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MOBILE ART BUS

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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)

  • Portland Museum of Art (May 16)

  • Confetti (June 1)

  • Biddeford Beach Bash (June 15)

  • Ogunquit Library (June 25)

  • Maine State Aquarium (June 29)

  • Chamberfest (July 11)

  • Lodge on the Cove (July 13)

  • Osipee Valley (July 25-28)

  • Sweetser Summer Fun Day (August 2)

  • Westbrook Commons (August 3)

  • Revel in Meadow (August 10)

  • Fringe Fest (August 16)

  • River Jam Festival (August 17)

  • Pine Tree Special Needs Camp (August 29)

  • Babygirl Foundation Fundraiser (September 21)

  • Heart Of Biddeford Oktoberfest (September 28)

  • University of New England (Oct. 4 & 5)

  • Childrens Odyssey (Oct. 12 or 19)

  • Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude (December)

  • 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

HOW TO HELP

Donate

supplies or money

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@commonrootsstudio

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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.

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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!

nickblunier@yahoo.com

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Become a Sponsor

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Our Sponsors

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Art Van Program

Run of the Mill

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Full Circle Art Consulting

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Continuum Arts Collective

Nonantum Resort

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Joe Bornstein Law Offices

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 NICKBLUNIER@YAHOO.COM
(603) 978-5790
165 Main St, Suite 101, Biddeford, ME 04005
Entrance on Washington Street

Hours:
Friday 12-4pm
Saturday 9am-1pm
Sunday 9am-1pm

+ By appointment & Friday Art Walks
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