Mark Your Calendars Friday, June 3rd A kickoff to the summer season here at Waterfall Arts!
We are throwing open our doors for an Exhibition Opening with Karen Olson in the Clifford Gallery, as well as an immersive All Ages Art Happening Stories Aglow: A Night of Shadow Puppet Theatre on the front lawn. Our Studios will be open – demos and artists abound. The Life Drawing group will have a pop-up show and live (clothed) model for drop-in figure drawing. And last but not least, in partnership with Coastal Mountains Land Trust, we're excited to unveil our new collaborative effort: Art Gone WILD!
Did we mention that Uproot Pie Co. will be on-site with their wood-fired pizza and you can sip Marshall Wharf Beer throughout the evening? You don't want to miss this party! |
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| FIRESIDE CHATS with Restorative Justice Project Maine Tuesday, May 17, 7pm - 8pm
Our Fireside Chat this month will be hosted by Heather Fogg from the Restorative Justice Project Maine. Restorative justice is a growing movement within educational and criminal justice systems around the world. No experience necessary to tell a story and active listeners are encouraged! Bring your stories about making amends, apologies, and reparations.
All ages. FREE |
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ART TOGETHER MORNING - FAMILY MAP: ABSTRACT with Bridget Matros Saturday, May 7 10am - 12pm
What better way to spend Mother's Day weekend than creating a gorgeous super-sized piece of artwork for your home! Thursday is the last day to grab a spot so Register TODAY
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| LIFE DRAWING - LONG POSE with Tim Conte Saturdays 9:30am - 12pm All levels
Anyone who has an interest in drawing from the figure can join this ongoing, long-running, non-instructional group. Registration Link |
| MAKING IMAGES: PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP with Matthias Mann Saturdays, 12:00pm - 2:00pm May 14, 21, and 28 In-person and Online
This class is intended for students with little to no experience in digital photography OR for those who would like to continue their formal practice in the medium. Register now |
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COPPER PLATE ETCHING I with MaryFaith Morison 9:00am - 1:00pm All levels
This is an introductory Intaglio Etching class using copper plates. Class size is limited to include all skill levels. Learn more and Register Only a few spots available! |
| COPPER PLATE ETCHING II with MaryFaith Morison 9:00am - 1:00pm Intermediate
This is a continuation of Copper Plate Etching I. We will continue to hone our skill level and introduce new techniques, including shading, use of embossment, and the use of multiple plates and exact registration. Register now Only a few spots available! |
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KAREN OLSON + EXHIBITION-RELATED WORKSHOPS |
Waterfall Arts is excited to welcome artist Karen Olson to our gallery for the summer of 2022. Karen Olson is a lens-based artist working at the intersection of human emotion and the natural world. Karen explores the human-nature connection and its role in fostering mental health and communication.
EXHIBITION OPENING: THE EMBRACE June 3 @ 5pm - 8pm
CREATIVE EDITING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY June 9 @ 9am - 12pm $55.00 – $75.00
PAPER SCULPTURE TECHNIQUES June 16 @ 9:30am - 4pm $105.00 – $150.00
ARTIST TALK AT HEAD OF TIDE TRAIL June 18 @ 10am - 12pm FREE |
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Waterfall Arts Glassworks Short Film |
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We've been working on a little feature about our glass program since last year and, finally, we're done and sharing it widely! We want to thank our friends Mickey Green, who edited the video, and the Colonial Theatre, who screened it recently on the big screen ahead of their indie features. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more, and share with your friends and family if you enjoyed it! |
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The Drop Podcast: Launching June 1st, 2022 |
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Mark your calendars! Waterfall Arts is excited to venture into the worlds radio and podcasting with The Drop. Thanks, in part, to a grant from the Maine Arts Commission and a collaboration with our friends at Belfast Community Radio, hosts Chris Battaglia and Amy Tingle will be interviewing people we think you'll want to know about. Stay tuned here and on social media to learn more about the project in the coming month! |
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When Art Found Me: John Steed |
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| "When Art Found Me" is our series of human-interest pieces featuring our community members. Starting with our staff and then expanding our circle, we respond to the prompt: Tell us a story of when art found you. |
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| Our Town Belfast is seeking artists to paint custom Adirondack chairs that will be placed throughout downtown Belfast during the summer season. Each selected artist will be provided a $300 stipend. Submissions are due by May 20th.
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| RACIAL JUSTICE READING HOUR |
Mid-Coast Reparations Collective is hosting Racial Justice Reading Hours at People, Places, Things in Belfast, Saturdays in May from 10am to noon. The first hour is dedicated to quiet individual reading, the second for group discussion. Downshift Coffee will be served. Note: May 14th location TBD.
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