#PrideBiddeford ArtWalk June 2022

June 17, 20225:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The Biddeford ArtWalk is a free open to the public event celebrating local arts and creativity happening the third Friday of the month from 5:30-7:30pm from May – October.

ArtWalks are an intersection of Maine’s contemporary art scene, its historic downtowns, and the natural world.

Engine is proud to power Biddeford’s annual ArtWalk events in partnership with the City of Biddeford, Heart of Biddeford, and a number of downtown businesses and organizations.

We are celebrating #PrideBiddeford at this month’s ArtWalk! In addition to the stellar artists and makers showing their work throughout downtown, Curbside Queens are performing in Shevenell Park! The team at Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM) will be tabling at the event with resources and creative activities. Thanks to Heart of Biddeford and the City of Biddeford for supporting this important gathering and celebration, and thank you to illustrator and designer Victoria Gordon for creating this beautiful design!

Performances in Shevenell Park:

Maine Music Collectivo @ 5:30PM
Curbside Queens @ 7:15PM

Artists & Venues are listed here in alphabetical order. Artists without street addresses can be found on the sidewalks of Main, Washington, and Alfred Streets, and often pop up in front of collaborating businesses!

We do our best to update this list to be as accurate as we can though some details may change without notice. Stay curious!

Alex Groblewski | AVG Pottery, functional pottery
The Art Certificate Program at 148 Main Street is a collaborative art studio, showing diverse work by several artists. There’s sure to be something new each month, including: paintings, photography, resin art, stickers, books, jewelry, fiber arts, and more!
Ann Thompson MetalsmithArt Metalwork & Upcycled Accessories
Banded Brewing13-W, 32 Main St, Pepperell Center Mills; check out their taproom gallery and a variety of initiatives supporting artists throughout June and proceeds from the sales of Here, their new New England Pale Ale with Flowers.
Biddeford Vintage Market at 165 Main Street showcasing a variety of artist booths. Studio Chickadee will pop up in front of BVM for June!
Briar & Bone at 285 Main Street featuring Casey Ryder Art. Casey Ryder recently returned to art after a ten year hiatus. He works in a variety of mediums, but prefers graphite pencil on smooth paper. He is inspired by the forms of animals, and also works in portraiture. He is currently expanding his skills into tattoo work, and will soon be offering his art as permanent wearables as well as on paper. Originally from Boothbay, Casey currently resides in Portland.
Buni Faye, Hand painted art and handmade jewelry
Christina PakusFluid art and resin work for your home & body
City of Biddeford Climate Change Task Force, Learn information about how you can impact climate change mitigation efforts in our community. Citizen committee appointed by Mayor Casavant to address Climate Change in Biddeford. Visit our website to learn more about us, and how you can help.
City Theater at 205 Main St, Tour this amazing historic theater and get tickets for Rocky Horror Picture Show!
Common Roots Studio at 165 Main Street (entrance on Washington Street) showcasing a variety of artists!
Drift & Wander Boutique at 20 Alfred St featuring local artists & makers.
Elements: Books Coffee Beer at 265 Main St is hosting the work of Creighton Studios: This Friday we’ll be open til 7:30PM with @elements_michael and @elements_katie on bar! Come see @portlandmebruin’s gallery if you haven’t yet! And in honor of Pride month we’ll donate 10% of sales on Friday to @equalitymaine! #pridebiddeford
Emily HayesDigital prints/Anime Inspired Art
ENGINE at 163 Main St featuring the contemporary exhibition Evangelists of the Obvious curated by Rachel Romanski, select artist studios open
FDG Law at 215 Main St hosting art by Kailleigh Archibald | WeeOne Handiwork – Kailleigh is a Maine-based artist working primarily in acrylic paints or colored pencil. Her home state inspires her with its coastal landscapes and scenic views. Her botanical art is frequently of flowers in her own perennial gardens. She is continuing her education with a Certificate in Botanical Arts through the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
Flourish – Arts as Sacred Healing at 140 Main St showcasing a variety of artists!
Gloss Hair Parlor at 148 Main St hosting printmaker and floral designer Jodi Ferry
H. Monique Designsunique handmade lost wax cast silver and bronze jewelry
Kaleigh Brann Studio, photographs, prints, graphic design
Heart of Biddeford in Shevenell Park celebrating #PrideBiddeford
Hills & Trails, showcasing a variety of artists’ work made in Maine, and featuring Spry Sapling Studio in June!
Hydra Art Collective in front of ENGINE at 163 Main St
Jordan Stebbins, 2D drawings, chalk pastels, and other mixed media, abstract, colorful.
Maya Schmidt, watercolor paintings
Mary Berger, buttons and digital prints
MacArthur Library Teen Services pop-up at Shevenell Park!
Magstar Arts, Hand painted and photo coasters, Painted plant pots, Slate welcome signs and plaques, Sea shell magnets, Canvas art
Studio Chickadee, original prints, for June in front of Biddeford Vintage Market!
Wooven at 160 Main Street featuring a variety of handmade fiber home goods, clothing, and gifts

What people are saying about Engine...

Partnering with UNE, Engine has offered professional level gallery and classroom experiences for undergraduate and local students enrolled in arts classes as well as a venue to see art by both regionally and nationally recognized artists.
Stephen Burt
University of New England
Engine is and has been a focal point of downtown Biddeford for many years for so many artists and creative spirits. It is a go-to for me: a retreat, a destination, a source for connection and ideas and community.
Laura Dunn
Artist
Engine is a wonderful place to work surrounded by wonderful people who have infused so much love and light into the downtown of Biddeford. I cannot imagine a bright future in the town without this wonderful organization.
Savanna Pettengill
Artist & Arts Teacher
Engine fuels the creativity of our city, making it the hub for youth and adults alike to feed their spirits, expand their skills, and create a better future for all of us.
Stephanie Edwards
Community Action Committee