To our creative community, We are thrilled to launch IGNITE, Engine’s new Arts Business Incubator, as a resource for local artists and makers looking to become creative entrepreneurs. As we start to understand what the new, post-pandemic normal looks like, the important role cultural and social leadership plays in helping to drive

Dear Engine supporters, Thank you for filling our space with your energy and vibrancy last weekend! We were blown away by your enthusiasm, engagement, and excitement around art and creativity in our community. Two exhibitions opened, In the Dirt in our Main Gallery, and a solo exhibition by bobby T

As the distant learning aspect of the school year is coming to an end this week, I’d like to share my experience as a virtual instructor for Engine’s Compass Project at Biddeford High School for the year of 2020-2021. For the past seven months, I’ve been logging onto Zoom at

Engine, the coordinator of the Biddeford ArtWalk, is moving its 2020 season kickoff on May 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm to a virtual event due to COVID-19 and the staged re-opening of business in Maine. “We believe that most people won’t feel comfortable gathering even in small groups for a

Actor Luke Crory, Director Mentor Michael Nickles, and Student Director May Winter discuss a scene. The foundation of cinema and television is now and always will be the written screenplay. Project AWARE, a youth-led filmmaking program run by Engine, presents a Call for Screenwriting Submissions for aspiring area youth seeking