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Waterfall Arts

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About

Waterfall Arts was founded in 2000 as the Arts Center at Kingdom Falls on an expansive 11 acre rustic site in Montville, Maine. The founders and area artists came together to offer local arts experiences for all ages and skill levels inspired by the natural beauty of the woods, streams, ponds, and waterfalls on site. In 2005, the Mayor and City Council of Belfast, looking to re-purpose its 1935 Anderson Elementary School, encouraged Waterfall Arts to expand from Montville and establish a year-round arts center in downtown Belfast. Today, Waterfall Arts is a vibrant, nonprofit, community art venue committed to its mission “to create community in harmony with nature through the transformative power of the arts.”


Upcoming Events at Waterfall Arts

Printmaking: Introduction to Monotype Class

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Belfast, ME
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Printmaking: Collagraph Techniques

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Belfast, ME
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Printmaking: Introduction to Linoleum Etching

Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Belfast, ME
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Printmaking: Introduction to Monotype Class

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Belfast, ME
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Printmaking: Collagraph Techniques

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Belfast, ME
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Printmaking: Collagraph Techniques

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Belfast, ME
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Printmaking: Level II Introduction to Relief Printmaking

Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Belfast, ME
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Printmaking: Level II Introduction to Relief Printmaking

Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Belfast, ME
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Printmaking: Collagraph Techniques

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Belfast, ME
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Recent News

Exclusive Opportunity: Jason McDonald's Glassworks on Sale at Waterfall Arts!

We are thrilled to announce that the stunning glassworks created by Jason McDonald during his week-long residency are now available for purchase! Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to own a piece of Jason McDonald's remarkable artistry. Read…

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Waterfall Arts Newsletter - April 2024

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Waterfall Arts Happenings Newsletter - March 2024

Young Artists of Waldo County — Bring your work to Waterfall Arts by Friday, March 1, 2024 to be in the upcoming 'Young Artists' Gallery Takeover' Exhibit. Details on how to enter are here. Reach out to Bridget Matros with any questions.…

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Waterfall Arts Art Market Application

Hello Artists and Makers! We hope this finds you safe and well! The uptick in the amount of daily light is welcome, and we are psyched to begin planning our summer programming. We're inviting you to participate in the 2024 Belfast Art…

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Waterfall Arts Happenings Newsletter - February 2024

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Petition to the University of Maine Regarding the Hutchinson Center

The Hutchinson Center is a community asset providing educational, cultural, and economic opportunities for Belfast and surrounding areas. Given the University of Maine’s decision to divest itself of the Hutchinson Center, we respectfully…

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Waterfall Arts Happenings Newsletter - January 2024

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Winter 2024 Beginner and Intermediate Classes

2024 classes are online now!!! The Winter 2024 Beginner and Intermediate Classes are online now! Grab your spot and spend some time this winter in the hotshop with us. Register here for Beginning Glass Register here for Intermediate Glass …

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Waterfall Arts Update - December 2023

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Waterfall Arts Update - November 2023

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Waterfall Arts Update - October 2023

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Waterfall Arts Happenings for September 2023

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Waterfall Arts Weekly Update - August 22, 2023

Last week for Young Artist Studio The Young Artists Studio is an opportunity for creatives ages 8-18 to enjoy an “open studio” experience - Starting up again September 12. Click here for more information. Last Chance - Art @ the Park…

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Waterfall Arts 2023 Holiday Pop Up Market

Hello Artists and Makers! The holiday pop-up shop at Waterfall Arts is happening this winter. WooHoo! The Holiday Pop-Up is a community-based market that will be held inside the Waterfall Arts building on Friday, December 8th, 4 - 8pm and…

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Waterfall Arts News - August 2, 2023

Waterfall Arts is an ecosystem, nurturing and inspiring creative expression through ongoing workshops, classes, and community outreach. We need your help to ensure our increased impact in midcoast Maine. More than 90% of all financial gifts to…

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Waterfall Arts Happenings for August 2023

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Waterfall Arts Week of July 24, 2023

Community News Seal Bay Festival of American Chamber Music with Cassatt String Quartet The First Church in Belfast, August 2, 2023, 7pm The world-renowned Cassatt String Quartet performs as the longtime ensemble of the Seal Bay Festival of…

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Waterfall Arts News - June 30, 2023"

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Waterfall Arts : Guest Artists And Workshops Galore

From Guest Artist Evelyn Davis-Walker "I enjoy blurring the lines between massed produced art and one-of-a-kind fine art. I believe true collaboration and art making takes place in the spaces where the unknown is the main subject or challenge. My…

