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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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…

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…