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.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreArchitecture invited visitors to take on an architectural design challenge: making their own museum.
Read MoreObjects in Space showed that Isamu Noguchi, like many artists, believed that sculpture had the ability to transform spaces.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWhether 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.
Read MoreSupport from the Council and Director’s Circle provides the freedom to explore new models, test the waters, and try new things.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreSupport 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.
Read MoreJust 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.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MorePMA 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.
Read MoreBy 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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Read MoreFamily reunion, company retreat, or a wedding party? Whatever your reason, we have customizable group tours for your group of 10 or more.
Read MoreBy 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.
Read MoreHaystack’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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