|
|
Downtown Waterville is home to a myriad of arts & cultural opportunities. From public art to live music to theater and ballet productions, Downtown offers something for everyone. |
| Public Art |
 Lebanese Heritage Mural by Kevin James
51 Main Street
A tribute to Waterville's Lebanese community (the oldest and largest in the State of Maine), this mural was commissioned by Waterville Main Street, created by artist Kevin James, and funded by dozens of local contributors. Waterville's Lebanese community helped the city grow with their labor, their church, their businesses, and their community involvement. Many of Downtown Waterville's oldest businesses were started by the Lebanese, and one of our City's most famous sons, George Mitchell, came from this community. |
Ticonic by Roger L. Majorowicz
The Concourse
Unveiled in 1997, "Ticonic" is perhaps Waterville's most prominent piece of public art. The design of the bright, stainless wind-powered sculpture was specifically selected with Waterville's creative economy in mind.
Whitefield artist Roger Majorowicz, who put 1,600 hours of labor into the work, said at the dedication that he chose the sculpture's distinctive style because "I wanted to activate this city." |
| Arts & Cultural Attractions |
 |
Common Street Gallery
20 Common Street
207-749-4368
www.commonstreetgallery.com & www.facebook.com/CommonStreetGallery
A teaching gallery, offering classes and workshops for children and adults. Exhibiting the work of local, regional and national artists. |
|
Maine International Film Festival
177 Main Street
207-861-8138
www.miff.org
Held in July at Railroad Square Cinema and the Waterville Opera House, the Maine International Film Festival is a 10 day celebration of film, featuring the very best of American independent, international, and Maine-made cinema. Past guests have included Ed Harris, John Turturro, Sissy Spacek, Jonathan Demme, Lili Taylor, Terrence Malick and many, many more! |
|
Waterville Opera House
1 Common Street
207-873-7000
www.operahouse.org
Providing our community with a rich variety of cultural activities, including live theater, music and dance performances, and arts education. Encouraging participation in performing arts activities by all members of our community and making available multi-faceted arts programs for all citizens. |
|
Waterville Public Library
73 Elm Street
207-872-5433
www.waterville.lib.me.us
The Waterville Public Library celebrates the ideas and works of humankind by providing the greater Waterville community with free access to literature, films, music, and information. Located in a historic Carnegie building, the WtvlPL offers programs and services for people of all ages and interests. |
|
|
|
|
Want to learn more about the independent business owners in downtown Waterville?
Check out our Meet Me Downtown series, written by volunteer Michelle Troutman to highlight the people behind the storefronts...more |
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Elm and Park Streets
Rev. Jeremiah Chaplin, the first president of Colby College, formed this church in 1818. Because it was illegal for a religious group to own property, an organization of pew holders was formed... Learn more. |
For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $45 stays in the local economy, creating jobs and expanding the city's tax base. For every $100 spent at a national chain or franchise store, only $14 remains in the community. |
|
 |
|
