When is the May Art Walk?
The May Art Walk takes place Friday, May 15, 2026 from 5:00–8:00 PM throughout downtown Biddeford.
Is the Art Walk rain or shine?
Yes! The May Art Walk is rain or shine. Many experiences happen indoors, so there’s still plenty to explore no matter the weather.
What are the official event hours?
Sidewalk vendors will be open from 5:00–8:00 PM. Indoor stops, galleries, businesses, exhibits, and activities may have varying hours depending on the location, so you may find some spots open earlier or later.
What’s new this month?
✨ Don’t miss the brand new Kids Corner on Upper Main Street! Families can enjoy chalk art, face painting, balloon art, and hands-on activities with community partners including BiddoBahn, Mill Studio Arts, Rift Arcade, and Apex Youth Connection. It’s a fun, family-friendly stop designed especially for young creatives.
Where should I park?
Downtown has several public parking options available. You can also find bike rack locations if you’re cycling in.
Parking & bike info: Visitor Parking Information
Where can I grab dinner or drinks?
Make a night of it! Downtown Biddeford has great options for dinner, drinks, dessert, and quick bites before or during Art Walk.
Explore downtown dining: Downtown Restaurants & Dining Options
Is the event family-friendly?
Absolutely! The Art Walk is designed for all ages, and the new Kids Corner on Upper Main makes it even easier to enjoy the evening as a family.
Do I need tickets?
Nope — the May Art Walk is free to attend! Just come downtown, explore, and enjoy the evening at your own pace.
Stop at Mill Pond Ceramics Studio to browse the studio’s spring pottery clearance and check out this creative, collaborative space where the works are made.
Find the studio at 2 Main Street, inside Building 18, Suite 214.
Visit Little Plover Studio for an open studio featuring vibrant, colorful illustrations inspired by Maine’s coastal wildlife. Working in both digital and traditional media, artist Tyler Casey blends techniques to create expressive, mixed-media pieces full of movement and life.
Find the studio at 2 Main Street, inside Building 17, Suite 202.
Visit the working studio of Patrick Walsh and experience where his bold, expressive paintings come to life. Walsh creates large-scale works that use vivid color, gesture, and texture to explore emotion, human experience, and the subtle beauty of the natural world.
Find the studio at 2 Main Street, inside Building 17, Suite 205.
Step into the studio of Cheryl Lichwell and encounter a world of expressive, figurative sculpture shaped in clay. Visitors can experience both in-progress and finished works that blend the human and animal form in a deeply introspective, storytelling-driven practice.
Find the studio at 2 Main Street, inside Building 17, Suite 228.
Visit STEAMfruit for an open studio showcasing industrial design, prototyping, and creative fabrication in action. Explore how ideas move from concept to physical form through digital tools like 3D modeling and printing, blending art, engineering, and innovation.
Find the studio at 2 Main Street, inside Building 15, Suite 230.
The Decentralized Gallery is a creative collaboration between Common Roots Studio and local businesses, bringing artwork out of traditional gallery spaces and into everyday places around downtown. During the Art Walk, stop by Portland Pie Co. to experience the current featured artist.
Visit Stem & Vine during the Art Walk to experience a floral-inspired setting filled with creative work by featured artist Cheryl Carey. Expect a warm, artful atmosphere where blooms and artwork come together in a unique downtown stop.
Stop by Flourish during the Art Walk for an eclectic mix of art, music, henna tattoos, makers, and tarot readings, all in a vibrant community setting. Featured work includes Woven Abstractions by Carolyn Griffin, acrylic paintings and prints by Helen Warren, and ceramics by Maribeth Amber.
CRS Gallery with Maine Artist + live music by Chris Moulton
Free drinks and charcuterie for patrons along with 10+ Maine artists, live music, and treasure hunting for kids!
Stop by Brew England from 4–6pm for a free tasting featuring Lone Pine Brewing. Enjoy a relaxed Art Walk stop with local craft flavors and a chance to sample some of Maine’s favorite brews.
The Kids Corner at Art Walk is a hands-on hub of creativity and play, featuring chalk art, face painting, balloon art, and interactive workshops hosted in collaboration with BiddoBahn, Mill Studio Arts, Rift Arcade, and Apex Youth Connection. It’s a lively, family-friendly stop where kids can make, move, and imagine right alongside the Art Walk festivities.
Look for Kids Corner popping up on both sides of upper Main Street, between BiddoBahn and Rift Arcade.
Stop by Heart of Biddeford during Art Walk to experience the vibrant, colorful illustrations of Taylor Maguire, an artist working in both digital and traditional mediums. Their mixed-media pieces blend techniques in unexpected ways, creating bold, expressive work that’s well worth a close look.
This month’s Art Gallery at Elements is by Portland-based watercolor artist Corinne Phelan. Swing by between 4-6pm to meet her and purchase her framed work and unframed prints!
Discover the art of soapmaking at Luci’s Lather Lab, a local maker creating small-batch, science-inspired soaps and body products with clean ingredients and creative flair. It’s the perfect Art Walk stop if you love handmade goods with a personal touch. Find the lab inside the Counting House (90 Saco Falls Way) in Suite #B3.
The Third Friday Photo Walk with Josh Johnson is a free, low-pressure creative photo walk during Biddeford Art Walk. Each month, Josh offers a simple photography prompt, then leads participants on a short walk through downtown Biddeford to slow down, notice more, and make images with intention.
All experience levels are welcome, from professional photographers to phone shooters and curious beginners. After the walk, participants are invited to return to the studio, share what they noticed, and connect with other creative locals.
Selected images may be featured through Josh’s broader online photography community, @jjcommunity on Instagram.
Reserve your spot in advance on Eventbrite!
The Cemetery Club at City Theater runs May 8–24, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. (no performance Sunday, May 10). A funny, heartfelt story about friendship, loss, and second chances, often described as a mix of The Golden Girls and Steel Magnolias, it’s a perfect night out for anyone who enjoys comedy balanced with real emotional depth.
