The museum is housed within the restored Etz Chaim Synagogue, a turn-of-the-century house of worship. The museum is a venue for contemporary art exhibits feature established, Jewish-connected, and Maine-connected artists and rotate every eight weeks.
Most of the art we exhibit is for sale. Your purchase helps support artists and the Maine Jewish Museum.
Our current exhibitions are listed below.
September 10 – October 29, 2026
About This Exhibition
This exhibition of new work is about flowers – my love of flowers.
Flowers are marvels. I am especially fascinated by that quiet revolution long ago when flowering plants transformed the world from a green mass into a landscape of color and beauty, ultimately making possible agriculture and so much of what we know and value today.
September 10 – October 29, 2026
About This Exhibition
Here, 72 pieces of art, each infused with one or more Divine energies, have been created to invite viewers into a contemplative encounter with an ancient and mystical tradition from Kabbalah: The 72 NAMES of GOD.
About This Exhibition
September 10 – October 29, 2026
About This Exhibition
This pop-up exhibition features The Maine Art Chavurah, a small group of Maine Artists who have met for the past 5 years, studying a particular Jewish topic with a Rabbinical student, and supporting each other in learning and creating art. 2025’s topic was Sukkot, rich with symbolism, multiple religious and cultural traditions, and implications for modern life and art.
About This Exhibition
Artist Juliet Karelsen visited Iceland in the fall of 2024 and was inspired to create a special site-specific installation for the Maine Jewish Museum in the stairwell. Come take a peek!
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