Common Roots

We are ready for a summer of creativity & fun! The Community Art Bus will be getting some miles this summer season; we have a ton of events booked!

Fall is still open for even more fun so reach out today to book the Community Art Bus for your event!

Some fun happenings today .bazaar on Lincoln st Biddeford ! Event runs 10-4pm !Come help us repaint the bus and raise funds for providing art scholarships for local youth 1-4pm ! Thanks so much to for the paint smocks donation!

We are excited to announce that we were the recipient of the 2026 Small Business Grant from and !

This grant will help us
1) Create numerous upgrades to our brick-and-mortar (i.e. recording studio, signage, inventory restock)
2) Perform much needed maintenance on our Community Art Bus + repaint the bus with the community at Confetti Bazaar on June 6th, and provide multiple free events for non-profits
3) Create multiple art night events to support the community art bus
4) Launch our "Community Coloring Book"

We are incredibly grateful to Main St America for supporting our community outreach programs!

Are you a business looking to advertise and/or support your community? Consider donating to the CRS Community Art Bus, providing free art activities to the kids, families, and non-profits!!

Check out the different sponsorship levels and contact [email protected] if interested!

Visiting Artist Spotlight ✨ Kathryn Terwilliger-Smith ✨

Visit the shop to check out Kathryn's ceramic work! Learn more about the artist below...

Kathryn Terwilliger-Smith is a Maine-based artist whose work bridges fine art painting and ceramics through a distinctly whimsical and expressive lens.

Her paintings are defined by bold brushstrokes, vibrant color, and a strong sense of movement, creating compositions that feel alive with energy and spontaneity.

Embracing asymmetry, she allows each piece to unfold intuitively, celebrating imperfection as a vital part of the creative process.

In her ceramics, Kathryn carries this same playful sensibility into three-dimensional form. Her jewelry often features luminous gold luster, adding a touch of elegance to organic, freeform designs, while her bowls reveal quieter, more subtle gestures—small, unexpected details that reward close attention.

Across mediums, her work reflects a balance between bold expression and delicate nuance, inviting viewers to engage with both the joy and curiosity embedded in everyday objects.