Peggy Osher, philanthropist and community supporter who generously shared her love of art, dies at 88

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Published
May 24, 2018

Peggy Osher, philanthropist and community supporter who generously shared her love of art, dies at 88

She and her husband were major backers of the Portland Museum of Art, donating hundreds of works to the museum and schools, and have a map library at USM named after them.
Published
March 12, 2018

Starting April 11, if you’re 21 or under, Portland Museum of Art will let you in for free

And if you sign up for the Susie Konkel Pass, you'll also get free film screenings and other benefits.
Published
February 14, 2018

Portland Museum of Art receives gift of a dozen Winslow Homer works

The gift includes 'Returning from the Spring' and 'Young Farmers' and strengthens the museum's standing as a preeminent place to experience the artist's work.
Published
February 4, 2018

Deanna Witman went from field biologist to artist and Unity College professor

Climate change informs her most recent pieces in the Portland Museum of Art's Biennial.
Published
April 28, 2017

Billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller leaves over $25 million to Maine institutions

The Land and Garden Preserve of Mount Desert Island gets $20 million and the Maine Coast Heritage Trust gets $5 million.
Published
March 28, 2017

Portland Museum of Art taps former SPACE director Nat May to curate 2018 Biennial

He will spend most of this year visiting artist studios in preparation for the exhibition, which opens next January.
Published
March 10, 2017

National humanities chief tours Portland Museum of Art

William Adams returns to Maine to see how federal dollars are being spent on the arts.
Published
February 2, 2017

Portland Museum of Art reopens with 3D show outside, more art inside

No admission fee will be charged at the museum on Friday night or Saturday.