Waterville
Maine
Waterville Creates Arts Spotlight From March 3 - 9, 2025
Arts and Entertainment
March 5, 2025
From: Waterville Opera HouseF E A T U R E D
FIRST FRIDAY YOUTH ART MONTH: OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, March 7
4–7pm
Join us for an inspiring First Friday as we kick off Youth Art Month with a vibrant opening reception! Celebrate the incredible creativity of young artists and experience the joy, talent, and imagination on display.
Whether you're an art enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this is the perfect chance to connect with our community, explore fresh perspectives, and support the next generation of artists
Ticonic Gallery + Studios
93 Main Street, Waterville
Exhibiting students grades K–5
Greene Block + Studios
18 Main Street, Waterville
Exhibiting students grades 6–12
ARTS
LAST CHANCE: 3D PRINTING FOR BEGINNERS
Ticonic Gallery + Studios
93 Main Street, Waterville
Saturdays, March 8 + 15
10am–2pm
Ages 12+
$130
Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund
Unlock the world of 3D printing with our 2-day workshop!
Step into the future of creation. Perfect for curious minds, this hands-on experience will transform your ideas into tangible reality. No prior experience needed—just bring your imagination and we provide the rest.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, an aspiring artist, or simply looking for a new creative outlet—this workshop is your gateway to the exciting world of 3D printing. Our expert instructors will guide you through each step, ensuring you leave with the skills and confidence to continue exploring this revolutionary technology.
REGISTRATION OPEN: TEEN CLAY CLUB
Art of Clay Studio
93 Main Street, Waterville
April 9 + 23
3–5pm
Ages 13–16
$61
Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund
Unleash your teen’s artistic potential in our engaging two-part Teen Clay Club sessions! Guided by experienced instructors, young artists will dive into the world of clay, exploring hand-building, sculpture, and surface design. This hands-on workshop encourages each student to discover and express their unique creative voice through clay.
All materials are provided—including tools, glazes, and firings—so your teen can focus on creating and having fun. Registration is required for each session (which includes both classes). Don’t miss this chance to nurture your teen’s creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment!
LIMITED SPACE: ARTIST + MAKER CAMP
Ticonic Gallery + Studios
93 Main Street, Waterville
April 21–25
9am–12pm
Ages 8–12
$176
Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund
Give your young artist a week full of creativity and discovery! During April's Artist + Maker Camp, kids ages 8–12 will dive into a world of art, exploring a variety of artists, materials, techniques, and big ideas. From hands-on projects to inspiration from the vibrant Sports Illustrators exhibition at Ticonic Gallery, each day offers new opportunities to learn, create, and have fun.
Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today and let your child’s imagination run wild!
FILM
MAINE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
We're excited to be part of this statewide celebration, and this week, we'll be showcasing two of their incredible featured films.
BAD SHABBOS
Maine Film Center
Tuesday, March 4
6:30pm
93 Main Street, Waterville
$12 adult, $10 student + senior, $8 child
Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund
Followed by a discussion led by the Center for Small Town Jewish Life.
Kyra Sedgwick and Cliff "Method Man" Smith lead a hilarious ensemble cast in the award-winning comedy Bad Shabbos, winner of the Audience Award at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival!! When David and his fiancé Meg gather for his family's traditional Shabbat dinner on New York's Upper West Side, things spiral faster than you can say “hamotzi” when an accidental death (or...murder?) derails the evening entirely. With Meg’s devoutly Catholic parents due any moment to meet David’s very Jewish family, soon Shabbat becomes a comedy of biblical proportions.
THE OTHER
Maine Film Center
Wednesday, March 5
6:30pm
93 Main Street, Waterville
$12 adult, $10 student + senior, $8 child
Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund
Filmed from 2017–2024, including post October 7th and during the subsequent war, The Other focuses on Israeli and Palestinian peace-builders, anti-occupation activists, artists, academics, ex-fighters, bereaved parents and many more living the reality on the ground. In the face of such atrocities and polarization, The Other showcases another reality, an entire ecosystem of people in Israel-Palestine working together towards a better future. Whether in non-violent co-resistance, peace-building, or shared community, we witness those who have only known each other through hate, bloodshed, inequality, and war, transcend beyond narratives and belief systems.
P E R F O R M I N G A R T S
POETRY OUT LOUD
Waterville Opera House
1 Common Street, Waterville
Monday, March 3
5pm
Free and open to all
The Waterville Opera House is pleased to host the state finals of Maine’s 2025 Poetry Out Loud® series.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, a transformative arts education program that has reached over four million high school students since 2005. Poetry Out Loud® connects students, educators, and communities by celebrating poetry through recitation and performance, helping participants develop public speaking skills and a deeper appreciation for literature.
UPCOMING
NYICFF KID FLICKS: GIRLS’ POV
Maine Film Center
March 8 + 9
2pm
93 Main Street, Waterville
$9 adult, student + senior, $8 child
Girls’ POV celebrates trailblazing young scientists who are developing creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. From a 19th century fossil hunter to today’s innovators, these girls lead the field! Part of Fireflies, a family-friendly film series.
COMMUNITY DRAW
Paul J. Schupf Art Center
93 Main Street, Waterville
Wednesday, March 12
6–8pm
$11
Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund
Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to join this costumed figure drawing session to refine their skills in a welcoming, supportive environment. Bring your preferred media—charcoal, pastels, paint, tablet, etc.—we will supply the chairs, model, and plenty of camaraderie.
All levels of experience are welcome. Each class will begin with a quick drawing warm-up exercise, followed by timed, open-drawing sessions. There will be an optional 15-minute sharing of work after class.
COMMUNITY
SEED LIBRARY: BASIL BUDDIES
Waterville Public Library
73 Elm Street, Waterville
Saturday, March
1–2:30pm
Free and open to all
Join Waterville Public Library for a fun-filled afternoon where kids can decorate their own pots and then plant basil seeds to take home! They will learn all about growing plants and how to take care of their new potted basil.
This event is free and all materials will be provided. No registration is required.
For more information: 207.872.5433, [email protected]
Lead by Colby College student Seed Library volunteers. Sponsored by the Waterville Seed Library and Colby College.
WATERVILLE MOVES: PARENT + CHILD
Greene Block + Studios
18 Main Street, Waterville
Saturdays, March 8 + 22
9:30–10:15am
Free and open to parents with children ages 4 and under
Waterville Moves is a bi-weekly series that invites you to move your body, share stories, and create connections through guided movements and dance making! This shorter 45 minute program is for parents with children 6 and under. This class is designed specifically for parents to move alongside and with their child.
Instructor Jenny Ngidi-Brown is a mother of two littles, an occupational therapist, and a yoga teacher, who studied dance in college. She is excited to share her love of movement with the community.
SUPPORT THE ARTS
YOUTH ARTS ACCESS FUND
Established in March 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.
The Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities is this month's YAAF sponsor. Inspiring discussions and challenging conversations around Colby College's campus, the Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities raises and amplifies the intellectual might and passion of the Colby student body, empowering students to chart their own course inspired by the transformative experience of work, play, and collaboration in the arts and the humanities.