Portland Museum of Art (Maine)

Mindy and I had the opportunity to go to Maine for the first time and we decided to check out some art from the amazing Portland Museum of Art. We were immediately impressed with the quality and breadth of their collection.

When we were there, they had a show up about the Haystack School located in rural Maine. I was immediately drawn to the work created at this innovative school which began in the 50’s. I was drawn to the beauty of the work, the beauty of the natural setting the work was created in, and the beauty of the radical arts community that coalesced around the school. It was the kind of experience that makes you want to sell all that you have, move in with other artists, and dedicate yourself to communal creation. If you are unfamiliar with the Haystack School, I would definitely recommend you check them out.

Below, you will find a collection of images (including many details) from the museum. The bottom three images represent work specifically from the Haystack School.