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Waterville Creates Arts Spotlight From May 22 - May 28, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

May 23, 2023

From: Waterville Opera House

SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK

Paul J. Schupf Art Center
93 Main St, Waterville
Saturday, May 27 from 9:30–11:30am
$10
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

What wonderful wildflowers are blooming in spring? Begin the wildflower art walk at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center beneath Tessa Greene O’Brien’s mural Fields Alive with Pollen and Wings, followed by a walk at Quarry Road to explore, draw, and discover! Led by wildflower enthusiasts and Maine Master Naturalists Harry Vayo and Serena Sanborn.

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SLICE (STUDENTS LEARNING INNOVATIVE CREATIVE ENDEAVORS)
Paul J. Schupf Art Center
93 Main St, Waterville
May 24, 31, June 7 from 3–5pm
FREE

Do you know any teenagers interested in art careers? Our free SLICE program is designed for students aged 13–18 to explore careers in the creative arts. This spring, we'll offer 5 sessions on film, museum, visual art, theatre, and wood working careers; the session on May 24 will feature artist and author-illustrator Lucky Platt for a hands-on program on crankies, a unique moving panorama storytelling tool. Each session is packed with programming, inspiration, and pizza!

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THE GREAT STATE OF ILLUSTRATION IN MAINE
Ticonic Gallery
93 Main St, Waterville
On view through July 16
Hours: Wed–Mon, 11am–7pm
FREE

Curated by the Illustration Institute, this exhibition showcases the past, present, and future of illustration in our state, representing history and contemporary culture through narrative imagery. Featured artists include Barbara Cooney, Lucky Platt, Daniel Minter, Ashley Bryan, Rockwell Kent, Dahlov Ipcar, Bruce Hutchison, Edward Hopper, and many more.

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