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"As We Are" at the Portland Museum of Art

The Portland Museum of Art presents As We Are, a new exhibition featuring the work of 14 emerging artists with strong ties to Maine. On view from October 11, 2024, to April 27, 2025, the exhibition showcases a variety of artistic mediums, including painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture.

As We Are aims to explore the intersection of contemporary art and Maine's rich artistic heritage, highlighting the diverse perspectives of young talents. The exhibition features several Maine College of Art & Design alumni and faculty. Participating artists include:

  • Rachel Gloria Adams '14
  • Elana Adler, Adjunct Instructor and Studio Technician, Textile & Fashion Design
  • Maya Tihtiyas Attean '23
  • Oscar Chacon MFA '20
  • James Parker Foley MFA '20
  • Meg Hahn '17
  • Dylan Hausthor '15
  • Jenny Ibsen
  • Hector Nevarez Magaña
  • Tessa Greene O'Brien MFA '16
  • Brian Smith MFA '20
  • Jay Stern
  • Holden Willard
  • Anna Valenti MFA '20

For more details and updates on exhibition events, visit portlandmuseum.org/asweare.

For more information on the artists participating, read this article by the Portland Press Herald.