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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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]…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…