That's a wrap for Art in Bloom 2023!

Art in Bloom arrived at the PMA just at the right time to get us out of the winter doldrums and feel the spring vibes

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This year marked the largest Art in Bloom in recent history, with 21 floral designers creating art-inspired arrangements in the galleries. The designers brought their artwork inspirations to life with floral arrangements, and we were lucky enough to catch some of them in the galleries making their final touches!

The galleries bloomed with visitors all week to experience these arrangements. (Yes, the flowers smelled as good as they looked.) Audiences also enjoyed special floral programming including a centerpiece workshop with Katie Lovins of Clo Floral, auditorium programs with Wild Seed Project and Backyard Blooms, musical performances by Portland Symphony Orchestra and Katie Oberholtzer Quartet, and more.

Thank you to the over 5,000 visitors who explored the galleries and made this year’s Art in Bloom an event to remember! The energy and excitement continues with upcoming programs like Slow Art Day, Third Thursdays, Family Day, and more, so save the dates and register today.

Programs & Events
PMA Films: Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong (Encore Screening)
Jan 25
PMA Films: Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong (Encore Screening)

73 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Kaitlyn Schwalje and Alex Wolf Lewis. In English. DCP.

As America’s aging wastewater systems begin to fail, one plant and its motley crew of unlikely heroes do all they can to stay afloat.

PMA Films: "Reflections": Wisdom of Happiness
Jan 29
PMA Films: "Reflections": Wisdom of Happiness

90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Barbara Miller and Philip Delaquis. In English. DCP.

With disarming clarity and deep humanity, the Dalai Lama invites us to imagine — and help create — a world where compassion is activated as our strongest force for change, and happiness is within reach for everyone.

Noontime Talk | Collection Spotlight: Slow Art
Jan 30
Noontime Talk | Collection Spotlight: Slow Art

Quiet your mind, relieve stress, and get into a contemplative mood with this 30-minute guided mindfulness session, held in the heart of the galleries. Take a pause in your day to reconnect through breath and stillness in a setting that invites presence and slow looking.

Ben Cosgrove "Topograph" Album Release
Jan 30
Ben Cosgrove "Topograph" Album Release

The PMA is pleased to welcome traveling composer-performer Ben Cosgrove for a special performance in celebration of his forthcoming album, Topograph. Available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats on January 30th, 2026.

Daisy Desrosiers and Ming Smith in Conversation | Lecture
Feb 4
Daisy Desrosiers and Ming Smith in Conversation | Lecture

Directors Circle and Contemporaries Council members are invited to an opening reception celebrating Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue featuring a special conversation between artist Ming Smith and Daisy Desrosiers, The David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation Director and Chief Curator at The Gund at Kenyon College.

Members Preview Day and Reception: "Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue"
Feb 5
Members Preview Day and Reception: "Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue"

Members of the Portland Museum of Art are invited to join us for an exclusive preview day of Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue before it opens to the public. Following in the evening, a reception will feature a cash bar, light refreshments, and 20% off in the PMA store.

Noontime Talk: Glass Sugar Bowls and Portland’s Sugar Economy 
Feb 6
Noontime Talk: Glass Sugar Bowls and Portland’s Sugar Economy 

 Join Seth Goldstein, Director of the Cushing’s Point Museum, for a conversation about 19th-century glass sugar bowls and their ties to Portland’s role in the global sugar trade. This spotlight from Passages explores how everyday heirlooms reveal the city’s entanglement with histories of slavery, commerce, and refinement. 

PMA Films: "Makers at the Movies": You've Got Mail (1998)
Feb 7
PMA Films: "Makers at the Movies": You've Got Mail (1998)

119 minutes. Rated PG. Directed by Nora Ephron. In English. DCP.

Nora Ephron’s classic rom-com launches our new series, where attendees are invited to bring art and crafting projects to work on during the film. The lights will remain partially up during the film. Presented in partnership with Olde School Fiber & Craft and Handiwork.

Mornings at the Museum: "Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue"
Feb 11
Mornings at the Museum: "Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue"

A breakfast networking event with exclusive access to curator-led tours of the new exhibition Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue.

PMA Book Club: "Chasing Beauty : The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner"
Feb 12
PMA Book Club: "Chasing Beauty : The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner"

Join the PMA Book Club—open to PMA members and meeting quarterly for in-person conversations that explore the connections between literature, creativity, and culture. No prior art knowledge needed.  

Storytime at the PMA
Feb 13
Storytime at the PMA

Join PMA museum educators for monthly picture-book story times inspired by the PMA Store’s art-book collection.

Family Shadow Puppetry Workshop
Feb 18
Family Shadow Puppetry Workshop

Step into the world of David Driskell’s painting Pine and Moon for an embodied exploration and imaginative, hands-on workshop with Mayo Street Arts.

Teddy (Bear) Talks
Feb 19
Teddy (Bear) Talks

Calling all curious kids (ages 2 and up), their grown-ups, and favorite stuffed friends! Join PMA educators for a playful, art-filled adventure through the galleries, designed to spark early learning through stories, movement, and joyful exploration.

Caregiver Meet-Up
Feb 19
Caregiver Meet-Up

Take a break from the routine and recharge with art. Connect with other new parents and caregivers, share stories, and enjoy a moment for yourself at the PMA. Join a guided visit exploring artworks through the lens of parenthood and caregiving, led by PMA Educators.

Members Lecture: "Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue"
Feb 26
Members Lecture: "Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue"

Members of the Portland Museum of Art are invited to join us for a lecture about Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue with Anjuli Lebowitz, PhD, Judy Glickman Lauder Curator of Photography.

Winter Bash 2026
Mar 7
Winter Bash 2026

The Winter Bash is the PMA’s biggest art party of the year, where the chill of winter meets the warmth of artistic expression.

Director's Circle Tour: "Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue"
Mar 11
Director's Circle Tour: "Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue"

Director's Circle members are invited to meet at the Cumberland Club for snacks and drinks, and then participate in a tour of Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue with Anjuli Lebowitz, PhD, Judy Glickman Lauder Curator of Photography

Contemporaries Tour: "Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue"
Apr 30
Contemporaries Tour: "Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Blue"

Join us for a private tour of Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem—Notations in Bluewith Anjuli Lebowitz, Judy Glickman Lauder Curator of Photography

 
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