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
Winter Bash 2025: Sea + Sky
Feb 6
Winter Bash 2025: Sea + Sky

The Winter Bash is the PMA’s biggest art party of the year, where the chill of winter meets the warmth of artistic expression. Inspired by As We Are, Sea + Sky, is a nod to Maine's nautical side and the Bash will feature Maine-inspired snacks and drinks from local favorites!

Noontime Talk: Modern and Contemporary Art Reinstallation with Sayantan Mukhopadhyay 
Feb 7
Noontime Talk: Modern and Contemporary Art Reinstallation with Sayantan Mukhopadhyay 

Join Sayantan Mukhopadhyay, Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, for a gallery talk in the PMA’s recent reinstallation of the third floor’s modern and contemporary galleries, exploring overlooked artists and rethinking art hierarchies to spark new conversations between past and present.

PMA Films: No Other Land
Feb 13
PMA Films: No Other Land

96 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor. In Arabic, Hebrew, and English with English subtitles. DCP.

For half a decade, Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, films his community of Masafer Yatta being destroyed by Israel’s occupation, as he builds an unlikely alliance with an Israeli journalist who wants to join his fight. Shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards.

[AT SPACE GALLERY] Patrice: The Movie (with Patrice Zoom Q&A)
Feb 13
[AT SPACE GALLERY] Patrice: The Movie (with Patrice Zoom Q&A)

102 minutes (followed by Q&A). Not Rated. Directed by Ted Passon. In English with English subtitles (open caption screening).

A disabled couple in their fifties, Patrice and Garry want to marry but risk losing their benefits if they do. Despite the risk, they decide to hold a commitment ceremony.

"Jo Sandman: Skin Deep" Opening Weekend
Feb 14
"Jo Sandman: Skin Deep" Opening Weekend

Step into a world of shadows, light, and symbolism during the opening weekend of Jo Sandman: Skin Deep.

Third Thursday: Music with Kafari
Feb 20
Third Thursday: Music with Kafari

Join us for February’s Third Thursday featuring a gallery talk in As We Are, music with Kafari, and treats from the Marshmallow Cart.

"As We Are" Artist Gallery Talk: Elana Adler and Oscar Chacon
Feb 20
"As We Are" Artist Gallery Talk: Elana Adler and Oscar Chacon

Join us this Third Thursday for a gallery talk with artists from the exhibition As We Are. From 6 to 7 p.m., we’ll have artists Elana Adler and Oscar Chacon in the gallery to share insights into their artistic practices, as well as those of their peers.

PMA Films: Universal Language
Feb 21
PMA Films: Universal Language

89 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Matthew Rankin. In Persian and French with English subtitles. DCP.

In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways in Matthew Rankin’s hilarious and ultimately moving film, which recalls Abbas Kiarostami and Wes Anderson in equal measure. Shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.

PMA Films: Universal Language
Feb 22
PMA Films: Universal Language

89 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Matthew Rankin. In Persian and French with English subtitles. DCP.

In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways in Matthew Rankin’s hilarious and ultimately moving film, which recalls Abbas Kiarostami and Wes Anderson in equal measure. Shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.

PMA Films: Universal Language
Feb 23
PMA Films: Universal Language

89 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Matthew Rankin. In Persian and French with English subtitles. DCP.

In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways in Matthew Rankin’s hilarious and ultimately moving film, which recalls Abbas Kiarostami and Wes Anderson in equal measure. Shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.

PMA Films: Universal Language
Feb 26
PMA Films: Universal Language

89 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Matthew Rankin. In Persian and French with English subtitles. DCP.

In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways in Matthew Rankin’s hilarious and ultimately moving film, which recalls Abbas Kiarostami and Wes Anderson in equal measure. Shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.

PMA Films: 2025 Oscar Nominated Shorts - Live Action
Feb 27
PMA Films: 2025 Oscar Nominated Shorts - Live Action

105 minutes (estimated runtime). Not Rated. By various directors. In various languages with English subtitles. DCP.

This special release features the year’s most spectacular short films and for a limited time is available to watch on the big screen.

Educator Workshop: Contemporary Art at the PMA
Feb 27
Educator Workshop: Contemporary Art at the PMA

Join PMA Staff and fellow educators for an evening workshop exploring contemporary art and how it can be incorporated into lessons and curricula, featuring the art of the exhibition As We Are. 

PMA Films: Universal Language
Feb 27
PMA Films: Universal Language

89 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Matthew Rankin. In Persian and French with English subtitles. DCP.

In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways in Matthew Rankin’s hilarious and ultimately moving film, which recalls Abbas Kiarostami and Wes Anderson in equal measure. Shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.

PMA Films: Universal Language
Feb 28
PMA Films: Universal Language

89 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Matthew Rankin. In Persian and French with English subtitles. DCP.

In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other in surprising and mysterious ways in Matthew Rankin’s hilarious and ultimately moving film, which recalls Abbas Kiarostami and Wes Anderson in equal measure. Shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.

PMA Films: 2025 Oscar Nominated Shorts - Documentary
Feb 28
PMA Films: 2025 Oscar Nominated Shorts - Documentary

162 minutes (estimated runtime). Not Rated. By various directors. In various languages with English subtitles. DCP.

This special release features the year’s most spectacular short films and for a limited time is available to watch on the big screen.

PMA Films: 2025 Oscar Nominated Shorts - Animation
Feb 28
PMA Films: 2025 Oscar Nominated Shorts - Animation

92 minutes (estimated runtime). Not Rated. By various directors. In various languages with English subtitles. DCP.

This special release features the year’s most spectacular short films and for a limited time is available to watch on the big screen.

Youth Art Month 2025 Community Celebration
Mar 15
Youth Art Month 2025 Community Celebration

Join us in celebrating Maine's youngest (and coolest) artists at the community reception for all artists included in Youth Art Month this year. 

Access for All on Third Thursday
Mar 20
Access for All on Third Thursday

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

Art in Bloom 2025
Apr 9
Art in Bloom 2025

Featuring floral work by designers, artists, farmers, and florists from across southern Maine, the museum comes alive with fragrant blooms, extravagant displays, and incredible floral installations of all types—each inspired by an artwork from the museum’s collection.

Access for All on Third Thursday
Apr 17
Access for All on Third Thursday

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

Access for All on Third Thursday
May 15
Access for All on Third Thursday

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

Access for All on Third Thursday
Jun 19
Access for All on Third Thursday

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

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.

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.

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.

Access for All on Third Thursday
Oct 16
Access for All on Third Thursday

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

Access for All on Third Thursday
Nov 20
Access for All on Third Thursday

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

 
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