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You Can’t Get There From Here exhibition includes established Maine artists who have created notable new bodies of work and those who have traveled outside of Maine and are becoming known outside its borders. The Biennial will also represent the first major institutional appearance for several young, emerging artists, showcasing the next wave of Maine artists and affording them the opportunity to ...

Our exhibition--Baskets from the Dawnland: Weaving the past and future together--explores the rich history of the baskets made by Wabanaki people, a tradition that has thrived for thousands of years. Highlights include historical baskets from the MHS collection as well as modern examples by artists from all four Wabanaki nations. The exhibition features works by award-winning basket artists such a...

July 11-12, 2015 - Portland Expo Antique and Collectible Show - The Portland Shows are the largest on the schedule and because of the many exhibitors who come from out of the Portland area, draws the highest attendance.The content is typical of our events in that we cover items from the mid-1880s to the early 1970s.You’ll also see traditional vintage items such as sterling flatware, smalls, rare b...

This exhibition presents the rare opportunity to explore this jewel-like collection in depth. A Magnificent Stillness: American Art from a Private Collection showcases the exquisite collection of 15 American paintings amassed by longtime museum Trustee and patron Dr. Walter Goldfarb and his late wife, Marcia. What unites these diverse works is their meticulous craftsmanship, precise detailing, and...

The artists and artworks presented in this exhibition embody quintessentially Maine ideals of fierce independence, innovation, and self-sufficiency, as well as a strength of character that is built from admiration and respect for the rugged and unspoiled qualities of this land. The goals of the Trail are to promote public access to the arts, to educate the public about the state’s cultural heritag...

The works on view in this exhibition include her comprehensive series of photographs of Maine’s Grange Halls and the images made in her own home as part of the decade-long series called Domestic Objects. Also included are photographs made in and around Portland during the past 35 years, which form a visual chronicle of the city—albeit unintended—that will engage locals and regional visitors alike....