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All programs and events take place in-person at the Portland Museum of Art unless otherwise noted.

 

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Access for All on Third Thursdays

Every third Thursday of the month the PMA is free throughout the entire day and during extended hours, making Access for All last from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with an evening party with musicians, food trucks, artists, and more.

Programs & Events
Third Thursday: Palaver Strings, Ekphrastic Poetry, Jo Sandman
May 15
Third Thursday: Palaver Strings, Ekphrastic Poetry, Jo Sandman
Access for All on Third Thursday
Jun 19
Access for All on Third Thursday
Access for All on Third Thursday - Maine Marimba Ensemble
Jul 17
Access for All on Third Thursday - Maine Marimba Ensemble
Access for All on Third Thursday
Aug 21
Access for All on Third Thursday
Access for All on Third Thursday
Sep 18
Access for All on Third Thursday
Access for All on Third Thursday
Oct 16
Access for All on Third Thursday
Access for All on Third Thursday
Nov 20
Access for All on Third Thursday
 

Free Fridays

We’re free each and every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. with concerts, special events, activities, and more.  

PMA Films

Experience Maine’s best selection of indie, foreign, art house, and award-winning cinema you can’t find anywhere else.  

Programs & Events
PMA Films: That They May Face the Rising Sun
May 9
PMA Films: That They May Face the Rising Sun

107 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Pat Collins. In English. DCP.

Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern's award winning novel of the same name, That They May Face the Rising Sun is a vivid evocation of nature, humanity and life itself, set in a 1980's rural community in Ireland.

PMA Films: That They May Face the Rising Sun
May 9
PMA Films: That They May Face the Rising Sun

107 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Pat Collins. In English. DCP.

Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern's award winning novel of the same name, That They May Face the Rising Sun is a vivid evocation of nature, humanity and life itself, set in a 1980's rural community in Ireland.

PMA Films: "Full Speed Ahead": The General (1926) (with live accompaniment by Carolyn Swartz)
May 10
PMA Films: "Full Speed Ahead": The General (1926) (with live accompaniment by Carolyn Swartz)

79 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman. Silent with English intertitles. DCP.

Buster Keaton and Clyde Bruckman’s eternal classic screens with live accompaniment by Carolyn Swartz as part of “Full Speed Ahead,” a statewide celebration of train movies. Presented with Maine Historical Society, and free for students 21 & under!

PMA Films: "Full Speed Ahead": The Tall Target (1951)
May 10
PMA Films: "Full Speed Ahead": The Tall Target (1951)

78 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Anthony Mann. In English.

Anthony Mann’s riveting historical thriller, revolving around a plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln, screens as part of “Full Speed Ahead,” a statewide festival of train movies. Presented with Maine Historical Society.

PMA Films: That They May Face the Rising Sun
May 11
PMA Films: That They May Face the Rising Sun

107 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Pat Collins. In English. DCP.

Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern's award winning novel of the same name, That They May Face the Rising Sun is a vivid evocation of nature, humanity and life itself, set in a 1980's rural community in Ireland.

PMA Films: That They May Face the Rising Sun
May 11
PMA Films: That They May Face the Rising Sun

107 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Pat Collins. In English. DCP.

Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern's award winning novel of the same name, That They May Face the Rising Sun is a vivid evocation of nature, humanity and life itself, set in a 1980's rural community in Ireland.

PMA Films: That They May Face the Rising Sun
May 14
PMA Films: That They May Face the Rising Sun

107 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Pat Collins. In English. DCP.

Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern's award winning novel of the same name, That They May Face the Rising Sun is a vivid evocation of nature, humanity and life itself, set in a 1980's rural community in Ireland.

PMA Films: That They May Face the Rising Sun
May 14
PMA Films: That They May Face the Rising Sun

107 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Pat Collins. In English. DCP.

Based on internationally acclaimed Irish author John McGahern's award winning novel of the same name, That They May Face the Rising Sun is a vivid evocation of nature, humanity and life itself, set in a 1980's rural community in Ireland.

PMA Films: Holy Cow
May 16
PMA Films: Holy Cow

90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Louise Courvoisier. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

After the tragic death of his father, 18 year-old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm. He decides to enter a cheesemaking competition in hopes of winning a cash prize.

PMA Films: Holy Cow
May 16
PMA Films: Holy Cow

90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Louise Courvoisier. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

After the tragic death of his father, 18 year-old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm. He decides to enter a cheesemaking competition in hopes of winning a cash prize.

