Join us at the Thursday night for Networking, Learning and Engaging in a conversation about How Art Heals. Art Therapists, Healers and Artists join together in a facilitated panel discussion to share the role of Art in the Healing process. Networking, the Panel Discussion followed with time for additional engagement at the Maine Art Collective, 157 Middle St., Portland, Maine on October 15.
6:00 pm Networking
6:30 pm Panel Discussion
7:15 pm Conversation time about How Art Heals
Perfect for all that are curious about how art helps the healing process unfold and those that work with art and/or healing.
The Art Heals presenters come with a variety of educational backgrounds, healing methodologies and work with a variety of organizations some focusing on art therapy others on art itself with healing benefits from personal artistic growth and being in a supportive artistic community. Several of these women are from the Art Van and the Maine Art Collective. I thought of summarizing their information but instead, I share links with you to really learn more about them. Also here are links to the Art Van and the Maine Art Collective and the web answer (which I liked) to Why Art Heals from Psychology Today.
Thank you for your interest in the healing that comes through working with, art therapy and the creation of ART!!!
Technical highlights here, by clicking on each name it will take you to their web presence, except for Lisa Bard Clement who offers her philosophical approach to healing.
Jamie Silvestri: Art Van founder, Art Therapist. Many years in a variety of community and psychiatric care experiences before founding Art Van in 2004.
Julianna Nelson: Mental Health Counselor and Expressive Art Therapist.
Sue Vitner: Founder of Maine Art Collective, Artist, Massage Therapist, Coach and Human Design
Lisa Bard: Clement: Artist, Kitchen Designer, and Kindness and Environmental Advocate
Personal Statement (no web link) Art has the power to heal by giving shape to emotions words cannot express. Through color, music, movement, and creativity we find comfort, connection and hope. When shared with kindness, art becomes a bridge between people and reminding us that compassion can transform pain into beauty and understanding.
The Maine Art Collective, 157 Middle Street, Portland, Maine
October 2, 5-8 pm First Friday: Art Van Comes to Portland
October 3 & 4 pm Maine Craft Weekend: Make a Free Decoupage Sea Shell
October 2, 5-8 pm First Friday:
The Art Van Comes to Portland, Visit the Van and meet those who Inspire!
During 1st Friday, October 2, 2026, the Art Van Program will be at 157 Middle St. Portland to welcome people at their van. Visit them in the Maine Art Collective Gallery and in their Art Van. This is to announce the beginning of programming in the Portland areas. In addition to Art Van staff, Maine Art Collective Artists will be on hand to talk about art and share in refreshments. We look forward to seeing you on First Friday.
For 44 weeks each year, in a colorful 15-passenger van ArtVan’s Art Therapist and Therapeutic Program Manager, together with a Program Assistant and Creative Support Staff, visit youth in neighborhoods, schools, and/or local community centers where they live. Each week they carefully plan art therapy sessions to explore emotional, social, and cultural issues through the art making process. ArtVan empowers youth to safely manage emotional expression and engage in the larger community.
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August 14An art therapy response from one of our program team members 💙 . During a recent program supervision, our team reflected on relationships with participants through art. Bowdoin intern Ariana created this piece based on an interaction with a young participant who initially kept his distance, choosing not to join the group. . Instead of pushing, Ariana simply sat beside him. With time, patience, and quiet presence, he began to open up. Soon they were talking, creating art, and connecting. . In her artwork, the blue lines represent the walls many of our participants build to protect themselves, while the yellow circle symbolizes the steady presence of staff working to build trust. One of the biggest lessons from this reflection: trust isn’t rushed—it grows by showing up, again and again. “I hope to continue building trust with this boy and other participants, and this reflection helped me better understand just how important that trust really is.”
