Auburn Art Wall
This installation is the result of a 2011 art competition among Androscoggin Country artists to explore the theme of "Androscoggin: Our Living River." The series of nine murals are attached to the wall along the eastern side of Main Street. A brick sidewalk makes it safe and easy to stop and view each piece. 317 Main St, Auburn Nearby: Anniversary Park, set along the Little Androscoggin, is home to a playground, granite fish sculpture, and the "Bells of St. Louis Church" tower. Rolly's Diner is a locally beloved place for breakfast and lunch. Family run, it is known for its great food and even better service. Bonney Park is a hub for the Riverwalk Trail linking to Lewiston via the pedestrian Trestle Bridge.
Festival Plaza Canopy
Festival Plaza's colorful canopies are a functional art piece creating a venue for outdoor performances as well as a gathering place for residents and visitors. Viewed from the neighboring Longley Bridge, the canopy provides a pop of color amongst the historic brick buildings.Within the Plaza are two water features. The Great Water Fall, an artistic interpretation of the Great Androscoggin Falls, pours a sheet of water upon a grouping of massive granite stones and the River Cascade, which begins at the Plaza level and flows down a series of seven steps towards the Androscoggin River. .This theme is continued in the artistic depiction of the river with etched waves in the gray floor surface, as well as the form of four islands in brown/red color below the “Falls.” Additionally, a series of nine bronze shoes were placed on the steps in the Cascade's channel. The shoes represent Auburn’s historical distinction as one of America’s leading centers of shoe manufacturing.112 Main St, AuburnNearby: Auburn Riverwalk and Great Falls Viewpoint Various restaurants and services Androscoggin County Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Bud Form by Hugh Lassen
Unveiled in 2021, Maine sculptor Hugh Lassen’s “Bud Form” work is a life-sized abstract sculpture in Longley Park with views of the Androscoggin River and Great Falls. The sculpture was selected by the LA Metro Chamber of Commerce and L/A Arts through a Maine Arts Commission Grant award.Corner of Great Falls Plaza and Court Street, AuburnNearby: Auburn Riverwalk James B Longley Bridge, spanning from Auburn to Lewiston, is named for the notable Lewiston resident and 69th Governor of Maine. Great Falls Plaza, location of many community events.
Hope/Love Graffiti
Believed to be created by the late Matthew Snow, this graffiti art is prominently featured on the wall of the former Cowan Mill and can be seen from most areas around the Longley Bridge or from the Auburn Riverwalk.Locally controversial as to whether it is art or trash, “Hope” and “Love” has been in that spot over the rushing Androscoggin River since 2010, greeting anyone passing over the Longley Bridge between the two cities. Cowan Mill, Lewiston, MENearby: Veteran's Memorial Park, Lewiston Heritage Park Bates Mill Complex
Ledgers by Andy Rosen
'Ledgers', created by artist Andy Rosen, takes the form of a collection of clay fox statues running along the canal between Baxter Brewing and Bates Mill #5. Rosen partnered with Morin Brick in Auburn for the materials.An Auburn native, Rosen's works are meant to call attention to the beauty of the natural world and spark the imagination. His work can also be found in collections from Oregon to Maimi to NYC.Bates Mill Complex, LewistonNearby: Maine MILL, a former mill with exhibits, machinery & artifacts exploring the area's Industrial Revolution history Simard-Payne Memorial Park Various restaurants and services
Lewiston Rattle by Charlie Hewitt
Created by Charlie Hewitt, the 'Lewiston Rattle' features a variety of colorful symbols and shapes sitting atop metal tubes. These include a Fleur-de-lis, as a nod to the Franco-American Heritage in the Lewiston-Auburn area, and one in the shape of the country of Somali, representing the Somali population within L/A. The piece is currently on display amongst the Bates Mill complex buildings. Two other Urban Rattles are located in Portland, Maine, and on The High Line in NYC.A Lewiston native, Hewitt's works are part of the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum, New York Public Library, and Library of Congress, among others.Hines Alley, LewistonNearby: Maine MILL, a former mill with exhibits, machinery & artifacts exploring the area's Industrial Revolution history Simard-Payne Memorial Park Various restaurants and services
Bear by Andy Rosen
Andy Rosen's 'Bear' is made of bent strips of weathering steel, including some colorful pieces weaved in. It is the beginning of a series of animal statues that will be placed in Fountain Park.An Auburn native, Rosen's works are meant to call attention to the beauty of the natural world and spark the imagination. His work can also be found in in collections from Oregon to Maimi to NYC.170 Mill St, Lewiston, ME
Zebra by Arlin Graff
In 2018, artist Arlin Graff bought Lewiston one of its more recent and well-loved public artworks in the form of the Zebra. Known for his “very distinct style, giving life to his abstract creations that seem to be emerging from a digital work...,” Graff is Brazilian-born.“The meaning behind the Zebra,” reflects Graff, “is ‘Community.’ Zebras are rarely alone and live and work in community. It represents the coming together of the growing immigrant community with a community of mostly white natives.”His elaborate paintings, executed in large scale, can be found around the world, bringing a little more of color to city walls.62 Canal St, LewistonNearby: Armand A. Dufresne Jr. Plaza Various restaurants and services Lewiston Public Library
Hartley Block Mosaics
Created by NY artist Stephen Miotto and Nancy Blum, two square 9' x 9' mosaics set on the Hartley Block building are an ode to renowned Maine artist Marsden Hartley. Hartley was a Lewiston native and is regarded as a pioneer of the American modernist art movement. To learn more about Marsden Hartley visit the Bates College Museum of Art where their Marsden Hartley Memorial Collection consists of over 400 artworks and objects associated with the artist. 163 Lisbon St, LewistonNearby: Armand A. Dufresne Jr. Plaza Various restaurants and services Lewiston Public Library
Hopeful by Charlie Hewitt
The illuminated Hopeful sign was installed on the side of Bates Mill No. 5 for the new year at the beginning of 2020. Artist Charlie Hewitt’s retro-style, colorful aluminum sign was inspired in part by bold “roadside signs from the ’50s and ’60s.” The neon that makes up the work was bent at NeoKraft in Lewiston, one of the few neon fabricators on the East Coast. A Lewiston native, Hewitt's works are part of the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum, New York Public Library, and Library of Congress, among others.Bates Mill #5, Mill Street, LewistonNearby: Veteran's Memorial Park, Lewiston Heritage Park Bates Mill Complex
Murals and More
The Lewiston Auburn area is filled with many works of public art. Created by artists local to the area and the state, they provide a unique look at the character, spirit, and history of these Twin Cities.While most of the art can be spotted during a driving tour, we highly encourage visitors to park and walk around where possible. Stop into local shops or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants offering cuisines from around the world.Other works along the way. Whimsical Fire Hydrants along Lisbon Street – artists Melanie Therrien, Grayling Cunningham, and Sheri Withers Wicked Wings, 114 Lisbon Street, Lewiston – artists Melanie Therrien, Cory Tancrede, and Courtney Schlacter Mixed Mural, 75 Park Street, Lewiston – artists Douglas Haig, Alexandra Hood, and Sheri Withers Red Fox Mural, 741 Main Street, Lewiston – artist Katie Cargile People Mural, 269-313 Canal Street Alley, Lewiston – Glenn Chadbourne Situate Sculpture, 84 Farwell Street, Lewiston – artist Aaron Stephan
