Viva Fall River

Make it in Fall River

From its golden age in textile manufacturing to the present, Fall River remains a center of innovation and craftsmanship, with many businesses proudly stamping their products “Made in Fall River.” Additionally, the city’s spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity flourishes, as local artisans and small businesses contribute to the vibrant array of locally made products.

A Brief History of Fall River’s Manufacturing

The Next Generation

Learn more about the Durfee High School Fashion Design & Advanced Textile Manufacturing Career Pathway Pilot Program.

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Today, Fall River is experiencing a renaissance, blending its rich heritage with modern innovations to reclaim its status as a manufacturing powerhouse.  Read more about the companies and the people who are making that happen.

In Fall River, a museum with working-class roots opens a concourse to the global art world

In Fall River, a museum with working-class roots opens a concourse to the global art world

Building a pipeline from Fall River to an art world many find exclusionary and far off is personal for the married couple behind Fall River Museum of Contemporary Art ...
Textile titan Matouk opens Manhattan shop, but Fall River 'will always remain' its home

Textile titan Matouk opens Manhattan shop, but Fall River ‘will always remain’ its home

Globally renowned brand Matouk is entering a new epoch of luxury bedding and linens. Read more about their success and their committment to Fall River ...
Pattern of success: Fall River fashion students showcase their art at Vanson Leathers

Pattern of success: Fall River fashion students showcase their art at Vanson Leathers

Emily Scherny, The Herald News FALL RIVER — Five past and current students at B.M.C. Durfee High School huddled around a table layered with visions of their brand ventures. A graphic tee sunned itself front and center. A fully functional denim bag rested near a fan of booklets promoting it. Families and friends streamed in. Vanson Leathers’ heritage racing suits hung from rafters above their heads. Thursday evening saw the showroom at Vanson brimming with support as the Fall River Museum of Contemporary Art founders, Brittni and Harry Gould Harvey IV, introduced five summer students and spoke in admiration of ...

Visit us at the Viva Visitors Center & Shop

Stop By & Say Hi

Stop by the Visitor’s Center and Shop to discover over 40 local makers, artisans, and artists, learn more about where to visit in Fall River, attend free monthly events, pick up some Fall River merch, discover all of the things that are made in Fall River, and more! We can’t wait to meet you.

Location and Hours

The Viva Fall River Visitor’s Center and Shop is located at 38 Granite Street and is open 6 days a week.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday:  10:00am – 3:00pm
Thursday & Saturday:  10:00am – 6:00pm
Friday:   Noon – 8:00pm
Closed Monday.

 

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