# Event Details - **Event Name**: Artful Escapes Part II: Islands that Might Surprise You - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for Artful Escapes, a new conversation series that invites a global view of travel shaped by intention, and an eye for meaning.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/72ec5b10-bbe6-11f0-9774-53901ea914e5-rimg-w777-h740-dceeece8-gmir.jpg Following an engaging discussion on a seasonal topic, guests are invited to enjoy refreshments and conversation during a relaxed social hour among others who value thoughtful travel.Co-hosted by Dr. Lisa Belisle, physician and voice of Radio Maine, with a special guest, the series focuses on memorable experiences from the Arctic Circle to the South Pacific.Brought to you by the Portland Art Gallery, our second Artful Escapes symposium invites us to celebrate the changing season. As winter nears and days grow quieter, we turn our attention to islands—some serene, some surprisingly lively. How do choices of place, pace, and thoughtful design shape what we notice and remember?Open to the Public with Limited Seating https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/736d23d0-bbe6-11f0-b7c6-b927f12f07fb-rimg-w1028-h740-dc06778e-gmir.jpg The places we stay can change how we experience a city or coastline, and influence the stories we bring home. Lisa and her guest will share perspectives, then welcome yours in the social hour that follows the dialogue.Space is limited.Next in the series: A Walk on the Wilder Side--Where a hearty stroll can lead to breathtaking beauty. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/73d50d60-bbe6-11f0-9774-53901ea914e5-rimg-w553-h740-dc485c4a-gmir.jpg Images: This is How we Navigate the Island by Rick Hamilton & A Forest Path by Emma BallouAgenda?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMSocial Hour?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMPresentation - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/artful-escapes-part-ii-islands-that-might-surprise-you/100001956136810859 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Portland Art Gallery - **lat**: 43.658009 - **long**: -70.2538004 - **full address**: Portland Art Gallery, 154 Middle Street, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Artful Escapes Part II: Islands that Might Surprise You - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4afa8ceb7ca681d07e602e5b459b953c3555a36c0dc0720c7a4ac813bf4d31c8-rimg-w1200-h864-dc023573-gmir.jpg?v=1762525898 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Artful Escapes Part II: Islands that Might Surprise You being held? - **A:** Artful Escapes Part II: Islands that Might Surprise You takes place on Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Portland Art Gallery, 154 Middle Street, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Artful Escapes Part II: Islands that Might Surprise You? - **A:** Artful Escapes Part II: Islands that Might Surprise You is organized by Portland Art Gallery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Artful Escapes Part II: Islands that Might Surprise You is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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