Past Exibitions
Holiday Bazaar Reception
October 4, 5–7pm
Join us October 4 from 5–7pm for the opening reception of the Holiday Bazaar in conjunction with downtown Waterville’s First Friday event. Enjoy savory treats and refreshments and shop lovely handmade items created by Maine makers! Ticonic Gallery is transformed into a vibrant and festive marketplace filled with unique and distinctive gifts created by talented…
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Construct + Play with Artist Tom Jessen
August 2, 2024
Meet artist Tom Jessen and help dismantle, construct, and reconstruct his work in the gallery as part of a group art-making activity. No experience necessary! Image: Tom Jessen, Thomas. At Play: Works by Tom Jessen is sponsored by: Morning Sentinel/ Kennebec Journal, Kennebec Savings Bank, City of Waterville, Colby College Center for the Arts…
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Construct + Play with Artist Tom Jessen
July 5, 2024
Meet artist Tom Jessen and help dismantle, construct, and reconstruct his work in the gallery as part of a group art-making activity. No experience necessary! Image: Tom Jessen, Thomas. At Play: Works by Tom Jessen is sponsored by: Morning Sentinel/ Kennebec Journal, Kennebec Savings Bank, City of Waterville, Colby College Center for the Arts…
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At Play: Works by Tom Jessen Opening Reception
May 24, 2024
Join us for the opening reception of At Play: Works by Tom Jessen Friday, May 24 from 4-7pm. Step into the creative world of artist Tom Jessen as he brings his piece Atsuko to life right before your eyes at Ticonic Gallery. Following the construction of Atsuko, visitors will be invited to become a part of the…
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At Play: Works by Tom Jessen
May 24, 2024 - August 26, 2024
Ticonic Gallery is pleased to present the exhibition At Play: Works by Tom Jessen in collaboration with the Colby College Center for the Arts and Humanities annual theme of PLAY. Adopting an open-armed approach to art-making, Tom Jessen’s work invites viewers to become active participants and entertain the idea of unknown outcomes. By combining themes…
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Holiday Bazaar: Call for Vendors
April 26, 2024 - June 17, 2024
Waterville Creates and Ticonic Gallery are currently seeking vendor applications for the ninth annual Holiday Bazaar, which will be held from October 4, 2024–January 27, 2025 in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center at 93 Main Street in Waterville, Maine. The Ticonic Gallery is transformed into a marketplace filled with unique and distinctive gifts created…
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Together: A Celebration
April 5, 2024
Join us for First Friday (5–7pm) to celebrate Together and the opening of its three exhibitions: Together: Hearing, Holding, Healing in the Ticonic Gallery; Together: Anecdotes and Inspirations throughout the Paul J. Schupf Art Center; and Together: Art for All, a community-wide exhibition in and around Waterville’s Main Street. A Community Conversation with Together project leader Peter Bruun will take place…
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Together: Art for All
April 5, 2024 - April 29, 2024
An open call exhibition representing a multitude of artworks sharing two common qualities: the art has been made in the Waterville area, and it broadly speaks to themes of living, working, and playing together in the region. Drawing on submissions from area public schools, colleges, arts groups, and individual artists, the exhibition will be placed…
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Together: Anecdotes + Inspirations
April 5, 2024 - April 29, 2024
Together: Anecdotes and Inspirations features dozens of works created in painting and drawing workshops led by Peter Bruun over the preceding several months. The exhibition includes art by participants from workshops hosted by Educare Central Maine, Greene Block & Studios, High Hopes Clubhouse, South End Teen Center, Thomas College, Waterville Area Soup Kitchen, Waterville Comprehensive…
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Together: Hearing, Holding, Healing
April 5, 2024 - April 29, 2024
Together: Hearing, Holding, Healing is an installation combining 27 paintings by Peter Bruun with an audio-collage created from voices of students attending the Waterville Alternative High School. Bruun’s assemblage of paintings serves as a metaphor for people relying on one another even in brokenness, with the accompanying audio-collage offering an arc of a story on…
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Youth Art Month (YAM) Opening Reception
March 1, 2024
