MAJOR grant award for Lights Out
Lights Out is the name, creating sustainable and energy efficient building plans is the game
Lights Out Gallery is honored to have been selected to receive an award through the Frankenthaler Climate Initiative, a grantmaking program established by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation in collaboration with Environment & Culture Partners and RMI to catalyze climate action in the visual arts.
Funds will be used to complete a Master Plan for a Green Retrofit of 10 Tannery Street. Providing Lights Out Gallery with a detailed building plan, a structural assessment for solar panel installation, and a comprehensive strategy for energy and water efficiency. The project will have us work with the Center for Ecology-Based Economy and Woodhull Architects in Portland. This is an exciting chance for us to deepen our collaboration and work with members of the Norway community to build out a sustainable space designed for longevity.
This is a huge step for Lights Out, turning this historic factory into a modern coworking and green space. As we progress, we hope this encourages other community members to find ways to adapt their spaces for climate change and sustainability. We are excited to work so closely with CEBE and have local organizations work together to build community spaces for everyone- people who are in Norway now, artists across the state and country, and future generations who will be enjoying this space.
Want to support our project? Your membership and donations go a long way- from funding operations that can’t get written into grants, to making our projects possible, and to proving that the local, state, and national community is involved in this project and wants to see it succeed as much as us.
Dark the Night + Bright the Stars Opening July 9th at Waterville Creates
What: Dark the Night and Bright the Stars opening
When: July 9th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Waterville Creates, Ticonic Gallery and Studios, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine
Dark the Night and Bright the Stars showcases visual art, textiles, sculpture, and traditional crafts, to focus on themes of ancestry, with each artist as a conduit for ancestral messages, both concrete and implicit. Featured artists include Gabriel Frey, Raphael Gribetz, Sarah Haskell, Daniel Minter, David Lonebear Sanipass, Avis Turner, and Maria Wolff, each bringing unique perspectives influenced by Passamaquoddy, Mi'kmaq, Jewish, Afro-Atlantic, Scandinavian, and Celtic ancestral roots. The exhibit will run July 9 – October 13, 2025, at Ticonic Gallery, with special events including storytelling, a community art project, and artist talks to deepen audience engagement with the artists' stories and heritage.
Are you ready to dance?
Come one and come all to Norway’s celebration of pride, dance, music, art, and community! We will be dancing the house down and there will be zines for sale supporting global fundraisers. WE WANT YOU THERE! Wear something fun! Or not! We don’t care! Just come have fun!
Upcoming Programming:
Pirate Radio Queer Dance Party
Friday, June 27th, 8pm-12am at the Wook Nook, Norway, ME
Come wear a silly little outfit, have a beautiful night dancing, support communities near and far, engage in art, and listen to music you won’t find around here with the community here in Norway. Everyone is welcome, always!
Community Art Night
Sundays, 2pm-5pm in the Community Room at Lights Out!
Why make arts and crafts at home alone when you can do it with others! Bring your materials or some of ours to spend some time being creative! Recent projects have included, painting miniatures, mixing DJ sets, darning and sewing, watercolor journaling, beading, painting and drawing, clay sculpting, and more!
Community Lunch + Volunteering
Wednesdays, 10am-2pm in the Community Room at Lights Out!
We are in the midst of our spring cleaning! Join us for some weeding, organizing, and cleaning of our building. Georgia makes yummy lunch for anyone who volunteered, or, wants to stop by! This week she made a fresh salad with pickled veggies, options for meat, and delish yellow dragon fruit cut as celebration. If you are interested in volunteering or stopping by for lunch
Atlantic Morning
First Fridays 5pm- 8pm and First Saturdays 12pm-4pm, in Woodhull at the Safford House, Portland, ME
Dark the Night and Bright the Stars Opening Reception
July 9th, 5pm-7pm at Waterville Creates, Ticonic Gallery, 93 Main Street, Waterville
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