EVENTS: Art of Resistance, Joy and Hope July 26, 2025

The Art of Resistance, Joy and Hope is meant to bring us together and remind us of what enlivens us and keeps us moving forward day after day. The event will be held on Saturday, July 26, 4 – 8 p.m., at the Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St., Winslow.

FMI: Lyn Rowden, (207) 314-4730, or singhawk26@gmail.com.

Organizers: Joshua Bickford, Patti Flynn, and Lyn Rowden.

Double your fun, and volunteer

Help with setup or cleanup

Bring baked goods or fruit,

Donate art for the auction

Sign up to share a short song performance, music, dance, short story, poem, aligned with theme.

4 p.m.: Art exhibit opens; 4 to 6 p.m.: Art-making for kids and grownups! Make origami butterflies, paint mini-canvases, and create signs; 5 p.m.: Community Sandwich Share: Bring a sandwich cut in two. Half for you, half for the sharing table. Extras will be on hand for those who cannot provide sandwiches. Bring non-alcoholic beverage. Water provided.

6 – 8 p.m., Show Time: variety of short performances related to the day’s theme.

Donated Art to be auctioned during event to benefit community members in need.

Future: Continuation of work on community art project, Squadrons of Butterflies, in collaboration with Waterville Creates, will be installed at the Schupf Center, Main St., Waterville, in October.