Waterville Creates! Public Art Task Group Issues Call for Public Art Proposals Organization seeks temporary public art proposals relating to the theme of the Kennebec River as a focal point of Waterville’s past, current, and future identity Waterville, Maine — The Waterville Creates! Public Art Task Group, a collaborative entity that – in keeping with […]
Waterville, Maine — Waterville Creates!, one of Maine’s leading arts and cultural organizations and a key driver in making the city a vibrant destination in central Maine, has launched a new website to better serve its Partners, the regions art organizations, and the artists of the Kennebec Valley communities. The improved website, which features an […]
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 14, 5:00 – 7:00pm 6:00pm Readings by Kristen Case, Asst. Prof. of English, University of Maine, Farmington; Steven Pane, Prof. of Music, University of Maine, Farmington and Peter Pfeiffer, Independent Tree Farmer and Writer Waterville, Maine — Common Street Arts, the programmatic arm of Waterville Creates!, is pleased to present work […]
Waterville, Maine — Waterville Creates!, one of Maine’s leading arts and cultural organizations and a key driver in making the city a vibrant destination in central Maine, has hired local artist and educator Serena Sanborn for the role of education and outreach coordinator beginning September 1. The position, reporting to Patricia King, vice president of […]
Temporary outdoor art highlighting Waterville’s rich history and iconography as interpreted by local artists will grace Waterville landmarks – installation begins July 2nd Waterville, Maine — Waterville Creates!, one of Maine’s leading arts and cultural organizations and a key driver in making the city a vibrant destination in central Maine, has launched a Public Art […]
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 25 from 5:00 – 7:00pm Waterville, Maine — Common Street Arts, a program of Waterville Creates!, is pleased to present, Picturing Waterville, an arrangement of contemporary and historical photographs that considers the central theme of the built environment within the city of Waterville. These images offer a moment to reflect on […]
Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: Thursday, April 13th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm Waterville, Maine — The Waterville Area Art Society (WAAS) and Waterville Creates! are pleased to present the 2017 Maine Open Juried Art Show (MOJAS) at Common Street Arts in downtown Waterville April 11 through May 13. Now entering its 27th year, MOJAS attracted […]
Waterville, Maine — Waterville Creates!, one of Maine’s leading arts and cultural organizations and a key driver in making the city a vibrant destination in central Maine, has named Shannon Haines president and CEO of Waterville Creates! starting October 1. As president and CEO, Shannon will lead the organization as it continues to evolve as […]
Waterville, Maine — Waterville Creates!, one of Maine’s leading arts and cultural organizations and a key driver in making the city a vibrant destination in central Maine, has named Patricia King, Associate Director of the Colby College Museum of Art, interim executive director of Waterville Creates! as of July 5. As interim executive director, Patricia […]
95% agree that arts and culture should contribute to the positive image of the community; 88% agree that arts & culture should attract tourism, new residents, & businesses Waterville, Maine — Waterville Creates!, a non-profit promoting, supporting, and growing greater Waterville’s arts and cultural scene, is pleased to announce it will be sharing the initial […]