FIRST FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN WATERVILLE

Downtown Waterville

Multiple Locations

Friday, August 4 from 10am–10pm

First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity in Waterville through a wide array of arts experiences. On the first Friday of every month, visit Main Street in downtown Waterville to meet artists, see performances, listen to live music, eat delicious food, shop at local businesses, enjoy the arts, and come together as a community.

In addition, join us for the Opening Reception of the Potluck exhibition in the Ticonic Gallery!

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ARTS

POTLUCK

Ticonic Gallery
93 Main Street, Waterville
On view August 2 - October 2
Hours: Wednesday–Monday, 11am–7pm
FREE

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 with 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 potluck touches upon issues of care, sustenance and sustainability, and labor, and all of these themes will be explored through shared meals and conversations.

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ART IN THE PARK: VEGGIE PRINT FLAGS
Castonguay Square
Corner of Common + Main Streets, Waterville
Thursday, July 27 from 3–5pm
FREE

Did you know you can make stamps out of vegetables? Inspired by the book Our Little Kitchen, we will use vegetables from the farmers' market to carve designs and patterns for stamps! Each participant will create a vegetable print flag to bring home.

Please note the new location at Castonguay Square, the little park at the corner of Common and Main Street.

In the event of rain or extreme heat, Art in the Park will be indoors at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center.

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CALL FOR VENDORS: HOLIDAY BAZAAR
DEADLINE EXTENSION!                      
Ticonic Gallery
93 Main Street, Waterville
Submission deadline: Tuesday, August 15

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.

During the holiday season, the Ticonic gallery is transformed into a marketplace filled with unique and distinctive gifts created by talented artists + makers. We are thrilled to bring this beloved holiday marketplace to the heart of downtown Waterville. The Holiday Bazaar represents a wonderful opportunity for Maine artists and artisans to exhibit their work in a curated gallery setting.

Proceeds are split between artist and Waterville Creates; 70% to the artist; 30% to Waterville Creates.

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YOUTH ARTS ACCESS FUND: WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Established in March of 2022, the Youth Arts Access Fund (YAAF) provides youth aged 18 and under with free access to Waterville Creates events and programs—all of them!

For just $1,000/month or $5,000/ 6 months, your business can be recognized as a YAAF sponsor of the month and provide critical support for this beloved program.

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