AIGA Maine Design Fest 2026: Curiosity Conference

Name: AIGA Maine Design Fest 2026: Curiosity Conference
Start: 2026-08-07T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-07T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Portland Museum of Art

Schedule

Fri Aug 07 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME

A full-day creative gathering exploring curiosity through design, community, and conversation.
About this Event

Curiosity 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 to pick up the first edition of the Maine Design Fest Zine.

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:

Talks from designers, illustrators, and creative leaders
Interactive roundtable discussions
Networking with Maine’s creative community
A special off-site zine pickup experience
Lunch

More details, including our speaker lineup, will be announced soon.

The Fine Print:

📜 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.