Campus Tour

Located approximately 50 miles north of Portland, Maine, Watershed’s 54-acre campus looks out on neighboring farm fields.

The campus has many wooded walking trails filled with ceramic sculptures left by past Watershed artists, creating an ever-changing sculpture trail.

Watershed's new Windgate studio has 7,500 square feet of space with abundant windows for beautiful views and natural light.

The open floor plan gives resident artists flexibility—allowing for both independent and collaborative work.

While Watershed residencies do not involve formal instruction...

...the space encourages participating artists to exchange ideas and offer each other feedback and support.

The studio is equipped with canvas-covered tables, chairs, a variety of wheels . . .

. . . a dedicated plaster room, slab rollers, and more!

The well-lit spray booth is convenient for glazing large pieces . . . or the occasional photo shoot.

Residents select from a large inventory of dry materials in the well-ventilated glaze room.

The kiln shed is located adjacent to the studios.

It houses two wood kilns, two gas kilns, a soda kiln and multiple electric kilns.

Many sessions involve group firings organized by session participants.

Resident artists are housed in modern cabins located at the top of the Watershed campus.

Artists can choose single or double cabin rooms, with private or shared bathrooms.

The cabins look out over Watershed's woods and fields.

New in 2024, the Commons will be home to the kitchen, dining room, lounge area, patio, and screened porch.

Many residents choose to walk the sloped gravel road between the cabins and studio.

The Joan Pearson Watkins House holds Watershed's administrative offices, gallery, and retail shop

The rolling fields behind the House provide ideal space for temporary installations.

Summer residents eat together, enjoying conversation and delicious food.

Artists occassionally organize outdoor banquets.

And exchange handmade tableware after the meal.

Straw's farm— which raises cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep — is right next door!

View of Straw's Farm from the far side of Cochran Road

Watershed is ideally situated close to many of the attractions that make Maine “Vacationland”.

Maine's rocky coastline, beaches, lighthouses and limitless nature walks are within a short driving distance.