Common Field is a visual arts organizing network connecting contemporary, experimental, noncommercial artist spaces and projects across the US and beyond.Common Field’s membership includes alternative art spaces, publications, digital exhibition venues, festivals, residencies, collectives, collaboratives, and individual organizers. These projects and spaces provide interdisciplinary and hybrid forms for art production, reception, and exchange.Our members generate independent… Show more Common Field is a visual arts organizing network connecting contemporary, experimental, noncommercial artist spaces and projects across the US and beyond.Common Field’s membership includes alternative art spaces, publications, digital exhibition venues, festivals, residencies, collectives, collaboratives, and individual organizers. These projects and spaces provide interdisciplinary and hybrid forms for art production, reception, and exchange.Our members generate independent, responsive, grassroots, artist-centered cultures. They support artists, they connect artists with the public in intimate, experimental, and generative ways, and they are deeply involved in the shape and characters of the contexts where they work. Our members stimulate ideation, imagination, and innovation in their communities. Many of our members create organizations that support artists and are artists themselves. Common Field explores the ways in which the practice of art organizing represents an integrated formation of practices that involve putting the work and creative process first. Show less

Executive Director: January 2017 - presentFounding Board member: July 2012 - January 2017Magnificently situated on the eastern shore of Kezar Lake, Hewnoaks offers an extraordinary setting of inspiration and beauty. By resurrecting its art-making traditions we aim to honor its creative history and preserve its environmental integrity. Additionally, we hope to bring interest and activity to the local community by creating a variety of opportunities for engagement.Adventurous… Show more Executive Director: January 2017 - presentFounding Board member: July 2012 - January 2017Magnificently situated on the eastern shore of Kezar Lake, Hewnoaks offers an extraordinary setting of inspiration and beauty. By resurrecting its art-making traditions we aim to honor its creative history and preserve its environmental integrity. Additionally, we hope to bring interest and activity to the local community by creating a variety of opportunities for engagement.Adventurous artists and thinkers are invited to live and work at Hewnoaks from late June until mid-September each year. Residencies run from one to three weeks, depending on availability. Participants are accommodated in rustic cabins complete with basic kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. Show less

The 2018 Portland Museum of Art Biennial features more than 60 works by 25 participating artists, highlighting the diverse perspectives and interests of artists connected to Maine and making a powerful statement about art's impact in this historical moment.

SPACE Gallery is a nonprofit multidisciplinary art space in Portland, Maine.

Portland's Downtown District is in the business of maintaining a clean and safe downtown while building and promoting a vibrant business, residential and tourism destination.

Portland Arts & Cultural Alliance (PACA) is a non-profit 501 c 3 organization with a mission of “Strengthening Portland by strengthening the Arts.” PACA was formed in 1985 by the arts and cultural leaders of Portland including the Maine College of Art, the Portland Museum of Art, the Portland Symphony Orchestra, PCA Great Performances, Portland Stage Company, the Portland Public Library, and the Maine Historical Society. In 1997 PACA was designated Portland’s Local Arts Agency by City Council… Show more Portland Arts & Cultural Alliance (PACA) is a non-profit 501 c 3 organization with a mission of “Strengthening Portland by strengthening the Arts.” PACA was formed in 1985 by the arts and cultural leaders of Portland including the Maine College of Art, the Portland Museum of Art, the Portland Symphony Orchestra, PCA Great Performances, Portland Stage Company, the Portland Public Library, and the Maine Historical Society. In 1997 PACA was designated Portland’s Local Arts Agency by City Council Resolution. Show less