OPEN STUDIOS at RWS for Maine Craft Weekend

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

250 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101-2545, United States | Portland, ME

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Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 12–4 PM
Running With Scissors Art Studios | 250 Anderson St, Portland
Step inside Portland’s largest artist studio collective for an immersive Open Studios event. Explore 16,000 square feet of studios, watch live demonstrations, participate in interactive art activities, and connect directly with local artists. Food and drink available from Meet On The Street, Vagabond Coffee, and Belleflower Brewing. Free and family-friendly.
Part of Maine Craft Weekend, a statewide celebration of craft and creativity.
Part of Maine Craft Weekend, a statewide celebration of craft and creativity.
RWS is a multimedia artist space and home to the Clay, Print, and Wood Departments. Our studios are a community where members share equipment, ideas, tools, and support. RWS’s goal is to help artists reach their independent creative ambitions by providing access to shared equipment, tools, information, and community. Open studios only happen twice a year. Support local artists and learn more about RWS at these family-friendly and free events!
These events are a part of MCW, a statewide tour of Maine craft studios, businesses, and events. Running With Scissors is a proud 2023 Event Sponsor of MCW, which is produced by Maine Crafts Association, an organizational member at RWS. For more information visit rwsartstudios.com and follow @rwsartstudios on Instagram.
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250 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101-2545, United States

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