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Announcing Our New Art Programming Director

Engine names Nick Blunier to

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Supporting Artists this Holiday Season

It’s the most wonderful (and busiest) time of year! There’s a lot going on downtown Biddeford, but we wanted to share these opportunities to support local artists and performers. The Rebel Market is back at Sacred Profane from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17

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2023 in Review

In August, Engine became the fiscal sponsor of Common Roots Studio’s Mobile Art Bus, a partnership that makes it possible for founder Nick Blunier to bring creativity to more disadvantaged communities in 2024. This new partnership is one of the brightest moments from this challenging and transitional year for Engine.

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Engine is On the Move

Engine, Biddeford’s downtown arts organization, maker space, and gallery is moving out of its current location at 163 Main Street at the end of October. Moving out of this location is based on several factors, including new plans for the building and organizational restructuring designed to accommodate new strategic goals. 

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Seven Years of Black & White

A Message from the Director of the Darkroom@Engine I’ve been able to share with the community my passion for black & white film photography. I had hoped I could do it forever. Unfortunately, with Engine losing their home this fall and no sure plans for the future, the darkroom is

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BANDALOOP in Biddeford

After two years of planning, Subcircle is thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed vertical dance company, BANDALOOP, to kick-off Biddeford’s Fringe Fest, powered by Engine. BANDALOOP will perform their work LOOM:FIELD on the side of Biddeford’s newest residential community, Lofts at The Levee, at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Friday, August

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Summer Design Contest

CALLING ALL ARTISTS: Engine wants you to dream up a design for our merch! We’re accepting submissions in two categories for designs that should be inspired by our mission Propelling the Creative Community. Designs should be in either black or white as the winning entries will be printed either in

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Compass Project Boat Raffle

The Compass Project teaches area youth how to build boats, and in the process, the boats help build the kids — their knowledge, skills, and confidence. With five row boats built and ready for adventures, Engine wants to give you the chance to set sail! We are raffling off at

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RUMPUS Returns!

We are excited for the return of Rumpus! This egalitarian art show, curated by Hydra Collective, welcomes submissions from artists of all ages and all experiences working in a range of media. Work submitted will not be censored, however, we reserve the right to omit work that may promote hate

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Save the Dates for the 2023 ArtWalk Season

BIDDEFORD ARTWALK 2023 KICKS OFF THIS FRIDAY MAY 19, 5:30-7:30PM! Biddeford is booming and everyone’s talking about it. Don’t believe us? Travel + Leisure recently called it “your new favorite summer vacation destination.” Whether you live, work, or are visiting Biddeford, our ArtWalk season is an amazing FREE way to

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