Freestyle Friday Click image for a downloadable poster Friday, February 7 from 8:30–10pm MECA&D, Porteous, Cafe, Second floor Free and open to the public Freestyle Friday will bring students together to practice different ways of sharing, listening, and cultivating collaboration while engaging in a freestyle creation of music. The participants will have the opportunity to […]
Mend the Gap: A Community Blanket Click image for a downloadable poster Saturday, February 8 from 11am–2pm MECA&D, 380 Cumberland Avenue, Portland Free and open to the public Participants will be making quilt squares out of upcycled textile material. The individual squares will be sewn together to create a community blanket. Focused on collective healing […]
The night is dedicated to the exploration of the intersection between gender identity, sexuality, and race within a historical and contemporary context. Some of the media that will be screened include Paris is Burning (1990), Tangerine (2015), Moonlight (2016), and more.
Live Performance with Alejandro Graciano and DJ Session with Liz Rhaney Click image for a downloadable poster Sunday, February 9 from 7–10:30pm Space Gallery, 538 Congress Street, Portland (down the street from MECA&D) Free and open to the public The live performance with Alejandro Graciano and DJ session with Liz Rhaney is intended to bring […]
Séan Alonzo Harris: Artist Lecture Click image for a downloadable poster Monday, February 10 from 6–7pm MECA&D, Porteous, Osher Hall, Second floor Free and open to the public Séan Alonzo Harris is a professional photographer and his work focuses on human experience and identity and examines how individuals visualize themselves and how they are portrayed. […]
Resilience of Diversity: Opening Reception Click image for a downloadable poster Monday, February 10 from 7:15-8:15pm MECA&D, Porteous, Joanne Waxman Library, Second floor Free and open to the public Resilience of Diversity brings together student artists from MECA&D, alumni, faculty and members of the community to broaden the narrative of artists of color. In sharing […]
Black Poets Speak Out Click image for a downloadable poster Tuesday, February 11 from 11am–12pm MECA&D, Porteous, Osher Hall, Second floor Free and open to the public *via VideoConference This workshop focuses on poetry’s ability to help engage communities and address social justice initiatives. As the cofounder of Black Poets Speak Out, Amanda Johnston, will […]
History of Braiding Tuesday, February 11 from 6pm–8:30pm & Friday, February 14 from 6:30-8:30pm MECA&D, Porteous, Joanne Waxman Library, Second floor Free and open to the public For many years, and in many cultures, braiding has been a significant way of building connections and nurturing relationships across the globe. Kris Patridge will be leading us […]
Colorism Click image for a downloadable poster Wednesday, February 12 from 6pm–7pm MECA&D, Porteous, Room 209, Second floor. Free and open to the public *via VideoConference Palmira is here to elaborate on her published work “7 Ways Non-Black People of Color Perpetuate Anti-Blackness”. The lecture will be in discussion style. Palmira Muniz is a fat, […]
Cultural Identity Contemplations Click image for a downloadable poster Thursday, February 13 from 4–5:30pm MECA&D, Porteous, Joanne Waxman Library, Second floor Free and open to the public This workshop centers on the integration of mindfulness meditation and socially-engaged spiritual practice and will include brief meditation, a short talk, some experiential exercises, and group discussion. This […]
West African Dance Workshop Click image for a downloadable poster Friday, February 14 from 3:30–5:30pm Maine Mechanics Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland (across from Porteous) Free and open to the public Come ground yourself on Wellness Friday, this is Free and open to the public! Join us in learning a folkloric dance, have fun and […]
History of Braiding Friday, February 14 from 6:30-8:30pm MECA&D, Porteous, Joanne Waxman Library, Second floor Free and open to the public For many years, and in many cultures, braiding has been a significant way of building connections and nurturing relationships across the globe. Kris Patridge will be leading us in a conversation about the history […]
Saturday, February 22 from 7–8pm MECA&D, Porteous, Joanne Waxman Library, Second floor Free and open to the public Join us for the closing reception of Resilience of Diversity, a show bringing together student artists from MECA&D, alumni, faculty and members of the community to broaden the narrative of artists of color. The closing reception will celebrate our […]