Join AIGA Maine for the Bar Harbor opening of the 2026 AIGA Maine Poster Show, our annual exhibition celebrating the power of poster design and visual communication.

This year’s theme, language, invited designers, illustrators, and artists to explore how language shapes how we communicate, connect, and express identity. From typography and symbols to cultural narratives and experimental communication, the selected works showcase a wide range of creative perspectives from Maine and beyond.

This free opening reception takes place during Jesup Memorial Library’s opening week. Stop by to see the work, meet fellow creatives, and celebrate Maine’s design community.

Seventy-five posters were submitted by the community, with 30 selected for this year’s juried exhibition, curated by Amy Hausmann, Executive Director of the Maine Arts Commission.

All posters will remain on display throughout the months of June through September and will be available to view during the library's regular hours.

About the AIGA Maine Poster Show

The AIGA Maine Poster Show is a traveling exhibition that brings design-focused programming to communities across the state. Aside from Bar Harbor, the show will travel to:

• Portland — Month of May at Flatiron Coffee Bar & Gallery
• Bangor — October through November at Bangor Public Library

Free and open to all. No registration required, but RSVP encouraged.

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 Jesup Memorial Library and AIGA Maine’s websites, 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.