Common Roots

08/24/2026

Tomorrow!

Don't miss our final Story Hour of the summer, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 10:00-11:00- featuring a visit from Nick Blunier and the Mobile Art Bus!

08/24/2026

All winners will be contacted individually to collect prizes! Huge thanks to Heart of Biddeford and Biddeford S**o Chamber of Commerce + Industry for their help with printing and distribution as well as all of the 31 businesses plus patrons that participated! We raised a minimum of 2k in local sales for small businesses in S**o Biddeford!

08/15/2026

So many great businesses are a part of the Poker Crawl!

See the full list and Google map in the link in our bio!

2026 Biddeford S**o Poker Crawl

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 bio

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!

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08/12/2026

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!

07/30/2026

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.

07/29/2026

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.

07/29/2026

🎨🚌 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

07/28/2026

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.

07/26/2026

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