Join us Wednesday, July 9, from 5–7pm for the opening reception of Dark the Night and Bright the Stars in conjunction with downtown Waterville’s First Friday event. Dark the Night and Bright the Stars showcases visual art, textiles, sculpture, and traditional crafts to focus on themes of ancestry, with each artist conveying ancestral messages. Featured…
School Shows: Tickets must be reserved in advance through the Box Office by completing the registration form. For more information CLICK HERE. The land and waters known as Maine have been home to Wabanaki People for over 12,000 years. Returning for its third year as a School Time Performance after demand from educators, this vibrant…
Weaving with Nature Weave a story of your roots using natural materials. Drawing inspiration from the exhibition Dark the Night and Bright the Stars, we’ll explore identity and ancestry by weaving with twigs, leaves, yarn, and found objects. We’ll reflect on questions like: Where do I come from? What came before me? Our story this…
Lazy Susan Animation + Festival Fun Spin into creativity with Lazy Susan animation! Inspired by the Maine International Film Festival (MIFF), we’ll explore simple spinning animation tools and create moving art. Special guests include OUT Maine and artist Veronica Perez, who will host a braiding circle celebrating connection and identity. Our book this week is…
Animal Self-Portraits What animal are you at heart? Inspired by Bernard Langlais, the Maine artist who often imagined himself as a lion, this workshop invites participants to create animal self-portraits that reflect their personalities, favorite creatures, or beloved pets. We’ll also read Major Taylor: World Cycling Champion, the story of a groundbreaking athlete whose courage…
Pride Crafting Kick off Art in the Park with pride and creativity. Join special guests from the Waterville Youth Council to make colorful friendship bracelets and Pride-themed crafts that celebrate identity and inclusion. We’ll enjoy a read-aloud of Peanut Goes for the Gold by Jonathan Van Ness, a heartwarming and empowering story about being true…
Assemblage Art Get creative with scraps! This week, we’ll build our own assemblage sculptures using wood, paint, and hot glue—turning everyday materials into one-of-a-kind artworks. Inspired by The World Belongs to Us, a joyful story of kids turning their city into a playground, this workshop is all about imagination and play. Presented by Waterville Creates…
Indigo Bandanas Our final Art in the Park ends with a splash—of indigo! Learn about the ancient art of indigo dyeing, a vibrant blue dye that’s been used for centuries. Participants will fold, tie, and dip fabric into a traditional indigo vat to make their own patterned bandanas (or bring a pre-washed item from home…
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