Join us in celebration of our Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition on March 1 from 3–7pm. This year marks our 10th annual YAM exhibition and we’re thrilled to be able to expand this program by partnering with Colby’s Greene Block + Studios. This year’s theme is Dream in Art. Two Locations: Ticonic Gallery, 93 Main Street,…
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Youth Art Month 2024
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Ticonic Gallery is delighted to partner with Greene Block + Studios (located at 18 Main Street) to celebrate Youth Art Month 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. Youth Art Month is an opportunity…
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45,000 Quilt Project Reception
February 2, 2024
Join us February 2, 5–7pm, for the opening reception of the 45,000 Quilt Project in conjunction with downtown Waterville’s First Friday event. A Spanish translator will be available during the opening reception. OPENING RECEPTION 5–7pm Caged Dreams Film Screening—Caged Dreams details the stories of Johannes Favi, Beatriz Batres, and Felipe Diosdado, who were previously detained in…
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45,000 Quilt Project
January 17, 2024 - February 12, 2024
The 45,000 Quilt Project is a beautiful display that brings together the work of over 60 immigrant justice activists and artists. It is designed to represent the immigrant detention experience in the United States and encourage efforts toward more humane solutions. Artists, quilters, and amateurs were invited to submit one-yard square panels, each containing 1,000…
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Joy to the Ville!
December 2, 2023
Embrace the holiday spirit at the 6th 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. In addition to the activities listed below, the following exhibitions will be on view throughout…
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Holiday Bazaar Reception
December 1, 2023
Join us December 1st from 5 – 7pm for the opening reception of the Holiday Bazaar in conjunction with downtown Waterville’s First Friday event. Enjoy cookies and refreshments and shop lovely handmade items created by Maine makers! This holiday season, Ticonic Gallery is transformed into a vibrant and festive marketplace filled with unique and distinctive…
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Holiday Bazaar
November 15, 2023 - December 24, 2023
This holiday season, Ticonic Gallery is transformed into a vibrant and festive marketplace filled with unique and distinctive gifts created by talented artists + makers. Featuring handcrafted items from dozens of Maine artisans, the Holiday Bazaar is the perfect place to find a special gift for anyone on your shopping list. Thank you to our…
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Holiday Bazaar Member Preview Night
November 14, 2023
Waterville Creates members are invited to shop early at this special preview event. Light refreshments will be served. This holiday season, Ticonic Gallery is transformed into a vibrant and festive marketplace filled with unique and distinctive gifts created by talented artists + makers. Featuring handcrafted items from dozens of Maine artisans, the Holiday Bazaar is…
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November First Friday in Downtown Waterville
November 3, 2023
Paul J Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St: all day 50% off concessions at Maine Film Center 5-7pm Meet and Greet and art making with author Jaimie Hogan! Join us for an enchanting evening of creativity and stargazing with the renowned children’s book author and illustrator, Jamie Hogan, as we celebrate the magic of the…
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October First Friday in Downtown Waterville
October 6, 2023
Paul J Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St: All day Half off concessions at the Maine Film Center! (excluding alcohol) 5-7pm Display of Death Wings project by artist Bess Whelan on the second floor of the Schupf Center . Whelan will be on hand to answer questions about the upcoming Death Wings workshops. 5-7pm Art-Making…
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First Friday
September 1, 2023
Paul J Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St: 5-7 pm In honor of the opening night of Murder on the Orient Express at the Waterville Opera House, come solve a mystery in the Paul J Schupf Art Center! Pick up a mystery themed scavenger hunt at our box office and explore the building looking for…
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3D Printing Open House
August 23, 2023
Join us for a family- friendly 3D Printing Open House and learn more about 3D technology. 3D printing has applications in education, art, design, prototyping, home repair – and it’s really fun! Watch 3D printers in action, see 3D printed objects as they take shape (and take home a sample), learn about the software used…
