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Blue Portland Maine (or BPM) is a community-arts nonprofit organization that hosts approx. 250 events that feature over 2000 performers, reaching more than 10,000 people every year. 


Since opening in 2005, Blue has been mentioned in major publications including Rolling Stone and The New York Times. The Portland Museum of Art Magazine states: “Real cities need places like Blue - casual, fun, and unassuming spots where music leads the way.”

Our Mission

is to facilitate, participate in, and chronicle community-building events in the arts.

Our Vision

is to exist within and contribute to a collaborative network of like-minded organizations that create opportunities for Independent artists. 

Gruppo Antudo - live @ Blue Portland Maine (2 of 2)
Rosier - live @ Blue Portland Maine
Eniam - live @ Blue Portland Maine
Gaud - live @ Blue Portland Maine
Gruppo Antudo live @ Blue Portland Maine (1 of 2)
Glimmer - live @ Blue Portland Maine
The Womps - live @ Blue Portland Maine
Wildflower - live @ Blue Portland Maine

Over the last three years, BPM has further defined its role in Portland’s arts scene by expanding programming to include all kinds of community-building events, such as:

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  • Weekly Open Mic Variety Hours (Music & Comedy), Call-A-Tune style Jazz Sesh

  • Monthly Songwriters in the Round, Live Storytelling, Figure Drawing

  • Pay-what-you-can & ticketed Punk/Metal/Funk/Indie shows

  • And more!

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Consider becoming a BPM Member or making a one-time donation to support our programs

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