Maine Open Juried Art Show, March 17-April 20, 2012
The Waterville Area Art Society and Waterville Main Street are proudly co-presenting the 2012 Maine Open Juried Art Show at the spectacular, newly-renovated Waterville Public Library in Downtown Waterville. Now entering its 22nd year, the Maine Open Juried Art Show attracts over 80 artists representing over 50 Maine communities and a variety of media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and other media.

Kringleville & Parade of Lights
November 25 - December 22, 2011
Castonguay Square
The Kringleville 2011 season was a huge succes in downtown Waterville. Beginning after the Parade of Lights in late November and ending on December 22nd, the season brought forth smiles and happiness to all those that had a chance to see Santa Claus. Thanks to a great deal of media coverage that went across the state, and even nation wide, Kringleville was a busy place with lines that often went to Main Street. The season started with warmer than normal temperatures and ended with colder, but despite the weather, people came and waited for up to an hour and a half at a time to see the Kringles. In 2010, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Cinnamon the Elf saw nearly 6,000 visitors but in 2011 the numbers jumped to over 10,000 people. It was a record breaking year. Santa and friends were quoted as saying that it was often times a bit overwhelming, but they welcomed the chance to see their wonderful little friends. Unfortunately, many people were turned away on the busiest days when Kringleville had to close. In the end, the Jolly Ol' Elf was so delighted to have visited with so many of his young friends. His message of Love and Kindness was one heard and experienced by many. Santa made sure to give everyone who came to his chair the time to chat and experience the wonder that is Kringleville. It is because of this that Kringleville has become one of the premiere places for families and children to visit Santa Claus in Maine and beyond. With Santa's house all packed and ready to be moved until November 2012, organizers are already considering how to make Kringleville better as Santa prepares to return to Waterville for his 43rd Annual visit in Castonguay Square. Stay posted on upcoming Kringleville news by going to www.kringleville.com.

Additional Support provided by:
T&B's Outback Tavern
Big Entertainment Mobile DJ & Announcing Services

5th Annual Hill 'n the Ville Music Festival
Saturday, September 10, 12-7pm

The 5th Annual Hill 'n the Ville Music Festival was held on September 10th from 12:30pm-7:00pm at Head of Falls on Front Street in Downtown Waterville. Over the course of the day around hundreds of people of all ages came down to the beautiful waterfront to enjoy this FREE outdoor festival.

This year's line-up was:
12:30 - 1:00 - The Cheshire Massacre
1:15 - 2:30 - Paranoid Social Club
3:00 - 4:30 - The Brew
5:00 - 6:45 - Matt Costa

Brought to you by Waterville Main Street, the Colby College Student Government Association and Student Programming Board.

Sponsored by:

42nd Annual
Waterville Intown Arts Fest

Thanks to the 60+ artists who participated in the 42nd Annual Waterville Intown Arts Fest on July 23rd. Thanks also to our sponsors, recognized on the right. We encourage everyone who appreciates the arts to patronize those businesses that support the arts in our communities.

Following is a list of prize winners from the 42nd Annual Arts Fest. Congratulations to these wonderful artists!

OVERALL PRIZES

• BEST OF SHOW: Judith Rader, Deer Isle
• SENTINEL AWARD: Julia Nichols, Yarmouth
• HARRY FAUST MEMORIAL AWARD for Photography: Christopher Zydek, Buxton
• WATERVILLE AREA ART SOCIETY AWARD: Robert Doucette, Raymond
• RODERICK A. ROBINSON MEMORIAL AWARD Realistic Mainescape: Bruce James Habowski, Waterville

OILS / ACRYLIC

• First Place: Melissa Post van der Burg, Augusta
• Second Place: Robin Miller, Augusta
• Third Place: Margette Leanna, Newburyport

WATERCOLORS

• First Place: Laurie Proctor, Fairfield
• Second Place: Milton Christianson, Wellington
• Third Place: Carolyn Folsom, Bangor

PASTELS

• First Place: Kathleen Perelka, Canaan
• Second Place: Ann E. Rhinehardt, Vassalboro
• Third Place: Keith Curtis. Waterville

OTHER MEDIA (Graphics, Drawings, Mixed Media)

• First Place: Roland Simard, Shelburne
• Second Place: Adria Keneagy, Mt. Vernon
• Third Place: Jessica Shoudy, Waterville

