Colby College Museum of Art

Join us for a public talk by T. J. Demos, founder of the Center for Creative Ecologies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, about the intersections of contemporary art, radical politics, and ecology. Demos’ work looks at the places where art, activism, and visual culture oppose racial, colonial, and extractive capitalism, working toward social, economic, and […]

Kick off your Friday night in downtown Waterville with and Open Mic hosted by Tyler French from 5 pm – 7 pm. Bring a poem or a song that is no longer than 5 minutes to share on the mic. Then stick around for some dancing until 9 pm! Make Waterville Food Stories risograph prints […]

Songs From Here is a new initiative intended to connect poets, composers, and performers in the beautiful state of Maine, to promote local talent and foster a greater sense of community across creative disciplines. Waterville is but one stop for an inaugural series of performances given by pianist Bridget Convey and classical vocalist Sarah Tuttle […]

Join us for a virtual program featuring the artist Sarah Cain in conversation with Beth Finch, the curator of hand in hand, Cain’s current exhibition in the William D. Adams Gallery. They will discuss how Cain realized this extraordinary painting installation, her inspirations for it, and the interplay between her studio practice and site-responsive projects. A […]

Elm City Small Press Fest is a community event that focuses on independent publishing in the Maine region and is back for its second year! During this free event, shop zines, independent publications, and art prints, or participate in workshop programming. LEARN MORE

Art Break: Sparkle Knot III by Lynda Benglis Each Thursday, join us to spend time with a work of art on view in the galleries at the Colby Museum. This week, Siera Hyte, Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, will facilitate the conversation, focusing on Sparkle Knot III by Lynda Benglis, located in All […]

Each Thursday, join the Colby College Museum of Art to spend thirty minutes with one work of art on view in their gallery spaces. This week, Joshua Veilleux, Downtown Gallery Assistant, will facilitate the conversation, focusing on Jojo by Ashley Bryan, located in the Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery of Art at Paul J. Schupf Art […]

I Know a Man ... Ashley Bryan tells the story of Bryan, who used art his entire life to celebrate joy, mediate the darkness of war and racism, explore the mysteries of faith, and create a loving community. Bryan became a year-round resident of the Cranberry Isles in Maine during the late 1980s, living there […]

What is a crankie? Join artist and illustrator Lucky Platt for a hands-on program on the crankie- a unique moving panorama storytelling tool! Originating in the early 1800’s, the crankie involves two handled spools that can be ‘cranked’ to bring movement to an illustrated scroll. Celebrate the moving image at the Maine International Film Festival […]

Join the Colby College Museum of Art for a day of family-friendly art, creative workshops, music, food, and interactive gallery experiences. Create your own works of art at the Art Tent with Lunder Institute resident fellow Genevieve Gaignard and Papay Solomon. Engage in looking activities in our galleries, and spend time in our exhibitions—Painted: Our […]

Date: August 3, 2023 Time: 3-5pm Organization: Waterville Creates, Colby College Museum of Art, and Waterville Public Library Venue: Castonguay Square, Corner of Front and Main Streets, Waterville This event is free and open for all ages. Did you know you can make stamps out of vegetables? Inspired by the book Our Little Kitchen, we will use vegetables from the […]

Join the Colby College Museum of Art for our Fall Open House, an art-tastic evening of gallery tours, art projects, food and drink, and more. We’re celebrating our current on-campus museum exhibitions—Painted: Our Bodies, Hearts, and Village, Whistler: Streetscapes, Urban Change, Constellations: Forming the Collection, 1973–2023, Come Closer: Selections from the Collection, 1978–1994, and Alex Katz: […]

Robert Mirabal is an internationally respected Pueblo musician and Native American flute player and maker from Taos Pueblo, New Mexico. An award-winning musician and leading proponent of world music, Mirabal performs worldwide, sharing flute songs, tribal rock, dance, and storytelling. Join us for this special concert to experience Mirabal’s music with a full band composed […]

Join the Colby College Museum of Art and its Lunder Institute for American Art for a two-day symposium organized in conjunction with the Painted: Our Bodies, Hearts, and Village exhibition. Exhibition collaborators, artists, curators, and scholars will gather for a series of panel discussions on Native American art, American art, and art of the American West. Topics […]

Play Date! Date: February 16, 2024 from 5–7pm Orgnaizations: Colby College Museum of Art, Children's Discovery Museum, and Waterville Creates Venue: Paul J Schupf Arts Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville Free and open to all. Everybody plays! Welcome to Play Date, an evening filled with joy, laughter, and creativity for players of all ages. Immerse […]

Join the fun at the Thursday Art Party, co-hosted by the Colby College Student Government Association. Get creative as you decorate your own mug inspired by art on view at the museum. Enjoy Grey December’s set in the lobby and hear the Colby 8 perform in the galleries. We’ve got refreshments covered, including delicious catered […]

The 2024 Senior Exhibition features the culminating Capstone projects of Studio Art majors who have concentrated in painting, photography, print and digital media, and sculpture during their time at Colby. This year’s contributing seniors are Amani Tran, Annika Hogan, Ari Trueba, Ava Stotz, Emma Baker, Isabella Farren, Jess Xing, Lily Craig, Maeve DiSandro, Marthe Unkap, […]

Join us for a fun and creative celebration of spring! Activities include a free family movie, guided outdoor story walks, a hands-on program about worms, and more. Enjoy the sixth edition of this fabulous and free family event! These activities are free and open to all! At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main […]

Join the Colby College Museum of Art on campus for a day of free art workshops, music, food, and interactive gallery experiences for people of all ages. Create your own works of art with Lunder Institute for American Art resident fellows at the Art Tent, play with the Children’s Discovery Museum and Colby students, move […]

We are very excited to bring The Lunder Institute @ series home to Colby College Museum of Art to culminate its inaugural year. Launched in February of 2024, after traveling from California to New York and through Arkansas and Massachusetts, the Lunder Institute @ the Colby College Museum of Art will be hosted at the […]