Creative Portland

Congratulations

There’s something special happening at the intersection of art, food, and community this season.

Across Maine, artists are coming together to create handmade bowls that will help support access to fresh, local food, and you can be part of it. Maine Clay is opening its studio doors for a series of free, hands-on make-a-thons, welcoming anyone curious about ceramics to jump in and contribute.

Upcoming sessions are May 1st, 5-7pm. May 3rd 2-4pm, June 5th 5-7pm.

Each bowl created will go on to support Maine Harvest Bucks, helping stretch SNAP dollars at farmers’ markets while ensuring farmers are paid fairly for their work.

If you’ve been meaning to try clay, or just want to take part in something meaningful, this is a great way to get involved. Keep an eye out for more events popping up at markets and studios across the state as the season unfolds.

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Flowers & makers markets have both started to pop off in Maine!

Take a lovely detour up to Freeport this Saturday, April 25th from 12-4pm for 's Local Makers Market featuring tremendous talent from across the area!

200 Lower Main Street in Freeport

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Opportunity for artists & makers!

The 3pts Artists & Makers Impact Fund is now open, offering a $3,500 award to support U.S.-based creatives building sustainable, object-based practices.

Funding can be used for materials, equipment, workspace, professional development, production, whatever helps move your work and business forward.

Deadline: April 27 (11:59pm ET)

Open to mid-career artists and makers with an established, business and a clear vision for growth.

Don’t miss this chance to invest in your practice, visit 3pts.co/grant or for more info and submission links.

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Maine Jewish Film Festival April 23rd - May 3rd

The Maine Jewish Film Festival celebrates filmmaking—inspiring conversation through the lens of global Jewish experience. Innovative programming invites a diverse statewide audience into the dialogue.

Go to mjff.org to find schedules, tickets and more information.

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Ceramics lovers, mark your calendars!

The Samples & Seconds Sale at C&M Ceramics is happening Saturday, April 18 from 11–4, and it’s shaping up to be an epic day.

Browse a wide selection of sample pieces and slightly flawed pots from the C&M collections looking for a new home, all at seriously great prices. Plus, enjoy special in gallery deals on select work throughout the day.

Come early, find something unique, and take home a piece you love.

C&M Ceramics. 15 Holly Street #104, Scarborough

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JOIN THIS SATURDAY FOR PORTLAND'S 4TH ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION!

The City of Portland is hosting a free, family-friendly Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Deering Oaks Park by the Bandstand! Come learn about local climate initiatives, recreational opportunities, sustainable living tips, celebrate nature, and more:

Enjoy live music by the local psych rock jam band, Leaf
Mend your clothes at the Powerful ARRMS table
Drop in bike repair & education with Portland Gear Hub and Bicycle Coalition of Maine
Meet your local farmers at the Portland Farmer's Market
Make your own seed bombs with Sierra Club Maine
Plant wildflowers with O'Donals Nursery
Face painting with Parks, Rec & Facilities team
Learn more about composting with Garbage to Garden
Eat lunch at a local food truck (Icelandic Hot Dogs, Empanada Club, Ugly Dumpling, and Fire & Company)

Don't miss this great chance to connect with neighbors and friends of the City, learn sustainability tips, and celebrate nature together.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Rain Date: Sunday, April 19th from 11AM - 2:00PM

We want to hear from you!

Community gratitude for the arts in Portland, take a moment to shout out something that moved you or made an impact.

Whether it happened at Creative Portland, on the street, in a gallery, or on a stage somewhere in the city, tell us what stuck with you and inspired you.

Send a note to [email protected] and help celebrate the creative community in Portland.

Kathleen Shevenell Album Release Concert

With special guest The Don Campbell Trio

Friday, April 10th, 5:30pm doors, 6pm Music

The Art Department, 611 Congress St. Portland

FREE Concert, with a $10-20 suggested donation going to Creative Trails

Presented by The Art Department and Listen Up! Music

ALL are welcome!

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Untold stories left out of the history books

Both a fantastic historical overview of Portland and an exploration into previously hidden stories, you’ll see where Indigenous Wabanaki leaders made their earliest relationships with European colonizers and walk through centuries of destruction and revival into the present.
Trusted and entertaining historian Dugan Murphy presents an inclusive, empowering, and surprising constellation of tales totally unlike the obvious themes you get on other tours.
2 hours 1.5 miles, 15 people max per tour most days April–November. Book a reservation in advance – tours regularly sell out. Full tour description, details, FAQ, and online booking calendar available on the Portland by the Foot website: www.portlandbythefoot.com

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