SPECIAL MERIT AWARD: Alec Hartman, Vassalboro

SPECIAL MERIT AWARD: Scott Perry, Farmington

PURCHASE PRIZES:

• Walter Simcock: Laurie Proctor, Fairfield 
• Peter Laliberte: June Dragoon, Peru
• Shannon Haines: Ryan Kohler, Oakland
• Jennifer Bergeron: Roland Simard, Shelburne
• Jennifer Bergeron: Judith Rader, Deer Isle
• Gina Coppens: Milton Christianson, Wellington

Thanks to everyone who participated in Seize the Mic 2011. Over 100 contestants tried out and the hard-working judges narrowed them down to 12 finalists who took the stage in front of a full house at T&B Celebration Center on May 7. Our finalists put on an amazing show, and the crowd was awesome.

Congrats to our prize winners:

• 1st place - Shayna Harvey (right)
• 2nd place - Jackie Gershman-Mannocchi (center)
• 3rd place - Joel Dupre (left)

Some of the performances from the finals are available on YouTube. Click here to check them out!

Special thanks to our Sponsors:

21st Annual Maine Open Juried Art Show
Waterville Area Art Society and Waterville Main Street were thrilled to copresent the 2011 Maine Open Juried Art Show at the Waterville Public Library in Downtown Waterville. Those who have been celebrating art with us over the years will recall the Waterville Art Society held its first Maine Open Juried Art Show in 1990. The purpose of the show is to promote art awareness and to provide an art competition in Central Maine. This year’s show drew registrations from 87 artists from 55 towns, with a total of 161 paintings entered. The judges chose 131 original paintings for exhibition and awarded 31 prizes totaling $3510.00.

2011 Maine Open Juried Art Show Awards

BEST IN SHOW: Bruce James Habowski (Waterville) – Downtown Blues

MARILYN J. DWELLEY AWARD FOR BEST REALISTIC LANDSCAPE: Rebecca Rivers (Searsport) – Adagio For Reeds

JUDGES’ AWARD: Kevin Mizner (Pittston) – Searsport Morning

WATERVILLE AREA ART SOCIETY AWARD: Jim McLear (Embden) – In Her Glory

JUDGES’ CHOICE AWARD: Jud Pealer (Rangeley) – Strata Manana

RODERICK A. ROBINSON MEMORIAL AWARD FOR REALISTIC MAINESCAPE: Matthew Russ (Waterville) – Great Pond Islands From Mount Phillip

WATERCOLOR DIVISION
First Place: Irene Duplissis (Auburn) – Sanborn Farm
Second Place: Laurie Proctor (Fairfield) – In The Parlour
Third Place: Pamela Hanson (Rumford) – Evening’s Reflection
Special Merit: Maryanne Storer (Nobleboro) – June
Special Merit: Irene Duplissis (Auburn) – Dance Ballerina

OIL DIVISION
First Place: Kevin Mizner (Pittston) – Through The Parlor Window
Second Place: Ian Ormon (Leeds) – On The Cusp
Third Place: Arden Hendrie (Lincolnville) – Untitled
Special Merit: Nancy Trider (Leeds) – Copper Coffee Urn
Special Merit: Susan Mesick (Alfred) – Missing Panes

ACRYLIC DIVISION
First Place: Bill Tomsa (Topsham) – Morning Joe
Second Place: Susan Mathias (Gardiner) – Arturo
Third Place: Han Ji Chang (Lincolnville) – Self Portrait No. 2
Special Merit: Robert Trippel (Portland) – Homeward Bound
Special Merit: Nancy Barron (Gardiner) – Kate’s Porch

PASTEL DIVISION
First Place: Amy K. Cyrway (Waterville) – A Banana At Heart
Second Place: Ann E. Rhinehardt (Vassalboro) – Chinatown Market, NYC
Third Place: Kathleen Perelka (Canaan) – The Wright Place
Special Merit: Keith M. Curtis (Waterville) – Window Shopping At Levine’s
Special Merit: Ann E. Rhinehardt (Vassalboro) – Rarotonga Outdoor Market

OTHER MEDIA DIVISION
First Place: Debra Arter (Damariscotta) – Summer Evening
Second Place: Bill Wyman (Readfield) – Dim
Third Place: Lisa Wheeler (Waterville) – Night Bloom
Special Merit: Patricia Munroe (Solon) – Ineffable
Special Merit: Betsy A. Headley (Belfast) – Carp Dream