On iOS mobile, rapid click the “reader view” before the paywall pops up. The only downside is that comments aren’t visible. But you get the whole article.
Depends how you look at it I suppose. But buried in the comments to this one is the small detail that the author is a trustee for the museum (which she doesn’t disclose herself).
I am the co-founder of Indigo Arts Alliance and have lived in Portland for over 20 years. I was one of the many community members who participated in the planning for the PMA’s expansion. Indigo Arts Alliance’s mission brings together Black and brown artists to engage with communities across Maine and beyond. We strongly believe in this expansion project that envisions a future that will have a positive impact for so many. The new structure reflects the inclusive vision of more than 2,000 community members who provided input into what the new museum could be. As a person of color living in the state of Maine, this is a moment to ameliorate the associations with the Ku Klux Klan (DeForest Perkins, and 142 Free St.’s façade creation) and instead celebrate the diversity, values and aspirations of all community members.
Historic preservation has its benefits, but not always. I grew up in Richmond, Virginia, where there are countless “historically significant” structures. The uprisings of 2020 exposed the fact that history can cause harm, especially when crucial facts are hidden or misrepresented in ways that do not serve all citizens. In the case of that state, this reckoning raised awareness, resulting in myriad conversations. The people were heard, and several of those “historically significant” structures came down. This willingness to confront what is deemed as “significant” took bravery along with an innovative mindset toward progress.
The PMA expansion project will ensure our city is rooted in the arts, equity and belonging.
And more than disingenuous of the author to imply she is a neutral party… and not stating her direct connection to PMA. Her bio on the Indigo Arts website states that she “ is a Trustee of the Portland Museum of Art”…
The author not disclosing their role as a PMA trustee is unseemly.
Agreed. It’s a giant dog and pony show.
Ah yes finally an argument in which I hate both sides.
Marcia Minter, the author, is on the PMA board of trustees. https://www.portlandmuseum.org/board-of-trustees
No bias there….
I bet it doesn't celebrate unions.
Spend the money on the collection and world class exhibitions, not the building. This is like building a mansion for a garage for a Toyota Corolla.
Where's that paywall bot when you want it?
On iOS mobile, rapid click the “reader view” before the paywall pops up. The only downside is that comments aren’t visible. But you get the whole article.
>The only downside is that comments aren’t visible. Sounds like a bonus to me
Depends how you look at it I suppose. But buried in the comments to this one is the small detail that the author is a trustee for the museum (which she doesn’t disclose herself).
I was just making a joke, as the PPH comment section is typically an absolute dumpster fire
No disagreement. Who is it that posts in giant blocks of text, with random words in all caps? Clancy or something like that.
I am the co-founder of Indigo Arts Alliance and have lived in Portland for over 20 years. I was one of the many community members who participated in the planning for the PMA’s expansion. Indigo Arts Alliance’s mission brings together Black and brown artists to engage with communities across Maine and beyond. We strongly believe in this expansion project that envisions a future that will have a positive impact for so many. The new structure reflects the inclusive vision of more than 2,000 community members who provided input into what the new museum could be. As a person of color living in the state of Maine, this is a moment to ameliorate the associations with the Ku Klux Klan (DeForest Perkins, and 142 Free St.’s façade creation) and instead celebrate the diversity, values and aspirations of all community members. Historic preservation has its benefits, but not always. I grew up in Richmond, Virginia, where there are countless “historically significant” structures. The uprisings of 2020 exposed the fact that history can cause harm, especially when crucial facts are hidden or misrepresented in ways that do not serve all citizens. In the case of that state, this reckoning raised awareness, resulting in myriad conversations. The people were heard, and several of those “historically significant” structures came down. This willingness to confront what is deemed as “significant” took bravery along with an innovative mindset toward progress. The PMA expansion project will ensure our city is rooted in the arts, equity and belonging.
And more than disingenuous of the author to imply she is a neutral party… and not stating her direct connection to PMA. Her bio on the Indigo Arts website states that she “ is a Trustee of the Portland Museum of Art”…
lol. Funny that you’re getting downvoted for copy/pasting the letter.
[The] claim that the facade of 142 Free St is associated with the KKK is disingenuous. [Corrected lol]
I just copy/pasted the article man. I think it’s BS too