Top 10 Art Galleries in Portland, Maine (ME)

(Portland, ME) Richard Boyd Art Gallery is an owner operated fine arts gallery located on Peaks Island in Portland, ME. The gallery, located on the first floor, represents established and emerging artists with a connection to the state of Maine creating paintings in a range of styles from contemporary abstracts to traditional realism, limited edition bronze sculptures, and a select offering of works in clay. Exhibitions change monthly and include solo, group, and theme exhibits so clients and visitors always discover something new and exciting when visiting the gallery. A working art studio with a focus on creating ceramic art and pottery is located on the top floor. From April through the end of October the gallery is open between the hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. During the months of November through March the gallery is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between the hours of 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Additional days and times by chance or scheduled by appointment.

Design Company + Art Gallery + Luxury Home Furnishings Based in Portland, Maine, angela adams is known worldwide for creating naturally inspired area rugs and handcrafted furniture for the modern home. Using organic elements and personal connections as design influences, co-founders and married design team Angela Adams and Sherwood Hamill work in tandem to create pieces that compliment and elevate contemporary living spaces. Both Maine natives, they started the design company in 1998 in the footsteps of the state’s rich history of textiles and craftsmanship. They share a commitment to quality and tradition that is distinctive in each product that bears the company name.

She-Bear Gallery is the home of Holly Meade's collection of woodblock prints, as well as a rotating display of other visual artists, jewelry, ceramics, photography, cards, and more.

Maine Craft Portland is a retail gallery + resource center in the historic Maine Charitable Mechanic Association building in downtown Portland. Opened in July of 2018 by non-profit Maine Crafts Association, Maine Craft Portland promotes craft in Maine through exhibitions and public programming, and directly benefits Maine craft artists through sales of their work.

The Art Gallery at the University of New England is often called "the Little Jewel." It has been an important part of the Portland, Maine cultural landscape since 1977. The UNE Art Gallery mounts six exhibitions annually in a variety of mediums. The exhibitions range from contemporary fine art to photography, to international themes, to works by women and Maine artists. In addition, from June through October, an Annual Sculpture Garden sprouts up around the Gallery’s exterior. On occasion, exhibitions are arranged at other locations on both UNE campuses. The Art Gallery also houses a permanent collection of paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures by nationally and internationally known artists. Selections are shown on a rotating basis on the Gallery’s Lower Level as well as in special exhibitions every third year.

Established in 1977 by Peggy Greenhut Golden, Greenhut Galleries is Portland's oldest year round gallery. Located in the heart of the historic Old Port district, Greenhut Galleries exhibits the work of Maine's finest contemporary artists. Voted "Best Art Gallery in Portland" by Down East Magazine and the Portland Press Herald, the gallery is an integral part of the vibrant downtown arts scene.