Art of Biddeford
Welcome to Art of Biddeford, and thank you for visiting!
Later this month, HOB will launch a beautiful new website just for Art of Biddeford at www.artofbiddeford.org!
In the meantime, please read below for important info on our upcoming events and meetings, including Art Walk and Fringe Fest!
đź‘Ą ART OF BIDDEFORD MONTHLY MEETING
All are welcome!
Date: Monday, June 9, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Heart of Biddeford, 205 Main Street, Suite 103, Biddeford, ME 04005. Available on Zoom by request.
Agenda: Checking in and taking the next steps together on Art Walk, Fringe Fest, The Foundry, new website, Biddeford’s Public Art Committee, and other projects.
🧑‍🎨 JUNE ART WALK
Date: Friday, June 20, 2025, 5-8 p.m.
We had a blast at May’s Art Walk, with about a dozen open locations, artists around town, and five “satellite” locations with buskers and the “Placemat Project.” Along with new signage and pretty good maps, more participants really journeyed and truly walked the walk.
Businesses: Let us know you’ll be open and hosting an artist during the June Art Walk (or if you would like to be connected with an artist) at this link.
Artists: Let us know if you’d like to show in a business by signing up here.
We will contact and make connections between artists and businesses that sign up, and we will include you in promotion.
Everyone who wishes to find a spot on sidewalks is welcome to pick a spot of their choice, with special encouragement to set up at one of the satellite locations!
📢 CALL FOR FRINGE FEST PERFORMANCES
Click here to fill out an Application Form!
Due Date:
- To be considered as a hosted/paid act: 5 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025
- To sign up to participate as a non-hosted act: Monday, July 21, 2025
Biddeford’s Fringe Fest is a dynamic, free arts festival that kicks off the city’s annual River Jam weekend each August. Conceived of by Engine, the event is now organized by Art of Biddeford. The evening starts with Art Walk followed by a vibrant celebration in one location (to be determined) — with performances and the annual Pie Luck (a pot luck of pies).
Event Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 7-9 p.m. as a culmination of Art Walk that goes from 5-7 p.m.
Location: TBD, decided once the acts are chosen.
Hosted Performance Consideration:
The artistic content of Fringe Fest tends be surprising, iconoclastic, and liberating. Artists from all perspectives are encouraged to come share their work during the evening. Thanks to a grant provided by the Onion Foundation, AOB also has funding for five (5) Hosted Performances, with an average stipend of $400. Paid performers will be chosen by a panel of local artists who volunteer to select the winners.
Biddeford Art Walk
Every Third Friday from May to October | Free and Open to All
Art Walk is supported in part by the Onion Foundation and Saco & Biddeford Savings
Biddeford Art Walk is a free event where people can explore the arts in our community by walking through galleries, studios, shops, or public spaces that display artwork or host performances.
It’s a fun and casual way to experience art, support local creatives, and enjoy all that downtown Biddeford has to offer!
2025 Art Walk Dates
- Friday, May 16, 2025
- Friday, June 20, 2025
- Friday, July 18, 2025
- Friday, August 15, 2025
- Friday, September 19, 2025
- Friday, October 17, 2025
Art Walk | Friday, May 16, 2025
Use the map below to view the different stops and points of interest for the May Art Walk! Along your walk, be sure to check out the following locations to enjoy street performances from buskers and some fun interactive art projects!
- Mill Studio Arts (24 Pearl St)
- Corner of Lincoln St and Saco Falls Way
- Maine Community Bank Parking Lot (257 Main St)
- Sacred Profane Brewery and Tankpub (50 Washington St)
- Portland Pie Company (40 Main St)
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Artist Vendors
Artist vendors are invited to set up tables and tents on sidewalks throughout the downtown. Watch for news about pop-up sidewalk activities and buskers that will be placed at multiple locations (reaching along Alfred Street, Main Street, Lincoln Street, and Pearl Street). In some cases, business owners will have invited a particular artist to set up outside their business, so please watch for signage indicating a spot is reserved.
Participating Pop-Up Galleries and Performances
Make your way through the downtown to enjoy these galleries and performances! We hope you’ll visit an old favorite or new spot for dining, shopping, or enjoying a beverage while you’re exploring downtown Biddeford!
- 5:00pm
- Martha Miller + Kaitlyn Miller
- The Foundry at The Levee
'ALTERED STATES' Exhibit & Artist Reception at The Foundry
Art of Biddeford presents: ALTERED STATES AND OTHER REALITIES: Martha Miller + Kaitlyn Miller. Martha and Kaitlyn Miller will be exhibiting paintings and mixed-media works together, as well as presenting their collaborative ceramics works under the name Blue Tale Pottery.
- 5:00pm
- Jess Jollotta Pisani
- BiddoBanh
Paintings / Prints / Greeting Cards at BiddoBanh
Multimedia artist Jess Jollotta Pisani will be displaying paintings, matted prints, and greeting cards that feature original art and photography.
- 5:00pm
- Ki Ceramics
- So Below Tattoo
Ceramics Exhibit at So Below Tattoo
Kylie Smithline of Ki Ceramics is an active member of Southern Maine's ceramics community, working as a studio technician and instructor at Mill Pond Ceramics studio here in Biddeford.
- 5:00pm
- Dylan Metrano + Rebecca FitzPatrick
- Elements
Gallery Night at Elements
Meet and greet with the featured gallery artists of the month, Dylan Metrano and Rebecca FitzPatrick.
- 5:00pm
- Ann Thompson
- Heart of Biddeford
Mosaic / Metalwork / Bike Part Art Exhibit at Heart of Biddeford
Ann Thompson is a local metalsmith, jeweler, designer, and teacher. In addition to her fine art metalwork and mosaic pieces, the exhibit will include pieces from Ann's "Bike Part Art" series, a line of jewelry that combines salvaged materials in an imaginative way to create striking designs.
- 5:00pm
- Multiple Artists
- Biddeford City Hall
"Landscapes" Art Exhibit at City Hall
The work of multiple artists, coordinated by Rebecca Cote under the theme "Landscapes," will be on display on the First Floor of Biddeford City Hall.
- 5:00pm
- Blue Dahlia Wooden Florals
- Brew England Beer Emporium
Wooden Florals / Handmade Jewelry / Beer Tasting at Brew England
An exhibit from Blue Dahlia Wooden Florals will feature wooden floral arrangements and handmade crystal bracelets & necklaces. While you're in the store, enjoy a free beer tasting with Oxbow Brewing.
- 5:00pm
- Multiple Artists
- Common Roots Studio
Maine Artists Exhibit at Common Roots Studio
Common Roots Studio will be exhibiting 10+ Maine artists, plus you can enjoy live music, charcuterie & drinks, and a new disc golf section!
- 6:30pm
- Lincoln Halloran
- Elements
Live Music at Elements
Live music from Lincoln Halloran (Indie / Folk).
- 7:00pm
- Randy Roos
- The Great Green Room
Live Music at the Great Green Room
Music and Magic of Maine invites you to the Great Green Room (35 Center Street) for a free, intimate house concert featuring the sounds of Randy Roos.