Common Street Arts presents ‘Side by Side’ exhibition for two artists

WATERVILLE — Common Street Arts, the programmatic arm of Waterville Creates!, is presenting “Side by Side,” which features new work by Cassie Jones and Will Sears.
The exhibition, at 93 Main St., will run until May 19, and features work by two contemporary Maine artists, each with a distinct and compelling approach to color and form.

Jones’ work explores her interest in the natural world leaving the viewer to ponder the complexities of nature as part of the visual experience.
Sears’ assemblages are inspired by his interests with graffiti, sculpture, and his work as a sign painter. His recent work involves sawing his own hand-painted, pre-weathered wooden signs into pieces and reassembling into abstract patterns, taking the viewer on a unique graphic journey through the 20th and 21st centuries.
Each week has different programs and activities taking place in the gallery designed to encourage creative expression and exploration; for a list of the scheduled projects and programs, visit www.commonstreetarts.org.
Common Street Arts gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. The gallery is closed Sunday through Tuesday.