Join us Wednesday, July 9, from 5–7pm for the opening reception of Dark the Night and Bright the Stars. 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 artists include Gabriel Frey, Raphael Gribetz, Sarah Haskell,…

Wild Maybes is a semi-permanent public art installation located in Levine’s Park, created by artist Chris Miller of New Paradigm Design Workshop. Commissioned by Waterville Creates and presented in partnership with the city of Waterville, the installation will be on view beginning August 2025. About the project: These Wild Maybes are visitors from an ancient…

Join us for an evening bursting with color, creativity, and community as we celebrate Pride in downtown Waterville! At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: Craft vendors in Castonguay Square—shop local and show your Pride Opal’s Art, Kaleidoscope Beadwork, Crust to Crumbs, Dandelion Art, Bookwyrm’s Buttons, Laughing Lepus Creations, and Faylander Studios…

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 artists include Gabriel Frey, Raphael Gribetz, Sarah Haskell, Daniel Minter, David Lonebear Sanipass, Avis Turner, and Maria Wolff, each bringing unique perspectives influenced by Passamaquoddy, Mi’kmaq, Jewish,…

Join us May 2 from 5–7pm for the opening reception of Sports Illustrators in conjunction with downtown Waterville’s First Friday event. Sports Illustrators, curated by Illustration Institute, explores the stories of sports and athletes through visual art. Sports are the source of popular lore, legend, tall tales and poignant histories across cultures. This exhibition showcases…

Made: Maine Makers Marketplace at Ticonic Gallery is currently seeking vendor applications for its 10th Annual Pop-Up Market, which will be held from November 12, 2025 to January 26, 2026, in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center at 93 Main Street in Waterville, Maine. Formerly known as the Holiday Bazaar, Made celebrates the artistry and…

Join us in celebration of our Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition on March 7 from 4–7pm. This year marks our 11th annual YAM exhibition and we’re thrilled to be able to expand this program by partnering with Colby’s Greene Block + Studios. This year’s theme is Healing Through Color. Two Locations: Ticonic Gallery, 93 Main Street,…

Sports Illustrators, curated by Illustration Institute, explores the stories of sports and athletes through visual art. Sports are the source of popular lore, legend, tall tales and poignant histories across cultures. This exhibition showcases renowned illustrators’ vision of a wide range of sports. For more information on the Illustration Institute visit illustrationinstitute.org. Illustration by Leo…

At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: All Day: Half off all concessions (except alcohol) at the Maine Film Center. 5–7pm Opening Reception for Square + Triangle: Home in the Colby Museum’s collection This exhibition offers varied perspectives on home, domesticity, and placemaking.  There will be a walkthrough and tour with the…

Ticonic Gallery (at 93 Main Street) is delighted to partner with Greene Block + Studios (at 18 Main Street) to celebrate Youth Art Month with a spectacular, multi-site exhibition of artwork by local students in grades K–12. Featuring works in a variety of media, including painting, digital art, pottery, photography, and more. Youth Art Month…

At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: All Day: Half off all concessions (except alcohol) at the Maine Film Center. Community Maker Day from 5–7pm 3D Printing Get ready for The SpongeBob Musical at the Waterville Opera House! Stop by and watch our new 3D printers in action as Stephen LaRochelle creates…

Join us October 4 from 5–7pm for the opening reception of the Holiday Bazaar in conjunction with downtown Waterville’s First Friday event. Enjoy savory treats and refreshments and shop lovely handmade items created by Maine makers! Ticonic Gallery is transformed into a vibrant and festive marketplace filled with unique and distinctive gifts created by talented…