PMA Films: Holy Cow
May 17
PMA Films: Holy Cow

90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Louise Courvoisier. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

After the tragic death of his father, 18 year-old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm. He decides to enter a cheesemaking competition in hopes of winning a cash prize.

PMA Films: "Black Mountain Artists in Film": Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
May 17
PMA Films: "Black Mountain Artists in Film": Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

112 minutes. Rated R. Directed by Arthur Penn. In English. DCP.

Arthur Penn’s revolutionary film about a pair of glamorous bank robbers screens as part of “Black Mountain Artists in Film,” a series of films accompanying “Jo Sandman: Skin Deep,” about artists who attended Black Mountain College.

Wabanaki Film Festival: Kahnasetake: 270 Years of Resistance (1993) (Free Screening with Panel Discussion)
May 18
Wabanaki Film Festival: Kahnasetake: 270 Years of Resistance (1993) (Free Screening with Panel Discussion)

119 minutes (followed by panel discussion). Rated PG. Directed by Alanis Obomsawin. In English. DCP.

Alanis Obomsawin’s landmark 1993 documentary begins a day-long festival highlighting modes of resistance within Indigenous and Latino communities. Followed by a panel discussion.

Wabanaki Film Festival: Wabanaki Short Films + Harvest of Empire (2012) (Free Screening with Panel Discussion)
May 18
Wabanaki Film Festival: Wabanaki Short Films + Harvest of Empire (2012) (Free Screening with Panel Discussion)

Shorts: approx. 24 minutes (followed by filmmaker Q&A); Harvest of Empire: 90 minutes (followed by panel discussion). Not Rated. Various Directors. In English.

A trio of Wabanaki shorts (with filmmakers in attendance) screen alongside Peter Getzels and Eduardo López’s documentary. Featuring a filmmaker Q&A and panel discussion.

PMA Films: Holy Cow
May 21
PMA Films: Holy Cow

90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Louise Courvoisier. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

After the tragic death of his father, 18 year-old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm. He decides to enter a cheesemaking competition in hopes of winning a cash prize.

PMA Films: Holy Cow
May 21
PMA Films: Holy Cow

90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Louise Courvoisier. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

After the tragic death of his father, 18 year-old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm. He decides to enter a cheesemaking competition in hopes of winning a cash prize.

PMA Films: When Fall is Coming
May 23
PMA Films: When Fall is Coming

102 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by François Ozon. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

Accidents and simmering resentments build in François Ozon’s twisty, deceptively placid thriller—a compelling exploration of family ties and loyalty set against the stunning backdrop of the Burgundy countryside, anchored by a standout performance from Hélène Vincent.

PMA Films: When Fall is Coming
May 24
PMA Films: When Fall is Coming

102 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by François Ozon. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

Accidents and simmering resentments build in François Ozon’s twisty, deceptively placid thriller—a compelling exploration of family ties and loyalty set against the stunning backdrop of the Burgundy countryside, anchored by a standout performance from Hélène Vincent.

PMA Films: Holy Cow
May 24
PMA Films: Holy Cow

90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Louise Courvoisier. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

After the tragic death of his father, 18 year-old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm. He decides to enter a cheesemaking competition in hopes of winning a cash prize.

PMA Films: Holy Cow
May 25
PMA Films: Holy Cow

90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Louise Courvoisier. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

After the tragic death of his father, 18 year-old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm. He decides to enter a cheesemaking competition in hopes of winning a cash prize.

PMA Films: When Fall is Coming
May 25
PMA Films: When Fall is Coming

102 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by François Ozon. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

Accidents and simmering resentments build in François Ozon’s twisty, deceptively placid thriller—a compelling exploration of family ties and loyalty set against the stunning backdrop of the Burgundy countryside, anchored by a standout performance from Hélène Vincent.

PMA Films: When Fall is Coming
May 28
PMA Films: When Fall is Coming

102 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by François Ozon. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

Accidents and simmering resentments build in François Ozon’s twisty, deceptively placid thriller—a compelling exploration of family ties and loyalty set against the stunning backdrop of the Burgundy countryside, anchored by a standout performance from Hélène Vincent.

PMA Films: Holy Cow
May 28
PMA Films: Holy Cow

90 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Louise Courvoisier. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

After the tragic death of his father, 18 year-old Totone is thrust into the unexpected and very adult role of looking after his younger sister and their failing family farm. He decides to enter a cheesemaking competition in hopes of winning a cash prize.

