Portland has such a vibrant art community, and we’ve chosen to showcase some of the local talent here, in Maine, through a rotating gallery in common spaces at The Francis. Each exhibit will either feature an artist or subject from Maine.

Man kneeling with raised fist in a circular text The Kneeling Art Photography Project.

Kneeling Art Photography

Kneeling Art Photography is a community social justice art project that explores the meaning and evolution of the Take-A-Knee gesture as Maine photographers record the images of people from diverse communities across the state.

In this project ten Maine photographers captured images of Maine people who are working to end racism and secure social justice at local, national and international levels. Whites, blacks and other people of color, students, business owners, workers, artists, retired persons, physicians, activists, immigrants and LBGTQ+ people have taken part in the project by taking-a-knee and writing personal statements. These Mainers are giving a voice to the communities of Maine people who support this historic struggle.

Abigayle Clark

Abigayle Clark is the General Manager of The Francis, where historic character meets modern hospitality in the heart of Portland. She’s a go-to for local insight, and when she’s not at the hotel, she’s likely hanging with her cat George or skating with her roller derby team.
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