autus: artists serving Biddeford & York county, Maine
*supporting local artists
*growing community through events
*building cultural exchange
*supporting local artists
*growing community through events
*building cultural exchange
Autus is a free-forming artist collective that serves York county by hosting art discussion groups and providing opportunities for area artists to participate in art exhibitions, installations and happenings. The Latin word autus translates to growth in english.
"The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn" -Ralph Waldo Emerson
"The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn" -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Read about Autus in the Portland Press Herald:
A new Art Collective debuts in Biddeford, ME /// Portland Press Herald Feb 2015
autus: a brief history
Autus was born in the fall of 2014 when the Biddeford, Maine-based arts organization Engine brought together a small group of emerging artists to discuss how the cumulative energy of an artist’s collective might have a positive impact on not only the individual artists but also the community. Engine’s commitment to support Autus includes providing space for exhibitions with the goal of infusing new energy into Biddeford’s burgeoning art community. Autus would not be without the support and guidance of Engine's Director Tammy Ackerman, Thank you Tammy!
Autus was formed by Julie K Gray, T. Johnson, Sarah Baldwin and Keiren Valentine.
Autus was formed by Julie K Gray, T. Johnson, Sarah Baldwin and Keiren Valentine.