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Winter Bash 2026

  • Portland Museum of Art 7 Congress Square Portland, ME, 04101 United States (map)
 

SAVE THE DATE for PMA’s most vibrant party of the year 
Saturday, March 7, 2026 
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  


Early Access Host Committee and Ambassador tickets ON SALE NOW.

Plan early and support the Winter Bash in a meaningful way. Get $25 off when you purchase a Host Committee ticket package or an Ambassador ticket package before general ticket sales open on January 2, 2026.

This year’s Bash is inspired by the beauty and power of movement and liminal spaces—those fleeting moments between stillness and motion. little house dance will draw guests into worlds of movement ritual and duration, DJ Ben Spalding spins vinyl providing an ever-changing sonic backdrop, while guests enjoy food and drinks from our generous collaborators. The evening draws subtle inspiration from the tonal palette, light, and temporal sensitivity found in the photographic work of Ming Smith currently on view, shaping a night of visual improvisation and shared celebration.

  • (available for purchase on January 2, 2026)

  • As a host, you’re not just attending—you’re helping shape an unforgettable night.

    Tickets for two | Recognition on signage and web

    Invitation to a private Art in Bloom reception and toast on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. See the floral displays first!

  • Ambassadors take the celebration further by supporting the PMA at a deeper level and elevating the experience for the entire community.

    Tickets for four (your non-PMA-member guests are warmly welcomed)

    All the benefits of Host Committee

    PLUS: Two tickets to a Winslow Homer Studio tour in the 2026 Season (valued at $150)

Tickets may be purchased only by active Contemporaries and Director’s Circle members (non-member attendees are welcomed as Ambassadors’ guests)

Tickets

With winter at its peak and the Bash finally falling on a Saturday night, it’s the perfect reason to stay nearby. Settle in with one of our hotel partners and let the night unfold—no matter what the weather has in store.

To learn more about the Contemporaries and Director's Circle please contact Lily Spearsmith, Annual Gifts Officer, at lspearsmith@portlandmuseum.org or (207) 318-2055

When you purchase a ticket, you’re not just joining the celebration— you’re helping sustain the art, ideas, and community that give the PMA its heartbeat.


Ambassador and Host Committee

Louisa Donelson and Nick Callanan

Margot Legare

 

Winter Bash Planning Committee

 

Alex Beal

Lila C. Hunt Davies and Zack Davies

Vanessa Golden

Margot Legare

Jess Lauren Lipton

Jenna Rosenfeld

Jen Roth

Rebecca Shiland

Natalie Talbot

Noah Tanguay-Collins

Emily Taylor

 

The PMA Bash is supported by:  

 
 

Additional support provided by:

 

Invitations Sponsored and Printed by Edison Press

Event parking is available in the lot at 120 Free Street.