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August 21How do you quantify healing? . ArtVan is focused on process farm more than it is on outcomes, but we are always asked to provide indicators of success for our program. Healing isn’t always linear and can’t always be captured in a single moment, but our work with Bates student Lane Foushée, who focused his senior thesis on “How the Efficacy of Mobile Art Programs Positively Impact Emotional Health and Well-being in Under-Resourced Areas.” brings validation to what we’ve always seen and felt in our program – art therapy heals, and our mobile model is critical to the participants we serve. . Lane joined ArtVan’s programs and through observation and participant reflection and self-evaluation was able to gather this quantifying data. His findings strengthen what we’ve known all along – art therapy heals and our mobile model is critical to the communities we serve.
Create your own oyster shell ornament free! Oyster shells are ready with a wide assortment of napkins to choose from as you decoupage your own ornament. Shells will be prepared with a ring already attached for hanging or you may choose one without a ring. Enjoy the magical process of layering special glue and the lightness of a tissue paper design onto your shell.
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Damp shells that will dry crystal clear! Join in the Magic!
The upper left is an oyster shell which is the free shell that can be a shell or an ornament, the lower shell is a sea clam shell. An assortment of additional shells will be available from $2 to $8.
Looking forward to seeing you on Maine Craft Weekend at the Maine Art Collective.
Happy Fall!
Jo Eaton
No Repeats Fiberworks, member Maine Art Collective
First Friday, August 7, 2026 at Maine Art Collectives
The emerging artists of the Maine Art Collective want to meet you!!!
So, we’ve invited a band to share in the delight of their music, and we are inviting you to join in the festivities, refreshments and the art and craft of twenty-three local artists at the Maine Art Collective, 157 Middle Street, Portland, Maine from 5-7:30 PM on August 7.
Listen to the Honey Tones perform a sweet blend of vocal harmonies and groove instrumental accompaniment. Each member brings different musical styles to the band ranging from swing, blues, jazz, and folk songs from various genres and instrumental ensembles.
The band’s sound is best described as an eclectic mix of popular and lesser-known “rooty”, blues, swing and R&B songs from various genres. Their set list includes a pleasing combination of original, old, new, and undiscovered tunes just right for any occasion.
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To learn more about the Honey Tones, go here: Honey Tones
Meet local artists showing their wide range of work, partake of refreshments and drinks and rest your eyes of our delightful artwork.
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Artist and harmonica player, David Finley joined the Maine Art Collective this year and he’ll show you to his work before he joins the Honey Tones for a few songs. More about Dave in his own blog.
Maine Art Collective has two Portland locations, this is our Middle Street Event, our 9 Moulton Street location will also be hosting a First Friday event.
Join Us for a Talk & Walk with Abigail Dunnigan: Why Maine? Then and Now
Jen Pope Islands Acrylic
What drew artists to Maine more than a century ago? And why do artists continue to find inspiration here today?
The Maine Art Collective invites you to explore these questions during a special Talk & Walk led by Abigail Dunnigan, art historian and graduate student in Museum Studies at Georgetown University.
The program begins with a brief five-minute talk examining the reasons artists first flocked to Maine’s shores. Following the presentation, visitors will have the opportunity to walk through the gallery with Abby and see artists the unique connection between Maine’s artistic past and its vibrant creative present.
Jen Pope Growing Wings Acrylic 15 x 30
Meet Abigail Dunnigan
Abigail Dunnigan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Art History from the University of Southern Maine in 2024 and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Museum Studies at Georgetown University.
Her academic work has focused extensively on Maine art and museum practice. As an undergraduate, Abby served as a research assistant for the exhibition Shifting Sands: Beaches, Bathers, and Modern Maine Art at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Her research explored artists such as Reginald Marsh and George Bellows and their connections to Maine’s coastal communities, tourism, and leisure culture in the early twentieth century.
She has also worked with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, where she conducted object research, collections management, cataloging, and exhibition writing. Her experience combines rigorous scholarship with a passion for making art history accessible and engaging to the public.
Why Did Artists Come to Maine?
