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From exhibition openings, guest lectures and gallery tours to family programs, community events and screenings of the world’s most impactful films—the PMA is your place to get together with family, friends, and loved ones.
All programs and events take place in-person at the Portland Museum of Art unless otherwise noted.
PMA Picks
Our favorite upcoming events, programs, and experiences. You might even say they’re curated.
Join painter Holden Willard for a gallery talk on the path from exhibiting at age 15 to appearing in As We Are, now on view at the PMA.
Join painter Holden Willard for a gallery talk on the path from exhibiting at age 15 to appearing in As We Are, now on view at the PMA.
89 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by David Lynch. In English. DCP.
A slow-burning midnight-movie sensation, David Lynch’s unforgettable debut feature reveals a director in full control of his singular instincts. The first in a series of screenings in tribute to the late director.
Join us in celebrating Maine's youngest (and coolest) artists at the community reception for all artists included in Youth Art Month this year.
134 minutes. Rated R. Directed by David Lynch. In English. DCP.
The first of three Lynch films exploring the underbelly of Los Angeles is a dark, surreal neo-noir that has been reclaimed by critics and audiences after being dismissed upon its release. Part of a series in tribute to the late director.
90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Ali Ray. In English. DCP.
Told uniquely through the words of those who witnessed the birth of Impressionism - the artists, their contemporaries, art critics, writers and commentators of the time - this film reveals the political and social shifts which sparked their new approach to art.
Visit the museum for free all day with an ever-changing monthly party. Celebrate Youth Art Month at the PMA’s Third Thursday, March 20! Enjoy a free screening of We Are the Best! (2013). Enjoy delicious eats from Totally Awesome Vegan Food Truck.
90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Ali Ray. In English. DCP.
Told uniquely through the words of those who witnessed the birth of Impressionism - the artists, their contemporaries, art critics, writers and commentators of the time - this film reveals the political and social shifts which sparked their new approach to art.
102 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Lukas Moodysson. In Swedish with English subtitles. DCP.
Despite having no instruments—or discernible musical talent—two misfit girls in early ‘80s Stockholm put all their energy into forming an all-girl punk band, recruiting their shy, classical guitar-playing schoolmate Hedwig as a third wheel. A free screening in commemoration of Youth Art Month.
Join Anjuli Lebowitz, Judy Glickman Lauder Curator of Photography at PMA, for an engaging gallery talk on Jo Sandman: Skin Deep, exploring the artist’s profound connection to materiality and form.
90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Ali Ray. In English. DCP.
Told uniquely through the words of those who witnessed the birth of Impressionism - the artists, their contemporaries, art critics, writers and commentators of the time - this film reveals the political and social shifts which sparked their new approach to art.
120 minutes. Rated R. Directed by David Lynch. In English. DCP.
An immediate sensation upon its release, Lynch’s dismantling of suburban iconography remains his most influential film. Part of a series in tribute to the late director.
Full Calendar
Access for All on Third Thursdays
Every third Thursday of the month the PMA is free throughout the entire day and during extended hours, making Access for All last from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with an evening party with musicians, food trucks, artists, and more.
Free Fridays
We’re free each and every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. with concerts, special events, activities, and more.
PMA Films
Experience Maine’s best selection of indie, foreign, art house, and award-winning cinema you can’t find anywhere else.
98 minutes. Rated PG-13. Directed by Josh Margolin. In English.
Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.
115 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Leandro Koch & Paloma Schachmann. In Spanish, Yiddish, Ukrainian, Romanian, English, and German with English subtitles.
A Jewish wedding cameraman falls in love with a klezmer clarinetist and pretends to be making a documentary in order to spend time with her. His fake project leads to a real journey through Eastern Europe in search of lost klezmer melodies and the remnants of Yiddish culture.
55 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by David Ofek. In English, Dutch, and Hebrew with English subtitles.
Director David Ofek takes us on an intercontinental journey tracing six reasons for Spinoza's excommunication.
114 minutes (followed by filmmaker discussion). Not Rated. Directed by Varda Bar-Kar. In English.
A chronicle of Janis Ian's life journey beginning with her Jewish childhood on a chicken farm in New Jersey; her youthful struggle with notoriety; her ascent to fame; and her release of the disruptive album "Breaking Silence."
85 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Leslie Shampaine. In English and Hindi with English subtitles.
A talented young street dancer from Mumbai is determined to be a professional dancer, despite the odds stacked against him and parents who insist that he follow a traditional path.
84 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Daniel Robbins. In English.
An interfaith engaged couple plans a Shabbat dinner for their parents' first meeting. An unexpected death interrupts their plans.
100 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Joy Sela. In English, Hebrew, and Arabic with English subtitles.
A documentary exploring the complex relationship of shared humanity, culture, and connection between Israelis & Palestinians.
116 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Cédric Kahn. In French with English subtitles.
A second trial begins in November 1975 against French left-wing revolutionary Pierre Goldman, who was accused of several armed robberies and the death of two chemists.
120 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Peter Keller, Stefan Sarazin. In Hebrew, Arabic, and English with English subtitles.
An ultra-orthodox Jew and a Bedouin guide's car breaks down in the Sinai desert. They must work together to survive and reach their Passover destination.
108 minutes. Rated R. Directed by Wes Anderson. In English. DCP.
Wes Anderson’s signature film features the last great performance by Gene Hackman, as the grizzled patriarch of a family of sad-sack geniuses.
89 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by David Lynch. In English. DCP.
A slow-burning midnight-movie sensation, David Lynch’s unforgettable debut feature reveals a director in full control of his singular instincts. The first in a series of screenings in tribute to the late director.
