Portland Museum of Art, ME

The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) will install new window treatments in its 1983 Payson Building gallery and its 1801 McLellan House to minimize excessive light exposure for collections on display. Current window treatments (UV-rejecting film and visible-light reducing shades) are failing, and light levels in both spaces exceed those recommended for the display of light sensitive works of art. The project follows the recommendations of environmental analyses, building surveys, and studies of the energy efficiency, building envelope performance, roof integrity, and mechanical systems of PMA's buildings. The installation of shades and scrims will provide the necessary protection of the artworks and also maximize the space in which light-sensitive collections may be displayed.