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Waterfall Arts News - May 30, 2023

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Waterfall Arts News - May 9, 2023

Only 2 spots left for Wonders of Clay! This 6-week introductory course in our clay studio is for ages 5+ and explores basic clay techniques, tools and processes. Begins May 10th. Sign Up Here We're thrilled to welcome guest artist Alex…

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Waterfall Arts Week of May 2, 2023

We're thrilled to welcome guest artist Alex Rosenberg from Season 1 of the Netflix series "Blown Away" for a night you won’t forget! Alex will chat with participants about his artistic practice and explain how glass can be a way of seeing…

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Waterfall Arts Week of April 17, 2023

Welcome to Egg Rock The opening reception for "Welcome to Egg Rock" was a dazzling success! Over 250 people walked through the Clifford Gallery to celebrate the Audubon's Seabird Institute's 50-year Atlantic Puffin conservation effort.…

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Waterfall Arts' Week Of April 11, 2023

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Waterfall Arts Happenings for April 2023

Join us on Friday, April 14, 6-8PM to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Project Puffin. Pippin Frisbie-Calder and Terrie Frisbie bring to life the inspiring return of Maine’s Atlantic Puffins. Surrounded by the sights and sounds of this small,…

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Waterfall Arts News - March 2023

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Waterfall Arts - Last Week to See the UMVA Show

The UMVA's Midcoast Juried Winter Exhibition will be up until this Friday, February 24th. This highly-successful exhibit features 54 pieces of art by 28 mid-coast artists, including a wide variety of paintings, photography, monoprints, mixed…

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Waterfall Arts: Art Market Application

Hello Artists and Makers! We hope this finds you safe and well! Warmer weather will eventually arrive, and we are beginning to plan our summer programming. We're inviting you to participate in the Belfast Art Market 2023. The lawn will be…

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Waterfall Arts : Fiery February Fun at Waterfall Glassworks!

For the whole month of February we’re offering PALentine’s Day or GALentine’s Day glass experiences—no romance required! Bring your BFFs, a parent, a child (ages 12+), platonic buddies, workmates—get together with your…

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February Fun At Waterfall Arts

PALentine's, GALentine's or Valentine's Day Fiery Fun Single on Valentine’s day? Waterfall Arts Glassworks is here for you! This year we’re introducing Palentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day glass experiences—no romance…

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Waterfall Arts News - January 17, 2023

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A Whirlwind Of Activity At Waterfall Arts Don't Miss Out

We are off to an exhiliarating start to the year. Check out all the classes taking place, including two beginning glassblowing classes. The “CBARF: Cardboard Boxes Are Really Fun!” build-a-thon is happening again at the YMCA. The…

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Waterfall Arts News - December 23, 2022

Our office will be closed December 23, 2022 - January 2, 2023 Happy Holidays from all of us at Waterfall Arts. Wishing you all that is merry and bright for the year ahead. Events & Classes Next Week Special winter-break edition of Art…

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Waterfall Arts News - December 8, 2022

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Waterfall Arts - Grateful For You! And A Sneak Peek At 2023

We want to let you all know how incredibly grateful we are for your support. Whether you register for classes and workshops, joyfully volunteer your time and energy, show up to our public events, donate materials or money to keep our programs…

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Waterfall Arts Update - November 2022

NEW EXHIBITION Paul Valentine creates woodcut prints and paintings that celebrate the beauty and power of the earth and asks the viewer to consider the impact that their lifestyle leaves upon it. Our lives are so short but our trash’s life is…

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Waterfall Arts Update - October 2022

UPCOMING NEWS + ANNOUNCEMENTS Waterfall Arts is excited to host artist Shannon Downey during the month of October. Shannon is better known to her followers as "Badass Cross Stitch"—she’s created a platform where she melds cross…

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Waterfall Arts Update - September 2022

September News Artist-in-residence, Pippin Frisbie-Calder just arrived this week! Listen to our latest podcast episode of The Drop with artist Barbara Sullivan - out now! We currently have a job opening for a full-time Marketing Manager.…

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Waterfall Arts Weekly Newsletter - July2022

Celebrate Fourth Friday Art Walk in Belfast with Waterfall Arts! See our current exhibition before it’s gone! Watch a live glassblowing demonstration! Revel in midsummer magic without contemplating a million things to do on a Friday! …

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Waterfall Arts - July 2022 Update

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Waterfall Arts : Paper And Glass

Holy June – it's almost July! We had a blast last weekend at Arts in the Park. Our Kids & Families and Program team, Bridget and Amy, helped folks paint to music at Steamboat Landing. They set up giant easels and got kids and adults…

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