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Ephemera Collection Station
August 17, 2023
Waterville Creates and artist Tanja Hollander are photographing your objects on-site and gathering your stories through a series of collection station events. Objects (no larger than 8×10″) will be photographed and catalogued, and the images will be included as part of The Ephemera Project. Please note objects will be photographed on-site and returned to the…
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Call for Vendors: Holiday Bazaar
August 15, 2023
Waterville Creates and Ticonic Gallery are currently seeking vendor applications for its 8th Annual Holiday Bazaar, which will be held from November 15-December 24, 2023 in our new home in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center at 93 Main Street in Waterville, Maine. This holiday season, Ticonic Gallery is transformed into a vibrant and festive…
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Potluck Reception
August 4, 2023
Join us August 4 from 5 – 7pm for the opening reception of Potluck in conjunction with downtown Waterville’s First Friday event. Enjoy food and refreshments and print a colorful tea towel using local fruits and vegetables in Ticonic Studios! Potluck is an exhibition centered on the work of Jenny Ibsen, a printmaker, ceramicist, storyteller,…
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August First Friday in Downtown Waterville
August 4, 2023
Paul J Schupf Art Center: 5-7pm Opening Reception for Potluck– food, drinks, and celebration! Ticonic Gallery is pleased to present Potluck, an evolving exhibition centered on the work of Jenny Ibsen, a relief printmaker, ceramicist, storyteller, and restaurant worker based in Portland. The metaphor of the potluck touches upon issues of care, sustenance and sustainability, and labor, all…
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Potluck
August 2, 2023 - October 2, 2023
Ticonic Gallery is pleased to present Potluck, an exhibition centered on the work of Jenny Ibsen, a printmaker, ceramicist, storyteller, and restaurant worker based in Portland. Curated by Diana Tuite, this installation is centered on a tablescape and features contributions from collaborators Heather Flor Cron, Alana Dao, and Raquel P. Miller. The metaphor of the…
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Ephemera Collection Station- at Waterville Rocks
July 28, 2023
Waterville Creates and artist Tanja Hollander are photographing your objects on-site and gathering your stories through a series of collection station events. Objects (no larger than 8×10″) will be photographed and catalogued, and the images will be included as part of The Ephemera Project. Please note objects will be photographed on-site and returned to the…
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Ephemera Collection Station
July 13, 2023
Waterville Creates and artist Tanja Hollander are photographing your objects on-site and gathering your stories through a series of collection station events. Objects (no larger than 8×10″) will be photographed and catalogued, and the images will be included as part of The Ephemera Project. Please note objects will be photographed on-site and returned to the…
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Ephemera Collection Station
June 22, 2023
Waterville Creates and artist Tanja Hollander are photographing your objects on-site and gathering your stories through a series of collection station events. Objects (no larger than 8×10″) will be photographed and catalogued, and the images will be included as part of The Ephemera Project. Please note objects will be photographed on-site and returned to the…
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The Ephemera Project
June 20, 2023 - December 15, 2023
What is ephemera? Historically, the word ephemera is used to describe paper objects with no monetary value meant to be discarded, such as ticket stubs, posters and cards. Here the definition is expanded to include the broken watches of deceased family members, baby teeth, moments in history, mementos from vacation or a subway ride-all simple…
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The Great State of Illustration in Maine Reception
May 5, 2023
Join us and the Illustration Institute; for the opening reception of The Great State of Illustration in Maine Friday, May 5, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm with remarks at 5:30pm. Snacks and refreshments provided. The reception is in conjunction with downtown Watervilles First Friday. This exhibition, curated by the Illustration Institute, will showcase the past,…
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The Great State of Illustration in Maine
April 17, 2023 - July 16, 2023
