Waterville Creates! Executive Director Nate Rudy talks about Waterville Creates! first year and what the organization hopes for in the future to promote arts and culture in the city.

The Waterville Public Library is a core partner of Waterville Creates!.

Ramey Mize, left, a Colby College Museum of Art curatorial fellow, judges pieces for 25th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show at the Waterville Public Library in 2014. The library, as well as the museum, art partners of Waterville Creates!.

People gather in the lobby at Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville in July 2015 to buy tickets for the Maine International Film Festival. With the Maine Film Center as one of Waterville Creates! core partners, it is involved in promoting the film festival, which draws thousands to the city.

People take their seats for the opening night for the Maine International Film Festival at the Waterville Opera House in 2014. The Opera House is a core partner of Waterville Creates!.

Kids wave to parade-goers from their float sponsored by Little Friends during the Parade of Lights on Main Street in downtown Waterville in November. The parade is one of Waterville Main Street’s major events. Waterville Main Street is a core partners of Waterville Creates!.