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Wings & Things: Paint and Print with Repurposed Plastics
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (159+ words) Wings & Thinks programs inspire the conservationists of the future! Join us the Project Puffin Visitor Center and learn to reduce, reuse, and recycle, all while making neat art prints using single-use plastics! Participants will paint on plastics and use their…...
Maine Design Fest: Studio Talk w/p3
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (128+ words) Creative professionals at three career stages discuss how curiosity, learning, and growth shape their work over time. Whether you're just beginning your career, navigating a mid-career pivot, or reflecting on decades of experience, you'll hear personal stories and practical insights…...
Maine Design Fest "26: Design On Draft
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (382+ words) Curiosity brewed fresh. Join us for beer, design, microtalks, and creative conversation at Belleflower Brewing. Join AIGA Maine at Belleflower Brewing for an evening of creative conversation, community, and craft beer as part of Maine Design Fest 2026. This year's festival…...
Maine Design Fest: Shop Talk w/Wary Meyers
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (408+ words) Join Wary Meyers founders John and Linda Meyers for a candid conversation on creativity, curiosity, design, and entrepreneurship. What happens when curiosity becomes a creative practice? Join Maine Design Fest at Bold Magazine Shop for an intimate conversation with John…...
Maine Design Fest "26: You're so Surreal w/Woods Creative
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (144+ words) A Talk and Workshop on Creative Ideation from the Originals " Futurists, Dadaists and Surrealists Through a mix of historical context, contemporary application, and hands-on experimentation, participants will discover how century-old techniques for generating ideas can still help break through creative…...
Workshop: Needle-felt a Coral Reef
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (440+ words) Expert needle-felter, fiber artist, and storyteller Hillary Dow of Binding Tales will lead this fun workshop at the Gilley, guiding participants through the process of creating a felted coral reef wall hanging. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels…...
Maine Design Fest "26: East Bayside Mural Walk & Talk
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (171+ words) Join AIGA Maine for an afternoon of curiosity, creativity, and community as we explore one of Portland's most vibrant neighborhoods through the eyes of two local artists. After the walk, we'll return to Coffee By Design for coffee, conversation, and…...
FELT CREATURE LAB: Design, Sew & Stuff Your Own Creature
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (159+ words) Design, Sew & Stuff Your Own Creature Join artist Liza Stratton for a fun, hands-on workshop where kids will create their very own stuffed felt creature from start to finish! Young artists will imagine a unique character, learn beginner hand-sewing techniques,…...
Haystack Open House
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (108+ words) Haystack's Open House invites visitors to campus to watch and interact with artists from the wider community, who offer demonstrations, answer questions, and lead activities for visitors of all ages. It is a time to explore the campus, try some…...
The Artist: George W. Bush Exhibition
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (478+ words) President Bush began painting in 2012, after serving two terms as the 43rd President of the United States. Initially inspired by Winston Churchill's essay Painting as a Pastime, he has devoted himself to a disciplined artistic practice. For him, painting offers the…...