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Mark your calendar with new and noteworthy cultural events in Maine

Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with American Conversations at the Ogunquit Museum of Art, the Maine Pottery Tour, and other exciting things to do around the state.
Book artists share cherished traditions in a vibrant community celebration at USM.

Maker’s Market: Thompson’s Point

May 10th, 10am-3pm

The Maker’s Market returns to Thompson’s Point on May 10th. Grab your friends and support Maine artisans, craftspeople, creators, and farmers. Entry is free.

thompsonspoint.com

Falmouth Kitchen Tour

May 9th, 10am-3pm

The Falmouth Kitchen Tour offers guests a unique opportunity to step inside local kitchens while gathering inspiration for renovation, organization, and entertainment. Beyond the homes themselves, the tour will feature local partners such as Mindy’s Munchies and Lemonaid Solutions, who will enhance the guest experience and offer practical ideas for creating functional, beautiful spaces within the home. The tour is self-guided and tickets are available online.

falmouthkitchentour.com

2026 Book Arts Bazaar

April 11th, 10am-4pm

The 2026 Book Arts Bazaar arrives on April11th, highlighting handmade books, paper products, and unique prints created by regional artisans. Attendees are encouraged to engage with artists and learn about the fine arts of printmaking, bookbinding, and papermaking. Find meaningful gifts and leave inspired, all in celebration of contemporary book arts.

usm.maine.edu

Maine Pottery Tour

May 2nd-3rd

From Kittery to Trescott, ceramists across the state open their studios to the public. Visitors can learn about the art of pottery making and shop for local homemade goods. The tour is self-guided, with a downloadable interactive map and app to help you plan your route. No reservations are required, and entry is free.

mainepotterytour.org

OMAA American Conversations

April 10th-November 15th

Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Ogunquit Museum of American Art presents American Conversations, an exhibition exploring artists’ contributions to the ongoing dialogue on the idea of “America” over the past 125 years. Structured as a constellation of visual dialogues that pair two works of art, the exhibition invites viewers to consider how artists across generations and backgrounds engage with themes central to American identity and experience. A defining feature of the exhibition is its evolving nature. Throughout its run, the pairings will rotate to reflect the fluidity of conversations shaping American art and life, encouraging visitors to participate in the exploration of what America has been, is, and might yet become.

ogunquitmuseum.org

Marsden Hartley’s Still Life with Eel will be paired with another work of art for American Conversations at the OMAA. Photo by Luc Demers

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