The New England landscape has inspired outstanding sculptors who explore myth and metaphor through material form. Sculpture invites us to fully engage with our environment. As we interact with sculpture, our senses are heightened and we become more acutely aware of the intricate beauty of place.
Events
Ongoing Events
Power of Place Sculpture Show Opening
The New England landscape has inspired outstanding sculptors who explore myth and metaphor through material form. They use the region’s materials to create work that is as powerful as the places that inspired them.
Maine Cancer Foundation Twilight 5K
The Twilight 5K is held at one of the most beautiful sunset race courses in Maine at the SMCC campus in South Portland. The Twilight 5K is a walk-run-fun event for the whole family to support the fight against cancer in Maine. All proceeds benefit Maine Cancer Foundation.
Trek Across Maine 2017
The Trek Across Maine is a 3-day, 180 mile cycling event from the mountains of Sunday River to the sea in Belfast. As the largest fundraising event of its kind in the nation for the American Lung Association, the trek has raised more than $24 million in the past 30+ years. Join more than 2,000 cyclists and 750 volunteers on this one of a kind journey.
Kittery Block Party
The Kittery Block Party is showing all signs of being the best one yet. Come celebrate the finest from the Seacoast, including restaurants, artists, artisans, local farmers, non-profits, bands, entertainers and more!
Marguerite Zorach – An Art-Filled Life
Marguerite Zorach – An Art-Filled Life is an exhibition that brings together sixty paintings and textiles by Marguerite Thompson Zorach made between 1910 and 1965. In highlighting her contributions as a modernist who helped changed the course of American art, the Farnsworth presents the full range of her skills.
The Four C Notes
Pioneered and headlined by John Michael Coppola, best known for his appearance in Chicago’s long running production of the Broadway, smash hit “Jersey Boys”, THE FOUR C NOTES are the Midwest’s only tribute dedicated to recreating the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons!
Maine Startup & Create Week
Start stronger. Scale smarter. Solve better. Join Startup Create Week for a week of expert insight, applied skill-building, and meaningful connections that will help big things happen.
317 Main House Party
The 4th annual 317 House Party is a fun, informal evening at 317 Main to celebrate and support the community. The event features live music performed by teaching artists, great food and drink, and a live auction under a tent. All proceeds benefit 317 Main.
A Party to Support Portland Trails
GORP is not your average cocktail party. Leave your ties and dresses at home, and roll up in your favorite vintage flannel or your most well-worn hiking boots. We’ll have outdoor games, our ever-popular raffle, fresh Oxbow on tap, and treats from your favorite local eateries. All proceeds from GORP support the 70-mile trail network that make Greater Portland beautiful.