Common Roots

The Biddeford S**o Poker Crawl is back!!

Shop local August 14-16 and you could win prizes from your fave local spots! We can't tag all of the participating businesses in this post so please see the second image and follow along on our Poker Crawl Google Map, link in comments

HOW TO PLAY

Spend $10+ at a participating, local business to pull a card from the deck (limit 1 card per customer, per venue, per day).

Collect as many cards as you want by shopping local and turn in your best poker hand (5 cards, no exact repeats, 1 card per venue) to Common Roots Studio by 5pm Sunday 8/16

Top 5 hands choose from 5 baskets filled with local goods from participating businesses! Common Roots will help you make your best hand! No Poker experience needed!

Post along your weekend!

Getting really into doing a style of murals lately! DM us if you have a wall that could be brought to life!

We're spreading hope in Brunswick—one wall at a time.

The halls of our Brunswick Hope & Healing Center have been transformed thanks to the talent and vision of our own Art Educator, Nick Blunier, who designed and painted a series of inspiring murals throughout our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).

From the moment clients walk through the doors, they are welcomed by a powerful reminder that 'Recovery Is Possible'. As they make their way to appointments, they are surrounded by a vibrant Maine-inspired mural anchored by one simple but meaningful word: HOPE.

These murals do more than brighten the space; they reflect the heart of the work happening inside our clinic every day. They serve as a visual reminder that healing is possible, recovery is real, and no one has to face life's challenges alone.

At Sweetser, hope isn't just something we talk about; it's something we strive to make visible. Thanks to Nick's incredible work, that message now greets and inspires everyone who enters our Brunswick Hope & Healing Center at 329 Bath Rd.

Fringe Festival: Cabinet of Curiosities

Join us for an evening of art, performance, music, and unexpected discoveries as Fringe Fest: Cabinet of Curiosities transforms Washington Street in downtown Biddeford.

Throughout the evening, you'll discover:

• Visual art and installations
• Live music
• Performance art
• Artist talks
• Shadow puppetry and puppets
• Spoken word with ambient music
• Large-scale projections
• Local artists, makers, and curious vendors
• Art Bus
• A community book exchange
• Pretzels and cheese
• Food and local beer
• Interactive art experiences
• Pie-Luck!
• Unexpected surprises around every corner

📅 Friday, August 14
🕕 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Washington Street, Downtown Biddeford

Free and open to the public.

We'll be introducing participating artists, performers, vendors, and community partners over the coming weeks. We hope you'll join us for an evening of curiosity, creativity, and community.

🎨🚌 We’re so excited to welcome our friend Nick from Common Roots Studio back to our 7th Annual Babygirl Foundation Fundraiser on September 27! 💛

The Mobile Art Bus is always one of the most popular attractions of the day—bringing creativity, fun, and smiles for kids and adults alike. We can’t wait to have Nick back helping make this year’s event even more special!

With less than two months to go, now is the perfect time to grab your tickets and join us for an afternoon of great food, live music, local vendors, family fun, and community—all while supporting families with children facing unexpected hospital stays.

🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://givebutter.com/c/7th-annual-babygirl-foundation-fundraiser-cxhrke

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on September 27! 💕 Common Roots Studio

Featured Artist: Kyle Binette

Can infinity fit inside a cabinet?

Biddeford artist Kyle Binette invites you to find out.

Using mirrors, light, movement, and sound, Infinity Cabinet creates the illusion of an endless universe tucked inside a small wooden box. Peer through the viewing hole and step into a space where glowing stars, floating ribbons, and infinite reflections stretch far beyond what seems possible.

Experience Infinity Cabinet as part of Cabinet of Curiosities, a one-night fringe festival featuring immersive installations, performances, music, and unexpected encounters throughout downtown Biddeford.

- Friday, August 14
- 6:00–8:30 PM
- Downtown Biddeford, Washington Street

Free and open to all.

Common Roots stands with our community. Thanks so much to for our mural !

Our Annual Poker Crawl has been revived and is coming back this August!!!

No poker expereience? No Problem! We have a guide at the studio and will help you put together your best hand!

Spend $10 or more at the participating businesses and pull a card! One card per venue per person per day! Hand in your bet poker hand at the end of the weekend to Common Roots Studio and the top 5 hands will get to choose from 5 gift baskets filled with goods from the participating businesses!

Support local businesses AND win prizes! WIN WIN!

Mark your calendars for August 14-16, 2026

Biddeford S**o Chamber of Commerce + Industry
Heart of Biddeford

Once again in just a short time our community showed up AGAIN for us in a MAJOR way! Just to be nominated felt amazing! Winning the category for Portland Press Heralds "Best of Biddeford S**o : Art Gallery" was just a cherry on top!

While they didn't have a table large enough for all of the amazing artists and friends that have supported us over the years, we want to recognize we wouldn't be here today without you all!

Thank you for the love and support from the community voting and congratulations to all of the other businesses that shape our unique towns!

Visiting Artist Spotlight: Evelyn Swain ✨

Local pyrography artist Evelyn Swain has been wood burning for over 10 years and leading various classes around southern Maine teaching painting and other skills to members of the community who wish to learn. She grew up in an artist family where she learned most of her trades and continues to use multiple different mediums to create her artwork.

Stop by the shop on Washington St Biddeford, to check out Evelyn's work!

Last call to be a part of our Community Coloring Book! We are going to print soon! Get more details on our website link bio

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