Welcome to The World Affairs Council of Rhode Island

The World Affairs Council of Rhode Island is a non-profit, non-partisan organization constituted for the purpose of carrying on public education in the field of foreign affairs and American foreign policy.
For 83 years, WACRI has brought the world to Rhode Island. Our monthly speaker series and International Visitors Program have offered our members a broad perspective on our world and its people. We foster a community of globally minded people, exchanging ideas in a civil and vibrant way.

We invite you to join WACRI, and become a part of our community of globally oriented citizens.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:00PM

At the Crown Plaza-Airport

801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick RI

The Global Water Crisis

Allison Newsome presenting

Allison Newsome is a sculptor and pioneer in public sculture installations and pavilions that feature rain harvesting, bio-filtration and water storage. Her public sculpture serves not only as bright, sculptural beacons to gather community, but as transformational green-led artwork that speaks of water and sustainability for an inspired garden in a public park. While public water sites are mostly designed to dispose of water as quickly as possibly, Allison sees rainwater as a resource to be harnessed and not a problem to be disposed of: "I want to marry smart water management with public art."

To read more about Allison and her art, click the link at:

 2026 biostatement resume images .pdf

Members and Their Guests $50.00 per person

Non-members $57.50

Cocktails at 6:00 (cash bar)

Dinner served at 6:45

Presentation following

(Please register by Friday October 9)

Register here