ArtWaves upcoming events

Pumpkin Carving & Fireside Storytime (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Pumpkin Carving & Fireside Storytime

Come carve jack-o'-lanterns and paint pumpkins to decorate your doorstep for Halloween! ArtWaves supplies the pumpkins. Cider and hot cocoa will be served as we light our jack-o'-lanterns, and sit together by the fireside for poetry and storytime inspired by the shifting seasons!

We will then be joined by ArtWaves resident improv troupe for some special collaborative storytelling! Audience suggestions will inspire the scenes and games!

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are welcome (and encouraged)!

Please Preregister for Pumpkin Carving as pumpkins are limited!

Fireside Storytime and Improv are free and all are welcome!

Improv: Collaborative Comedy (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Improv!

Improv: Collaborative Comedy is a weekly meetup for anyone interested in improvisational comedy, storytelling, and creative play in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Through games, scenes, and group exercises, we will collaborate as an ensemble, connect with friendly community members, and create spontaneous stories together — with laughter along the way!

No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to jump in and have fun!

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fine Arts Studio at ArtWaves Community Arts Center

Free for ArtWaves members — Become a member today!

Sliding scale $5–20 for non-members.

Art Heist Mystery! (Private Event) (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

The Art of Murder: An Art Heist Mystery

(Private Event)

Only 12 spots available — advance registration required!

Step into an evening of mystery at ArtWaves! A valuable painting has disappeared, the gallery owner has been found murdered, and everyone is a suspect!

Each participant will take on a character with their own secrets, relationships, and clues. Mingle, question your fellow suspects, uncover evidence, and try to determine who stole the painting—and who committed the murder.

No acting experience is needed—just a willingness to play along, improvise, and have fun!

FREE — Donations to ArtWaves are welcome.

Register now to claim your character!

Sneak peak at potential characters...

Connors Emerson Move Clay Camp (2 Nov 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Connors Emerson Move Clay Camp

Squish it, roll it, pinch it, coil it, carve it, and create! If you love getting your hands messy and making amazing things, this is the camp for you.

Spend the week discovering the fascinating journey of clay—from how it forms deep within the earth to the many ways artists transform it into beautiful works of art. We'll explore the different types of clay, including air-dry clay, Model Magic, oven-bake clay, and polymer clay, learning what makes each one unique and the best ways to use them.

Young artists will focus on essential hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, slab building, rolling, texturing, carving, and joining pieces together as they create whimsical gnomes, colorful fish, wise owls, tiny creatures, decorative bowls, imaginative sculptures, and more. Along the way, they'll experiment with texture tools, stamps, and found objects to add personality and detail to every creation.

We'll also discover how artists finish their work using sanding, painting, glazing, sealing, and other decorative techniques to transform simple clay into lasting works of art.

Please note: Projects will focus on air-dry, Model Magic, and oven-bake clays. We'll still learn about pottery clay, firing, glazing, and the complete ceramic process so campers are ready to explore the kiln when it opens.

By the end of the week, campers will head home with a collection of unique clay creations, new sculpting skills, and a deeper appreciation for one of the world's oldest and most versatile art forms.

If you are in need of a program during this week but not able to provide one please reach out to Karen Tuttle at president@artwavesmdi.org

Your Instructor

Savannah Steiger has been creating art for most of her entire life. For the past eleven years(or rather since she became a parent) she has been focused on making art accessible for kids. In teaching art to young people she finds joy and learns just as much, if not more than the students.

Most recently Savannah was an Educator and Care Coordinator for Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council; facilitating various parenting classes, groups, community trainings and playgroups. She also has been a parent advocate for Ascend at the Aspen Institute and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Savannah recently moved to MDI with her two children(ages 11 and 7), two dogs and one cat. So far the family loves island life and is looking forward to more. Savannah’s personal focus in art is illustration but she feels well versed in most art activities. Her goal as children’s art teacher is to help kids follow their hearts and fill the page.

Please see our cancelation policy here:

https://www.artwavesmdi.org/Policies-and-Procedures

Improv: Collaborative Comedy (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Improv!

Improv: Collaborative Comedy is a weekly meetup for anyone interested in improvisational comedy, storytelling, and creative play in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Through games, scenes, and group exercises, we will collaborate as an ensemble, connect with friendly community members, and create spontaneous stories together — with laughter along the way!

