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Hi! We’re Mill Studio Arts!

A community art studio for kids and teens in downtown Biddeford.

What's happening at MSA...

  • Fall Registration is open
    Fall Registration is open
    Fall Registration is open
    Thu, Aug 06
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    My Ice Cream Bowl
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    My Ice Cream Bowl
    Fri, Aug 21
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What makes MSA different?

Serious art education without the pressure to be perfect.

Mill Studio Arts offers thoughtful, skill-based art education for children and teens. Guided by experienced artist-educators, studentsdevelop technical skills, explore materials with purpose, and learn to develop original ideas.

 

Our programs strengthen visual thinking, problem-solving, confidence, and creative independence—helping young people become more capable artists and more assured thinkers, in the studio and beyond.

Our mission

At Mill Studio Arts, we encourage the growth and development of creative individuals through developmentally appropriate, highly engaging, expertly designed visual arts lessons and workshops. To that end, we provide a safe, welcoming, ideal studio atmosphere for children and adults to connect deeply to their creative self. Through the arts, we promote self discovery, confidence building, connection to community and friendships. We celebrate individualism, diversity, and our fundamental human need to communicate through creative means.

 

At Mill Studio Arts, our dedicated teaching artists: Teach acceptance, celebrate differences and lead with compassion.

 

Mill Studio Arts is where Creative Minds Thrive!

“Mill Studio Arts holds a special place for me and my family. I am extremely grateful to be a part of this inclusive space that fosters creative thinking. This space is everything I always wish I had as a child."

— Danielle W.

There's a place for every kind of artist and maker.

Ages 3-5

Little Makers

Playful introductions to color, clay, tools, creative confidence.

Ages 6-12

Growing Artists

After-school and weekend classes that build skills through joyful projects.

Ages 11-17

Teens

Drawing, painting, clay, portfolio, and open studio programs for deeper practice and skills buidling.

Home-school

Weekday classes built for homeschool schedules, with a community of fellow makers.

Find their next creative adventure!

Fall 2026 Schedule

Quarter 1 lessons run September 14th - November 7th | Art Show on Saturday, November 7th 5:00 - 6:00

Art is for Everyone

Cost should never stand between a young person and the opportunity to create. Families can explore scholarship and sponsorship options to find the support that best fits their location and needs. If you’re able to help, your gift can give another young artist access to classes, materials, and a welcoming creative community.

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