Storytelling Objects

From August 18 to December 3, 2017, The Workshop's Storytelling Objects crowdsourced writing and drawings in response to four everyday objects: an apple, a toy car, a seashell, and a mirror.

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This Is Maine

From December 8, 2017 to March 11, 2018, This is Maine connected visitors to the 2018 Portland Museum of Art Biennial as well as artwork throughout the galleries.

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Architecture

Architecture invited visitors to take on an architectural design challenge: making their own museum.

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Objects In Space

Objects in Space showed that Isamu Noguchi, like many artists, believed that sculpture had the ability to transform spaces.

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The Workshop

We believe that visitors of all ages should have the opportunity to exercise their creative minds through active participation and learning, and The Workshop is an open-ended space for to engage with the PMA through interactive exploration.

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The PMA Café by the Black Tie Company

Whether meeting a friend for coffee or enjoying an artisanal sandwich with your laptop and our free WiFi, the PMA Café offers the unique atmosphere of an art museum—and no admission is required to enjoy it.

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Graeme Kennedymore things
New Voices & Big Ideas

Support from the Council and Director’s Circle provides the freedom to explore new models, test the waters, and try new things.

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Behind The Scenes of Portland's Cultural Renaissance

From City of the Year in Bon Appetit to profiles in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times, Portland is at the top of everyone’s list. Learn more about some Contemporaries Council members who are helping the city thrive.

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Changing The Collection: Isamu Noguchi's Play Sculpture

Support from Leadership Circles have been behind some of our most visible new acquisitions lately, from Robert Indiana’s SEVEN in 2014 to Isamu Noguchi’s Play Sculpture this past summer.

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Ways To Give

Just as there are numerous levels of membership, there are also numerous ways to give, enabling you to support the arts in the right way for you.

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Annual Reports & Financials
On The Road: PMA Travel Program

From major museums and art institutions to secluded artist studios and rarely seen private collections, seeing the world with the Portland Museum of Art is a unique and unforgettable way to expand your knowledge of the art world.

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Free School Tours

Our educational experiences for pre-K to 12th grade students use authentic works of art to inspire and encourage critical thinking and to make real-world connections.

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Cause for Support: Programs & Partnerships

PMA programs offer a wide range of experiences about issues that matter. The museum’s public programs reach more than 54,000 visitors annually and are designed for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

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Cause for Support: Kids & Families

By supporting the Annual Fund, you demonstrate the values of promoting Maine's cultural heritage, offering representation for people throughout our diverse neighborhoods, prompting crucial discussions about contemporary concerns, and enriching the state's creative economy.

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In The Biz: PMA Recommends

Live locally? These businesses support the museum's mission and we recommend their services to our visitors and patrons. 

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How About A Group Tour?

Family reunion, company retreat, or a wedding party? Whatever your reason, we have customizable group tours for your group of 10 or more.

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Leave A Legacy: The Margaret Jane Mussey Sweat Society

By including the PMA in your long-term plans, you can achieve the goals that are important to you—to benefit yourself and your family, as well as the institution that you value and believe in. 

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Boston Globe: In Maine, a persistent vision amid the pines

Haystack’s contribution to art pedagogy isn’t a signature aesthetic or philosophy, but an openness to accommodate and include, change and grow.

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