Curated by the Illustration Institute, this exhibition will showcase the past, present, and future of illustration in our state, representing history and contemporary culture through narrative imagery. By viewing historic work alongside contemporary illustration, visitors will experience the breadth and depth in narrative art and gain a further appreciation for the enduring, beautiful work created…
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Youth Art Month (YAM) Opening Reception
March 3, 2023
Join us in celebration of our Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition on March 3 from 4 – 6pm. This year marks our 9th annual YAM exhibition and we’re thrilled to be able to expand this program by partnering with Colby’s Greene Block + Studios. Student work will be displayed at both Ticonic Gallery + Greene Block…
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Youth Art Month (YAM) 2023
March 3, 2023 - March 31, 2023
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…
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March First Friday in Downtown Waterville
March 3, 2023
What’s happening for March First Friday? Join us in celebration of our Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition on March 3 from 4 – 7pm. This year marks our 9th annual YAM exhibition, and we’re thrilled to be able to expand this program by partnering with Colby’s Greene Block + Studios. Student work will be displayed…
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Common Threads
December 17, 2022 - February 12, 2023
What does it mean to be part of a community? How can we forge meaningful connections with each other and the place we call home? Using a beautiful, screen-printed tent as a gathering place, artists Elizabeth Jabar and Colleen Kinsella brought artists and community members of all ages together to explore these questions through a…
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Joy to the Ville at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center
December 17, 2022
Embrace the holiday spirit at the 5th annual Joy to the Ville community celebration at the new Paul J. Schupf Art Center! All activities will take place at 93 Main Street, Waterville, unless otherwise noted. Join Waterville Creates, the Colby College Museum of Art, the Waterville Public Library, the Children’s Discovery Museum, and Bixby Chocolate…
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Closing Reception- Piecework: Hathaway Stories + Storytellers
November 10, 2022
Join us + artist Maggie Libby for a closing reception and farewell event for Piecework: Hathaway Stories + Storytellers, Ticonic Gallery’s final exhibition at our Hathaway space Thursday, November 10, from 5 – 7 pm. Our next exhibition will open in mid-December 2022 at Ticonic Gallery’s new home in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center. In this exhibition,…
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CLOSING RECEPTION: ABBOTT MEADER’S SHORT FILMS
November 5, 2022
Short films start at 6:00PM Join us for the closing reception of Abbott Meader’s exhibition “A Rock Made Out of Stone.” Light refreshments will be served from 5:00PM to 6:00PM, with a selection of Abbott’s short films to be screened afterward.
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Piecework: Hathaway Stories + Storytellers
September 26, 2022 - November 11, 2022
In this exhibition, artist Maggie Libby documents the labor conditions and primarily female Franco-American workers’ stories at the Hathaway Shirt Company, the last shirt manufacturer in Maine. Libby’s artwork is inspired by Waterville native Margaret Bernier’s groundbreaking 1981 Colby Senior Scholar thesis, Labor study of the Franco-American community of Waterville, Maine from 1890 to 1940,…
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X + O – CLOSING RECEPTION
September 22, 2022
Join us for the closing reception of X+O, Thursday, September 22, from 5:00 – 7:00pm. Christine is a costume designer, fiber artist and illustrator. She has exhibited her cloth sculptures and fiber art in galleries across the United States and has won many awards, most notably twice for The Arkansas Arts Center’s ‘Toys Designed by…
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No Time Closing Reception
September 8, 2022
Join us for the closing reception of No Time, Thursday, September 8, from 5:00 – 7:00pm. Curated by Maine artist, Matt Demers, the exhibition No Time explores the presence of everyday objects and figures through the work of eight Maine artists using a wide variety of media and techniques. This exhibition highlights artists and their unique…
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X + O – CONTEMPORARY TEXTILES BY CE NILLES
July 28, 2022 - September 24, 2022
An exhibition featuring new and recent work by Waterville based fiber artist Christine Nilles. Christine is a costume designer, fiber artist and illustrator. She has exhibited her cloth sculptures and fiber art in galleries across the United States and has won many awards, most notably twice for The Arkansas Arts Center’s ‘Toys Designed by Artists’…
