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Eat Pizza, Support Engine! Portland Pie in Biddeford is donating 10%!

April 15, 2024

Thursday, April 25th dine at Portland Pie in Biddeford and 10% of your bill will be donated to Engine when you mention our name! This includes all dine-in and take-out…

Man standing in front of an artfully painted school bus.

Announcing Our New Art Programming Director

February 6, 2024

Engine is excited to announce Nick Blunier as the organization’s new Art Programming Director. Nick is already a familiar face to many as the founder of Common Roots Studio and…

Engine is On the Move

October 1, 2023

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…

Seven Years of Black & White

July 26, 2023

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…

Summer Design Contest

June 24, 2023

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…

Compass Project Boat Raffle

June 15, 2023

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…

en route curbside series two // Seven dance films 2/17 – 2/19

February 16, 2022

en route curbside series two // seven dance films Curated by Subcircle and Jacqui DeFrança Thursday Friday 17, Friday February 18 & Saturday February 19, 5:30-8:00PM Curbside at 163 Main…

Support Engine on Giving Tuesday

November 30, 2021

Friends, “I love Engine!” has been a joy to hear again and again throughout my first ten months as Executive Director. While I knew 2021 would be a challenge, I…

Maine Craft Weekend Open House

September 29, 2021

Saturday, October 2 , 1 – 4 PM Visit downtown Biddeford’s rich fabric of local artisans and craftspeople working out of their studios, makerspaces, retail stores, and a variety of…

Maine Street USA Film Screening

September 21, 2021

Free and open to the public! Thursday September 23rd, 7PM Top of Biddeford’s new parking garage at 15 Pearl Street We are excited to host this traveling showcase of documentaries…

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

PO Box 1681
Biddeford, ME 04005
Tel 207.494.7125

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