In 2025: Last Thursdays of the month: July 31 and August 28; 4-7pm
STROLL WISCASSET’S HISTORIC VILLAGE! VIEW ART, SHOP the BOUTIQUES, and ENJOY fresh oysters, local brews, lobster, fine wines, and dining along the SPARKLING SHEEPSCOT RIVER!
Wiscasset Art Walk Celebrates 10 Years +
“Art is the most incredible way to build bridges.” ”
MUSIC
In 2025, music on the sidewalk is sublime!
On July 31, enjoy Celtic harp as played by Alex Bigney.
Alex Bigney with his Celtic harp. Alex, accompanied by his son, entertain WAW visitors on Thursday, July 31, 4:30-6:30pm!
On August 28, featured musicians, Long Branch, delight WAW sidewalk strollers!
Long Branch performs at WAW on Thurs., August 28, 4:30-6:30pm!
Musicians in galleries - YES!
Enjoy the music as you peruse the art!
Hold Back the Night BLOCK PARTY in 2023 celebrates 10 years of WAW!
As the sun set early in late Sept., the WAW transformed into a block party on Water St.! Music and contra dance lessons by T-Acadie, Jodie’s Restaurant selections, and anniversary cupcakes to celebrate ten years of Wiscasset Art Walk!
T-Acadie played contra dance tunes and taught some steps under the tent on Sept. 28, 2023.
Golden Horizons: the Sunsets and Moonrises of Paul Batch
Sylvan Gallery features the work of artist Paul Batch during July and invites the public to meet the artist at a reception during the July 31 WAW, 4-7pm. Read more about the artist here.
8-2024: 19 Towns/19 Stories and Healing through Art
On August 29, 2024, WAW participated in a week-long program of events (in each of Lincoln County’s 19 towns) highlighting the effects of addiction on individuals, families, and communities. Art is used to heal, teach, and destigmatize. Learn more here.
MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC
Our hand-made instruments - an amadinda-style xylophone made by Jim Doble, and cajons (box drums) made by Rick Burns - return for Visitor fun!
experimental instrument maker Jim doble made an amadinda from whole logs and woodworker rick burns made cajons - on the village sidewalks!
SIDEWALKS as STAGE in 2025
Watch performers from Maine Youth Circus juggle and entertain on Wiscasset Village sidewalks, Thursday, August 28, 4-7pm!
Wiscasset resident Laurie Rousseau is a hardy-gurdy musician and brings her musicality to Wiscasset Art Walk sidewalks through the 2025 season!
Creating a Waterfall of Dried Flowers in 2024!
From harvesting to constructing, Maria Salcines of Fogwood Gardens created a cascade of bloom on a Wiscasset Village railing during WAW August 2024!
Midcoast Fencing Athletic Club students duel on the sidewalks of Wiscasset Village in July 2024! HIGH DRAMA!
