generated from our line of urban furniture help to keep our Course fees low and Youth Programs free.
Let us know about your project needs. Fill in our Public Request Form (doc). Call if you have any questions, or ask about coming to the Steel Yard for a tour.