Menu
Log in


Community Art and Movement Center

Log in

ArtWaves 2026 Infrastructure Campaign


To our friends, donors, partners and the larger artist community,

Sitting on two acres with three active buildings, five distinct studios and a movement center, the ArtWaves campus has a long history as a gathering place for the sharing of art and community.  

Once a location with Acadia Summer Arts Program (ASAP), the campus was part of an artistic “think-tank” attracting renowned artists from around the globe.  ArtWaves, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), acquired the space in 2017 and avoided the dissection of the property for commercial use.

As current stewards of this  place we embrace both the meaningful moments and everyday joys that art brings to the soul.  But stewardship is expensive and work on the buildings is needed.  A major donor has provided funds to update our Kaleidoscope Studio.  This is a first step in upgrading heating systems, replacing original windows and improving studio and campus lighting.

Unglamorous investments, yes.  But necessary for the long term continuation of 1345-A State Highway 102 as the island's artist center and community hub.   

As ArtWaves enters it tenth year at this storied place please consider supporting one of our specific infrastructure projects or contributing to the general repair fund.

With deep gratitude to each of you,


Liz Cutler, Founder and Emeritus Board Member

Karen Tuttle, President, Board of Directors



Pen and ink drawing of ArtWaves Farmhouse and Studio by Ernie McMullen

Light Up ArtWaves Fund - $8,500

Maine winters are longer and darker than for most of the country.  This fund will go to support the improvement of lighting both inside our studios and throughout the campus.  We have a contractor ready to do the work.  We just need to raise the funds!


Donate to this Fund

Heating Improvement Fund - $21,500

The windows are original.  The heat sources inefficient (including an oil furnace).  This fund will enable us to swap out drafty windows and bring in modern heating with long term benefits of reducing utilities costs so we can bring  more programming to the community.


Donate to this Fund


General Updates Fund - $6,500

With 6,000 square feet of space there are always small projects and repairs.  Often we can find volunteers to do the labor, but still need to cover materials costs.   This fund gives us a way to do cover those expenses without tapping into our annual operating budget.


Donate to this Fund


1345-A State Highway 102
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-266-0010
office@artwavesmdi.org

Connect with us on social!

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software