The Museum is wheelchair accessible through the North and South entrances of the Bixler Art and Music Center. If you would like the Museum to provide a wheelchair for your use, contact us at 207-859-5610
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Join us for a discussion of the graphic novel, Fun Home by Alison Bechdel in the Colby Museum’s exhibition Alive & Kicking: Fantastic Installations by Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt, Catalina Schliebener Muñoz, and Gladys Nilsson. The text... more >
Colby music associates and guests will present a program celebrating diversity in the modern music landscape through underrepresented living composers. Featuring works by Reena Esmail, Jennifer Higdon, Valerie Coleman and Leonardo Cárdenas. This performance is... more >
The Whitney Museum of American Art presents an afternoon of discussion reflecting on the category of American art today through the lens of museum collecting and artistic practices today. The conversations will explore how exhibition... more >
Join us for a free screening of Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye (2023, 1h 20m), a new feature-length documentary that follows the Maine-based artist’s journey of capturing iconic figures like John F. Kennedy and... more >
Indulge your creative spirit with our Nature Wall Hangings workshop! Join us in crafting delightful and colorful wall decor using an assortment of natural materials such as sticks, yarn, string, and embroidery hoops. Plus, we’ll... more >
Embark on a solar printing adventure with us! Dive into the captivating world of cyanotypes, where creativity meets the power of sunlight to craft unique fabric art inspired by nature. Discover the joy and accessibility... more >
Join us for a unique opportunity to transform discarded clothing into stunning works of art! Collaborate with fabric artist Susie Brandt, whose masterpieces are currently showcased at the Speedwell Gallery in Portland. Together with your... more >
Join the Colby College Museum of Art for an afternoon of art-making in Castonguay Square. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of artist Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt in the Alive and Kicking exhibition, on view at the Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery... more >
Delve into the world of artistic ingenuity as you craft your own masterpiece from a delightful grab bag filled with mystery objects and recycled materials. Drawing inspiration from the innovative works of Tom Jessen showcased... more >
Join artists Gladys Nilsson and Catalina Schliebener Muñoz, and Colby Museum Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Kendall DeBoer, for a casual Happy Hour celebration at Front & Main to hear more about Alive... more >
