Hinge Collaborative is a contemporary atelier and creative platform for artists and makers in Maine and beyond. The modern workshop combines a retail storefront, printmaking studio, and gallery to showcase a diverse range of local, regional, and national artists.
What We Do
We sell prints, photographs, artist books, zines and publications by a wide array of emerging and established artists in our storefront studio. We also design and facilitate workshops, exhibitions, socially engaged art projects, and educational partnerships for artists and community members to convene, connect, learn and make. Meet the maker workshops and community art projects foster relationships and provide a unique platform to engage with emerging and established artists, learn about their creative process, and invest in their work.
Storefront Studio
Our storefront studio is located at 5 Silver Street in downtown Waterville, Maine. We sell hand made prints, zines, artist publications, small batch apparel , designed objects, photography, and photo books from a range of artists in Maine and beyond. We also host events including artist workshops, First Friday activities and collaborative projects with various community partners.
Hours
Our standard open hours are Friday through Sunday 12-5 from January through March and Thursday-Sunday 12-5 from April through December. We add additional hours for evening events and special projects. Check our Instagram page for the most recent hours and events.
“As socially engaged artists, educators and bridge builders, we believe firmly that art and artists make communities better and provide essential opportunities for people to connect and thrive.”
Our Mission
“If the door isn’t open, you have to make your own door.”
— Judith Jamison
Artists are a valuable asset in building community and propelling social change. Art and culture transform the way we see the world, each other, and can build bridges across difference. We challenge artists to consider how their work can promote civic engagement, social equity and cultural development and position artists as creative leaders in our community and world.
Hinge Collaborative amplifies the work of artists and designers by providing a platform to showcase their work and encourage the growth of a robust art community by engaging artists in a variety of social change projects and entrepreneurial endeavors. Using a range of approaches including exhibitions, events, workshops, community partnerships, and education we produce, promote, and support artists to expand opportunities for creative expression and build long-term sustained investment in their work.
Our Values
Co-creation + Collaboration
We believe that by working collectively we can leverage the full creative capacity of our community to design innovative solutions and strengthen our connections to each other.
Generosity
We experience the best of ourselves and each other when we seek opportunities to contribute to our community and world.
Inclusivity
We strive to create spaces and opportunities that respect, value and honor the voices and stories of all people.
Compassion
We understand that meaningful and lasting social change requires us to recognize and address inequity and injustice.
Equity
Our work is guided by the principles of justice for all people.
Civic Participation
We believe that creative expression contributes to the health of our civil society by providing opportunity for dialog and exchange that kindles solidarity.
Social Change
We believe that art and artists are vital for envisioning a better world and building the communities we want to live in.
Mentorship
We understand that building trusting relationships and investing in youth is essential for building the next generation of artists and leaders.
Healing
We experience art making as a powerful tool for reflection and contemplation that activates our creative imagination and empathy.
Reciprocity
We believe that collaboration requires mutual exchange and mutual benefit for all involved.
