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First Friday Art Walk October 2 – with Trolleys!

virginia — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:53:42 +0000

This Friday is the first FFAW of the fall season, and to celebrate, PACA is teaming up with Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours to run the trolleys during the art walk! The trolleys will run from 4:30 until 8:30, and will be available to transport art walk participants from Longfellow Square in Portland’s West End to Washington Avenue on the East End.

Board Secretary Virginia Rose commented, “With so many new venues across Portland, we are hoping to make travel between downtown and Munjoy Hill easier, and bring more art walk participants across the Franklin Artery in style.”

The trolley will run, free of charge, making stops along the following route: Longfellow Square, Congress Square, Monument Square, Washington Avenue & Congress Street, India Street & Middle Street, Exchange Street & Middle Street. For more information about Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours, see their website: www.portlanddiscovery.com.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Taxes & The Arts: Portland Sees A Way To Benefit Both

Peter — Sun, 10 May 2009 17:55:45 +0000

The City of Portland has moved one step closer to becoming the first City in the United States to create a Tax Increment Financing District for the sole purpose of promoting and investing in the arts and Creative Economy in Portland.

A recent Portland Press Herald article shares some information about the initiative.

Read the Full Article Here

“This is a new frontier on how to use TIF money,” said City Councilor David Marshall. “The intent is to use it for the public good, and I really believe that using TIFs for arts and cultural purposes gets to the heart of the public good.” (Portland Press Herald)

Creative Conversations – Spring Schedule 2009

Peter — Sun, 10 May 2009 17:40:06 +0000

Creative Conversations – Spring Schedule 2009

April 13 @ 7pm – Spring Networking Event with Maine VLA
Location: Constellation Art, 511 Congress Street, Portland
Doors open at 6:30pm

May 11th @ 7pm – Marketing through Technology
Location: SALT
Doors open at 6:30pm

May 19th @ 6pm – The Creative Economy: Then and Now
Location: Maine Historical Society
Doors open at 5:30pm

June 6th @ Noon-2:30pm – Workshop for Artists
Location: Space
Doors open at 11:30pm

Creative Conversations is a way to connect creative individuals: to each other, to organizations, to information, to opportunities. Sponsored by the Portland Arts & Cultural Alliance and Maine Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts in partnership with Constellation Art, this meeting focuses on providing a networking opportunity for artists and members of the creative community. Additionally, Maine VLA’s Zeke Callanan will present an overview of the support available for legal needs of artists and creative businesses. Join us for this lively event moderated by MECA’s Jessica Tomlinson. Light refreshments will be served. Don’t forget to bring your business cards!

Creative Conversations Tuesday November 18th at SPACE!

virginia — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:00:02 +0000

PACA continues its series of Creative Conversations focused on the business of the arts. On Tuesday, November 18th, join PACA and moderator Jessica Tomlinson for a discussion about promoting your work. Speakers from local art galleries, music promoters, and events coordinators from local non-profits will offer their advice and guidance.

Creative Conversations takes place at SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St.; doors open at 6:30, event starts at 7 pm. This event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!

Portland Ranks in National Geographic!

virginia — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:13:42 +0000

Portland was ranked 41st in a recent issue of National Geographic Traveler’s Top 109 Historic Destinations in the World! High marks were given for Portland’s “aesthetic charm as a port city.” Among the six major criteria for the selection, National Geographic rated social and cultural integrity, aesthetic appeal, and outlook for the future. The artists, performers and institutions of Portland have yet again brought international recognition to our city!

Portland In Top Ten Again!

virginia — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:02:22 +0000

Portland scored #7 on the U.S. News top ten healthiest places to retire to, citing the mountain forests, rugged coast, and islands of Casco Bay as part of the allure. Artists have been flocking to Maine, and Portland, for the same inspiration for many years. Hooray for Portland!

Picnic Music + Arts Festival

virginia — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:22:17 +0000

On September 13, Portland’s Lincoln Park will be the place for a day of local art, craft and music. Sponsored by Craft Magazine and Etsy, the event is from 11 to 6 pm. See you there!

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Creative Conversations 2008 Series: The Business of Art

Peter — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:03:29 +0000

Creative Conversations Schedule:

September 23rd
October 21st
November 18th

Workshop: You Can Get There From Here

Peter — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:53:07 +0000

You Can Get There From Here!
Professional Development Workshops for Emerging Artists

Saturday, June 28, 2008
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Space Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland
Cost: $10 includes lunch for pre-registrants. Scholarships available.

A collaboration of the College Art Association, Maine Arts Commission, Maine College of Art, Portland Arts and Cultural Alliance and Space Gallery.

Sacred & Profane, Peak’s Island

virginia — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:08:08 +0000

One of the most exciting art happenings of the fall season was last weekend on Peak’s Island at the WWII bunker, Battery Steele. Surrounded by woods, with a view of the ocean, this event was packed thanks to the beautiful sunny weather. Art installations in the dark bunker were lit by candles, and included work by artists Rebecca FitzPatrick, Lucinda Bliss, Abby Shahn, and Colleen Kinsella, as well as amazing musical performances and an incredible display of acrobatics, flame-juggling (!), and tightrope walking. Let us know what you enjoyed about this extraordinary event here.