Just Us Chickens is an artist cooperative located in Kittery, Maine since 2005.
Our shop offers a welcoming environment where you'll find unique, handcrafted artwork and small-batch products made by over 30 local artists.
Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Guest Artists
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Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Guest Artists 〰️
Guest Artists Program
JUC is dedicated to advancing the arts and cultivating creativity within our community. In 2014, we launched our Guest Artist Program, which runs each year from March to October. This program offers local artists a chance to participate in our Coop for one month, providing them with an affordable way to display their artwork. Our customers love to see the variety of art styles on display, and guest artists get a chance to showcase their creativity to new fans. If you live in the New Hampshire or Maine seacoast area—whether you’re a dedicated hobbyist or an emerging professional— we’d be thrilled to see your application
Who We Are
Just Us Chickens Artist Cooperative (JUC) is a vibrant, member-run shop located in Kittery, Maine, showcasing the work of over thirty local artists and craftspeople. Our mission is to support and promote our artists and the local community, while offering a memorable shopping experience for our visitors
As an artist cooperative, JUC is has no employees; we are owned, operated and staffed by our members. Most of our operating expenses are covered by a small membership fee and commission on sales. Artists become members through an application and jury process ensuring a wide variety of artistic styles and mediums.
Community is also important to our mission. In addition to our Guest Artist Program, JUC is honored to support Footprints Food Pantry, a local non-profit fighting hunger in our community. Proceeds from our annual plant sale, held in May, are shared with this important organization.
Join Us!
If you are an artist looking to connect with fellow artists and be a part of a team, we want to meet you! Come in and meet a member or two and see how your work would fit with our shop. We are always looking for new talent in the seacoast area