FILM: REASON 4369

L/A Arts 221 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ME, United States

*** Note date change due to inclement weather*** Reason 4369 is directed by Zamzam Elmoge, produced by the GENZ team. The film focuses on giving a platform for Lewiston kids to tell their stories and break the stereotypes they hear about themselves every day. Click here to watch the trailer. This is a free event. Refreshments provided. […]

WORKSHOP: I_Legal Demonstration and Action | Maria Patricia Tinajero

Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art & Design, first floor

I_Legal (2018) explores paper “as the first technology” that allowed for global mobilization of ideas, a kind of global immigration that explores the connections between art, history, politics and the environment. I_Legal (2018) devotes attention to the process of fermentation that acts as a source of energy and as a metaphor for free mobilization. The fermented plant fibers become […]

CELEBRATION: AFRiCAN DUNDADA presents “A Celebration Of Culture”

Rhines Auditorium, Portland Public Library 5 Monument Way, Portland, ME, United States

AFRiCAN DUNDADA and the Portland Public Library presents “A Celebration of Culture” an event that celebrates Portland’s culture and diversity. Come and enjoy free Yoga, Meditation and an Afro Beat Dance class by Veeva and Miss Holmes before we start the night with original poetry by Isaac Kinzambi, stand up comedy by Maine’s own (Mr. Funny […]

CONVERSATION + FOOD: The History of Chinese in Maine | hosted by Maine College of Art & Design

Maine College of Art & Design 522 Congress Street, Portland, ME, United States

While there has been a relatively small population of Chinese residents of Maine over the years, those who have settled here have made their mark, dating back to the first Chinese immigrant who came in 1857. Come hear some stories about these early Chinese Mainers, and also enjoy some Chinese tea and snacks, sponsored by […]

Traces | CONVERSATION + FOOD: The History of Chinese in Maine | @ MECA&D

Maine College of Art & Design 522 Congress Street, Portland, ME, United States

While there has been a relatively small population of Chinese residents of Maine over the years, those who have settled here have made their mark, dating back to the first Chinese immigrant who came in 1857. Come hear some stories about these early Chinese Mainers, and also enjoy some Chinese tea and snacks, sponsored by […]

Delve: Salt Fall 18 Final Exhibition

Maine College of Art & Design 522 Congress Street, Portland, ME, United States

Over the past semester, students in audio and visual storytelling honed their skills while seeking out the narratives of people in Maine and beyond: from a chef building an aquaponics greenhouse in Brunswick...

Gallery Talk by MMV Artist Yu-Wen Wu | Maine College of Art & Design

Maine College of Art & Design 522 Congress Street, Portland, ME, United States

Making Migration Visible: Traces, Tracks, & Pathways featured artist Yu-Wen Wu will discuss her artwork in the galleries, describing the research processes and community practices that contribute to her work. This event will be hosted in the Institute of Contemporary Art at MECA&D.   >> Click here to return to Exhibition Affiliated Events Calendar <<

Making Migration Visible | Yu-Wen Wu: Gallery Talk | @ MECA&D

Maine College of Art & Design 522 Congress Street, Portland, ME, United States

Making Migration Visible: Traces, Tracks & Pathways featured artist Yu-Wen Wu will discuss her artwork in the galleries, describing the research processes and community practices that contribute to her work. Following her talk, the artist will lead a workshop in conjunction with her Leavings/Belongings series. Leavings/Belongings is comprised of multitudes of cloth wrapped bundles representing all that is left […]