Saturday June 26th & June 27th, 10AM - 4PM Arts in the Park is one of the most respected arts and fine crafts festivals in midcoast Maine. The variety of offerings are outstanding, and live music and the smells of local eats add to the creative atmosphere. The venue is undeniably beautiful, in a large […]
June 18 – August 29, 2021 Enjoy our summer exhibition: Photographing Belfast's Waterfront: Then & Now. Gallery Open Hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 11AM - 3PM For more information about the show, click here.
Many effects can be achieved in monotypes that are not possible with any other printing technique. In gelatin monoprinting a jelly-like material (homemade or store bought) is used as the printing plate. The soft surface of the gelatin plate is ideal for capturing fine details. Participants will play with color, templates, and mark making to […]
Art Hive Open Studio sessions are for everyone! Come experience the transformative power of art in a safe and encouraging environment. All ages are welcome, but children under 12 must come with a supervising adult. When we are gathering in person, a variety of materials will be available for you to create with, including paints, […]
Learn about where paper comes from and how it gets recycled by creating your own beautiful sheet of paper. the process takes a lot of water so we'll work outside. Add color, herbs, or sparkle if you like!
$15 per session Limited to 10 artists at a time The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, the life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has an interest in drawing from the figure can join this ongoing, long-running, non-instructional group. We have made a few changes […]
These fun, no-pressure creative experiences are great for artists and art-phobes alike. Socialize, enjoy a beverage, and try something new.
June 18 – August 29, 2021 Enjoy our summer exhibition: Photographing Belfast's Waterfront: Then & Now. Gallery Open Hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 11AM - 3PM For more information about the show, click here.
Art Hive Open Studio sessions are for everyone! Come experience the transformative power of art in a safe and encouraging environment. All ages are welcome, but children under 12 must come with a supervising adult. When we are gathering in person, a variety of materials will be available for you to create with, including paints, […]
The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, the life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has an interest in drawing from the figure can join this ongoing, long-running, non-instructional group.
For every art material we use throughout the week - from clay to watercolor, we'll make a miniature version for a tiny world of our own.
June 18 – August 29, 2021 Enjoy our summer exhibition: Photographing Belfast's Waterfront: Then & Now. Gallery Open Hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 11AM - 3PM For more information about the show, click here.
Art Hive Open Studio sessions are for everyone! Come experience the transformative power of art in a safe and encouraging environment. All ages are welcome, but children under 12 must come with a supervising adult. When we are gathering in person, a variety of materials will be available for you to create with, including paints, […]
Ekphrastic poetry is poetry written in response to another art form. We will examine different approaches to writing about a work of art and study some examples of ekphrastic poems and the techniques used. Participants will then explore the current photographic show at Waterfall Arts, choose a work that appeals to them, and take notes in preparation for writing a poem. We will then return to the workshop and each participant will complete a poem with the support of the instructor. At the end of the workshop, those who choose to can share their poem.
$15 per session Limited to 10 artists at a time The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, the life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has an interest in drawing from the figure can join this ongoing, long-running, non-instructional group. We have made a few changes […]
Summer Camp: Painters Delight Monday, July 19 – Friday, July 23, 2021 9:00AM - 3:00PM Facepaint, murals, plein air watercolors in the park and more! You're going to want to wear your messy clothes this week. As usual, we'll have games, picnics, and water play at recess. We will follow up-to-date Covid19 CDC guidelines to […]
These fun, no-pressure creative experiences are great for artists and art-phobes alike. Socialize, enjoy a beverage, and try something new.
June 18 – August 29, 2021 Enjoy our summer exhibition: Photographing Belfast's Waterfront: Then & Now. Gallery Open Hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 11AM - 3PM For more information about the show, click here.
A four hour workshop designed to celebrate both watercolor and summer. This is a fun, exploratory class for for people working on all levels.
Art Hive Open Studio sessions are for everyone! Come experience the transformative power of art in a safe and encouraging environment. All ages are welcome, but children under 12 must come with a supervising adult. When we are gathering in person, a variety of materials will be available for you to create with, including paints, […]
Drop by during the Art Market to mend with us! In honor of our artist residency with Nina Elder, we are hosting a donation-based, drop-in mending session with some materials provided, from 10am-12pm on Friday, July 23rd. A teacher will be on hand to demonstrate the ancient art of mending and beautifying, borrowed from the […]
Fourth Fridays in Belfast are back and Waterfall Arts will open its new glassblowing studio: Waterfall Arts Glassworks! Join us for glassblowing demonstrations, music, food, drinks, and a first look at Belfast's state-of-the-art glassblowing studio. Read more about the Grand Opening here.
Join Belfast historian, Megan Pinette, for a stroll along Belfast’s waterfront. Learn about industries along the harbor in the early years of settlement. Did you know there was a rum distillery making what was described as “bad stuff but good rum?” And, what we now refer to as Puddle Dock was also known as Dock Square or Sandy Beach? The tour will continue with highlights from the days of the ship building businesses to the age of steam when the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad transformed the waterfront into an industrial manufacturing zone.
$15 per session Limited to 10 artists at a time The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, the life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has an interest in drawing from the figure can join this ongoing, long-running, non-instructional group. We have made a few changes […]
June 18 – August 29, 2021 Enjoy our summer exhibition: Photographing Belfast's Waterfront: Then & Now. Gallery Open Hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 11AM - 3PM For more information about the show, click here.
Come swap stories about your own experience with the Belfast Waterfront, while referencing and remembering history as told through the exhibition Photographing Belfast's Waterfront: Then & Now.
Artist Nina Elder travels to some of the most environmentally impacted, geographically distant, and economically important places on the globe where she researches how the natural environment is changing through human-centered activities. This performative lecture weaves together unlikely associations between piles of rocks, military secrets, glaciers, obsolete communication technology, meteorites, frayed ropes, and the need […]
Art Hive Open Studio sessions are for everyone! Come experience the transformative power of art in a safe and encouraging environment. All ages are welcome, but children under 12 must come with a supervising adult. When we are gathering in person, a variety of materials will be available for you to create with, including paints, […]
$15 per session Limited to 10 artists at a time The longest running group of its kind in Midcoast Maine, the life drawing group at Waterfall Arts began over a decade ago. Anyone who has an interest in drawing from the figure can join this ongoing, long-running, non-instructional group. We have made a few changes […]
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Following CDC recommendations and guidelines, Waterfall Arts will no longer require masking, proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID test for patrons, students, or visitors to attend classes, openings or any events at the Waterfall Arts building.