108 minutes. Rated R. Directed by Wes Anderson. In English. DCP.
Wes Anderson’s signature film features the last great performance by Gene Hackman, as the grizzled patriarch of a family of sad-sack geniuses.
134 minutes. Rated R. Directed by David Lynch. In English. DCP.
The first of three Lynch films exploring the underbelly of Los Angeles is a dark, surreal neo-noir that has been reclaimed by critics and audiences after being dismissed upon its release. Part of a series in tribute to the late director.
90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Ali Ray. In English. DCP.
Told uniquely through the words of those who witnessed the birth of Impressionism - the artists, their contemporaries, art critics, writers and commentators of the time - this film reveals the political and social shifts which sparked their new approach to art.
90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Ali Ray. In English. DCP.
Told uniquely through the words of those who witnessed the birth of Impressionism - the artists, their contemporaries, art critics, writers and commentators of the time - this film reveals the political and social shifts which sparked their new approach to art.
102 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Lukas Moodysson. In Swedish with English subtitles. DCP.
Despite having no instruments—or discernible musical talent—two misfit girls in early ‘80s Stockholm put all their energy into forming an all-girl punk band, recruiting their shy, classical guitar-playing schoolmate Hedwig as a third wheel. A free screening in commemoration of Youth Art Month.
90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Ali Ray. In English. DCP.
Told uniquely through the words of those who witnessed the birth of Impressionism - the artists, their contemporaries, art critics, writers and commentators of the time - this film reveals the political and social shifts which sparked their new approach to art.
96 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor. In Arabic, Hebrew, and English with English subtitles. DCP.
For half a decade, Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, films his community of Masafer Yatta being destroyed by Israel’s occupation, as he builds an unlikely alliance with an Israeli journalist who wants to join his fight. Winner of Best Documentary Feature at this year’s Academy Awards!
93 minutes. Rated PG. Directed by Alla Kovgan. In English. DCP.
Cunningham traces Merce Cunningham’s artistic evolution over three decades of risk and discovery. Screens as part of “Black Mountain Artists in Film,” a series of films accompanying “Jo Sandman: Skin Deep,” about artists who attended Black Mountain College. Screens in 2D.
96 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor. In Arabic, Hebrew, and English with English subtitles. DCP.
For half a decade, Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, films his community of Masafer Yatta being destroyed by Israel’s occupation, as he builds an unlikely alliance with an Israeli journalist who wants to join his fight. Winner of Best Documentary Feature at this year’s Academy Awards!
120 minutes. Rated R. Directed by David Lynch. In English. DCP.
An immediate sensation upon its release, Lynch’s dismantling of suburban iconography remains his most influential film. Part of a series in tribute to the late director.
90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Ali Ray. In English. DCP.
Told uniquely through the words of those who witnessed the birth of Impressionism - the artists, their contemporaries, art critics, writers and commentators of the time - this film reveals the political and social shifts which sparked their new approach to art.
90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Ali Ray. In English. DCP.
Told uniquely through the words of those who witnessed the birth of Impressionism - the artists, their contemporaries, art critics, writers and commentators of the time - this film reveals the political and social shifts which sparked their new approach to art.
96 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor. In Arabic, Hebrew, and English with English subtitles. DCP.
For half a decade, Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, films his community of Masafer Yatta being destroyed by Israel’s occupation, as he builds an unlikely alliance with an Israeli journalist who wants to join his fight. Winner of Best Documentary Feature at this year’s Academy Awards!
99 minutes. Rated PG-13. Directed by Rungano Nyoni. In Bemba and English with English subtitles. DCP.
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
99 minutes. Rated PG-13. Directed by Rungano Nyoni. In Bemba and English with English subtitles. DCP.
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
99 minutes. Rated PG-13. Directed by Rungano Nyoni. In Bemba and English with English subtitles. DCP.
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
135 minutes. Rated R. Directed by David Lynch. In English. DCP.
One of the saddest and scariest American films, Lynch’s radical imagining of the events leading up to Twin Peaks is fearlessly bleak but overwhelmingly empathetic. Part of a series in tribute to the late director.
99 minutes. Rated PG-13. Directed by Rungano Nyoni. In Bemba and English with English subtitles. DCP.
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
99 minutes. Rated PG-13. Directed by Rungano Nyoni. In Bemba and English with English subtitles. DCP.
On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.
Marquee PMA Programs
Stay up to date with the tried and true programs that define the PMA.
Featuring floral work by designers, artists, farmers, and florists from across southern Maine, the museum comes alive with fragrant blooms, extravagant displays, and incredible floral installations of all types—each inspired by an artwork from the museum’s collection.
"Museum supporters mingled in the sculpture garden, enjoying refreshments and each other."—The Portland Press Herald
The Friends of the Collection creates an opportunity for you to directly support the addition of specific artworks to the PMA’s collection, and this year’s acquisition focus is The Sights and Sounds of Night by Vincent Smith.
YAM is an annual exhibition showcasing the incredible talent in Maine’s art education programs.
The Judy Glickman Lecture provides in-depth insight into the people, perspectives, and culture of photography.
As one of the PMA’s marquee programs, The Barnet Scholars Lecture is designed to have an established scholar lead conversations with museum colleagues on topics related to 20th-century American art.
The Leonard and Merle Nelson Social Justice Fund honors artists whose commitment to social justice is manifested in their work.
Each year Winter Bash transforms the Portland Museum of Art into a vibrant and lively venue, bringing together the region’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, community leaders, and creatives. Experience the symphony of colors, textures, and forms, while savoring delectable bites and crafted cocktails.
The PMA's flagship annual event, welcoming visionary cultural leaders, scholars, and thinkers to Maine.