Elm City Small Press Fest is back! Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main St., Waterville November 16, 11 am– 4 pm Elm City Small Press Fest is an all-day celebration of contemporary printed material from local and national artists, zine-makers, independent publishers, and community collectives. Established in 2021, the fourth annual Fest is organized and…
At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: 5–7pm White Christmas Celebrations! Come get a sneak peak of the talented folks in the cast of White Christmas. Costumed cast members will sing in the lobby. All are welcome. 5–7pm Cards for the Military In honor of White Christmas, create cards for our military…
Come explore downtown Waterville for a family-friendly Trunk or Treat! On October 26, Waterville’s Main Street will transform into a festive hub of Halloween excitement. Families can stroll through the heart of the city, collecting treats from local businesses and community groups. Whether you’re in it for the candy, great movies, the community spirit, or…
Watch glass artist Jonathan Railo create beautiful icicle ornaments in a live glassblowing demonstration. Experience the artistry and magic of the process, then take home one of his creations, available at the Holiday Bazaar in the Ticonic Gallery.
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 fun character keychains featuring SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Plankton, and more for you to take home. Thanks to a generous STEM4ME grant from the Perloff Family Foundation, Waterville Creates acquired seven…
Visit Ticonic Gallery + Studios during Maine Craft Weekend for clay wheel + form demos, different hands-on activities, and a sale of clay members’ pieces. The studio will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
During Maine Craft Weekend, visit the Art of Clay Studio for an open studio day, where you can watch members skillfully create pieces on the wheel and by hand. Many of these talented artists will also have pieces available for purchase at the Holiday Bazaar. 11am–1pm Sherri Vigue: Two-color color glaze sgraffito technique with wax…
SPOOKY FIRST FRIDAY! At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: 5–7pm First Friday Costume Sale & Creative WorkshopThe Waterville Opera House is clearing out its costume closet, and you’re invited to shop their treasures! Costumes are pay-what-you-can, with all proceeds benefiting YAAF. At the same time, the Colby Museum of Art is…
Make art for The SpongeBob Musical with Artist Kim Bernard! Dive into this subaquatic workshop with artist Kim Bernard, where we’ll transform recycled plastic into vibrant ocean plants and animals for the set of The SpongeBob Musical. We’ll be upcycling, using all kinds of plastic, a shredder, and a plastic extruder to conjure up some…
In collaboration with Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance and the Center for the Arts and Humanities’ 2023–2025 “Play” theme, Colby College will be sponsoring a two-day LitFest focusing on creativity, graphic writing, and social justice. Featuring MacArthur Fellow and the 2024–2025 Kristina Stahl Writer-in-Residence Lynda Barry. Lynda Barry is an award winning author and artist.…
Waterville Moves is a bi-weekly series that invites you to move your body, share stories, and create connections through guided movements and dance making! This hour long intergenerational dance class is for people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences. No formal dance experience is necessary. The class moves from solo movement practices to working with…
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