The Bakery Photographic Collective educates and inspires the photographic community and the general public of southern Maine and beyond.

The Bakery Photographic Collective is dedicated to fostering a dynamic community where photography thrives as both an integral art form in our society and a means of expression. Our state-of-the-art facilities, available at affordable rates, serve both members and the public, promoting shared resources and knowledge to support photographers in their creative endeavors.

We are committed to education and training, offering a wide range of programs for budding photographers of all ages and backgrounds. Our workshops delve into crucial areas such as technical skills and storytelling methods, preparing participants to harness photography for advocacy and personal expression.

In addition, we curate captivating exhibitions and events that display the talents of new and seasoned photographers alike. These gatherings not only foster thoughtful dialogue and reflection but also serve as vital fundraising avenues, such as our renowned annual Photo A-GoGo exhibition. These efforts enable us to sustain our initiatives and expand our reach to even more communities.

Hours

By appointment only:
Tuesday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 10am-5pm, & Thursday 10am-9pm

To book rental time please use our online scheduler. The hours listed above are most suitable for us to accommodate, but we can make arrangements at your request. Thank you for your patience working with us, as we are an all volunteer staff.

Annual Photo A-GoGo

In order to reduce membership costs, the original Bakery crew launched Photo A-GoGo, a fundraiser and party featuring framed prints from local to nationally recognized photographers. The auction grew exponentially over the years, and after two decades and counting, Photo A-GoGo is now one of Maine’s most-beloved cultural events.

Support

The Bakery has been supported through generous contributions from Jocelyn Lee, Brian Urqhart, Smith Galtney, John Costango, Judy Glickman Lauder, and Bruce Brown, as well as grants from the Oak Foundation, Bangor Savings Bank and the Maine Arts Commission, and from our corporate sponsors: Blackpoint Coffee Rosters, Blue Lobster Urban Winery, Oxbow Brewing Co, Paper Tides, Allagash Brewing, Northeast Photographic, Hunt’s Photo and Video, Spinnaker Trust, Preti Flaherty, Maine Photo Works, Knickerbocker Group, Maine Studio Works, Maine Museum of Photographic Arts, Casco Bay Frames, & Bath Savings. Donation info here.

Questions?

We welcome inquiries and look forward to answering any questions you may have regarding events, workshops, membership, and volunteer opportunities. Please feel free to email info@bakeryphoto.com