About this Event
The annual Running With Scissors Art Studios 6x6 Show and Open Studios are happening in Portland, Maine during Maine Craft Weekend. Join us for an informal artist meet and greet and to view the annual RWS 6x6 Exhibition the evening of Friday, October 2, 2026 at Belleflower Brewing Co., located at 66 Cove Street, from 5 - 7p.m. during Creative Portland’s First Friday Art Walk. Each piece is 6” x 6” and up to 6” deep, an accessible and unifying format that showcases members' diverse styles and talents. The exhibit will be up through the end of November 2026. Art can be purchased online or in person.
On Saturday, October 3, 2026 wander 16,000 square feet of artist work spaces at Running With Scissors Art Studios, 250 Anderson St. in Portland, from 12-4p.m. Explore the life and works of 30+ artists working with diverse mediums, goals, backgrounds, ages, and experiences and watch live demonstrations including clay throwing, Intaglio printmaking, and block printing, among other fun art making practices. New this year, purchase our inaugural CSA Subscription Box for a year of curated art boxes during the open studios and receive a bonus gift!
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 aims to help artists reach their independent creative goals 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 2026 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.
Event venue & nearby stays
Belleflower Brewing Company, 66 Cove Street, Portland, United States
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