September ArtWalk Performances, Sip & Shop, & Upper Main Street Ribbon Cutting

Biddeford’s upcoming ArtWalk is Friday September 16th from 5:30-7:30pm. More than 50 artists and businesses will be showcasing their work throughout our network of downtown businesses, gallery spaces!

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.

These self-guided walks lead you to some of Biddeford’s working artists, local businesses, and restaurants and cafés exhibiting local artwork. Different every time, an ArtWalk evening may include opening receptions, street performances, and visits to open studios. You can view works in progress and even participate in hands-on workshops.

Catch runs of Biddeford Movement Map Performances at 5:45 & 6:45PM in the streetscape and in Engine’s storefront windows! A new project supported by the Maine Arts Commission by Hannah Haines with collaborators Jacqui DeFrança and Kelsie Steil, Biddeford Movement Map is a collection of virtual and live movement based events and offerings that explore the history and development of Biddeford, ME. Photo by Max Auger.

Biddeford Movement Map, Photo by Max Auger

In collaboration with Heart of Biddeford, participating businesses will be offering sip & shop specials – look out for more details!

The City of Biddeford is hosting a collective ribbon cutting on Friday, September 16, from 5:30 to 7pm.  This will be a great event, as it coincides with Art Walk, and we are planning a game for participants to win door prizes.

The following businesses will be celebrated!

  • Fish & Whistle
  • Vickie’s Veggie Table
  • Rhona Beauty
  • Briar and Bone
  • Layalina
  • Smoke and Variety Shop

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 LIKE COMMON ROOTS AND MORE.

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