A Multimedia Intersection Launches in Providence

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

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For the first time, a multimedia experience is launching on GoLocal’s "Big Screen" in front of the Turks Head building in downtown Providence, online, and via social media.

The initial “Multimedia Intersection” features nine of the top Rhode Island female artists and will be displayed on the big screen facing the street -- and then links, via a QR code, to articles and feature stories.

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The media links will allow pedestrians in Providence to view the artists and their work at the Turks Head, and then connect to the articles and learn more about each of the artists online.

The video will also be launched via social media — Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others.

The goal is to highlight some of Rhode Island’s creative stars and their work.

“We moved to the iconic Turks Head, in part, to create connectivity between our journalism and the community — to present Rhode Islanders in new and dynamic ways. This is the next step,” said Josh Fenton, CEO and co-founder of GoLocal.

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The multimedia connects the work of some of the best artists in the state— de facto creative powerhouses and inherently small business owners.

The artists have been curated by GoLocal’s art contributor Michael Rose. They represent just some of the most interesting and creative forces in Rhode Island.

The artists first featured by GoLocal are just the beginning of a new cross-platform approach to multi-media journalism.

“This builds on our cutting edge GoLocal LIVE and The Bally’s Lounge — innovate ways to bring news, music, business, and entertainment to Rhode Islanders,” added Fenton.

The artists featured are:

PHOTO CREDITS: Michael Rose, Michelle Phaneuf, Ann-Marie Gillett, Rafael Medina, Kiara Costa, Karen Harris, Scott Lapham, Paula Martiesian