MOBILE ART BUS
Common Roots Studio Mobile Art Bus
What?
A renovated bus that is a mobile community arts vehicle. With sponsorship/donations/hired jobs, the bus is able to transport art supplies and “unfold” at local events to provide an arts immersive experience for youth and families!
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How?
Through a series of renovations and space utilizing techniques, the bus is able to be parked at any local event and provide an array of interactive art projects. The budget ($20,000 is the goal) accounts for every aspect of the mobile unit including construction/modifications, mechanical issues, gas, and art
supplies for a year, etc.
Who?
Who indeed? Common Roots Studio is looking for investors/ donors/local businesses who wish to be a part of a community-based… community-driven art hub.
Why?
To bring arts to the community in a unique and explorative way!
The bus has been painted by the community at Fringefest in downtown Biddeford. With the help of local graffiti artist @DanaNastee’s finished touches, investors and businesses names have been added to the bus advertising for them at
all events!
2024 Events
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School Readiness (April 6)
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Portland Museum of Art (May 16)
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Confetti (June 1)
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Biddeford Beach Bash (June 15)
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Ogunquit Library (June 25)
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Maine State Aquarium (June 29)
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Chamberfest (July 11)
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Lodge on the Cove (July 13)
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Osipee Valley (July 25-28)
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Sweetser Summer Fun Day (August 2)
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Westbrook Commons (August 3)
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Revel in Meadow (August 10)
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Fringe Fest (August 16)
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River Jam Festival (August 17)
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Pine Tree Special Needs Camp (August 29)
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Babygirl Foundation Fundraiser (September 21)
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Heart Of Biddeford Oktoberfest (September 28)
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University of New England (Oct. 4 & 5)
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Childrens Odyssey (Oct. 12 or 19)
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Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude (December)
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Heart of Biddeford WinterFest (February 10)
Where We've Been & What We've Done
Bus Donated Time / Supplies to Community
Towns & Events Covered
$4,280
2022
$2,320
2023
$1,170
2024
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$10,000
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$8,000
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$6,000
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$4,000
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$2,000
BIDDEFORD
River Jam Fest
Fringefest
Cultural Fair
Sacred Profane Pride Block Party
JFK Memorial "School Readiness Fair"
Pollinator Festival
Chamber's Beach Bash
Sacred Profane Stand Together PRIDE
BLOCK PARTY
Heart of Biddeford Music in the Park
Chamber's Chamberfest
Biddeford Art Walk
CRS Halloween Show @ Sacred
Profane​
Shop Local with Heart of Biddeford
Banded Brewing Holiday Fest
School Readiness
Confetti
Biddeford Beach Bash
ChamberFest
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BOOTHBAY HARBOR
Maine State Aquarium
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DENMARK
Dam Jam
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HIRAM
Ossipee Valley Music Arts Festival
(3 Day Festival)
Ossipee Valley Music Arts Festival
(3 Day Festival)
KENNEBUNK/PORT
Christmas Prelude 2022
Parks & Rec Chalk the Port
Christmas Prelude 2023
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NORTH BERWICK
Continuum Arts Music Festival​
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OLD ORCHARD BEACH
Oceanwood Camp
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OGUNQUIT
Ogunquit Library
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PORTLAND
Axe-Travaganza
Portland Childs Odyssey​
Portland Museum of Art
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ROME
Pine Tree Special Needs Camp
Pine Tree Special Needs Camp
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SACO
Run of the Mill Harvest Fest
Sweetser Fall Festival
Wandalands Music Arts Festival
Sweetser Summer Fun Day
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WELLS
Wild Bevy Distilling Nature Art Day
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WESTBROOK
Westbrook Commons
Rent the bus for your event!​
Hired jobs allow us to provide free art activities at community and non profit events; supporting our mission of art for all.
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With our newly renovated small bus, Common Roots Studio can bring immersive art experiences to youth anywhere! Perfect for festivals, community events, birthdays and more! The Mobile Art Bus unfolds to offer a hub for arts & crafts.
Pricing
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2 Hours
2 Crafts - $300
4 Crafts - $350
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4 Hours
2 Crafts $400
4 Crafts $550
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Custom Event Quote
Tell us about your event and how we can help!
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Become a Sponsor
Our Sponsors
Art Van Program
Run of the Mill
Engine
Full Circle Art Consulting
Continuum Arts Collective
Nonantum Resort
Joe Bornstein Law Offices