In The Making is an exhibit that includes nine women from Maine with diverse backgrounds. The collection of work in this exhibition creates a conversation about their different experiences and amplifies their voices. The exhibit runs from June 2nd to June 26th 2023 at the UMVA Portland Gallery, inside the Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland. An artist’s reception is set for Friday, June 2nd from 5 to 8 pm at the gallery. It is free and open to the public. Artists in the show are Cynthia Ahlstrin, Kimberly Bentley, Kaela Brennan, Kimberly Crichton, Lesley MacVane, Anne Strout, Christine Sullivan, Ann Tracy and Joyce Ellen Weinstein. An artist talk is scheduled for June 11th from 3:00-5:00 PM.