Megarten - Photography by Megan Bainbridge

06/15/2026

In celebration of launching my new Pet Photography photo session offerings, I am teaming up with the Biddeford + S**o Chamber of Commerce for their Chamberfest at Mechanics Park in Biddeford, Maine on Wednesday, June 17th from 3-6PM. 😻✨

I will be running a pet photography photo booth, complete with an outdoor backdrop! 🐕🐩

While you can show up and wait for a photo session slot to open up, pre-registration and scheduling a slot is highly recommended. Read on to learn more!

Please read all of the information below to make sure that this event is a good fit for your pet!

An important note––I will ONLY be photographing pets at this event that are:
• Well-trained
• Respectful of other animals
• Respectful of other humans

If you are not confident that your pet falls into this category, a future 1:1 photo session may be an alternative option. 1:1 photo session info link: https://tr.ee/kkFmHF3h_w

All pets must be secured/leashed.

What to expect at this event:
• A brief photo session with a maximum of 10 minutes per pet
• A $25 per-image rate, which must be pre-paid prior to photo capture
• The photographer will edit, select, and share the images within 2 weeks of capture via email as digital file(s). A full image gallery will not be included.
• Participants are required to sign a model/photo release and consent to advertising using the captured images of the pet (and, if applicable, the pet owner)

What NOT to expect at this event (but, what you can expect through a scheduled 1:1 photo session!):
• A personalized, in-depth photoshoot with multiple backdrop colors
• An image gallery containing a variety of poses
• An in-home photo session with your pet’s favorite toys, treats, and a play session
• A photoshoot appropriate for indoor pets

You can pre-register using this link: https://forms.gle/ef5YdJnPhGC8uie2A

Looking forward to seeing you there! 🫶🏻🙂‍↕️

05/29/2026

Pre-registration ends at noon tomorrow! 🤓🎟️

Get your ticket now & join us for a beautiful evening of crafting 🫶🏻🙂‍↕️✂️📚

Ticket Link: bit.ly/sticknstamp ✨

05/26/2026

Sooo excited for the Stick'n'Stamp Community Craft Night on Monday! 🗞️✂️✨

The event will be held at Back Cove Books in Portland (651 Forest Ave Ste 1, Portland, ME 04101)

❣️ Remember to sign up before the noon Saturday deadline ❣️

Link to sign up: bit.ly/sticknstamp

In addition...

Here are some of the aspects of hosting at Back Cove Books that I am super excited about 🥰

• They will display collage-related books during the event, which is super cute

• They have super comfy couches and a rug nook (floor crafting, anyone?)

• They have a vintage bank vault in the store that has been converted to hold even more books 📚

• They have an Inciardi Prints art print vending machine in the store

• They allow outside food & drink during the event! So you can grab your favorites at the grocery store or at the cafe next door!

• The space is super cute and cozy in general and I'm just a fan

See you there! 💓

05/26/2026

Guess what Portland, Maine?! Stick’n’Stamp is back! ✂️📚✨🫶🏻

Our new host, Back Cove Books , has graciously opened their arms to our craft night! 🥰

Sticking (pun-intended) to the first Monday of the month, Stick’n’Stamp is happening from 7-9PM at Back Cove Books on June 1st, July 6th, and August 3rd (2026)

For our regulars, there are a few important changes that you should keep in mind...
• The event is now 21+ (don’t forget your ID! We will check it at the door!)
• Admission is now $15 per person (necessary due to overhead costs!)
• Pre-registration via Eventbrite is now required (we must meet our minimum number of sign-ups by noon on the Saturday before the event. Sign up early to help ensure that the event can run!)

For our newcomers, you can read about Stick’n’Stamp below!

Join us for an evening in Portland, Maine filled with collage and vintage rubber stamps!

Do you like to cut up magazines? Are you interested in printing with vintage rubber stamps? Look no further! Local photographic artist Megan Bainbridge is hosting a community craft night. Please note, this is not an art class; it is an opportunity to create and connect with your community. Yes, you can take your creations home, and yes, all materials are provided. You can come and go as you please; you will not miss anything if you arrive late or leave early. However, pre-registration via Eventbrite is required. The fee for the event is $15 per person.

Attendees are encouraged to support our host, Back Cove Books, by making a book purchase during the event. Support a local book store!

This event is 21+. You must show your ID at the door.

You can learn more (and pre-register) using Megan’s Eventbrite Page, linked in ’s bio & listed below!
https://megarten.eventbrite.com

Hoping to see you there! 💫

05/19/2026

Guess what Portland, Maine?! Stick’n’Stamp is back! ✂️📚✨🫶🏻

Our new host, Back Cove Books , has graciously opened their arms to our craft night! 🥰


Sticking (pun-intended) to the first Monday of the month, Stick’n’Stamp is happening from 7-9PM at Back Cove Books on June 1st, July 6th, and August 3rd (2026)


For our regulars, there are a few important changes that you should keep in mind...

• The event is now 21+ (don’t forget your ID! We will check it at the door!)

