I came across this business on the Congress Street sidewalk during the First Friday Art Walk in…read morePortland. Her creations are stunning, very creative, unique, and somehow make insects appear beautiful and not creepy. Savannah Saccarelli of Muh.Kuh.Bruh (a play on "macabre") is a talented artist who clearly has a passion for what she does. Check out her work online, or in person at one of the events posted on her website and Instagram. Or if you happen to have back issues of Down East Magazine, check out the write up of her in the June 2024 issue :)

Little bit of everything in this store. Be it pottery, stickers, candles, books, cards, earrings,…read moreutensils, whimsy kits etc you will likely find it here made by a local Maine artist. Staff is helpful as you browse the shop for an item you may want for yourself or a gift for others. Prices range from low end to moderately high depending on the artist so swing on in and find a local creation that awaits it next home!

This is a beautiful shop of handmade in Maine pottery. If you like pottery and like to support…read moreMaine artists, this is the place. I bought two pieces - one a mug from Mary K Spencer's garden series. I have a lot of pottery from all over the US and I've never seen a design like this. I also loved the whimsy of Becky Wright's soap sponge holder. The colors are so much fun. But those were just two of the lovely pieces in this shop. They also are reasonable. There are a lot of touristy shops here. It's nice to find work from Maine artists.

Beautifully curated store with a focus on pottery of course - unique pieces in a range of styles…read moreand glazes - but also a smattering of local painters, photographers and sculptors. This place is a feast for the eyes, and the salesperson, Jenna, was very knowledgeable and helpful. It's clear she loves the products at Edgecomb Potters!

Amazingly beautiful pottery and glazes. Perfect gift for a wedding shower or housewarming gifts.read more

Abacus is a very nostalgic store for me. I have been going since I was a little girl, far more than…read more20 years. Every time I go, there something new to discover. I've bought many unique trinkets over the years, and I always find something special to bring home. Many items are very high-quality, therefore very expensive. There's also a variety of affordable artwork, trinkets, nice umbrellas... Really something for everyone. Whenever I'm in old Port or Freeport, I always make a point to visit. I hope the store is around another 20 years or more!

Abacus is a wonderful gallery we stumbled upon on our way to the arts district. It had…read morecontemporary art pieces and jewelry. An enjoyable stop. Limited street and lot parking.

Great place to be for the art lovers as well as art novices like me. Good collection of paintings,…read moresculptures and photos which makes it really diverse and makes you travel across so many different eras. The descriptions to the items are well written and well conveys the story and the message behind the display. It spans four floors (it has elevator) but the third and fourth ones won't take that much time. There is a nice cafe underground which has snacks as well. Note that you aren't allowed to take food/beverages upstairs. There were a few displays around the cafe too. Staff was nice and friendly. Definitely recommended.

Impressive hidden gem of Portland, some classic artists, wonderful pieces. Interesting history of…read morethe building as well and lay out. We had a great time on a hot day.

A must for anyone into art or handmade goods. High quality and with many designs, color schemes,…read moreand patterns available. Great place to get a memorable and unique Christmas ornament, too. The selection seems to change often, as do the purchased goods they also offer (which includes art from locals!). What you like today may not be sold tomorrow. This shop is way more popular than the review count would imply. I was here for less than an hour my last visit and around half a dozen others visited or left in that time. It's a cool spot to just walk around for a while on your way to somewhere else and a nicer way to get a souvenir, since you can actually use the ones here. Location: 4* Convenience: 2* Service: 2* Product/quality: 5* Aesthetics: 4*

Very nice showroom in Georgetown. The pottery is high quality and I loved the imaginative designs…read more Clerk was knowledgeable and helpful. Great prices for beautiful art.

Amazing College of Art. My review is based only on my experience as a viewer and not as a college…read morestudent. While touristing around in the streets of Portland, we came across this awesome College that features amazing art galleries (open to the public + free of charge) with all of the amazing work of the talented local students. Coming here on the weekend wasn't too crowded, we even went up the stairs and explored some more art work and some of the cool art rooms. Some students were working on their art and we even got to see the really dope photo room with its own dark room. So so dreamy! The art and talent of these students truly reflects on their art work. Can't wait to come back in here and check out some of the newer art work. The galleries and art work changes constantly so make sure to stop by and check it out. Everyone is welcome!

If I could do it all over again... I would either be a doctor or an art student. And if I chose the…read morepath of the latter of those two, I would want to come to Maine College of Art - it's something that passes through my mind every time I'm here! The location of MECA is amazing - I imagine being a young person, attending school here, must be nothing short of fantastic given the proximity to every "cool" thing Portland has to offer. The interior of the school is also lovely: the facilities always seem clean, modern, and a safe place for creativity-fostering and imagination-wandering. I always love the times I get to come here and encourage you - if you never have - to take advantage of the open exhibits they have for the community (of which they are very welcoming of). I've been here on First Friday's (it's usually one of my first stops up Congress St and usually sets the tone for the rest of the Walk), for their annual Holiday Art Sale (which can be SERIOUSLY packed, but if you're patient and accommodating, you can find some real art/jewelry gems during that time), for MECAmorphosis in Spring (one of the coolest art events I've been to in the city), or their "COLLECT" show in October. Some incredible art I've seen here (and there's been so much it's hard to recall after all these years)?: 1. Video games created by students and available for testing/playing with. 2. A student who created an interactive art installation of a 1920's circus-themed birthday party for a little boy (there was another one nearby that was of a vegan restaurant, this must have been a project for the graphic design class or something). 3. A split-screen video, half of pre-recorded footage of seagulls eating donuts and half of real-time footage of people looking at the art eating donuts. Hysterical. Love this place and am continually happy it's a part of our city!

A variety of vintage goods, I find a treasure at each visit. Jewelry, records ceramics, linens and…read morewall art abound. Some prices seem high.

Lovely selection of vintage goods, vinyl, and a little section of cozy handmade baby clothes and…read moregoods. The wonderful owner invited my kid to pet her sweet little dog, chatted us up, recommended some good local things to do, and just generally made us feel like welcomed friends rather than out-of-towners dropping in for the holidays. 10/10 can't wait to go back here and shop some more for nieces and nephews and some vintage for myself the next time we are in the Portland area.