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We celebrate, cultivate and connect Maine’s professional creative community.

06/10/2026

Summer is calling… and so is the Zoo! Join us Thursday, June 25th for our next MADE Mixer in backyard beer garden.

Bring a friend, grab a drink, and dive into a night of conversation, creativity, and community. Expect good vibes, new connections, and plenty of inspiration from Portland’s brightest creative minds.

🧠 If you’re into ideas, this is your crowd.
🪩 If you’re into fun, this is your night.
🍻 If you’re a MADE Member, your first drink is already covered.

Can’t wait to see you at the Zoo! ✨

05/12/2026

Join us TOMORROW Wednesday, May 13th for our next MADE Shop Talk - Creating Impact! Hear from our guest panel about what it means to build brands while building community and find out how to go beyond the brief to craft work that stands for something!

For more info and tickets visit the link in our bio 🔗

05/10/2026

We’re excited to welcome Bridget Sprague () to this week’s MADE | SHOP TALK: Creating Impact.

Bridget brings a perspective on how mission-driven organizations build real brand loyalty — and how impact, when done right, becomes a growth engine, not just a message.

Get involved in the conversation at our next MADE | Shop Talk event, May 13 at

🎟tickets in bio!

05/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Benn Marine (The Rising Kind) to the MADE | Shop Talk Table!

Benn works at the intersection of business, ethics, and impact — helping organizations define what impact actually means and how to build it into their operations in a real, measurable way.

Get involved in the conversation at our next MADE | Shop Talk event, May 13 at

🎟 tickets in bio!

05/08/2026

We’re excited to welcome moderator Sarah Price () to the Shop Talk table!

Sarah brings 25 years of expertise in branding, behavior change marketing, and account management — including leading campaigns for higher education, government, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations.

Get involved in the conversation at our next MADE | Shop Talk event, May 13 at

🎟 tickets in bio!

05/06/2026

MADE | SHOP TALK: Creating Impact
MECA – Osher Hall (2nd Floor)
May 13 | 5:30–7:30 PM

Creative work can do more than sell — it can shape communities, influence behavior, and drive real impact in our world.

But what does that actually look like in practice?

Join us for the next MADE | SHOP TALK — a candid panel conversation with creatives and leaders building purpose into their work every day.

From B Corps to brand loyalty to staying human-centered in a changing industry, we’re bringing these questions into one room.

🎟 tickets in bio

Real conversations about how creative work actually gets made.

05/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome panelist Jesse Baines () to the Shop Talk table!

Jesse brings a perspective on how impact shows up in client work today — and how teams can stay human-centered while navigating changing tools, expectations, and industry pressure.

Hear what she and other panelists have to say at the next MADE Shop Talk event, May 13 at

🎟️ tickets and more info in bio!

05/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome panelist Suzi Pond () to the table!

Suzi brings a perspective from independent and purpose-driven work — including how smaller teams and solo practitioners can build meaningful impact into their businesses and client relationships.

Catch what she and others have to say at the next MADE | Shop talk, May 13th at

04/29/2026

Save the date! 📆 ✨

Join us Wednesday, May 13 at Osher Hall for a conversation exploring how creativity can be a force for good, and how we can weave sustainability and ethics into our daily practice. Hear from panelists Suzi Pond of , Jesse Baines of , Bridget Sprague of , and Benn Marine of The Rising Kind, moderated by Sarah Price of .

Details and tickets coming soon!

04/13/2026

Mark Your Calendars 🤝 ✨

Join us on April 23rd from 5:30–7:30 PM for the next MADE Mixer, hosted by Nash & Co. on Congress Street — one of Portland’s most exciting new creative spaces.

Nash & Co. is a family-owned creative general store built on a simple belief: creativity isn’t a luxury, it’s a way of connecting people. Founded by designer Jaime Nash after years in the advertising world, the shop is home to local art, handmade goods, fine art prints, and in-house creative services — all made by real people with real stories.

Whether you’re a creative, a marketer, an advertiser, or just someone who believes in the power of good ideas — come network, mingle, and connect with fellow members of Portland’s creative community!

📍 Nash & Co. | 417 Congress St, Portland, ME
🗓️ April 23rd | 5:30–7:30 PM
Will we see you there? 👋

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522 Congress St
Portland, ME
04101

Website

https://maineaddesign.com/

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