Hazel with the yellow phoenix at baxter pines

FOUND by Hazel and Renee at baxter pines

FOUND by Hazel and Renee at baxter pines

FOUND by Hazel and Renee at baxter pines

Praught Family No art, but found the scroll

Praught Family we were so close

Praught Family that's where it was

Jesse Newcomb and Ramona the bike holding the red phoenix

Jesse Newcomb and red phoenix at the western promenade

FOUND by unknown at payson park

FOUND by unknown at payson park

FOUND by unknown at payson park

FOUND by unknown at Deering Oaks

FOUND by unknown at Deering Oaks

FOUND by unknown at Deering Oaks

FOUND by Jesse Newcomb at Western Promenade

FOUND by Jesse Newcomb at Western Promenade

FOUND by Jesse Newcomb at Western Promenade

Orange Phoenix with Dog at Back Cove Trail

FOUND by Christina at Back Cove Trail

Dogs are helpful for hunting at Back Cove Trail

FOUND by Christina at Back Cove Trail

FOUND by Christina at Back Cove Trail

FOUND by Christina at Back Cove Trail

Dr. Bob with Green Phoenix at Baxter Woods Park

FOUND by Dr. Bob at Baxter Woods Park

FOUND by Dr. Bob at Baxter Woods Park

FOUND by Dr. Bob at Baxter Woods Park

FOUND by Suzanne Hodgson at Post Office Park

FOUND by Suzanne Hodgson at Post Office Park

FOUND by Suzanne Hodgson at Post Office Park

FOUND by Eva Holmes at Fort Allen Park

FOUND by Eva Holmes at Fort Allen Park

FOUND by Eva Holmes at Fort Allen Park

FOUND by Melissa Ross at Jewel Falls

FOUND by Melissa Ross at Jewel Falls

FOUND by Melissa Ross at Jewel Falls

James and Ian at Loring Memorial Park

a nice courtesy note at Loring Memorial Park

Ian with Purple Phoenix at Loring Memorial Park

James with Purple Phoenix at Loring Memorial Park

Christy with Purple Phoenix at Loring Memorial Park

FOUND by James, Christy, Ian at Loring Memorial Park

FOUND by James, Christy, Ian at Loring Memorial Park

FOUND by James, Christy, Ian at Loring Memorial Park

Hidden PHoenix

All 10 Works

close up

closer up

Thanks Portland. All 10 artworks were found hidden in the public parks of Portland (not including south portland). See the art hunt flier. If you have found an artwork please contact william hessian (william.hessian@gmail.com), winners keep the artwork and win an additional prize.

important rule: only one artwork per family. however, if you find one and want to find more...simply call a friend or another family to join the hunt with you. Help spread the joy of treasure hunting to everyone.

Everyone was invited to come draw with the artist, William Hessian, at the Meg Perry Center. There was materials for everyone to draw, and also live music by Mike Lacourse. The walls will be filled with other larger works by the artist. Stop by, hang out, draw, chat about the art hunt and if you found artwork during the weekend you can claim your additional prize!

All clues are photographs of the artwork in its hiding places, feel free to print pictures to take on your hunt
Saturday Morning= hard clues
Saturday Afternoon (randomly during the day)= medium clues
Sunday Morning (starting in the morning through the afternoon)= easy clues


You are encouraged to take photos of yourself on the hunt. All images will be posted in the online gallery. (If you have found a hidden artwork, pictures or have questions or comments please contact: William.hessian@gmail.com)

Feel free to talk about the hunt with other art hunters here

THANKS TO:

Meg Perry Center
Portland Public Parks
Free Change Collective
Local Sprouts
Big Sky Bread
The Green Elephant
Maine Comics Festival
Mike Lacourse
Maine Today

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