Spindleworks Brunswick

This is probably one of the most famous lines written/spoken at Spindleworks, and so telling of the outlook of the artists here who break down stereotypes with their unique and wonderful view of the world and their expression of their place in it.

Spindleworks envisions a community where artists of all abilities are valued and inspired to do their best work.

Spindleworks Art Center is a program of the Independence Association of Brunswick Maine whose mission is to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in obtaining full and inclusive lives in their chosen community.

Values:
Inclusion- We believe in participation in the arts for all members of the community.
Collaboration-We create new opportunities for participation in the arts by collaborating with other community organizations and artists.
Equality-We believe that artists of all abilities make meaningful contribution to the arts.
Leadership-We believe that mentors foster creative growth through a shared skill building approach. All artists share ownership of the studio through planning exhibits, workshops, community events and contributions to a cooperative studio and gallery.
Dream- to learn, to explore and to expand our creative abilities through immersion in new shared experiences.

Our 7 Lincoln Street location Brunswick location is housed in an 1840s Greek Revival building houses over 45 artists working in a variety of mediums, including painting and drawing, photography, ceramics and woodworking, weaving and other fiber and fabric arts. In addition, the artists write poetry and stories, and express themselves through acting and other performing arts. Their work has been exhibited widely, and they are well known and respected members of Maine’s artistic community.

Artists attending the program receive supplies, studio space, and guidance as needed. Their work is exhibited in the Whatnot Gallery and Store at Spindleworks as well as in shows both locally and nationally. The artists receive 65% of the sale price of their work, with 35% returning to the program to purchase supplies.

Visit Us:
The Spindleworks Brunswick Gallery and Store are open Monday-Friday 9:00-4:30. We are also open for 2nd Friday Art Walks June, July, August, September until 7pm. A visit to our studios and gallery is a colorful adventure which can often be bustling with workshops, music, dance, or theater. Spindleworks artists are always available to show you around and share their art during during studio hours 9:00-3:00. For more information on any of the artists, to see new work, or to inquire about purchasing work, please contact us.

HOW TO FIND US

Spindleworks is located in the heart of downtown Brunswick, just off Route one, half an hour North of Portland, 10 minutes North of Freeport, it is an easy stop.

DIRECTIONS

Traveling North or South on 295: Take exit 28 (Brunswick). Stay in the right lane through the 3rd stop light traveling towards Maine Street (do not turn left towards Bath!), then take a left at the 4th stoplight onto Union Street. Take second right onto Lincoln Street. We are three quarters of the way down on the right. Parking lot is behind the building.

Traveling South on Route 1: Traveling south from Bath, follow signs for Brunswick. At stop light with Cumberland Farms on your right, take a left towards Maine Street. Take your next left onto Union Street, and second right onto Lincoln. We are three quarters of the way down on the right. Parking lot is behind the building.