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

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
Noontime Talk: Artist Talk with Tommy Malekoff
Jul 11
Noontime Talk: Artist Talk with Tommy Malekoff

Join artist Tommy Malekoff for an insightful talk on his work in Painting Energy: The Alex Katz Foundation Collection at the Portland Museum of Art.

PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Jul 12
PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

92 minutes. Rated PG. Directed by Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones. In English. DCP.

Monty Python’s first original feature film, an irreverent and classic riff on Arthurian legend, screens as part of a series of landmark films from 1975.

PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Jul 13
PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

92 minutes. Rated PG. Directed by Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones. In English. DCP.

Monty Python’s first original feature film, an irreverent and classic riff on Arthurian legend, screens as part of a series of landmark films from 1975.

Access for All on Third Thursday
Jul 17
Access for All on Third Thursday

Visit the museum for free all day with an ever-changing monthly party.

PMA Films: Desert of Namibia
Jul 18
PMA Films: Desert of Namibia

137 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Yoko Yamanaka. In Japanese with English subtitles. DCP.

Yoko Yamanaka’s sophomore film, anchored by extraordinary lead performance from Yuumi Kawai, is a frank and dynamic exploration of womanhood and mental health in Japan.

PMA Films: Desert of Namibia
Jul 20
PMA Films: Desert of Namibia

137 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Yoko Yamanaka. In Japanese with English subtitles. DCP.

Yoko Yamanaka’s sophomore film, anchored by extraordinary lead performance from Yuumi Kawai, is a frank and dynamic exploration of womanhood and mental health in Japan.

PMA Films: Desert of Namibia
Jul 23
PMA Films: Desert of Namibia

137 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Yoko Yamanaka. In Japanese with English subtitles. DCP.

Yoko Yamanaka’s sophomore film, anchored by extraordinary lead performance from Yuumi Kawai, is a frank and dynamic exploration of womanhood and mental health in Japan.

Lecture: Artists in Conversation – Ann Craven and Jay Stern
Jul 24
Lecture: Artists in Conversation – Ann Craven and Jay Stern

Artists Ann Craven and Jay Stern come together for a conversation on their creative processes and inspirations. Craven, known for her vibrant, emotive paintings, explores themes of nature, memory, and repetition. Stern’s expressive oil paintings delve into memory, time, and transformation, offering a layered perspective on artistic expression.

PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Xala (1975)
Jul 26
PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Xala (1975)

123 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Ousmane Sembène. In French and Wolof with English subtitles. DCP.

A brilliant and unsparing satire of patriarchy and political corruption, Ousmane Sembène’s masterpiece screens as part of a series of landmark films from 1975.

Regenerative Arts Summit
Jul 30
Regenerative Arts Summit

Developed and presented by Hogfish in partnership with the Portland Museum of Art and Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, the Regenerative Arts Summit’s process of creation reflects the central themes of interconnectedness and community across arts and ecology. Join us!

Summer Party 2025
Aug 6
Summer Party 2025

Celebrate Painting Energy (and La Dolce Vita) with the PMA! Join fellow PMA members for a vibrant summer celebration. Enjoy an Aperol Spritz courtesy of Via Vecchia, pizza from Cargo, bites from Black Tie Catering and Events, and Gelato Fiasco during this Italian themed party!

PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Grey Gardens (1975)
Aug 9
PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Grey Gardens (1975)

94 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by David Maysles, Albert Maysles, Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer. In English. DCP.

An enormously influential (and entertaining) verité documentary as notable for its fashion as its singular view into an American dynasty, Grey Gardens screens as part of a series of landmark films from 1975.

PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Grey Gardens (1975)
Aug 10
PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Grey Gardens (1975)

94 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by David Maysles, Albert Maysles, Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer. In English. DCP.

An enormously influential (and entertaining) verité documentary as notable for its fashion as its singular view into an American dynasty, Grey Gardens screens as part of a series of landmark films from 1975.

The 2025 Judy Glickman Lauder Lecture
Aug 20
The 2025 Judy Glickman Lauder Lecture

Join us for an engaging conversation exploring Gordon Parks’s impactful photography and his connection to Maine’s cultural and artistic landscape.

Access for All on Third Thursday
Aug 21
Access for All on Third Thursday

Visit the museum for free all day with an ever-changing monthly party.

PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Aug 22
PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

125 minutes. Rated R. Directed by Sidney Lumet. In English. DCP.

Sidney Lumet’s inimitably comic, electric, and humane take on the heist film screens as part of a series of landmark films from 1975.

Access for All on Third Thursday
Sep 18
Access for All on Third Thursday

Visit the museum for free all day with an ever-changing monthly party.

PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Barry Lyndon (1975)
Sep 20
PMA Films: "Summer of '75": Barry Lyndon (1975)

185 minutes. Rated PG. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. In English. DCP.

Both arch and emotionally crushing, Stanley Kubrick’s singular, immaculately crafted epic screens as part of a series of landmark films from 1975.

Course: “Picturing Maine: The Wyeth Family in Historical Context”
Sep 30
Course: “Picturing Maine: The Wyeth Family in Historical Context”

An immersive four-day class focusing on the Wyeth family and the artwork inspired by Maine’s natural beauty.  

 
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