PMA Films: Caught by the Tides
Jun 1
PMA Films: Caught by the Tides

111 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Jia Zhangke. In Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles. DCP.

Master filmmaker Jia Zhangke (Ash Is Purest White) observes China’s rapid growth and social transformation in the 21st century through a combination of narrative and documentary footage shot over the past generation.

PMA Films: Caught by the Tides
Jun 6
PMA Films: Caught by the Tides

111 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Jia Zhangke. In Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles. DCP.

Master filmmaker Jia Zhangke (Ash Is Purest White) observes China’s rapid growth and social transformation in the 21st century through a combination of narrative and documentary footage shot over the past generation.

PMA Films: Caught by the Tides
Jun 7
PMA Films: Caught by the Tides

111 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Jia Zhangke. In Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles. DCP.

Master filmmaker Jia Zhangke (Ash Is Purest White) observes China’s rapid growth and social transformation in the 21st century through a combination of narrative and documentary footage shot over the past generation.

PMA Films: Caught by the Tides
Jun 8
PMA Films: Caught by the Tides

111 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Jia Zhangke. In Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles. DCP.

Master filmmaker Jia Zhangke (Ash Is Purest White) observes China’s rapid growth and social transformation in the 21st century through a combination of narrative and documentary footage shot over the past generation.

PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975)
Jun 14
PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975)

201 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Chantal Akerman. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

Named the “greatest film of all time” in Sight & Sound’s 2022 poll of film critics, Chantal Akerman’s endlessly engaging feminist masterpiece kicks off a series of landmark films from 1975.

PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975)
Jun 15
PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975)

201 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Chantal Akerman. In French with English subtitles. DCP.

Named the “greatest film of all time” in Sight & Sound’s 2022 poll of film critics, Chantal Akerman’s endlessly engaging feminist masterpiece kicks off a series of landmark films from 1975.

PMA Films: "Black Mountain Artists in Film": Lou Harrison: A World of Music (2011)
Jun 21
PMA Films: "Black Mountain Artists in Film": Lou Harrison: A World of Music (2011)

92 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Eva Soltes. In English.

An intimate portrait of Lou Harrison, artist, writer and activist who followed his own dreams for over seven decades. Screens as part of “Black Mountain Artists in Film,” a series of films accompanying “Jo Sandman: Skin Deep,” about artists who attended Black Mountain College.

Marquee PMA Programs

Stay up to date with the tried and true programs that define the PMA.

PMA Magazine
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom

Featuring floral work by designers, artists, farmers, and florists from across southern Maine, the museum comes alive with fragrant blooms, extravagant displays, and incredible floral installations of all types—each inspired by an artwork from the museum’s collection.

Portland Press Herald: Society Notebook: Portland Museum of Art’s Summer Party is straight-up good time
Portland Press Herald: Society Notebook: Portland Museum of Art’s Summer Party is straight-up good time

"Museum supporters mingled in the sculpture garden, enjoying refreshments and each other."—The Portland Press Herald

Friends of the Collection
Friends of the Collection

The Friends of the Collection creates an opportunity for you to directly support the addition of specific artworks to the PMA’s collection, and this year’s acquisition focus is The Sights and Sounds of Night by Vincent Smith.

Youth Art Month 2025
Youth Art Month 2025

YAM is an annual exhibition showcasing the incredible talent in Maine’s art education programs.

Judy Glickman Lauder Lecture
Judy Glickman Lauder Lecture

The Judy Glickman Lecture provides in-depth insight into the people, perspectives, and culture of photography.

Barnet Scholars Lecture
Barnet Scholars Lecture

As one of the PMA’s marquee programs, The Barnet Scholars Lecture is designed to have an established scholar lead conversations with museum colleagues on topics related to 20th-century American art.

Nelson Social Justice Lecture
Nelson Social Justice Lecture

The Leonard and Merle Nelson Social Justice Fund honors artists whose commitment to social justice is manifested in their work.

PMA Bash
PMA Bash

Each year Winter Bash transforms the Portland Museum of Art into a vibrant and lively venue, bringing together the region’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, community leaders, and creatives. Experience the symphony of colors, textures, and forms, while savoring delectable bites and crafted cocktails. 

Bernard Osher Lecture Series
Bernard Osher Lecture Series

The PMA's flagship annual event, welcoming visionary cultural leaders, scholars, and thinkers to Maine.