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MENSK. Amplifying Portland's Creativity.

Because the vibrancy of a growing city depends upon its ability to mobilize and energize its creative community.

The mission of MENSK is to inspire and support personal, local, and regional action for the development of creative and exciting communities. MENSK aims to be the missing link between the ideation and execution of your project, plan, or event. MENSK is only the last step, the logical leap, or the missing piece. The rest is you.

MENSK provides opportunities for artists, film makers, and anyone that has a great idea:


 

Upcoming Events

 

+ JUNE 24th-30th: PORT FRINGE 2013

MENSK is excited to be a fiscal sponsor for the second annual performing arts festival.

 


Past Events

+ FEB 17th: FEED THE ARTS at EL RAYO: 11am-7pm

Eat tacos all day long and help support MENSK! Check our FB page


+ Introducing: GROUND FLOOR FILM SERIES

---the wintertime version of Rooftop Film Series---
at the PORTLAND FLEA-FOR-ALL

6-7pm: grab some dinner from the food trucks
7pm: MOVIES BEGIN!!! Short film opener from the PMFF
  • Nov 7th: Harold and Maude
  • Dec 5th: Annie Hall
  • Jan 2nd: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
  • Feb 6th: Chinatown

+ October 5th, 2012: FIRST FRIDAY TRUCK SHOW
Come catch a preview of the Portland Maine Film Festival in our miniature WALK-IN MOVIE THEATER featuring work by Lorna Films

 

+ October 4th- 7th, 2012
MENSK is proud to be a fiscal sponsor for the third annual PMFF

+ROOFTOP FILM SERIES '12

National Lampoon's Vacation
Sunday June 17, 2012
Short Film about Portland "Portland XO" by Portland Post-Productions
Movie starts 15min. after Sunset, 9 pm
Pixar's UP
Sunday July 15, 2012
Short Film collection by Jeremiah McDonald
Movie starts 15min. after Sunset, 8:30 pm
Teen Wolf
Sunday August 19, 2012
Mini Documentary by No Umbrella Media: "Portland Inside/Out: A Local Global Public Art Project"
Movie starts 15min. after Sunset, 8pm
The Royal Tenenbaums
Sunday September 16, 2012
Movie starts 15min. after Sunset, 7pm

+PORTLAND MAINE FILM FESTIVAL

PMFF Wine & Popcorn Party
August 23rd: 5:30-8:30pm at THINK TANK, 533 Congress St.
Join us on Thursday the 23rd to learn about the 3rd Annual PMFF and schmooze with the film fest community and its supporters. There will be wine and popcorn-a-plenty. Pop on over!

+First Friday Truck Show: June 1st 2012  CLINT FULKERSON


+Benefit for MENSK and MAYO ST ARTS!

SUPERHERO LADIES ARMWRESTLERS of PORTLAND
Saturday May 5. 7:30pm. Mayo St. Arts Center.
Mayo Street is hosting an armwresting competition for superhero ladies! Bring cash to vote on your favorite super lady!

+Urban Earth Day! Sunday April 22. 11am-3pm. Monument Square

MENSK and the City of Portland are hosting Portland's annual celebration of sustainability. Rain or shine we'll see you there!


+March 30-31st Stache Pag 2012. Port City Music Hall
MENSK is thrilled to be a beneficiary of the Portland's annual competition for men's moustaches, known as the Stache Pag. Monies raised will go toward a new PA system for the 2012 Rooftop Film series. Thanks No Umbrella Media!
Please visit: www.stachepag.com and www.stachefilmfest.com


+Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd &4th. 12pm-5pm. Special Events TRUCK SHOW:

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX with Portland Downtown District

Portland Downtown District is hosting an event to support local business in the Arts District and MENSK will be snazzing up the truck for 4 bands to perform in 4 different locations. More info coming soon!

+Friday, November 4th. FIRST FRIDAY TRUCK SHOW.

Graffiti Artist Mike Rich will be collaborating with us and also doing some live painting! Read a great article about his most recent work in the  Portland Press Herald and learn about how he is improviing the public's perception of grafitti.

+Sunday, October 23rd. 20/20 Charity Wine Tasting to benefit MENSK.

At Falmouth Sea Grill. Hosted by Devenish Wines, Crush Distributors, Easterly Wines and National Distributors.

+Friday, Sept 29-Oct 2nd. CAMDEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

MENSK is excited to be providing fiscal sponsorship for CIFF this year and will definitely be a part of the appreciating audience. See you up there!

+Monday, Oct 3rd. Mayoral Candidates Forum. A Debate That Goes to the Heart of the Arts

 

 


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