In the Bedroom (2001)
Hard Tellin’… is less an attempt to define Maine, or Maine in the movies, than an opportunity to celebrate four great films that accomplish something most art should aspire to: they capture the ineffable in a place and its people at a particular moment in time. They get at something unique and a bit hard to define about us. They feel, for lack of a better word, honest.
Did Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington ever meet in person? What’s the connection between the two artists’ work? Our upcoming exhibition, Mythmakers: The Art of Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington, brings together the best-known artworks of two great American artists and explores the mythologies both artists perpetuated in their work. Read this article to learn more about why Winslow Homer and Frederic Remington are an unlikely pair, even if they never met in person.
Read MoreThe PMA is proud to announce the promotion of Shalini Le Gall to Chief Curator, Susan Donnell and Harry W. Konkel Curator of European Art, and Director of Academic Engagement. Le Gall will conceive and develop exhibitions, gallery installations, and programs that will enhance community engagement, access to the PMA collection, and the range of exhibitions the museum can present.
Read MoreMay has overseen several transformative projects for the museum, and can be credited with pivoting the museum toward a more equitable and diverse collection and exhibition schedule, bringing a more representational perspective to the PMA through programming, exhibitions, collection practices, and more.
Read MoreOver the last month, we have witnessed terrible acts of injustice which have affected the Black community. We believe we are capable of change, and support anyone who advocates for equity, justice, and basic human rights for all.
Read MoreAs the State of Maine has released its initial plans to reopen our region, we wanted to let you know that we will be sharing our plans for a phased reopening as well. There are many things to consider, and the first phase—before any visitors come through our doors—is ensuring we are doing everything we can to maximize the safety and well-being of you, our staff, and anyone who will be on our campus. We firmly believe that nothing can replace the power of experiencing a work of art in person, and so we have begun in earnest to prepare to reopen safely, deliberately, and with an abundance of care.
Read MoreOn March 30, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provides incentives for charitable giving. Your support now goes further than ever, and allows us to continue our mission in bringing people together through the power of art.
Read More“As the world grinds to a halt, the staff at the museum are starting to speed up, thinking creatively, planning, scheming, and dreaming to continue to bring the transformative power of art to audiences near and far.”
Read More“We don’t “do” solitary genius at the PMA. We push each other, we work together. Now we have to find other ways to do that, and so we are going to learn a lot over these next weeks. If we are conscientious, this experience will deepen our connections to one another.”
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