Portland Art Exhibit “Acceptance” Launching May 2
Creative Portland is set to unveil its eighth juried art exhibition, Acceptance, showcasing the works of fourteen talented Maine artists. The exhibition will open to the public during the First Friday Art Walk on May 2, 2025, and will run through April 2026. Art enthusiasts can visit the Creative Portland Gallery at 84 Free Street, directly across from the back entrance of the Maine College of Art & Design, Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and during First Friday Art Walks.
The Acceptance exhibition features a diverse array of paintings, photography, prints, drawings, and mixed-media works from both established and emerging artists in the Greater Portland area. The theme of “acceptance” was chosen to encourage artists to explore and interpret its meaning through their work. This open call attracted approximately 110 submissions from around 60 artists, reflecting the rich artistic talent within the community.
Greater Portland Featured Artists
| Artists from Falmouth | Bevin Holmberg, Anne Strout |
| Artists from Portland | Arunas Bukauskas, Delaney Burns, Evie Hansford, Jim Kelly, Lauren Manera, Ellen Weitkamp |
| Artists from Saco | Ann Tracy |
| Artists from Scarborough | Sandy Willcox |
| Artists from South Portland | Dara Jarrendt, Michele McDonald |
| Artists from Westbrook | Joyce Ellen Weinstein, Jaime Wing |
The public opening will be on Friday, May 2, from 5:30PM to 8PM, during the First Friday Art Walk. All artwork will be available for purchase, providing visitors with the chance to support local artists and take home a piece of Portland’s vibrant art scene.
Reach Out For More Information
Creative Portland, the city’s official nonprofit arts agency, is dedicated to supporting the creative economy through the arts by providing essential resources, fostering partnerships, and promoting Portland’s artistic talents and cultural assets. The Acceptance exhibition exemplifies this mission by bringing together a diverse group of artists to share their interpretations of acceptance, enriching the cultural landscape of the city.
For more information about the Acceptance exhibition, please contact Walks Tall Keith, Program Assistant, at 207-370-4784 or via email at info@creativeportland.com. Further details can also be found on Creative Portland’s website.