Long before Maine became a popular tourist destination, artists were discovering something extraordinary here.
The state’s distinctive northern light, rugged coastline, mountains, forests, islands, and working waterfronts offered subjects unlike those found elsewhere in America. They were drawn by the dramatic landscapes from the mountains to the North Atlantic, the changing weather, and the opportunity to capture a place that felt both wild and authentic.
The artists were drawn to Ogunquit, Katahdin and Monhegan Island, soon the word spread. The first artist colony was founded in Ogunquite. More painters arrived, followed by writers, photographers, and craftspeople who found endless inspiration in Maine’s natural beauty and unique character.
Why Do Artists Still Come to Maine?
The reasons have changed surprisingly little.
Today’s artists continue to be inspired by the same golden light, expansive coastlines, island communities, wetlands, mountains, and forests that captivated earlier generations. Maine remains a place where creativity flourishes because the landscape constantly offers something new to observe, interpret, and share.
At the Maine Art Collective, visitors can see how contemporary artists continue this tradition. While their styles, materials, and perspectives may differ from those of the early painters, many are responding to the same environment that first attracted artists to Maine over a century ago.
Maine Art Collective Artist, Marcia Feller’s art reflects her love of the ocean and particularly Stonington, Maine – A community built on the rocky Maine shoreline facing one hundred and eighty islands and the open North Atlantic. These images from her annual Solstice visits where she, her husband and friends rise in the dark of the night to sea kayak to an island for dawn of the longest day of the year, only then can you experience the magic and mystery that lead to her paintings.Marcia Feller Acrylic
Marcia Feller resides on an island in Casco Bay but for the longest days of the year; She, her husband and several other couples head to Stonington for a week of sea kayaking on the islands of Merchant Row and the Deer Isle Thorofare. On the longest day, they awake well before dawn so that they are on an island to celebrate summer Solstice with the magic of daybreak. The gentle light in her paintings that dawning light. As the day breaks and they later return to town, Marcia then captures the essences of this rocky granite community in the full daylight.
Acadia Summer Solstice – 24 x 30 Acrylic On Canvas in Maple Floater Frame Link First Light – Coots Island – 20 x 22 Acrylic on Canvas Framed Link
Experience the Connection
Following Abby’s presentation, visitors are invited to walk through the gallery and meet the artists whose work continues Maine’s rich artistic legacy.
Ask questions. Learn about their process. Discover what inspires them. See why they choose to live and create in Maine.
The Talk & Walk is an opportunity to connect Maine’s artistic history with the artists who are shaping its future.
We hope you’ll join us for this engaging exploration of Maine’s enduring creative spirit.
Maine Art Collective, 9 Mouton St, Portland, Maine
Meet the Artist: Stacy Lodato, First Friday, May 1, 5-8 PM.
Visit with Stacy, see her current artwork and learn about her art and inspirations.
Saltwater Marshes, Seascapes and Landscapes
Shady Side Version 2
Stacey Lodato’s creative journey began at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, where she studied art and interior design. After two decades working with architectural and design firms, she founded SDL Designs—a full-service building and interior design company. Over the past ten years, Stacey has focused primarily on developing her art practice, bringing her talents to new heights.
As a founding member of the Meetinghouse Arts gallery in Freeport, Stacey played a pivotal role in its growth; serving on the board of directors from 2020 to 2024, then acting as gallery director and show curator until 2026. Today, she helping shape the local arts community through the gallery committee and as an artist member. Her art is also at the Maine Art Collective gallery on Moulton Street in Portland, Maine.
Stacey lives and works in Freeport, maintaining a full-time studio along Maine’s picturesque mid coast, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty around her.
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ARTIST STATEMENT
Stacey’s paintings are deeply influenced by Maine’s saltwater marshes, landscapes, and seascapes. She enjoys exploring how objects interact to define shapes, light, color, and patterns. Working with a traditional palette of warm and cool colors, Stacey pays careful attention to values, aiming to create richness and visual interest in her pieces.
