Portland Art Museum invites the community to join a special Free First Thursday event, offering free admission to the museum for all. This unique day includes a chance to explore the stunning Monet’s Floating Worlds at Giverny, along with special exhibitions Psychedelic Rock Posters, Fashion of the 1960s and Throughlines: Connections in the Collection.

In addition to this remarkable exhibition, Free First Thursday visitors can participate in two creative, hands-on workshops inspired by the art:

Paper Flower Workshop: Craft Beauty Inspired by Waterlilies
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Imagining the stillness of Monet’s gardens in France, flower farmer Beth Crowley invites you to tap into the calm, to slow down, and to create a water lily out of paper. She hopes the positive force that comes from creativity will help bring energy and peace.

Washi Paper Flowers: Experience the Elegance of Japanese Aesthetics through Paper Artistry
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Create washi paper collages inspired by the beauty of Japanese prints! Using washi, a beautiful and time-honored Japanese paper, layer textured pieces to create unique compositions. This hands-on craft highlights the elegance of Japanese aesthetics through paper artistry. With Teaching Artist Kanani Miyamoto.

Both workshops are free as part of Free First Thursday at the Portland Art Museum and PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater, where visitors can join a live taping of OPB’s podcast The Evergreen. Come tap into your creativity, relax, and connect with the beauty of art, culture, and nature!