7 Congress Sq
Portland, ME 04101
USA
Weave through the many unfolding stories of American Folk Art!
In connection with American Perspectives, we invite visitors of all ages to celebrate Black History Month by exploring the exhibition and engaging in family-friendly activities throughout the day.
Everyone age 21 and under is always free to visit the PMA through the generosity of Susie Konkel. Sign up for the Susie Konkel Pass here!
FAMILY DAY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Family Relax & Color in the Lower Ground Floor. Unwind and re-center with coloring pages of fun quilt designs.
10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Join Christina Bechstein from Love Lab Studio to build a mini quilt inspired by those shown in American Perspectives.
11–11:45 a.m. Family Tour of American Perspectives: celebrate Black History Month with a kid-centered, interactive guided tour through the exhibition with Rachel Abimerhi and Shira Stonehill, Master of Arts in Teaching candidates at MECA&D.
12:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Show off your design skills and decorate a T-shirt or tote bag with Jordan Carey from Loquat.
1–1:45 p.m. Family Tour of American Perspectives: celebrate Black History Month with a kid-centered, interactive guided tour through the exhibition with Rachel Abimerhi and Shira Stonehill, Master of Arts in Teaching candidates at MECA&D.
2–3:15 Free Film: Watch a kid’s series that highlights films that share the joy, resilience, and complexity of being Black and young, NYICFF Kid Flicks: Celebrating Black Stories.
2:30–5 p.m. Explore poetry through this interactive session with Portland Poet Laureate Maya Williams.