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Portland Museum of Art Happenings - May 2023

Arts and Entertainment

May 10, 2023

From: Portland Museum of Art

It's time to take in fresh inspiration with a trip to the PMA! Whether you're looking to treat yourself to a solo day in the galleries or bring your loved ones, we see a trip to the PMA in your future.

From now through May 26, you can visit with half-off admission while we install Passages in American Art

Plan your visit

Your favorite weekday retreat is right around the corner: Third Thursday!
5-8 p.m. May 18

Enjoy food and drink for purchase from Eighty 8 DonutsCheese LouiseMaiz, and The Black Tie Company, shop local jewelry from Ponomo, and participate in gallery activities.

Count me in!

Get ready for a more expansive, equitable, and accessible story of American art. 

We’re preparing a major, collaborative, and community-driven reinstallation of our entire 2nd floor galleries. Opening May 27th, Passages in American Art is a responsive and ever-changing installation of the PMA collection, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Be sure to join us for our free Opening Discussion and Reception at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1 with a reception to follow.

Please note, that as a result, the 2nd floor of the Payson Building will be closed from May 8 through May 26 during installation. All visitors during this time will receive half-price admission. 

Learn more

In the meantime, explore what's on view now and get ready for our summer exhibition!

Outside the Frame: Todd Webb in Africa
On view through June 18, 2023

Explore the recently recovered photographic series made by American documentary photographer Todd Webb in 1958 in Africa.

Elizabeth Colomba: Mythologies
On view through September 3, 2023

Colomba uses classical techniques?and themes?to?reimagine Greek myths, historical narratives,?and autobiographical details?with a contemporary lens.

Drawn to the Light: 50 Years of Photography at Maine Media Workshops + College

Opening June 16, 2023

With around 100 works made through an array of photographic practices, this exhibition demonstrates the incredible vitality of the artists that passed through Maine and the wide influence of the workshops throughout the photographic realm.