Join us for a conversation that delves into how art can empower social justice work. We’ll hear from educators and artists who center a Bob Thompson painting in Project Reset, a diversion program based in the New York City area in which participants can attend an arts program as an alternative to appearing in court.…
Enjoy an evening of performances, art-making projects, gallery experiences, and refreshments in celebration of three Colby Museum exhibitions now on view—Inside Out: The Prints of Mary Cassatt, Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine, and Jacob Lawrence: The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture. This event is free and open to all. art Join in a variety of…
Join the Colby College Museum of Art every Saturday throughout October for a special guided tour of our galleries. One of the museum’s trained docents or staff will walk you through our galleries for a unique look at the permanent collection and insights into our special exhibitions, Inside Out: The Prints of Mary Cassatt, Bob…
Join the Colby College Music Department for a series of live performances in the Colby Museum galleries, featuring local and regional musicians. This program, titled Suites, Sonatas, and Standards, features Peter Bloom on flute and Mark Leighton on guitar performing a chamber-jazz excursion from the salons of Paris, Vienna, and São Paulo to the nightclubs…
Spend 30 minutes with a work of art on view in the Colby Museum galleries. This week, we’ll focus on the work To Preserve their Freedom by Jacob Lawrence from our special exhibition, Jacob Lawrence: The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture. Talking as a group about works of art can offer us new ways to see…
Presented by the Colby Museum’s Lunder Institute for American Art Dread Scott imagines a world free of oppression and exploitation, with resistance and liberation at the forefront. During this talk, the artist will present a range of work from the past 30 years that address themes of American identity and patriotism, including the criminalization of…
Figure drawing at Ticonic Studio is back! Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. Ticonic will provide…
Saint Joseph Maronite Catholic Church holds its annual Hafli, a celebration of Lebanese culture through authentic food, music, and dance. This event has been a proud tradition in the City of Waterville for over half a century, showcasing the Lebanese community, a driving force in commerce and leadership for central Maine in the 20th century.…
Spend 30 minutes with a work of art on view in the Colby Museum galleries. This week, we’ll focus on the work Blue Madonna from our special exhibition, Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine. Talking as a group about works of art can offer us new ways to see the world, pose difficult questions, get us…
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