No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to jump in and have fun!

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fine Arts Studio at ArtWaves Community Arts Center

Free for ArtWaves members — Become a member today!

Sliding scale $5–20 for non-members.

Improv: Collaborative Comedy (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Improv!

Improv: Collaborative Comedy is a weekly meetup for anyone interested in improvisational comedy, storytelling, and creative play in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Through games, scenes, and group exercises, we will collaborate as an ensemble, connect with friendly community members, and create spontaneous stories together — with laughter along the way!

No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to jump in and have fun!

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fine Arts Studio at ArtWaves Community Arts Center

Free for ArtWaves members — Become a member today!

Sliding scale $5–20 for non-members.

Improv: Collaborative Comedy (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Improv!

Improv: Collaborative Comedy is a weekly meetup for anyone interested in improvisational comedy, storytelling, and creative play in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Through games, scenes, and group exercises, we will collaborate as an ensemble, connect with friendly community members, and create spontaneous stories together — with laughter along the way!

No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to jump in and have fun!

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fine Arts Studio at ArtWaves Community Arts Center

Free for ArtWaves members — Become a member today!

Sliding scale $5–20 for non-members.

Improv: Collaborative Comedy (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Improv!

Improv: Collaborative Comedy is a weekly meetup for anyone interested in improvisational comedy, storytelling, and creative play in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Through games, scenes, and group exercises, we will collaborate as an ensemble, connect with friendly community members, and create spontaneous stories together — with laughter along the way!

No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to jump in and have fun!

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fine Arts Studio at ArtWaves Community Arts Center

Free for ArtWaves members — Become a member today!

Sliding scale $5–20 for non-members.

Improv: Collaborative Comedy (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Improv!

Improv: Collaborative Comedy is a weekly meetup for anyone interested in improvisational comedy, storytelling, and creative play in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Through games, scenes, and group exercises, we will collaborate as an ensemble, connect with friendly community members, and create spontaneous stories together — with laughter along the way!

No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to jump in and have fun!

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fine Arts Studio at ArtWaves Community Arts Center

Free for ArtWaves members — Become a member today!

Sliding scale $5–20 for non-members.

Improv: Collaborative Comedy (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Improv!

Improv: Collaborative Comedy is a weekly meetup for anyone interested in improvisational comedy, storytelling, and creative play in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Through games, scenes, and group exercises, we will collaborate as an ensemble, connect with friendly community members, and create spontaneous stories together — with laughter along the way!

No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to jump in and have fun!

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fine Arts Studio at ArtWaves Community Arts Center

Free for ArtWaves members — Become a member today!

Sliding scale $5–20 for non-members.

Improv: Collaborative Comedy (16 Dec 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Improv!

Improv: Collaborative Comedy is a weekly meetup for anyone interested in improvisational comedy, storytelling, and creative play in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Through games, scenes, and group exercises, we will collaborate as an ensemble, connect with friendly community members, and create spontaneous stories together — with laughter along the way!

No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to jump in and have fun!

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fine Arts Studio at ArtWaves Community Arts Center

Free for ArtWaves members — Become a member today!

Sliding scale $5–20 for non-members.

Improv: Collaborative Comedy (23 Dec 2026)

Wed, 23 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Improv!

Improv: Collaborative Comedy is a weekly meetup for anyone interested in improvisational comedy, storytelling, and creative play in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Through games, scenes, and group exercises, we will collaborate as an ensemble, connect with friendly community members, and create spontaneous stories together — with laughter along the way!

No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to jump in and have fun!

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fine Arts Studio at ArtWaves Community Arts Center

Free for ArtWaves members — Become a member today!

Sliding scale $5–20 for non-members.

Improv: Collaborative Comedy (30 Dec 2026)

Wed, 30 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Improv!

Improv: Collaborative Comedy is a weekly meetup for anyone interested in improvisational comedy, storytelling, and creative play in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Through games, scenes, and group exercises, we will collaborate as an ensemble, connect with friendly community members, and create spontaneous stories together — with laughter along the way!

No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to jump in and have fun!

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fine Arts Studio at ArtWaves Community Arts Center

Free for ArtWaves members — Become a member today!

Sliding scale $5–20 for non-members.