Chocolate Church Arts Center / Art Lab is a major arts and culture anchor in downtown Bath, Maine, bringing live music, theatre, visual arts, education, and hands-on creativity to the heart of the city. Located at 804 Washington Street, the Chocolate Church Arts Center is one of Bath’s most recognizable cultural landmarks and a year-round destination for performances, community programs, and creative learning.
The Art Lab expands that mission with a welcoming studio space designed for artists, families, students, and curious beginners of all ages. This fully equipped creative space gives the public access to materials and opportunities for painting, sewing, fabric arts, collage, drawing, small-scale sculpture, gel printing, linocut printing, and other hands-on art forms. The Art Lab is built around exploration, skill-building, and the exchange of ideas, making it a valuable resource for both new and experienced makers.
One of the most important features of the Art Lab is its accessibility. The studio space and materials are offered free to the public, helping remove barriers to creative participation and making the arts more available to the wider Bath community. With weekly hours for all ages, plus a dedicated adults-only evening session, the Art Lab supports family creativity, youth enrichment, adult learning, community art projects, workshops, and informal creative gatherings.
For visitors exploring downtown Bath, the Chocolate Church Arts Center offers more than a performance venue. It is a creative hub where music, theatre, visual arts, education, and community connection come together. A visit can easily be paired with downtown shopping, dining, galleries, and Bath’s historic waterfront. For residents, families, artists, and visitors, the Chocolate Church Arts Center and Art Lab help make Bath one of Maine’s most vibrant small-city arts destinations.
Location: 804 Washington Street, Bath, ME 04530
Phone: +1 (207) 442-8455
Art Lab Hours: Monday & Thursday, 2:00–5:00 PM; Wednesday, 5:30–7:30 PM for ages 18+