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No Time
July 18, 2022 - September 9, 2022
Curated by Maine artist, Matt Demers, the exhibition No Time explores the presence of everyday objects and figures through the work of eight Maine artists using a wide variety of media and techniques. This exhibition highlights artists and their unique ability to re-imagine and re-interpret these subjects with a fresh energy and creative perspective. Participating…
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The Farm Tools Project Reception
April 21, 2022
All are welcome to join artist Michel Droge and archeologist Sarah Loftus for an exhibition reception to celebrate The Farm Tools Project–a visual exploration of the use of hand tools and the exchanges that take place between farmers and the land. Droge and Loftus traveled around the state with a portable cyanotype kit (an old…
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The Farm Tools Project
April 11, 2022 - June 17, 2022
Ticonic Gallery + Railroad Square Cinema Lobby present The Farm Tools Project, a visual exploration of the use of hand tools on small farms in Maine and the exchanges that take place between farmers and the land. Artist Michel Droge and archaeologist Sarah Loftus traveled around the state with a portable cyanotype kit (an old…
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Shirt Stories: Frescoes by Barbara Sullivan
November 15, 2021 - February 11, 2022
A dual citizen of the United States and the Republic of Ireland, Barbara Sullivan was inspired by her paternal grandparents’ migration to the United States in the late 19th century to find work as they sought new opportunities for themselves and their family. Barbara initiated the Shirt Stories series in 2018 at the Tyrone Guthrie…
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Art Inside
September 13, 2021 - October 30, 2021
Freedom & Captivity is a statewide, coalition-based public humanities project designed to consider a future without prisons and mass incarceration. The initiative runs from September through December 2021 and features over 50 participating organizations and institutions including Ticonic Gallery at 10 Water Street. Ticonic Gallery will host the art exhibition Art Inside that will feature…
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Maine Pottery Tour
May 1 + 2, 2021
Don’t miss out on the once-a-year event that celebrates Maine’s unique pottery and its artists! Springtime in Maine can mean daffodils or snow, and sometimes both, but the first weekend in May has meant the Maine Pottery Tour for nearly a decade. The 9th annual Maine Pottery Tour welcomes visitors on Saturday, May 1 and…
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YAM (Youth Art Month)
through April 30, 2021
Youth Art Month showcases artwork created from local students from kindergarten through high school. This month-long virtual exhibition celebrates the positive effects of art and creativity and the Ticonic Art Gallery is thrilled to host this exhibition for the 6th consecutive year! This year’s theme is Art Connects Us. Student art work is on display…
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unEarth: by Ian Trask
through March 31, 2021
As human-induced climate change continues to evolve, the associated impacts on the Earth’s ecosystems are unfolding before our eyes in real-time. To hold a mirror to some of the destructive human behaviors that contribute to this widespread undoing of the planet, artist Ian Trask presents a large-scale installation made entirely from reimagined consumer waste. Ian Trask is a Maine-based…
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VIRTUAL MAPS: Maine Aomori Printmaking Society: May 18-July 18, 2020
May 18, 2020 - July 18, 2020
MAPS (Maine-Aomori Printmaking Society) is an exhibition of prints by artists from Maine and Aomori, Japan, presented by Friends of Aomori, the non-profit organization that supports the Sister City relationship between the two states. MAPS is a multi-tiered exchange project developed to share prints, exhibitions, and artist residencies between Maine and Aomori on an ongoing…
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Another World is Possible
April 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
The installation at 93 Main Street highlights the work of Hinge Collaborative, a community arts initiative and printmaking studio. Hinge Collaborative describes their work as providing workspace and development for artists including workshops, exhibitions, artists mentorship and pop-up markets. Hinge Collaborative designs and facilitates socially engaged art projects, educational partnerships, and cultural events in local…
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csa clay!
