The Door Is Open at 16 State

A downtown creative space for making, showing, selling, learning, gathering, and trying something new.

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A colorful bar graph showing data with red, yellow, green, blue, and purple bars set against a black background.
An art gallery with various paintings hanging on the wall, a woman with a backpack looking at artwork, and white pedestals displaying pottery and other objects.
Art gallery with framed paintings on white walls and sculptures on white pedestals.
Women working on crafts in a brightly lit room with wood-paneled walls and shelves, supplies, and tables.
A wall in an art gallery displaying framed paintings and artwork.
A dining table set with various colorful pottery, including bowls, plates, and cups, on a white tablecloth in a bright room with white walls, a shelf with decorative items, a framed picture, and a window with natural light.
A brick building with large windows and a garage door on the ground floor, with a sign that says 'Building Community' and 'Thriving Together.' The sky is colorful with shades of purple, pink, and blue, and there are leafless trees in front.
Wall with framed artwork including landscapes, birds, and nature scenes in an art gallery or exhibition space.
A woman with glasses and blonde hair, wearing a red shirt and beige vest, reading a paper in a room with sunlight coming through a window behind her. There are art supplies and bottles of paint on the table in front of her.
A group of five people, including three women and two men, is standing and smiling around a framed artwork in an art gallery.
Colorful woven bracelets and fabric swatches laid out on a metal table, with papers, scissors, and quilting tools nearby.
Two women and one man are looking at artworks in an art gallery. The woman on the left is wearing a black top with a floral pattern and has a tan purse strap over her shoulder. The man in the middle has gray hair and is wearing a pink shirt, standing
Art gallery display case with various art pieces including a large pink flower, jewelry, and framed artwork, in a room with white walls and light wood floor.

What Can Happen Here?

Show Your Work

Gallery shows, student exhibits, artist showcases, and creative displays.

Host a Workshop

Classes, demonstrations, hands-on learning, and skill-sharing.

Rent a Space

Meetings, pop-ups, small events, photo sessions, and creative gatherings.

Gather Downtown

Community conversations, collaborations, celebrations, and new ideas.

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A Heart of Ellsworth Program

Makerspace at 16 State is a program of Heart of Ellsworth, created to support a more vibrant, creative, and connected downtown. The space reflects Heart of Ellsworth’s ongoing work to bring people together, strengthen local culture, and create opportunities in the heart of the city.

A diverse group of people, including men, women, and children, standing on a sidewalk in front of brick buildings on a city street. Some are smiling and looking at the camera, with a red brick building and American flag visible in the background.
Neon sign spelling out "deli" in colorful lights on top of a brick building, with a green lamppost and American flag nearby, against an overcast sky.
A lively outdoor community event during sunset with numerous people gathered around tables and tents, string lights hanging above, and a city hall building with a steeple and clock in the background under a pink and purple sky.
A colorful art gallery sign hanging on a red brick building, featuring the text 'ART HEIRS OF HILLSWORTH'. the sign is attached with metal brackets.