# Event Details - **Event Name**: Maine Design Fest ’26: Curiosity Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: A full-day creative gathering exploring curiosity through design, community, and conversation.About this EventCuriosity is where it all begins.Join AIGA Maine for the 2026 Design Fest Conference, a full-day gathering of designers, creatives, and thinkers from across Maine and beyond. This year’s theme, Curiosity, invites us to explore the questions, experiments, and unexpected paths that shape creative work and community.Set at the Portland Museum of Art, the conference will feature a mix of talks, roundtables, and opportunities to connect with fellow creatives at every stage of their careers.We’re also building in a little adventure: attendees will have the option to take a short trip to Bold Magazine Shop to pick up some Maine Design Fest swag.Whether you’re looking to learn something new, meet your people, or simply spend a day immersed in design, this is for you.This is a full day of inspiration at the PMA, with:Presentations, panels, and interviews with designers, illustrators, creative leaders, and community buildersNetworking with Maine’s creative communityA special off-site swag pickup experienceLunchSpeaker lineup: of OYEH! Design of Google Design Lab of BiGeIMagesMinds Behind The Hearts presentation with of Portland Hearts of Pine and of Storehouse Studio of Widener Company interview by of Maine Home + DesignFifty Years of Common Ground panel with and of Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), , and of Liberty Graphics; moderated by of The Maine Arts CommissionWorkshop Add-on Bonus: Registered conference attendees are eligible for exclusive discounted admission ($25) to Woods Creative’s half-day talk and workshop, You’re so Surreal. A Talk and Workshop on Creative Ideation from the Originals — Futurists, Dadaists and Surrealists, on Thursday, August 6. See the workshop event page for details.Part of .The Fine Print:? Fees & sales tax: Registration service and processing fees are extra as applied by Eventbrite. For US transactions, service fees are 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket; payment processing is 2.9%. Sales tax is added on the gross ticket price based on Maine's tax rate of 5.5% for state sales. (Tax exempt status does not apply to individuals purchasing tickets.) See Eventbrite for other supported currencies and information. AIGA Maine appreciates your support and understanding.? Code of Conduct: By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the AIGA Code of Conduct, which outlines our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants.? Photography & Media Release: Photos and/or video may be taken at this event and shared on AIGA Maine’s website, social media channels, or other communications. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of the AIGA Maine team know when you arrive.?Parking: PMA has a paid side lot near the museum entrance. Garage options are Spring Street. Lot options are 132 Park Street or paid street parking up to 2 hours. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/maine-design-fest-26-curiosity-conference/100001985636672740 - **Event Categories**: art, business, festivals, conferences, workshops, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_18_with_guardian - door_time: 2026-08-07T12:45:00Z - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Portland Museum of Art - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 135.23, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Portland Museum of Art - **lat**: 43.6539824 - **long**: -70.2626156 - **full address**: Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Maine Design Fest ’26: Curiosity Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0e975bf535627128395ee1d146968f41d7fade0aeb014a3aee39a4052c877878-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8d931-gmir.jpg?v=1774120448 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Maine Design Fest 26: Curiosity Conference being held? - **A:** Maine Design Fest 26: Curiosity Conference takes place on Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Maine Design Fest 26: Curiosity Conference? - **A:** Maine Design Fest 26: Curiosity Conference is organized by AIGA Maine. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Maine Design Fest 26: Curiosity Conference 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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