Experimentation is at the heart of her creative process. Stacey regularly tries new techniques, styles, and media—including printmaking, ceramics, and fiber arts. She participates in workshops and classes, both live and online, with artists such as Philip Frey, Patty Molica, Scott Gellatly, and Liz Prescott. For Stacey, art is an ever-evolving journey, and she embraces the excitement of continuous growth and exploration.
The story of Stacey Lodato is one of dedication, community involvement, and a passion for artistic discovery. Her work reflects the beauty of Maine and her commitment to lifelong learning, inspiring others to find creativity in their own journeys.
Between
Beyond it all, are the passions that drive Stacy to create. More directly from her.
A Creative Life: From Kitchen Tables to Studio Practice
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to making art.
Some of my earliest memories are of sitting at a friend’s kitchen table, completely captivated. Her older sister would always have a project spread out—paints, paper, fabric, something in progress. I would watch, fascinated, and whenever she invited us to join in, I was all in. There was something magical about the act of creating, about turning simple materials into something expressive and alive.
By the time I was in grade school, art had already claimed me. It wasn’t just a subject I enjoyed—it was the one that felt natural, intuitive, and endlessly engaging.
Growing Up Creative
My childhood was shaped not only by art, but by change. Our family moved frequently, and with each new home came a transformation. My mother would design and redesign every space we lived in, bringing personality and warmth into unfamiliar places. Some might describe her as having a “flair” for design—but to me, she was (and is) an artist. That was her medium, her way of expressing creativity.
So when people asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, the answer came easily: interior designer.
It felt like a natural extension of what I had seen and loved.
Learning the Language of Art
In college, I followed that instinct and studied art and design—but I didn’t want to limit myself. I took every class I could: watercolor, printmaking, painting, drawing, 3D design, even an introduction to graphic design. Each one offered a new way of seeing and making.
Later on, I explored ceramics as well, continuing to expand my creative vocabulary. That curiosity has never really left me. Even now, I’m drawn to workshops and classes—not just to learn new techniques, but to witness how other artists think, work, and solve creative problems. There’s always something to absorb, some new perspective to carry forward.
A Creative Career—and a Return
After college, interior design became both a career and a practical path forward. It allowed me to support myself while staying connected to creativity, much like my mother had done.
I spent 20 years working with architectural and design firms, building a career rooted in aesthetics, structure, and function. Then, after my son was born, I made the decision to go out on my own.
What followed was a gradual but meaningful shift—one that brought me back to a more personal, expressive art practice.
For the past 10 years, that has been my focus.
Inspiration Everywhere
People often ask if there was one artist who inspired me most. The truth is, there hasn’t been just one.
There have been dozens—traditional and contemporary artists whose work has excited me, challenged me, and expanded my thinking. Each has contributed something to the way I see and create.
But if I’m honest, the deepest influence came much earlier. It came from growing up in a creative environment—watching, absorbing, participating. That foundation made art feel not just like something I did, but something I needed to do.
Still Creating
Art has never been a straight path for me. It’s been something that’s woven through every stage of my life—sometimes in the foreground, sometimes running quietly in the background.
But it’s always been there.
And now, it feels like I’ve come full circle—back to creating for the sake of creating, grounded in a lifetime of experiences, influences, and curiosity.
What does it take to say, Tam.I.Am? Joy, curiosity, passion, pink, an old house becoming new, a garden by the ocean, a studio opening to the flowers, a brush that plays and leaps across canvases in delight. Energy that heals and delights, a Healing Spa for renewal. Yes, when I see the words, Tam.I.Am, that’s what I think of.
More about Tam and know that a chance to meet this bundle of passionate energy for art, life, healing and astrology who will be sharing a couple of her practices on the next Creative Portland’s First Friday at Maine Art Collective, 9 Moulton St, Portland, ME from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Leading the group through a small art activity then demonstrating how she uses her Energy Alamac to plan her week. She will have Energy Alamacs available.
