Waterfall Arts

Waterfall Arts
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Hours:

Office open: Tuesday - Friday 10AM - 5PM EST
Gallery open: Wednesday - Saturday 11AM - 5PM EST

Driving Directions:

Waterfall Arts is a ten-minute walk from downtown Belfast. (Belmont Ave/Main St facing the harbor): Left on Church Street, which turns into High Street. Waterfall Arts will be on the left.

About Us

Waterfall Arts is a community arts center that nurtures and inspires creative expression. We welcome individuals of all ages and abilities to experience art, through a range of activities, including classes, exhibitions, art events, performances, public art projects, and our open studios in clay, glass, print, and darkroom photography. We provide support to artists and makers to develop and deepen their creative practice.

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Waterfall Arts, Belfast ME
Glassblowing instructors in the Waterfall Arts Glassworks Studio
Our annual summer Art Market runs from June through September and features works by 30+ artisans and crafters.
Waterfall Arts also hosts artist talks, in addition to classes workshops, exhibit, and other public events.
Waterfall Arts hosts an annual Young Artists Gallery Takeover exhibit for local area artists under the age of 18, every March - April.
Waterfall Arts also hosts private events as well as an annual auctioned "night in the Gallery" dinner.

Events

Life Drawing Short Pose (New Night!) @ Waterfall Arts
Creative Cafe at the YMCA (Formerly Community Art Time)
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (FRIDAY) @ Waterfall Arts. Fridays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Friday Jan 24, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts. Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Saturday Jan 25, 2025
CBARF 2025! A Free All Ages Art Happening
CBARF 2025! A Free All Ages Art Happening
  • Cardboard Boxes Are Really Fun with Waterfall Arts at Waldo County YMCA! The whole community is invited to bring a roll of packing tape and build with boxes!
  • Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Discovering Your Voice With Watercolor
Discovering Your Voice With Watercolor
  • 8-week class we will be using watercolors in playful and exploratory ways to discover what we want to communicate with our art.
  • Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Life Drawing Short Pose (New Night!) @ Waterfall Arts
Creative Cafe at the YMCA (Formerly Community Art Time)
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (FRIDAY) @ Waterfall Arts. Fridays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Friday Jan 31, 2025
Art Together Morning: Glowing Constellation Posters
Art Together Morning: Glowing Constellation Posters
  • Family art workshops where parents and kids work together on a different project every month! Inspired by our 'Dark Skies' exhibit.
  • Saturday Feb 1, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts. Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Saturday Feb 1, 2025
Life Drawing Short Pose (New Night!) @ Waterfall Arts
Creative Cafe at the YMCA (Formerly Community Art Time)
Printmaking I
Printmaking I
  • Printmaking I is a 6-week introduction to creating images and using printmaking equipment, cutting tools, and various inks. No previous experience required.
  • Thursday Feb 6, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (FRIDAY) @ Waterfall Arts. Fridays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Friday Feb 7, 2025
Second Saturday Stitch Social
  • SECOND SATURDAY STITCH SOCIAL @ Waterfall Arts. August 12 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am EDT. FREE. A monthly gathering for needlework and fiber art enthusiasts. Ages 15+
  • Saturday Feb 8, 2025
Home: A Mixed-Media Workshop
Home: A Mixed-Media Workshop
  • A creative workshop using a variety of mixed-media techniques to create a unique piece of artwork that captures your story and vision of HOME.
  • Saturday Feb 8, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts. Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Saturday Feb 8, 2025
Paper Lantern Making & Gratitude Walk
Paper Lantern Making & Gratitude Walk
  • Join artist Joelle Webber and create your own magical paper lantern. This workshop will be followed by an (optional) sunset Gratitude Walk with our lit lanterns
  • Saturday Feb 8, 2025
Grown Ups Playdate: Bad Couples’ Portraits!
Grown Ups Playdate: Bad Couples’ Portraits!
  • A paint night for partners ready to take on the challenge of a painted portrait! No experience necessary. BYOB, ages 21+.
  • Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Life Drawing Short Pose (New Night!) @ Waterfall Arts
Creative Cafe at the YMCA (Formerly Community Art Time)
Printmaking I
  • Printmaking I is a 6-week introduction to creating images and using printmaking equipment, cutting tools, and various inks. No previous experience required.
  • Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (FRIDAY) @ Waterfall Arts. Fridays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Friday Feb 14, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts. Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Life Drawing Short Pose (New Night!) @ Waterfall Arts
Creative Cafe at the YMCA (Formerly Community Art Time)
Printmaking I
  • Printmaking I is a 6-week introduction to creating images and using printmaking equipment, cutting tools, and various inks. No previous experience required.
  • Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (FRIDAY) @ Waterfall Arts. Fridays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Friday Feb 21, 2025
Green To-Go with Kim Bernard
Green To-Go with Kim Bernard
  • Enjoy this one-day upcycling workshop with artist Kim Bernard, participants will create their own To-Go kit using all recycled materials.
  • Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts. Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Life Drawing Short Pose (New Night!) @ Waterfall Arts
Creative Cafe at the YMCA (Formerly Community Art Time)
Printmaking I
  • Printmaking I is a 6-week introduction to creating images and using printmaking equipment, cutting tools, and various inks. No previous experience required.
  • Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (FRIDAY) @ Waterfall Arts. Fridays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Friday Feb 28, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts. Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Saturday Mar 1, 2025
Life Drawing Short Pose (New Night!) @ Waterfall Arts
Creative Cafe at the YMCA (Formerly Community Art Time)
Printmaking I
  • Printmaking I is a 6-week introduction to creating images and using printmaking equipment, cutting tools, and various inks. No previous experience required.
  • Thursday Mar 6, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (FRIDAY) @ Waterfall Arts. Fridays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Friday Mar 7, 2025
Second Saturday Stitch Social
  • SECOND SATURDAY STITCH SOCIAL @ Waterfall Arts. August 12 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am EDT. FREE. A monthly gathering for needlework and fiber art enthusiasts. Ages 15+
  • Saturday Mar 8, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts. Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Saturday Mar 8, 2025
Life Drawing Short Pose (New Night!) @ Waterfall Arts
Creative Cafe at the YMCA (Formerly Community Art Time)
Printmaking I
  • Printmaking I is a 6-week introduction to creating images and using printmaking equipment, cutting tools, and various inks. No previous experience required.
  • Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (FRIDAY) @ Waterfall Arts. Fridays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Friday Mar 14, 2025
Printmaking Open Studio @ Waterfall Arts
  • PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO (SATURDAY): KENNEDY PRESS @ Waterfall Arts. Saturdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started.
  • Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Life Drawing Short Pose (New Night!) @ Waterfall Arts