Poster designed by Tammy Ackerman. Printed by Brown Fox Printing in the North Dam Mill.

Read about how Portland's ArtWalk has evolved over the past 7 years in this MaineBiz article (2.5Mb PDF). We're celebrating ONE YEAR OLD, keep 'em coming!

SCHEDULE OF 2008 ARTWALKS
June 26
July 31
August 28
September 25
October 30
November 27
December TBD due to Christmas.

FOR MORE INFO, EMAIL US.

PARTICIPANTS : NEW HI-RES 11 x 17 POSTER AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD HERE

UPCOMING ARTWALK •5:00PM TO 8:00PM*
*unless otherwise noted per venue

Keep your eyes open for the red balloons. That indicates a business is participating. Please come out and support your local businesses and Maine artists.

VENUES & GALLERIES ( DOWNLOAD PDF MAP )
This map shows the possible venues. Check below to find out who is participating each month.

Downtown galleries & merchants:
Here's a listing of our participating venues in our downtown area:

ArtMart Main Street: TBD

Foot Oasis & Aromatherapy Spa 140 Main Street: TBD

Franklin Street Art Space 41 Franklin Street: June's show features hometown architect-turned-artist Chris Betjemann and a printmaker from the Damariscotta, Joël Le Vasseur, brought to us by guest co-curator Alex Rheault of drawing room in Portland. Light refreshments provided.

Detail of Primordial by Joël LeVasseur and Totems by Chris Betjemann at Franklin Street Art Space

Gallery 265 at 265 Main Street: A Summer group show featuring the work of twenty artists will be on display at Gallery 265 from June 26 through July 29. The public is invited to an opening reception on Thursday, June 26 from 5pm to 8pm. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm. FMI 294-3322 or 934-5481.

Heart of Biddeford Gallery, 205 Main St: Eclectic Fusion : New Art by Nancy Kureth and Shay Ayres

In a Bind Gallery & Brick Wall Artist of the Month: 25 Alfred inside Wiggle Weigle's Book Store: TBD

Lacava, 12 Water Street: TBD

Le Petit Salon in the Roland Petit Building, 5 Washington Street: At Le Petit Salon, in the lobby at 5 Washington Street, "All from little pieces" Collages by Mary Zachary-Lang and Judith St. Onge will be shown.

McArthur Library, 270 Main St: This month at McArthur Library, South Portland resident and Salt Institute Alumna, Jen Dean Hartman, will be exhibiting her portrait and Maine nature photography.

Nellie's Tea & Gifts: 265 Main Street: Nellie's Tea and Gifts will feature Quinton L. Green of the Greater Philadelphia area. Mr. Greene is a self taught artist who began painting for recreation seven years ago. He quickly fell in love with painting and found that he had a talent for it. His images from nature and multicultural scenes are striking in their use of bold color and brush strokes. Nellie's is pleased to welcome Mr. Greene to the Biddeford community.

The Pit Boss: 5 Alfred Street: TBD

Unique & Affordable Custom Graphics (156 Main Street): TBD

Youland's Jewelry: 238 Main Street: Photography by Walter Buczacz

North Dam Mill participating tenants:
The mill is located at 2 Main Street near the bridge to Saco. Floor plan is right inside front door of mill.

Main Hallway Gallery: This month, the North Dam Mill will be featuring the one point / perspective photography by David Versel. Sixty-four photographs of Biddeford's skyline, specifically the MERC smokestack, from often surprising vantage points throughout Biddeford and Saco. Additionally, the NDM will be showing "Unifying Urban Segments : Visions of Biddeford's potential future urban environment," art and commentary by architect/urban designer Nikos Pangalis.

Nora Tryon's Open Studio in Suite 228: New work this month. FMI click here.

EyeSun Holistic Massage in Suite 216 (next to Brown Fox Printing): TBD

KilConn Creations: Kilconn Creations and North Atlantic Leathers, where you will find the most colorful and dazzling leather creations from pillows to vintage furniture.

Sarah Gorham's Studio: in Suite 302L: Will re-open in July.
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The Sweet Specialist Suite 208: Opening up her kitchen, ArtWalkers will be invited to create their own cookies for baking… and eating!

Union House Café & Gallery: TBD