• Admission is now $15 per person (necessary due to overhead costs!)

• Pre-registration via Eventbrite is now required (we must meet our minimum number of sign-ups by noon on the Saturday before the event. Sign up early to help ensure that the event can run!)

For our newcomers, you can read about Stick’n’Stamp below!


Join us for an evening in Portland, Maine filled with collage and vintage rubber stamps!

Do you like to cut up magazines? Are you interested in printing with vintage rubber stamps? Look no further! Local photographic artist Megan Bainbridge is hosting a community craft night. Please note, this is not an art class; it is an opportunity to create and connect with your community. Yes, you can take your creations home, and yes, all materials are provided. You can come and go as you please; you will not miss anything if you arrive late or leave early. However, pre-registration via Eventbrite is required. The fee for the event is $15 per person.


Attendees are encouraged to support our host, Back Cove Books, by making a book purchase during the event. Support a local book store!

This event is 21+. You must show your ID at the door.


You can learn more (and pre-register) using Megan’s Eventbrite Page, linked in ’s bio & listed below!

https://megarten.eventbrite.com

Hoping to see you there! 💫

04/09/2026

Hey everyone,

I'm sad to say that (as of May 2026) Stick'n'Stamp Community Craft Night will need a new home

Novel Book Bar & Cafe will close permanently at the end of the day on April 17th, 2026. We are so sorry to see this wonderful third space go. If you are able to make it to the Portland-based bookstore/cafe/bar before it closes, please do.

I've really enjoyed hosting Stick'n'Stamp monthly at Novel since November of 2025. I especially enjoy the interesting conversations and body doubling that the craft night provides

Since the event has been fairly popular, I would love to find a new location to host the event on a regular basis

If you have any ideas or connections regarding locations in the Greater Portland, Maine area that host events, please send me an email! (Linked in bio)

If you want to stay updated regarding future craft nights, you can:

• Follow this page
• Sign up for my email newsletter (on my website)
• Follow my Instagram,

Haven't been to a Stick'n'Stamp before? Here's the description:

"Join us for an evening filled with collage and vintage rubber stamps!

Do you like to cut up magazines? Are you interested in printing with vintage rubber stamps? Look no further! Local photographic artist Megan Bainbridge is hosting a community craft night. Please note, this is not an art class; it is an opportunity to create and connect with your community. Yes, you can take your creations home, and yes, all materials are provided. This is a "drop-in" style event, meaning you can come and go as you please; you will not miss anything if you arrive late or leave early."

I also offer private on-location Stick'n'Stamp events, all materials provided. Reach out if you are interested!

Thank you so much to all the crafters who made it to Stick'n'Stamp during our time as an event hosted at Novel! ❤️📚✂️

Warmly,
Megan

04/09/2026

Hey everyone,

I'm sad to say that (as of May 2026) Stick'n'Stamp Community Craft Night will need a new home

Novel Book Bar & Cafe will close permanently at the end of the day on April 17th, 2026. We are so sorry to see this wonderful third space go. If you are able to make it to the Portland-based bookstore/cafe/bar before it closes, please do.

I've really enjoyed hosting Stick'n'Stamp monthly at Novel since November of 2025. I especially enjoy the interesting conversations and body doubling that the craft night provides

Since the event has been fairly popular, I would love to find a new location to host the event on a regular basis

If you have any ideas or connections regarding locations in the Greater Portland, Maine area that host events, please send me an email! (Linked in bio)

If you want to stay updated regarding future craft nights, you can:

• Follow this page
• Sign up for my email newsletter (on my website)
• Follow my Instagram,

Haven't been to a Stick'n'Stamp before? Here's the description:

"Join us for an evening filled with collage and vintage rubber stamps!

Do you like to cut up magazines? Are you interested in printing with vintage rubber stamps? Look no further! Local photographic artist Megan Bainbridge is hosting a community craft night. Please note, this is not an art class; it is an opportunity to create and connect with your community. Yes, you can take your creations home, and yes, all materials are provided. This is a "drop-in" style event, meaning you can come and go as you please; you will not miss anything if you arrive late or leave early."

I also offer private on-location Stick'n'Stamp events, all materials provided. Reach out if you are interested!

Thank you so much to all the crafters who made it to Stick'n'Stamp during our time as an event hosted at Novel! ❤️📚✂️

Warmly,
Megan

Every great story must come to an end. Novel will be closing at the end of the day on April 17th. It has been our great pleasure to serve Portland as a safe third space. We are grateful for the characters that have helped us make this place a community. While our story may be ending, we know that the bonds made here will live on. Help us celebrate the end of our story by sharing yours: share your best moment at Novel with us in the comments.

Why we are closing: It's a trope as old as time… a space that supports values over profit was no longer financially sustainable.

What's next: Novel will be open for our normal schedule until the end of the day on the 17th. We will be serving a slightly reduced menu. We will be running all programming listed on our website until close. The final event will be our friends from Maine Improve Studio performing at 7pm on the 17th. If Novel meant something to you, take the opportunity to stop in and talk story with our staff.