January 13, 2020 - February 15, 2020
Join Common Street Arts as we celebrate the work of our Common Street Arts clay members together with Maine potters in the exhibition, CSA Clay! on view in the CSA gallery from January 13 through February 15, 2020. All work in the exhibition is for sale. This is a great opportunity to support Maine artists…
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juliet karelsen: heptagonal winter
December 28, 2019 - March 18, 2020
In all its various forms and configurations, Juliet Karelsen’s work cross-references painting, stitching, tapestry, rug making, embroidery, abstract art, fantasy, landscape, textile, miniature worlds, and even science – from botany to mycology to planetary and solar – touching on the micro and macro scales. Though there’s nothing political about actual nature, tragically, nature as a…
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7th annual holiday bazaar
November 21, 2019 - December 23, 2019
During the holiday season, the Common Street Arts gallery is transformed into a marketplace filled with unique and distinctive gifts created by talented artists + makers. This year’s bazaar will feature exclusively handmade crafts from over 60 artisans selected by Common Street Arts for a one-of-a-kind retail experience. The Holiday Bazaar provides an opportunity for…
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juliet karelsen: heptagonal autumn
October 7, 2019 - December 21, 2019
In all its various forms and configurations, Juliet Karelsen’s work cross-references painting, stitching, tapestry, rug making, embroidery, abstract art, fantasy, landscape, textile, miniature worlds, and even science – from botany to mycology to planetary and solar – touching on the micro and macro scales. Though there’s nothing political about actual nature, tragically, nature as a…
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doug frati: returnings
October 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
returnings is the result of artist and woodcarver, Doug Frati’s, 20 years of gathering and repurposing dilapidated beds. As a woodcarver, Doug Frati has amassed a wide range of antique headboards and found them to be a rich source of carving material. These wood turnings or bedposts have been accumulating in his barn for years.…
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i am not a stranger: portraits by séan alonzo harris
September 16, 2019 - October 26, 2019
As we move through the streets of Waterville, there are both familiar and unfamiliar faces. But do we really see them? Do we really know our neighbors and fellow citizens? —Séan Alonzo Harris Like many cities in the United States, Waterville has welcomed new residents in recent years, including more people of color and new…
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7th annual holiday bazaar | call for vendors
August 19, 2019
Common Street Arts is currently seeking vendor applications for its 7th Annual Holiday Bazaar. This year, the Holiday Bazaar will take place from November 21 through December 23, 2019, at our location at the Hathaway Creative Center, at 10 Water Street, Waterville, Maine. During the holiday season, the Common Street Arts gallery is transformed into…
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mojas: maine open juried art show
August 12, 2019 - September 7, 2019
Waterville Creates!, Common Street Arts, and Waterville Area Art Society (WAAS) are pleased to present the 2019 Maine Open Juried Art Show (MOJAS) at Common Street Arts Gallery August 12 through September 7. An opening reception and awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 15th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Now entering its 28th year, MOJAS…
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oliver solmitz: 2d + 3d diversity
May 10, 2019 - October 28, 2019
Walking through the woods from the home he built, Oliver Solmitz often wondered if rules of architecture could be broken to make sculpture. This concept manifested in his work as cantilevered projections and tenuous stability. Ollie’s frustration working in the architectural design process became a key motivator for creating objects that incorporate a wide range of materials. Today, Ollie’s work is…
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lost + found: photographs by susan metzger
April 15, 2019 - June 29, 2019
Susan Metzger is an artist who has a keen interest in historic preservation, open space, rural tradition, architecture, and the humble and mundane. Although traditionally a painter, her photographic work often explores the coastal landscape and industries that comprise an important part of the mid-coast cultural heritage. In the exhibition Lost + Found, Metzger turns…
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rebecca goodale: imagining a no-go zone with blue horses and a red forest
March 4, 2019 - October 1, 2019
A construct-it-yourself diorama reminds us of the perils of nuclear plant accidents. This fold-out paper village includes humans in gas masks, blue horses, an apple tree, an abandoned yellow Ferris wheel, buildings, a fence, a beaver, and many other creatures. This work marked the thirty year anniversary of the disaster at Chernobyl, a 25th anniversary…
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barbara sullivan: fall foliage foray
March 1, 2019
Artist Barbara Sullivan has created a site-specific installation at the storefront at 93 Main Street. Creating three-dimensional frescoed animals in a wooded environment, Sullivan invites the viewer to examine Maine flora and fauna (some wild and some more domesticated than others) in a busy downtown setting.
