COMMUNITY 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.
Radio Maine Live
Celebrating Creativity and the Human Spirit
Our Radio Maine Live Series brings the spirit of the long-running video podcast into the gallery—creating an intimate, in-person setting for reflection, connection, and conversation.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Belisle, physician, writer, and host of Radio Maine, this new series gathers artists, innovators, and community builders to share how creativity shapes their lives and work.
Each event features a live panel discussion and a gallery reception with refreshments.
Guests are invited to listen, learn, and join in a dialogue that celebrates the creative process in all its forms.
Open to the Public with Limited Seating
Radio Maine Live: Harvest, Beginnings, and Shared Legacy
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
5:00–7:00 pm
Portland Art Gallery | Portland, Maine
Our first Radio Maine Live explores what it means to begin again—personally, creatively, and collectively—as the season turns toward reflection.
Panelists:
- Jim Brady, Olympic silver medalist and Portland community builder
- Grace DeGennaro, artist whose work explores geometry, myth, and time
- Dr. Jacey Goddard, osteopathic physician and integrative medicine practitioner
- Michael Keighley, military veteran and trauma-informed yoga teacher
Please RSVP here or email: gallerydirector@portlandartgallery.com.
Artful Escapes
Introducing Artful Escapes, a new conversation series at the gallery co-hosted by Dr. Lisa Belisle and a special guest. The series explores global travel through an artful, intentional lens.
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: 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.
Lisa and her guest will share perspectives then welcome yours in the social hour that follows the dialogue.
Please RSVP here or email: gallerydirector@portlandartgallery.com
Next in the series: Islands That Might Surprise You — Thursday, December 11, 2025, an evening devoted to destinations that reward curiosity and linger in memory.
Erin Gates Book Signing
Thursday November 20th
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 to gallerydirector@portlandartgallery.com