Hello, We’re TEMPOart! - TEMPOart

TEMPOart commissions temporary public art

for Portland, Maine — public art that sparks dialogue, builds community, and inspires our collective imagination.

Why temporary?

Temporary public art responds directly to a moment. We provide our Portland community an opportunity to play with, respond to, and encounter new artwork in public spaces.

Colorful yarn art installation with pink trees and sculptures.

Why public?

Art in public space is the most accessible form of artwork. It is free for every member of our community to experience and create their own meaning and conversations with the work.

Modern blue art installation on City Hall building facade in an urban setting.

Why art?

Public art shapes the places we call home. We believe artists are essential for community vibrancy, and we value their contributions in Portland and beyond.

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ALL ART >

Winged Kelp
by Gillian Christy (2025)

BUOYANCY
by MJ Arguedas (2025)

Dancing for Joy (By the Will of the People)
by The Myth Makers (2024)

Events

Public art happenings for you! Join us!

Aug 29

Creative Paths: Bittersweet Baskets

10 AM to 12 PM | 196 Allen Avenue, Portland, ME

Learn how to make a basket using locally harvested bittersweet!

Sep 9

Creative Paths: Drawing Nature with Queerly ME

5:30 to 7 PM | Evergreen Woods Trail

Draw in Evergreen Woods and support Queerly ME!

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Explore artwork, artists, and opportunities!

August 27, 2026

2026 TEMPOart Artists

A video featuring Arisa White, Aquarius Funkk, Pame Chevez, and verónica a.…

August 13, 2026

The Shared Space

We published a newspaper!…

TEMPOart: Artists at Play

Artists at Play at the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine was…

Request for Qualifications: 2026 Artist Activations

TEMPOart, a non-profit organization dedicated to commissioning temporary public artwork in Portland,…

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