Art & Astrology: Neurographic Art & Your Sun, Moon & Rising Signs April 3 | 6:00–7:30 PM
This hands-on workshop blends the basics of neurographic art as a powerful tool for stress reduction while exploring the deeper meaning of their astrological Sun, Moon, and Ascendant. Artist and teacher Tam Veilleux will guide attendees in drawing neurographic lines while introducing the “astrological triad”—the three key placements that shape personality, emotions, and life direction.
Her workshops and coaching programs are known for their lively style, thoughtful exercises, and the occasional splash of sass that sparks sudden insight and lasting change. This playful and insightful experience blends creativity, self-discovery, and astrology, giving participants both a calming artistic practice and a new perspective on themselves.
The Big Pink Studio celebrates Joy, Life, Pink, Energy and Healing through a variety of media!
About Tam Veilleux
Tam Veilleux is an artist, teacher, and transformational coach who specializes in making complex ideas easy—and fun—to understand. Through a blend of art, astrology, energy psychology, and coaching, she helps people move from feeling stuck to gaining clarity, momentum, and hope. To her day to day life and all aspects of her business, Tam shares her deep love of the Joy of Life through Color and Healing. Her art connects people with her Joy and connects them with their Joy. Passion is displayed through the action of the brush in her painting, the lightness of color that brings lightness to our lives and the swirls, swoops and interruptions of color that pause us to reflect and respond and want to have her work live with us, a daily reminder for JOY!!!
Energy Almanac: She is the artist and lead writer behind the internationally read Energy Almanac, now in its eighth year, which combines astrology, reflection, and practical tools for personal growth. The Energy Almanac begins in March 2026- February 2027.
Big Pink Studio: As an artist, Tam loves bold lines, fresh color, and unexpected perspectives. Her current creative focus is what she calls “honest art”—work that emerges from intuition and personal exploration.
The Big Pink Studio and More…………The Big Pink Studio celebrates Joy, Life, Pink, Energy and Healing through a variety of media!
Tam is also the owner of The Healing Spa in Brunswick, Maine, home to the Energy Enhancement System, a scalar energy technology designed to support deep relaxation and cellular restoration. Clients often describe leaving sessions feeling profoundly restored and energized.
Mission driven Life:
Tam’s art, astrology, and coaching work are all part of the same mission: helping people reconnect with their creativity, intuition, and personal power.
We’ll see you on the First Friday in April at Maine Art Collective, 9 Moulton Street, Portland, ME .
The Diversity of TAM.I.AM. is at her Healing Spa Maine, 124 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011 207.504.9001 Scroll down for other locations.
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No Repeats Studio, 2 School St, Gorham, ME 04038 207.383.0421 Tam and four other artists and Jo Eaton’s No Repeats Fiberworks. Open Thursday-Saturday 1 – 6 pm or by appointment.
June – December Maine Art Collective Pop-Up, 157 Middle Street, Portland, Maine
Live Encaustic Painting demonstration by Pam Browne during the Maine Art Collective’s First Friday, March 6. Starting at 6 pm, Pam’s melted wax will create an Encaustic Painting on a raw wooden block panel, create base layers of wax, fuse them with a mini blow torch, explain the process, mix waxes, create detail with sculpting tools and layers of tinted wax. By 7:30 pm, she intends to have a finished Mini Encaustic Painting. Come for the whole process or drop in to get the feel of it all. She welcomes both viewers who want to see the whole process and those that just want a taste of Encaustic. And while you are there, enjoy her artwork and that of the other twenty artists, visit with artists and partake in refreshments.
Today I visited with Pam Browne to learn about her Encaustic Paintings, that is paintings that are created with layers of melted, pigmented wax. Everything is best in the artist’s own words and Pam is no exception. She was delightful in sharing with me about her work and how it has developed. This series of videos take you through her process. There’s a brief description under each video for your searching ease or to return to a favorite.
