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Garvan Donegan, Central Maine Growth Council
November 22, 2022
Waterville Creates named developer of the year for Paul J. Schupf Arts Center
Waterville Creates
The design includes an enclosed glass skywalk that connects the center with the historic 800-seat Waterville Opera House.
Waterville Creates has been named the Central Maine Growth Council 2022 Developer of the Year for its work on the new Paul J. Schupf Arts Center.
"The completion of the Paul J. Schupf Arts Center symbolizes a dedication to community revitalization and the creative economy and ensures arts programming will be accessible for all," said Garvan Donegan of Central Maine Growth Council in a prepared release.
"Reimagining the historic community asset into a community hub is representative of Colby College and Waterville Creates' dynamic vision and dedication to retain Waterville's unique history while supporting the revitalization of Main Street," he added.
The 32,000-square-foot Schupf Art Center is the headquarters of Waterville Creates and also includes the Colby College Museum of Art's Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery of Art. Waterville Creates offers year-round arts programming through the Waterville Opera House, Maine Film Center, and Ticonic Gallery & Studios. The award was presented by the Central Maine Growth Council to the nonprofit arts organization at CMGC's recent annual meeting.
Developed in partnership with Colby College, the $18 million arts center will feature three film screening rooms, two galleries, a clay studio, an arts education classroom, a rehearsal space, open public space, a cafe and and an enclosed glass skywalk connecting to the Waterville Opera House.
"We are so grateful to the community for both their longstanding support of the arts in Waterville and for their contributions to this transformative project that centers the arts as core to our city's identity and our ongoing revitalization efforts," said Shannon Haines, president + CEO of Waterville Creates. "We can't wait to welcome everyone to our new home in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center this December.
"This new building will be open and active 365 days a year, so we are especially excited about the way in which our programming will contribute to the vibrancy of the downtown and literally serve as a beacon of light through the darker winter months."
Central Maine Growth Council, located in Waterville, is a public-private collaborative regional economic development partnership funded by municipalities and businesses.
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