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elephant bird egg; works by the late john ignatius salemi
March 1, 2019 - April 14, 2019
John Ignatius Salemi (1952-2015) was born in Washington DC and spent his youth painting murals in Roman Catholic churches in Pittsburgh, PA. Salemi served in the US Navy for two years during the Vietnam War, where he developed heart problems and intense post-traumatic stress disorder. After returning from Vietnam, John became a conscientious objector and…
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reimagining castonguay square
January 14, 2019 - February 15, 2019
Located in the heart of the historic downtown district, Castonguay Square is one of Waterville’s oldest public gathering spaces. Gifted to the city by land deed in 1840, “The Commons” was renamed Castonguay Square in 1921 for Arthur L. Castonguay, the first soldier from Waterville to be killed in action in World War I. The…
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hennessey jewelry pop-up
December 22, 2018
Join Common Street Arts for a holiday pop-up featuring Hennessey Jewelry. At Hennessey Jewelry, Michele creates jewelry you’ll want to wear every day and accessories that celebrate what’s special in your life. For more information visit her website: http://hennesseyjewelry.com/
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magpie creative pop-up
December 15, 2018
Maggi Blue is a creative who wears many hats. She is a graphic designer as well as an artisan who works in glass, metalwork, and ceramics. She lives with her husband and son in Midcoast Maine. For more information on her work follow Magpie Creative on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magpiecreative/
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amphitrite studio pop-up
December 1, 2018
Katrina Kelley from Amphitrite Studio has been a maker ever since she was a small girl with her mother’s supplies, it has truly become her greatest love. Her work is inspired by where she was born and raised in the Catskills of New York and where she currently lives in Maine. Comfort, simplicity, beauty, ease, & style are…
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barbara sullivan wreaths pop-up
November 17, 2018
Join Common Street Arts for a Holiday Pop-Up featuring Barbara Sullivan’s fresh Balsam Fir Wreaths on November 17 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Shop early and shop local! 30” Wreaths $44 24” Wreaths $38 18” Garland $46 Cash or check only (shipping add $20, includes box + gift card if requested!)
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6th annual holiday bazaar
November 14, 2018 - December 23, 2018
Common Street Arts will be transformed into a unique marketplace filled with distinctive gifts created by talented artists and makers throughout the state of Maine. The 6th Annual Holiday Bazaar represents an opportunity for Maine artists to exhibit their work in a curated gallery setting and offers visitors a unique holiday shopping experience. This year’s…
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face to face: portraits by rabee kiwan
October 3, 2018 - November 3, 2018
Born in Lebanon, Rabee Kiwan immigrated to the United States in 2002 to complete his medical training and he has lived in Portland since 2009. Rabee has been painting portraits, landscapes, and still lifes since he was a young child when his father gave him a watercolor set. Drawing inspiration from everyday life sustains his…
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ebb + flow: reflections on the kennebec river
August 1, 2018 - September 8, 2018
this exhibition is a collaboration between the waterville area art society, harlow gallery, wesserunsett arts council and common street arts. the artists included in this show were asked to respond to the kennebec river and its importance as a natural resource for the towns and cities that surround it. this magnificent waterway has sustained communities for…
View Moreriver stories day
July 26, 2018
River Stories Day Join Common Street Arts and artist Maggie Libby from 11:00-6:00 p.m. to interact with her public art installation, River Stories, which celebrates the Kennebec River as a natural resource and as a central element for industry and recreation in Central Maine. As part of the River Stories project, Libby invites participants to…
View Moremiffonedge vol. 6
July 14, 2018 - July 21, 2018
This year, the Maine Film Festival unpacks the cinematic experience with a deeply-exploratory art exhibition held in conjunction with MIFF — MIFFONEDGE, now in its sixth year of entertaining Festival goers at Common Street Arts. MIFFONEDGE Vol. 6 features a suite of immersive sensory experiences that invite us to step outside of our everyday perception…
View Moreart and science walk
June 2, 2018
Join visiting artist Lisa Link on an interactive art and science walk to explore her public installation of WordWrap2018: Swimming Upstream at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville. Together with nature enthusiast Serena Sanborn, the walk will simultaneously investigate the natural world encountered on the Quarry Road Trails as participants explore this exciting public art exhibition in the great…
View MoreTemporary Public Art 2018
June 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
