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The PMA is committed to collaborating with local organizations to foster meaningful partnerships and create unique experiences that help advance arts and culture in our community. Partners include Portland Public Schools, Indigo Arts Alliance, the Portland Symphony Orchestra, Portland Ballet, Akomawt Educational Initiative, A Company of Women, Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Learning Works, Maine Art Education Association, Maine Humanities Council, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), NAACP-Portland, Maine Jewish Film Festival, Maine Youth Rock Orchestra, The Telling Room, and many others, demonstrating our continued dedication to engaging disparate organizations throughout the greater Portland region.
The PMA is pleased to offer the Homer Colby Fellowship as a means of supporting Colby College’s educational mission, and as part of the museum’s Art for All mission. The Homer Colby Fellow works closely with Curatorial and Learning and Community Collaboration staff on the ongoing reinterpretation of the Winslow Homer Studio and initiatives related to audience building and accessibility. Rising sophomore, junior, senior, or graduating senior students at Colby College are eligible to apply each spring through Davis Connects.
The Homer Colby Fellow at the Portland Museum of Art is supported by the Lunder Homer Education Fund.
Educational outreach and the PMA Learn page are made possible by the Madelyn Busker Cohen Fund.
Activities for Home
Waterless Snow Globe
Make your own waterless snow globe as a fun decoration for the holiday season! Materials: Jar with lid B–7000 super glue Mini figurine Artificial snow Glitter Optional: Ribbon Instructions [Adult supervision advised] Remove the lid from the jar and place the lid top-side down. Glue mini figurine to the inside of thelid and set aside…Lantern Making Activity
Brighten up the holidays with your own paper lantern! Looking for the perfect winter activity? We’ve got you covered–make your own paper lantern at home! Use materials in your take-home kit from the Copper Beech Tree lighting or gather the materials and follow along with the video instructions for an all-ages, seasonally-inspired activity.Family Art Making: Driskell Collage + Mixed Media
Create a collage inspired by the artwork of David Driskell In response to the David Driskell: Icons of Nature and History exhibition, artist Rachel Gloria Adams designed an all-ages art-making activity for home or anywhere you like to create. DUAL APPROACHES to bringing in David Driskell’s artwork: Version 1: Adults review selected artwork (listed above,…Limited Color Palette Collage
Best for Middle School students and above Lesson Plan written by Adrienne MungerInspired by Village of Monhegan, Maine by Emil Bisttram During this online lesson we will observe the painting, Village of Monhegan, Maine by artist Emil Bisttram. We will consider how this artwork uses a limited color palette to create a mood. In the…
Portland High School Digital Exhibition: Vivi[d]evolution
PMA Classroom
PMA Classroom is a digital space for you and your classroom—however you define it. No matter the age group you work with or the setting you teach in, these resources are designed with your needs in mind. At the PMA, we believe that a classroom can be any place where learning, critical thinking, questioning, and open dialogue happens. Discover downloadable, curriculum-based lesson plans and bring art education into your family’s school day.
Upcoming Kid and Family Programs
It’s easy to find incredible experiences for people of all ages, from Family Days, films, lectures, and talks, to annual events, Teen nights, and more. Come by, drop in, and enjoy.
Upcoming Programs For Educators
A Membership For Every Lifestyle
From free admission for young adults, teens, and children, to affordable plans for the grown-ups too, you belong at the PMA.
Susie Konkel Pass
SKP means everyone 21 and under visits for free. Get more out of your museum experience with invitations to fun events, select free film screenings, and more with the Susie Konkel Pass.
Marquee Programs for Kids & Teens
The Workshop
The Workshop is a space for visitors of all ages to engage with themes, perspectives, and ideas through interactive exploration. Whether it’s through community collaboration, hands-on activities, or immersive prompts, we invite you to create your own experience of the space. PMA Magazine Jeremy Frey and Basket Weaving Accompanying the exhibition Jeremy Frey: Woven, in…Free School Tours
Our educational experiences for Pre-K to 12th grade students use authentic works of art to inspire and encourage critical thinking and to make real-world connections. We are now accepting reservations for guided tours. Please feel free to reach out to our school tours team with any questions. Free School Tours at the Portland Museum of…
Tricks of the Trade
Everything you ever wanted to know about visiting the PMA with the fam.
Accessibility
The Portland Museum of Art seeks to create an inclusive space that champions open expression and makes art accessible to all. Please call us at (207) 775-6148, option 1 or email rsvp@portlandmuseum.org for specific questions regarding accessibility. Access to the PMA is Barrier-Free Parking and drop-off spaces are located on Free Street, directly in the…PMA Map
A digital version of the PMA Map is available in Arabic, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Somali, and Chinese. Explore an interactive map with our digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Featured Free Digital PMA Guide Explore the PMA with our digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, taking you behind the scenes…Museum’ing 101: Art with the kiddos
Bring The Kids! The PMA welcomes families and makes it easy for parents, grandparents, and children of all ages to experience the museum and explore art together. We have activities and amenities for families of all sizes, including our family museum guides, gallery activities, and a whole variety of kid-centric events. It’s all yours to…Free School Tours
Our educational experiences for Pre-K to 12th grade students use authentic works of art to inspire and encourage critical thinking and to make real-world connections. We are now accepting reservations for guided tours. Please feel free to reach out to our school tours team with any questions. Free School Tours at the Portland Museum of…
Take a Stand for Art
Supporting the PMA strengthens kids, families, and the community
Cause for Support: Programs & Partnerships
PMA programming allows the museum to host a wide range of discussions about issues that matter. The museum’s public programs reach more than 54,000 visitors annually and are designed for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Past programs have included a panel on Native American identity through the lens of Edward Curtis’ photographs, a forum…Cause for Support: Kids & Families
These days, we’re all looking for new ways to engage with our community, listen to a wider range of voices, and take part in the crucial discussions of our time. Each year, more than 160,000 people visit the PMA for exactly these experiences—and your support through the Annual Fund makes it possible. The PMA Annual…
Educational outreach and the PMA Learn page are made possible by the Madelyn Busker Cohen Fund.
Additional student and teacher programming at the PMA is made possible by the Beatrice Gilmore Endowment for Museum Education, the Charles A. Came Educational Fund, the Katherine K. Monks Education Fund, the Sam L. Cohen Foundation, the Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation, the Rachel F. Armstrong Fund, the Peggy L. Osher Learning and Interpretation Endowment, and Unum. Supported in part by a grant from the Onion Foundation.