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 […]
EVENT RESCHEDULED (2/21/20) Mirko Ilić: Design From Right to Left Visiting Artist Lecture Friday, February 21, 4–5pm MECA&D, Osher Hall, Second floor Free and open to the public Limited seating A talk by designer Mirko Ilić about The Design of Dissent, a book he co-wrote with Milton Glaser. The lecture will reveal left wing imagery […]
EVENT RESCHEDULED (2/21/20) The Tolerance Project Public Reception Friday, February 21, 5–6:30pm MECA&D, Porteous Lobby 522 Congress Street, Portland ME, 04101 Free admission About The Tolerance Project On view from December 13, 2019 - February 22, 2020 Maine College of Art & Design: Congress Street Windows + MECA&D Lobby THE TOLERANCE PROJECT has brought a message […]
Come see first-hand why students are choosing to study in MECA&D's close-knit community and rigorous artistic programs.
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 […]
Please join us for our live Salt Storytelling event! 7 Stories on the theme of "Personal Geography". March 4, 2020 from 7–8:30pm.
