Director's Circle members are invited to a tour of Precious, with Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Sayantan Mukhopadhyay. 10:00 a.m. | Tour of Precious followed by coffee in McLellan House Boulos Dining Room This event is open to active Director’s Circle Members. Kindly RSVP to Breton Lorway, Philanthropy Administrator, at 207-775-6148 x 3225...
Directed by Christian Petzold. 86 minutes. Not Rated. In German with English subtitles. During a weekend trip to the countryside, Laura, a young piano student from Berlin, miraculously survives a shocking car crash. Awakening in a nearby house, Laura finds herself in the care of a local woman, who tends to her with motherly devotion....
Join author Nathan Kernan and poet Vincent Katz for a poetry reading and a conversation on poetry, art, and creative life, presented with the Maine Publishers and Writers Alliance. Centered on Kernan’s A Day Like Any Other: The Life of James Schuyler, this program explores the work and world of the New York School poet, whose writing...
Third Thursdays at the PMA is Art for All! On the third Thursday of every month, the PMA offers free admission all day and evening for all. Explore the galleries, enjoy family-friendly art-making and activities, or experience a dynamic lineup of rotating music, food trucks, films, performances, and programs.
Educators are invited to a relaxed evening to reconnect with colleagues, meet new ones, and enjoy complimentary food and drinks as you explore the galleries and take in our latest exhibitions. PMA Education staff will be on hand throughout the night, with guided Curator tours and activities woven into the evening. Drop-in whenever works for...
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.
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. All are welcome to feed, soothe, or step out as...
Directed by Christian Petzold. 86 minutes. Not Rated. In German with English subtitles. During a weekend trip to the countryside, Laura, a young piano student from Berlin, miraculously survives a shocking car crash. Awakening in a nearby house, Laura finds herself in the care of a local woman, who tends to her with motherly devotion....
Directed by Satyajit Ray. 116 minutes. Not Rated. In Bengali with English subtitles. Featuring an introduction by Wes Anderson! Adapted from Sunil Gangopadhyay's celebrated 1968 novel, Days and Nights in the Forest is one of director Satyajit Ray's greatest achievements, a modern search for connection that conjures the timeless resonance of a folktale. Desperate to flee Calcutta's...
Start your morning surrounded by art. Join Greener Postures Yoga for a gentle session designed for all levels, blending mindful movement with the peaceful atmosphere of the museum’s galleries. This program is designed to be welcoming and accessible to participants of all ages and abilities. No prior experience with yoga or meditation is required. Water...
Join Maine-based artists Brian Smith and Lauren Fensterstock for a conversation about their work in Precious: The Value of Ornament. Both artists work sculpturally, using intricate materials like beads, glass, and crystal to explore profound themes through the language of ornament. Smith's Gay Bar (2024) bejewels a conch shell to reflect on queer sanctuary and...
Directed by Nadav Lapid. 149 minutes. Not Rated. In Hebrew with English subtitles. One of international cinema's most fearless and provocative filmmakers, Nadav Lapid has long been an outspoken critic of his birth country's government policies, channeling a lifetime of fury and frustration into vital films like Synonyms and Ahed's Knee that brim with righteous...
Directed by Christian Petzold. 86 minutes. Not Rated. In German with English subtitles. During a weekend trip to the countryside, Laura, a young piano student from Berlin, miraculously survives a shocking car crash. Awakening in a nearby house, Laura finds herself in the care of a local woman, who tends to her with motherly devotion....
Directed by Satyajit Ray. 116 minutes. Not Rated. In Bengali with English subtitles. Featuring an introduction by Wes Anderson! Adapted from Sunil Gangopadhyay's celebrated 1968 novel, Days and Nights in the Forest is one of director Satyajit Ray's greatest achievements, a modern search for connection that conjures the timeless resonance of a folktale. Desperate to flee Calcutta's...
Directed by Nadav Lapid. 149 minutes. Not Rated. In Hebrew with English subtitles. One of international cinema's most fearless and provocative filmmakers, Nadav Lapid has long been an outspoken critic of his birth country's government policies, channeling a lifetime of fury and frustration into vital films like Synonyms and Ahed's Knee that brim with righteous anger, spite, and shame....
An encore screening of the film will be screened on Saturday, May 9 at the PMA. Note this is a screening only, no discussion. Tickets available here What happens when humor becomes a tool for history and resistance? Join historian Heather Cox Richardson and writer/cartoonist Liza Donnelly for a screening of Donnelly’s new documentary, Women...
Directed by Pamela Hogan. 70 minutes. Not Rated. In Icelandic and English with English subtitles. When 90% of Iceland’s women walked off their jobs and out of their homes one morning in 1975, they brought the nation to a standstill and ignited a revolution that would shape Iceland into a global leader in gender equality...
Directed by Julia Ducournau. 128 minutes. Rated R. In French with English subtitles. Alpha, a troubled 13-year-old lives with her single mom. Their world collapses the day she returns from school with a tattoo on her arm.
Recommended Ages: 2+ Families are invited to play with shape, color, and light by creating their own abstract window collages inspired by the production design of the Pixar film, Soul. Build an imagined landscape or improvise your own design by layering transparent shapes of various colors to create a colorful addition to hang in any...
Directed by Pete Docter. 100 minutes. Rated PG. In English. What is it that makes you...YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ feature film Soul introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes...
Join Scott Nash, the creative illustrator behind Flat Stanley, for a family-friendly and hands-on workshop to learn Scott's drawing tricks he uses to design new characters. With Scott's live drawing demonstrations, participants will have an opportunity to design a character alongside the artist! This workshop is appropriate for ages 7+ (guardian required)Pre-registration is required. Scott...
93 minutes. Directed by Valentina Ganeva. Not Rated. In English. This screening is presented with Architalx and will be followed by a discussion with filmmaker Valentina Ganeva. Austrian-born and educated, R.M. Schindler laid the foundation for what now is considered California lifestyle of indoor-outdoor living. This documentary explores his richly complex work, with its influences...
Directed by Nadav Lapid. 149 minutes. Not Rated. In Hebrew with English subtitles. One of international cinema's most fearless and provocative filmmakers, Nadav Lapid has long been an outspoken critic of his birth country's government policies, channeling a lifetime of fury and frustration into vital films like Synonyms and Ahed's Knee that brim with righteous anger, spite, and shame....
Directed by Christian Petzold. 86 minutes. Not Rated. In German with English subtitles. During a weekend trip to the countryside, Laura, a young piano student from Berlin, miraculously survives a shocking car crash. Awakening in a nearby house, Laura finds herself in the care of a local woman, who tends to her with motherly devotion....