October 23–November 28Opening Reception: Friday, October 23 | 5–7 PMBELFAST, Maine — Found in Translation, on view at Waterfall Arts from October 23 through November 28, brings together the work of three Maine artist friends, Deborah Jellison, JoAnne Houlsen, and John LeBlanc, in a cross-disciplinary mixed-media exhibition exploring familiar landscapes, objects, and experiences of Maine…
Art Market Spotlight With Meghan Magri After graduating just as the pandemic began, Magri worked a series of jobs while figuring out how art could fit into her life. She moved to Rhode Island and spent four years apprenticing under a master jeweler in Providence, drawn in by the city’s creative, eccentric energy. Still, she…
On view: September 10–October 10Opening Reception: Thursday, September 10 | 5:30–7:30 PMArtist Talk: Thursday, October 1 | 6–7 PMColonial Theater Partnership: Screening Of Million Dollar Mermaid, Sunday, September 13. For more than 40 years, artist Jerri Finch has been painting water. Through decades of exploration, her practice has evolved from appliqué to airbrush and machine…
In contemporary everyday life, play is often treated as a luxury. It is what remains after the work is finished, the responsibilities are met, and the productive tasks of the day are complete. We speak of play as recreation, as a temporary departure from the serious business of living, as something left behind and belonging…
We had the chance to sit down with Transmissions Quilts Director Cordy Joan. Cordy shared that the project began with a deeply personal encounter while living in the Bay Area, when a friend shared a family heirloom quilt that had been made for them at birth. The quilt had been kept folded away in a…
“PRESS PLAY” — A Summer Exhibition Celebrating Creativity, Curiosity, and the Transformative Power of PlayExhibit Dates: June 26 – August 29, 2026 Opening Reception & Summer Open HouseFriday, June 26 | 4–7 PM This summer, Waterfall Arts invites audiences to rediscover the transformative power of play with PRESS PLAY, a dynamic group exhibition featuring artists…
Join Transmissions Quilts for Home & Away, a trans text(iles) exhibition in Belfast, ME (Penobscot territory), on view from Friday, June 5 through June 12 at Waterfall Arts. Presented in collaboration with Trans Poetics Archive, Out in the Open, and the Belfast Poetry Festival, Transmissions Poetry is a weeklong exhibition and series of events running…
Solutions IRL: Mindfuel We’re excited to partner with the Midcoast Villager to host a special afternoon of mindful artmaking for teens at Waterfall Arts as part of Solutions IRL: Mindfuel. We’ll be welcoming several local organizations—including Coastal Mountains Land Trust x Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition, Torchlight Media, and MidCoast Shakespeare Studio—to share creative activities and hands-on experiences with…
April 18 – May 29Opening Reception April 18th, 1 – 3 PM Art in public spaces shapes the community and culture where it appears. The gallery at Waterfall Arts is a public space. While it’s not accessible 24/7 like graffiti on a city street might be, it’s free to enter and open to everyone. Make Your…
Waterfall Arts is thrilled to welcome Ellery Chalmers as our new Youth Program Manager! A visual artist, educator, and lifelong participant in community arts programs, Ellery has deep roots in the Midcoast and a passion for making creative spaces accessible, affirming, and joyful for young people. We sat down with Ellery to learn more about…