5 Before 5 for our Darkroom

In order to get on an even keel after the expense of starting up again in a new location and bearing the brunt of COVID, we’re seeking to raise $5,000 as we head into our Fifth Anniversary year. 

The Darkroom@Engine has been a wonderful asset to the community. From youth discovering an “old school” art, to people with disabilities joyfully processing their images, to professionals seeking to hone their craft with traditional processing, the darkroom has always been a place for discovery. After a short hiatus while Engine moved, the Darkroom@Engine has reopened on the second floor of Engine’s new location at 163 Main.

The relocation combined with the ongoing pandemic have caused a financial hit that we’re hoping to rectify by year’s end. From March-August, programming and memberships were put on hold. The darkroom has now cautiously re-opened allowing individuals to safely reserve private darkroom space to continue developing film and printing images during a time when so many are craving a creative outlet. Virtual and physically-distanced workshops are being developed and will be available soon.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Engine, earmarked for the DARKROOM of any amount to help the Darkroom@Engine thrive and keep film alive!   

VISIT OUR DARKROOM PAGE TO LEARN MORE.

Thank you! 

Warm Regards, Tina Johnson, Manager of the Darkroom@Engine

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