Pam shares her love of Encaustic! See you on March 6 and keep scrolling to learn more about her and Encaustic!
What story does it tell? Pam looks at her work from all directions, letting it give her further direction.
Gallery of Pam’s Encaustic Art, the sizes vary greatly and are not size relative in this gallery.
Art, at its most powerful, lives in contrast. In stillness and movement. In softness and boldness. For Pamela Browne, painting is a reflection of her love for extremes — and the extraordinary beauty found in both simplicity and vibrancy.
She is drawn to dreamy landscapes and bright florals, capturing the emotion and drama of nature through a dynamic mix of mediums including acrylics, pastels, cold wax oils, and encaustic. Working in an impressionistic style with touches of abstraction, Pamela creates distinctive pieces that stand apart through shellac drips, expressive splashes, collage elements, and stenciled textures.
Her work is a fusion of observation and emotion — inspired by florals, seascapes, and mountains — resulting in art that feels both restful and exhilarating, minimal yet radiant.
A Lifelong Love of Color and Texture
From her earliest years, Pamela was captivated by painting. Color and texture became her language. Although largely self-taught, she pursued learning with devotion — taking hundreds of classes, both online and in person — studying master artists while always remaining true to her own intuitive path.
Her professional life initially unfolded in social work, where she dedicated herself to helping others. It wasn’t until her retirement during the COVID pandemic that she was able to fully commit to her art practice. That turning point marked the beginning of an intensely creative chapter — one fueled by freedom, curiosity, and bold exploration.
An Experimental and Meditative Process
Pamela’s creative process is both experimental and meditative. She delights in working with encaustic, a medium whose unpredictability excites her. Using wax, pigment, scrapers, brushes, and mixed materials, she builds layered works that invite touch as much as observation.
She embraces risk and continually pushes boundaries in pursuit of what she calls an “extreme quality” — a level of depth, texture, and emotional resonance that sets her work apart.
Influenced by artists such as Alicia Torrey and Bob Burridge, Pamela’s greatest motivation remains simple yet profound: to radiate joy and peace into the world through her art.
Art That Uplifts and Inspires
Collectors frequently note the sense of calm and happiness her work evokes. Pamela’s paintings live in homes and hotels around the world, a testament to their broad and lasting appeal. She actively exhibits with the Maine art community in Ogunquit and Portland and is a proud member of regional arts organizations, including the Saco Bay Artists Association and Maine Women in the Arts.
To date, Pamela has sold hundreds of pieces — each one a vibrant offering of beauty, carrying its own quiet energy into a new environment.
A Life of Curiosity and Joy
Beyond the studio, Pamela is an avid skier, reader, traveler, and lover of theater and the Maine coast. This spirit of curiosity and adventure subtly infuses her work, adding depth and lived experience to every brushstroke.
Her ultimate aim is as generous as it is bold: to disperse as much art as possible that brings peace and happiness. She believes art holds a vital role — to uplift, to instill serenity, and to remind us of uncomplicated joy.
It is a joy she has carried with her since her childhood in Baltimore — and one that continues to shine through in every luminous layer she creates.
Pam’s Encaustic Paintings are shown at Maine Art Collective, 9 Moulton St, Portland, ME and beginning in May 2026, Pam will host an Open Studio from 3-5 every Saturday. Use the WAZE app for directions, 6 Brady Way, Unit 102. Online Pam can be found at Pamela Browne Art.
Artists sharing their work and You are invited to create art, with materials, inspiration and help along the way, starting with Valentine Card Making, 1 Free per person. Markers, Stamps, Paint, Fabric, Ribbons and assorted types of paper.
Now open at 2 School Street, Gorham, Maine, 2nd Floor. Open Feb 11-14, 12-7pm regular hours, Thurs-Sat, 12-6. Open House 2/14 1- 4 pm
Stop in to create a free Valentine’s Day card anytime this week.
