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

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 Dec 27, 2024
Open Clay Studio (Saturdays) @ Waterfall Arts
  • OPEN CLAY STUDIO (SATURDAYS) @ WATERFALL ARTS. @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Start a new project or finish something you have started using our equipment % facilities.
  • Saturday Dec 28, 2024
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 Dec 28, 2024
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 3, 2025
Art Together Morning: Snowglobes
Art Together Morning: Snowglobes
  • Create custom snowglobes at Art Together Morning on Jan 4, 2025, 10 AM-12 PM! Shrinky Dinks, mini trees & sparkle. $15-$30/family. Register at waterfallarts.org
  • Saturday Jan 4, 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 4, 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 10, 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 Jan 11, 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 11, 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 17, 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 18, 2025
Dark Skies Exhibit Opening Reception
  • Join us for the opening reception of a collaborative exhibition honoring the beautiful dark, night skies of Maine.
  • Saturday Jan 18, 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 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
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
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
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
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
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