Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to stop by our Art + Cart for a an exploration of the painting What’s it Worth by John Haberle. February’s activity uses the artwork to demonstrate how things we all use—such as postage stamps, coins, and paper money—help tell stories about our communities. All materials…
Each Thursday, join us to spend time with a work of art on view in the galleries at the Colby Museum. This week, Robert Nicholson, a docent at the Colby College Museum of Art, will facilitate the conversation, focusing on Palisades by Martha Diamond, located in the Museum Lobby. Art Break programs are grounded in the…
Each Thursday, join us to spend time with a work of art on view in the galleries at the Colby Museum. This week, Jacqueline Terrassa, Carolyn Muzzy Director at the Colby College Museum of Art, will facilitate the conversation, focusing on Muhammad (Chicago) by Dawoud Bey, located in the Upper Jetté Gallery. Art Break programs…
Create a self-portrait that combines art and words to show your unique identity, inspired by the artist Robert Shetterly’s Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait project! In this free drop-in program, create a self-portrait with art materials provided, and then write a short narrative about an event, person, or belief that helped you become who…
Ticonic Gallery is delighted to partner with Greene Block + Studios (located at 18 Main Street) to celebrate Youth Art Month (YAM) 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. YAM is an opportunity for…
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Join Mrs. Liz at 3PM on the Waterville Public Library’s Facebook page for instructions and a video demonstration. The kits for each craft will be available in the Children’s Room starting the Monday* before the event. January 3: Sci-Fi Day – Flying Saucer Craft…
A monthly, arts-based professional development opportunity open to all educators. Learn from artists across disciplines techniques and tools you can bring back to your classrooms to support learning in all subject matter areas, build classroom community, and find practices to support your own wellness. Provided in partnership between Colby College Arts Office and Waterville Public…
See what students created during the Trash to Art: Upcycled Sculptural Installation JanPlan course taught by Kim Bernard. In this class, students work as a creative and collaborative team to transform plastic trash into an upcycled public sculpture to be installed temporarily on the Colby campus. The student cohort will collectively determine an environmental concern…
Learn about the process of turning trash into public art from students in the JanPlan class Trash to Art: Upcycled Sculptural Installation, taught by Kim Bernard. In this class, students work as a creative and collaborative team to transform plastic trash into an upcycled public sculpture to be installed temporarily on the Colby campus. The…
First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity of Waterville by inviting people downtown to engage in multidisciplinary arts experiences! On the first Friday of every month, visit Main Street in downtown Waterville to meet artists, participate in various workshops, listen to live music, eat delicious local food, and come together as a community. This Friday stop…
Each Thursday, join us to spend time with a work of art on view in the galleries at the Colby Museum. This week, Katya Shevchenko, Engagement Fellow, will facilitate the conversation, focusing on Travis Boyer’s Sour Diesel on Black Lacquer Table, located in the Lower Jetté Gallery. Throughout January we will serve hot cocoa in the…
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