Open House on Valentine’s Day from 1-4 for Refreshments and Demonstrations on creating needle felted hearts, creating heart cards and learning about local artists. Jo Eaton, No Repeats Fibers, makes one of a kind hats and she has a new inspiration, so, All hats – 50% off.
The Hat Sale! One of a kind crocheted hats, Maine Landscape Hats, Sunflowers, Beanies, Handspun, the Keva and Whimsy! I make many of my own fibers, either by blending various types of yarns together or by preparing, cleaning, dying and spinning my own yarn. All hats in house are 50% off.
Looking forward to see you!
Jo Eaton
No Repeats Fiberworks and No Repeats Artists and Makers Studio.
The Maine Art Collective at 9 Moulton Street, Portland, Maine is sharing and celebrating love on a collaborative canvas open to both artists and visitors. Come be part of a community artwork celebrating love, creativity and connection. The “Share the Love” canvas welcomes visitors and artists in creating a celebration of Love for the whole month of February. Join us on First Friday for a Meet, Mingle and Paint. Paint your mark on a collaborative canvas Celebrating and Sharing Love, meet artists, mingle with artists and visitors and enjoy the refreshments.
Creative Portland’s First Friday February 6, 5-8 PM.
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The “Share the Love” community canvas will be on view and open for participation throughout February 2026 during winter gallery hours Thursday – Sunday 10am – 5pm. All are welcome to contribute.
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Sharing art, understanding art is grand, but even grander is putting your expression on our first collaborative art canvas, “Sharing the Love.” We invite you to “Share the Love” with us this February.
The Pop-U p goes year-round. After four years as a Pop-Up, the Maine Art Collective added a third location in 2025: 9 Moulton St, Portland, ME.
The Artist Run Maine Art Collective provides Art for All from Local Artists.
2026 brings you a gallery bursting with the varied expressions of twenty-eight local artists gracing the walls of 9 Moulton Street. At 9 Moulton Street, the Gallery is just steps off Commercial Street in Portland’s Old Port. Winter hours are Thursday – Sunday, 10-5.
Art in Maine encourages the growth of artists generating new work in a wide variety of media.
An Open House and Gathering of Artists from the three Maine Art Collective Galleries, Perkins Cove, Ogunquit; Middle Street and Moulton Street, Portland. Join us to meet the artists who are gathering to thank and celebrate our art community.
The January 11, 2026 12-2 PM
Maine Art Collective, 9 Moulton Street, Portland, ME
Coming from any direction, The Maine Art Collective on Moulton Street is just steps from Fore and Commercial Streets in the Heart of the Old Port.
Click Middle Street to hear form the Middle Street artists saying Thank you for a Great Year!
You’re invited! Come mingle with us at our first MAC Mingle at Moulton this Sunday, January 11, from 12–2pm. There will be refreshments, music, and plenty of MAC artists from all three galleries to meet and connect with.
We hope this note finds you well-rested, healthy, and enjoying a fresh start to the New Year.
Over the past few days, I’ve been working on our 2025 1099s, and it’s filled me with so much gratitude. Thanks to your support, MAC was able to help 56 local artists show and sell their work this past year. We truly couldn’t do this without you, and we’re deeply appreciative of the role you play in making our mission possible.
Our Middle Street location in Portland is now closed for the season. If the space is available, we’re hopeful to return with a pop-up gallery in May. In the meantime, we’re grateful to be working with our landlords to keep the storefront “activated,” so you can still enjoy a bit of window shopping—many artists currently have work displayed and available for purchase in the windows.
We’re also excited to share that five artists from our sister galleries have joined us for the winter season at our Moulton Street gallery. There’s lots of new artwork to see, and we hope you’ll stop in. Please note our winter hours at 9 Moulton Street are Thursday–Sunday, 10am–5pm.
With sincere thanks and warm wishes for the year ahead,
