Artists in Residence @ The Waldo

The Waldo and Farnsworth Art Museum Team Up

Waldoboro, Maine. The Waldo Theatre will culminate its 4th Annual Maine Artist Film Series on Wednesday, September 16, with Artists in Residence, co-presented with the Farnsworth Art Museum. The reception begins at 5:30pm, with the screening at 6:30pm.

In the 1950s, painter Lois Dodd, printmaker Eleanor Magid, and sculptor Louise Kruger bought a building together on New York’s Bowery and built lives that put their work first. Director Katie Jacobs spent six years with the three women and their now grown children, and the result is a clear-eyed, heartfelt portrait of independence, creativity, and the cost and joy of choosing one’s own terms. Dodd’s work in Midcoast Maine, where she painted for decades, is central to the film’s vision of a life lived for art.

“Lois Dodd’s extraordinary career and her deep connection to midcoast Maine make Artists in Residence especially meaningful to our community,” said Christopher J. Brownawell, Executive Director of the Farnsworth Art Museum. “The film offers an intimate look at the determination, independence, and creative lives of three remarkable women artists. We’re delighted to partner with The Waldo Theatre to bring their story to Maine audiences and to celebrate the enduring role this region has played in inspiring generations of artists.”

Artists in Residence won the Grand Jury Prize in the Metropolis Competition at DOC NYC 2025, the largest documentary festival in the United States. It has also been an official selection at the Jackson Hole, Santa Barbara, and Sarasota film festivals.

The evening includes a reception with light bites, the screening, and a Q&A with director Katie Jacobs and Jaime DeSimone, Chief Curator of the Farnsworth Art Museum.

Guests can also see work by local artists Cecily Kahn, William Irvine, and Philip and Matt Barter, on view that evening in the Bill and Joan Alfond Gallery at The Waldo.

“This partnership with the Farnsworth proves that Maine’s cultural institutions are stronger united than apart,” said Jeff Wiseman, Executive Director of The Waldo. “When organizations across Maine’s arts scene come together, we can offer something neither of us could create alone, and that benefits both of our communities.”

Artists in Residence (USA, 2025). 93 minutes. Directed by Katie Jacobs. Tickets: $25 general, $20 Farnsworth members, $15 Access registrants (select this reduced price at checkout if it works best for you). Tickets and more information are available at www.thewaldotheatre.org.

The Waldo Theatre is a historic 290-seat Art Deco nonprofit performing arts venue at 916 Main Street in Waldoboro, Maine. Founded in 1936 and celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026, The Waldo presents year-round programming in film, music, theatre, education, and the visual arts.