Partial gift in memory of our mother, Mary Trafton Simonds, who had roots in Maine, by her three devoted children, and Museum purchase with support from an anonymous donor
Don't make your holiday plans without saving a place for the PMA's annual tree lighting ceremony. Portland's Poet Laureate Linda Aldrich shares season-inspired poems; musicians from 317 Main Community Music Center present holiday songs; and the Black Tie Company provides festive treats for your enjoyment. It all leads up to the spectacular lighting of the 100-year-old copper beech tree. Following the lighting, warm up in the museum with hands-on activities and open galleries. Following the lighting, warm up in the museum with hands-on activities and open galleries.
Members make everything we do at the PMA possible, and Member Appreciation Weekends is their chance to enjoy special offers and events at the PMA. If you're not a member, you can still join and take part; we're thankful for all of you.
From Friday, October 11 through Saturday October 12, members enjoy the following extra benefits:
The PMA is partnering with the Friends of Deering Oaks Park and the Annual Portland Lantern Walk, with this special Family Day program that helps kids experience the joy of creativity and teaches them how to make wondrous lanterns!
Members make everything we do at the PMA possible, and Member Appreciation Weekends is their chance to enjoy special offers and events at the PMA. If you're not a member, you can still join and take part; we're thankful for all of you.
From Friday, October 11 through Saturday October 12, members enjoy the following extra benefits:
This November the PMA opens its doors to all, free of charge. Enjoy family friendly art-making activities with local illustrator Abe Tensia, as well as special performances & movement workshops with teaching artist Janoah…anygoodjokes?, pop-up talks in the galleries, story times, and much more.
In the 1960s, many fiber instructors at the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts such as Olga de Amaral and Ted Hallman, led community projects that engaged with the landscape to create unique works and memorable experiences for both participants and audience alike
The PMA opens the David E. Shaw and Family Sculpture Park for the 2019 season and welcomes Isamu Noguchi's vibrant work Play Sculpture with food vendors, cash bar, and live music.
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 7 open to the public