Thank you for attending our amazing Catalyst fundraiser to support our 2024 temporary public art commission to be installed on Back Cove Trail and Park from June 2024 – June 2025 – Dancing for Joy (By the Will of the People) by The Myth Makers! We had an amazing time meeting and mingling with you all over delicious food and beverage at Après in Portland, ME. For those that missed the event we wanted to share the program details and a link to the presentation. Follow the links to learn more about Dancing for Joy!

Announcing Dancing for Joy
Presentation by The Myth Makers

Performances by
Holly Taylor, Liz Mulkey, Kristen Stake, & Hannah Wasielewski
Choreography by Holly Taylor in collaboration with dancers

Media Partners
Portland Media Center, Amy Paradyz at Portland Press Herald, Munjoy Hill News, David Wade

Check out this wonderful feature in Portland Press Herald’s Society Notebook by Amy Paradyz and first look photos by David Wade below!

Design
Better Yet Design, Loquat, Anna Siegel

CATALYST IS TONIGHT!

March 18, 5:30-7:30PM
@ Après, 148 Anderson Street, Portland, ME

Join us tonight for our Catalyst Fundraiser to support our 2024 temporary public art commission to be installed on Back Cove Trail and Park from June 2024 – June 2025 – Dancing for Joy (By the Will of the People) by The Myth Makers! 

Meet and mingle with artists and local arts and community enthusiasts over delicious food and beverage at Après in Portland, ME. This creative gathering will include:

• A presentation by artist team Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein of The Myth Makers unveiling our 2024 commission.
• Collaborations with local artists and designers.
• Performances by local dancer/choreographers Holly Taylor, Liz Mulkey, Kristen Stake, & Hannah Wasielewski
• Opportunities to get involved with TEMPOart’s mission.

General Admission tickets are $50. Host Committee tickets are $125 for individuals and $250 for couples and will be listed in our invitation and program. All attendees will receive one drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres. If you’ve already purchased tickets, thank you! We will have your name on the list at the door.

Tickets are still available online and will be for sale at the door.

It is never too late to support us as a host…
and thankfully these people agree!

Alison Leavitt
Jean Principe
Nat Thompson
Kristina Powell
Andrea Hanson

One Week until Catalyst 2024

March 18, 5:30-7:30PM
@ Après, 148 Anderson Street, Portland, ME

Join us at our upcoming Catalyst Fundraiser to support our 2024 temporary public art commission to be installed on Back Cove Trail and Park from June 2024 – June 2025 – Dancing for Joy (By the Will of the People) by The Myth Makers! 

Meet and mingle with artists and local arts and community enthusiasts over delicious food and beverage at Après in Portland, ME. This creative gathering will include:

• A presentation by artist team Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein of The Myth Makers unveiling our 2024 commission.
• Collaborations with local artists and designers.
• Performances by local dancer/choreographers Holly Taylor, Liz Mulkey, Kristen Stake, & Hannah Wasielewski.
• Opportunities to get involved with TEMPOart’s mission.

General Admission tickets are $50. Host Committee tickets are $125 for individuals and $250 for couples and will be listed in our invitation and program. All attendees will receive one drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres.

Tickets are limited and selling fast!

TEMPOart partners with Cultural Alliance of Maine

TEMPOart is thrilled to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Maine for Cultural Advocacy Day this year. On Tuesday March 5, we will join our peers in the arts and culture sector to highlight how cultural activity has a ripple effect, benefiting all Maine communities. Registration is still available, and the program includes talks and performances by many amazing Maine based artists and cultural organizers. Hope to see you there!

You’re Invited! Catalyst 2024

March 18, 5:30-7:30PM
@ Après, 148 Anderson Street, Portland, ME

Join us at our upcoming Catalyst Fundraiser to support our 2024 temporary public art commission to be installed on Back Cove Trail and Park from June 2024 – June 2025 – “Dancing for Joy” by The Myth Makers! 

Meet and mingle with artists and local arts and community enthusiasts over delicious food and beverage at Après in Portland, ME while learning about the project and how you can get involved.

General Admission tickets are $50. Host Committee tickets are $125 for individuals and $250 for couples and will be listed in our invitation and program. All attendees will receive one drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres.

Tickets are limited and selling fast!

Join our growing list of public art supporters for this special evening! Even if you are unable to attend, we’d love for you to join us as a host.

THANK YOU TO OUR HOST COMMITTEE

Meg & Rob Adams
Charlton & Noni Ames
Trisha Bauman
Christine Beneman
Steve Bither
Victoria Bonebakker
Braden Buehler
Barbara & Bill Burgess
Tom & Kate Chappell
Gregg Lipton & Sara Crisp
David & Jil Eaton
Taffy Field
Anna Ginn
Lauren & Aron Glennon
Betsy Griffin
Alison Hildreth
Mary Allen Lindemann & James Hoban
Jamie Johnston
Patrick & Janice Kelly
Alison Gibbs & Loren Kessell
Angus & Cricket King
Pandora & David LaCasse
Sue & Tom Lambe
Judy Glickman Lauder
E. Kent Gordon & Jess Lauren Lipton
Lin Lisberger
Roger Berle & Lesley Macvane
Jessica Muise & Brendan Mahoney
Dick McIntosh
Nanci Kahn & Steve Melchiskey
Marjorie Moore
Margaret Morfit
Marian Morgan
Charlotte B Phillips
Lissa Hunter & Kirby Pilcher
Darcy & Matthew Poor
Sue & Malcolm Rogers
Frank & Susan Ruch
John Ryan & Jenny Scheu
Ellen Seidman
Lynn & Jim Shaffer
Alice & Dick Spencer
Dodo & Paul Stevens
David & Ann Swardlick
Caroline Teschke
Cy Hagge & Jessica Tomlinson
Sharon Townshend
Abigail & Barry Wark

Sponsorship Opportunities

Complimentary Catalyst tickets are one of the many benefits of sponsoring TEMPOart. Enliven Portland’s cultural landscape with public art and engage with thousands of residents, visitors, and our vibrant community through TEMPOart’s mission. Opportunities to sponsor artist tickets are available.

Reach out to Interim Executive Director Jessica Muise at manager [ at ] tempoartmaine.org and learn more on our website.

Thank you to our latest sponsor, Gorham Savings Bank!

Based in Portland Maine, TEMPOart commissions and supports temporary public art that sparks dialogue, builds community and inspires our collective imagination.

TEMPOart is now working on a strategic plan for 2025, and seeking input to inform the planning process. The following survey is open to anyone interested in arts in Maine. Thank you in advance for your time and valuable input! Please only fill out one survey per person. Here is the link to the survey.