The Union of Maine Visual Artists is pleased to invite the public to the last days of the February exhibitions, Hierophanies by Chilean artist Maria Lundin and This Energy of Mine... by American artist Norajean Ferris at the Portland Media Center. bit.ly/41hIKdr

After a long hiatus, ART at BARLETT is back! Featuring 12 established Maine artists and curated by Pam Cabañas, the exhibit is part of the celebration of 25 years of the Bartlett Woods community. A public opening reception is April 8 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. bit.ly/3xYZJ71

On March 18, hundreds of hip-hop dance enthusiasts will gather to celebrate hip-hop culture. Portland Youth Dance will host The Exchange, a family friendly event providing an authentic and positive hip-hop experience for studio and street dancers alike. bit.ly/3JhIT9S

The Union of Maine Visual Artists presents its semi-annual Members Exhibit opening at the gallery April 3 through to April 28. The works showcase current members’ talents and expressions through photography, mixed-media, collage, sculpture and painting. bit.ly/3yYo9Ot

Rockport's Ann Tracy was the NYC4PA juror's selection for the “The Same But Different” exhibit running April 4 through April 15, at Manhattan’s Jadite Galleries. An artists’ reception is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. bit.ly/40oJKM3

The 11th annual Maine Pottery Tour welcomes visitors on May 6 & 7. The self-guided tour allows people to enjoy spring in Vacationland, to celebrate Maine's unique pottery, and to experience the warm hospitality of local potters in their studios. bit.ly/42WQeUe

Uno Lady is delighted to share her 9th release, ALASKA, an album recorded at an off-the-grid solar-powered arts fellowship at Chulitna Wilderness Lodge in Lake Clark National Park & Preserve in Alaska. bit.ly/3Kq6s0U

The Saco River Theatre Originals present “Ice Glen” by Joan Ackermann. Performances are April 21 & 22 and 27 - 29 at 7:30 pm, and April 23 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and the Thursday, April 27 performance is pay-what-you-like. bit.ly/431H0pK

On April 28 at 7:00 pm, Left Bank Books welcomes John Freeman, founder of Freeman’s, and executive editor at Alfred A. Knopf. Freeman is also the former editor of Granta, co-founder of LitHub, and one-time president of the National Book Critics Circle. bit.ly/43dgmdx

“Coyotes For All Seasons”, an exhibit featuring the work of 15 artists, will be on view in the LA Arts Gallery 4/24 6/16. The show explores how we discover our deep and abiding connections with those with whom we share our planet. bit.ly/3UOF0xp

Acclaimed poet Wesley McNair will be at Left Bank Books for a reading and signing on May 11 at 6:00 pm. This free event will celebrate McNair’s most recent body of poetry, a career-spanning collection from the past 4 decades as well as his newest poems. bit.ly/3Aa0LOH

The Union of Maine Visual Artists is pleased to host “Transformative Visions” at its Portland Chapter Gallery in the Portland Media Center May 5 through May 29. There will be an opening reception on Friday, May 5 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. bit.ly/3KQ5c69

Marc Poirier will exhibit new paintings at Slates Restaurant May 7 through June 4. Half of the proceeds from the exhibit will benefit the Hallowell Food Pantry. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, May 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. bit.ly/40tGpKS

Karin Spitfire‘s The Seven Sacred Sites/Sights: Books 5, 6 & 7: The Voice & the Head Glands opens on May 5, 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the UU Church in Belfast. The exhibit is on display every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday from 1:00 - 6:00 pm through the month of May. bit.ly/3n45MVP

The Maine Art Gallery marks 65 years with "Generations", an exhibit of select artists from the Gallery’s early years, an invitational of contemporary artists, & a juried show of current members. Curated by Carl Little, the exhibition runs May 4 - June 10. bit.ly/3oGPm6i

Opera in the Pines presents Bar Crawl Bohème, an immersive, community-focused adaptation of La Bohème. This first of its kind bar crawl across the state takes place 5/10-5/12 at Maine Beer Company, Three of Strong Spirits, and Oyster River Winegrowers. bit.ly/40MUl2y

The Willard Gallery, a by-appointment cottage art gallery in South Portland's Willard Square, is presenting an online collection of work by artist, Richard Kooyman. bit.ly/3AVvyzb

The community is invited to Meetinghouse Arts May 19-21 to join artist Robin Ellen Brooks for a weekend of events to honor our foremothers. The event will explore how their stories, humor, and wisdom they have passed along to us can inform our lives today. bit.ly/44j8BDb

A major show featuring Gerard Bianco will be at the Meetinghouse Arts in Freeport, May 27 - June 3. Bianco, a professional artist for over 45 years, will exhibit over 40 original artworks in various media. The opening reception is May 27 from 2:00-5:00 pm. bit.ly/41WIEaW

The Maine Art Gallery is seeking entries on the theme of “Working Maine.” The show, which runs from July 13 to August 13, will feature artists’ depictions of the diverse world of work in our state. The deadline for submissions is June 28, 2023. bit.ly/418QZHq