Julie Poitras Santos: Performance Art

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

O time your pyramids, by Julie Poitras Santos, in the Institute of Contemporary Art's exhibition Bounty, will be performed three times over the course of the exhibition: Friday, September 9th, 3:00-5:00pm Thursday, September 15th, 4:00-6:00pm Thursday, September 29th, 4:00-6:00pm BOUNTY: 2016 Biennial Faculty Exhibition On view from Wednesday, August 24–Thursday, September 29, 2016. Please join us for […]

In This Realm Exhibition

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

IN THIS REALM Five Artists Explore Identity and Transformation Cobi Moules, Untitled (Fallen tree near LaVerkin Creek 2), oil on canvas, 21" x 28", 2012 On view from October 6–21, 2016 Exhibition Opening: Thursday, October 6, 2016, 5:00–8:00pm First Friday Art Walk: Friday, October 7, 2016, 5:00-8:00pm Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art & Design […]

How to Garden in Outer Space exhibition

How to Garden in Outer Space – Isabelle O'Donnell '17 Edward M & Carol J Friendman Gallery On view until October 16 Monday–Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm My work draws from my personal history, traditional craft processes, and the saturated palette of commodity products. Both the natural world and the commercial mundane influence my process, inspiring my choice of materials, color, […]

Jesus, Take the Wheel: Probably Joel ’16

ICA at MECA&D 522 Congress St., Portland, Maine, United States

Jesus, Take the Wheel explores the narrative of Probably Joel’s experience on his recent road trip.

2016 Alumni Print Project

ICA at MECA&D 522 Congress St., Portland, Maine, United States

All degree-holding alumni with printmaking experience are invited to apply to participate in the Annual Alumni Print Session on October 7, 8, and 9 at Maine College of Art & Design. The event starts with dinner on Friday evening and continues on Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 5pm in the printmaking studios at MECA&D. Participants work in relationship to a theme. This year's Visiting Artist is […]

Dwelling Place, Interactive Exhibition

MECA&D Green Space corner of Casco and Shepley Street

Dwelling Place Interactive Public Art Community Celebration Hosted on October 18 at 12:30pm at MECA&D’s Green Space on Casco Street Maine College Of Art, in conjunction with Southern Maine Hillel, will sponsor Dwelling Place, an Interactive Public Art Installation by Asherah Cinnamon '08, at the MECA&D Green Space (corner of Casco and Shepley Streets), in […]

ART21 Screening (2 days, 4 screenings)

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

The Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art & Design (ICA at MECA&D) will be screening Art 21. There will be director introductions, Q&A, and student discussion with each viewing. Featured artists: Natalia Almada, Edgar Arceneaux, Nick Cave, Minerva Cuevas, Stan Douglas, Theaster Gates, Brian Jungen, Barbara Kasten, Liz Larner, Tala Madani, Liz […]

Artist Lecture: Allyson Mitchell

Osher Hall, Maine College of Art & Design, 2nd Floor 522 Congress St., Portland, ME, United States

MECA&D’s Visiting Artist & Guest Lecturer Series invites professional artists, educators, curators, thought leaders, and creative entrepreneurs to present on topics of interest and importance to the MECA&D community. All lectures in this series are hosted in Osher Hall and are open to the public at no charge. Seating is limited. Supported in part by the Gene R. […]

Public and Alumni Forum on Salt

Maine College of Art & Design, First Floor 522 Congress St., Portland, ME, United States

When Salt entered into partnership with Maine College of Art & Design, the College promised to host a forum about Salt to which Salt alumni would be invited. The date for this forum is Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 5:15 pm at Maine College of Art & Design. The first half of the forum will […]