EVENTS at the PORTLAND ART GALLERY
Where art, ideas, and community come together.
At the Portland Art Gallery, we create experiences that bring people together through conversation, creativity, and connection. From intimate gatherings and educational visits to artist talks and live events, our calendar reflects a growing commitment to engaging with the community in meaningful ways. While some events are private or have limited seating, each is designed to celebrate the shared curiosity and inspiration that art makes possible.
Artful Escapes 4-Part Series
Introducing Artful Escapes, a new conversation series at the gallery presented by Radio Maine host Dr. Lisa Belisle and a special guest. The series invites a global view of travel shaped by intention and an eye for meaning, with memorable experiences from the Arctic Circle to the South Pacific.
Following an engaging discussion on a seasonal topic, guests are invited to enjoy refreshments and conversation during a relaxed social hour among others who value thoughtful travel.
Open to the Public with Limited Seating
Artful Escapes Part I: Finding Your Ideal Hotel
Thursday, November 13, 2025
5:00–8:00 pm
Portland Art Gallery, Portland, Maine
Our first symposium invites an autumn mindset. As the season turns, we slow down, choose with care, and notice what restores us. The places we stay can change how we experience a city or coastline, and influence the stories we bring home.
Radio Maine host Dr. Lisa Belisle and her special guest will share perspectives then welcome yours in the social hour that follows the dialogue.
Open to the Public with Limited Seating
Please RSVP here or to gallerydirector@portlandartgallery.com
Erin Gates Book Signing
Thursday, November 20, 2025
5:00–8:00 pm
Portland Art Gallery, Portland, Maine
The Portland Art Gallery will host a signing event with designer and author Erin Gates for her newest book, Elements of Timeless Style: Creating a Forever Home.Erin Gates is an interior designer, blogger, and bestselling author known for Elements of Style and Elements of Family Style. Her newest book, published September 30, 2025, draws on her design experience across nine homes (including her own) to share practical, personal strategies for crafting a “forever” home. This event will give attendees the chance to meet Erin, get a signed copy of the book, and hear directly from her about principles of timeless design.
Open to the Public
Please RSVP here
Artful Escapes Part II: Islands That Might Surprise You
Thursday, December 11, 2025
5:00–8:00 pm
Portland Art Gallery, Portland, Maine
An evening devoted to destinations that reward curiosity and linger in memory.
As winter nears and days grow quieter, we turn our attention to islands—some serene, some surprisingly lively. How do choices of place, pace, and thoughtful design shape what we notice and remember?
Radio Maine host Dr. Lisa Belisle and a featured guest will share perspectives to open the evening.
A social hour follows, designed for guests to connect with one another and trade insights, stories, and ideas.
Open to the Public with Limited Seating
Please RSVP here or to gallerydirector@portlandartgallery.com
Radio Maine Live Series
Stillness and Renewal
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
5:00–7:00 pm
Portland Art Gallery, Portland, Maine
An evening of conversation, creativity, and community.
As winter settles in, our focus on Stillness and Renewal invites reflection on what this season teaches us—the quiet between waves of activity, the balance between rest and imagination, and the ways creativity endures even in stillness.
Host Dr. Lisa Belisle welcomes a new panel of former Radio Maine guests whose work spans art, design, healing, and place. Together we'’ll explore how moments of pause and renewal open the way for fresh perspectives and creative growth.
The evening begins with a reception and refreshments, followed by a 45-minute panel conversation and time to connect with others afterward.
Open to the Public with Limited Seating
Please RSVP here or to gallerydirector@portlandartgallery.com