In response to Waterville Creates’ 2018 call for Temporary Public Art related to the theme of the Kennebec River, artists throughout the New England region submitted their proposals for consideration. Three artists have been selected to install their work in the City of Waterville from June through September 2018. Maggie Libby, Voices of the River:…
View Moreprints at the scale of people
May 30, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Common Street Arts is pleased to present Prints at the Scale of People—an exhibition of experimental printmaking that explores oversized examples of the medium. Composed on a single sheet of paper, or through an additive approach of many small-scale prints joined together, works in the exhibition are as large or larger than the human form and…
View Morescott minzy: american babel
May 15, 2018 - September 1, 2018
american babel is a model of our divided country using the plain paper shopping bag as a substitute for the everyday consuming american. each bag, almost identical, is cut with one of two lenses: circles or squares – us versus them. some have views wider than others, still, however, they are tenuously perched together, looking…
View Moredanika + the jeb
April 26, 2018
join common street arts for this free musical performance by danika + the jeb. danika + the jeb are dynamic, uplifting, and fun, while their music is a soulful combination of artfully written songs and powerful musical phrasing. this performance follows the artist talk by cassie jones + will sears. free and open to the…
View Moreartist talk: cassie jones + will sears
April 26, 2018
cassie jones + will sears will discuss their process and inspiration for their new work on view in side by side at common street arts. this conversation will help us explore the creative processes of jones and sears. learn more about how each artist employs distinct methods to investigate color and form through their artistic…
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side by side: new work by cassie jones + will sears
April 11, 2018 - May 19, 2018
common street arts is pleased to host side by side: new work by cassie jones + will sears. this exhibition will feature work by two contemporary maine artists–each with a distinct and compelling approach to color and form. cassie jones’ work explores her interest in the natural world leaving the viewer to ponder the complexities…
View Moreyam: youth art month
February 28, 2018 - March 31, 2018
celebrate visual art created by k-12 youth in the greater waterville community. this year’s youth art month (yam) theme is “building community through art” and is an opportunity to showcase the creative endeavors of area youth while highlighting the beneficial effects of artistic practice as part of the educational experience. this month-long celebration will emphasize…
View Moresusan mills: shaman’s robe
January 11, 2018 - April 30, 2018
a shaman’s robe would be used in ceremonies to assist in travels to the upper world. the three pods on the back of the robe are symbolic of spirit ships. each contain female shaped coral pieces as well as bonesand silver. they act as protection for her and offer protection as she travels. the two…
View Moredwell: at home in the gallery
January 10, 2018 - February 10, 2018
Join Common Street Arts during the month of January through February 10 for dwell, an interactive exhibition designed to foster community, conversation, and creativity. During these wintery weeks, visit the gallery to share in 20th and 21st century board games, tea and tarot readings, art making activities, snow sculpting in Castonguay Square, piano playing, and…
View Moreholiday pop-up: elizabeth louden pottery
December 9, 2017
elizabeth louden creates decorative & functional porcelain pottery, handmade in portland, maine. stop by the holiday bazaar December 9th between 11:00am + 3:00pm to meet the artist and shop her fabulous pottery! http://loudenpottery.com/home.html
View Morepairing, tasting and shopping pop-up with the specialty food and beverage producers of central maine
December 7, 2017
do you enjoy discovering new food and beverage products made right here in maine? what about in central maine? our region has so many fantastic local food and beverage producers we thought it would be perfect to invite them to the holiday bazaar to showcase and sell their specialty food and beverages during a pop-up…
View Moreholiday pop-up: barbara sullivan’s balsam fir wreaths
December 2, 2017
Join Common Street Arts for a Holiday Pop-Up featuring Barbara Sullivan’s Balsam Fir Wreaths on December 2 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Shop early and shop local! 30” Wreaths $44 24” Wreaths $38 18” Garland $46 Cash or check only (shipping add $18, includes box) If you would like to pre-order/pre-pay please email [email protected]…
View Moresmall business saturday pop-up: spiralworks felt
November 25, 2017
Join Common Street Arts on Small Business Saturday for a special pop-up featuring Spiralworks Felt Heather Kerner from 11:00am – 2:00pm. Heather Kerner of Spiralworks Felt has been making felt works for nearly 10 years. Inspired by her Maine roots, her work weaves together an interest in farming, a need for the warmth of wool, a desire to sculpt…
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