Looking for a way to connect with your neighbors, make new friends, and enjoy a delicious meal? Come experience the joy of a potluck! We are inviting everyone to gather for an evening of shared food, meaningful conversation, and plenty of laughter. Please bring a dish to share. The event is open to all but…
Embrace the holiday and winter spirit at the seventh annual Joy to the Ville community celebration! Join Waterville Creates, the Colby College Museum of Art, the Waterville Public Library, and the Children’s Discovery Museum as we celebrate the magic of the season with movies, art making, play, Community Maker Days, and more! Free holiday treats…
Waterville Creates is excited to be hosting the Maine Arts Commission on October 29 at 10am at the Maine Film Center for a public learning session to introduce their new Creative Communities Grant, which is designed to support arts-based projects that foster community engagement! Please note that these grants are open to a variety of organizations and entities. The…
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: 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…
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…
Maine Craft Weekend is a statewide tour of Maine craft studios, businesses, and events. The weekend offers an opportunity for the public to explore the life and work of craft artists and businesses in Maine and for artists to connect with craft enthusiasts, collectors, and visitors behind the scene. Waterville Creates will be participating with…
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…
At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: All Day: Half off all concessions (except alcohol) at the Maine Film Center. 5pm Opening Reception for the Holiday Bazaar in the Ticonic Gallery Come share snacks and meet some Maine makers this First Friday! Waterville Creates and Ticonic Gallery are pleased to announce the…
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…
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