2017 Salt Alumni Exhibition October 6–November 10, 2017 Opening Reception: Friday, October 6, 2017, 5:00-8:00pm Artists at Work Gallery, First Floor, Porteous Building This exhibition features the work of thirteen alumni from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, which is now a graduate certificate program at MECA&D. As we welcome Salt to campus— Fall 2017 […]
Confabulations of Millennia On view from October 6–December 8, 2017 Exhibition Reception: Friday, October 6, 2017, 5:00–8:00pm Melora Kuhn, Waterfall Bust, 2016 Curated by artist Richard Saja, Confabulations of Millennia brings together the works of 19 contemporary artists who take direct inspiration from the 18th and 19th centuries. Using established styles, techniques and objects perfected in the […]
BFA Fall 2017 Visiting Artist Lecture Series 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. Cohen Charitable Foundation, the Isabel K. Pease Trust, and friends of the College through the Osher Chair Naming Program. Call 207.699.5010 for […]
Reception: Friday, November 3, 5-8pm 380 Cumberland, Portland, Maine An exhibition highlighting the collaboration between MECA&D's MAT program and students from Portland and South Portland LearningWorks Afterschool sites. Additionally, there will be a celebration of 21st Century Learning with afterschool programs from around Portland at MECA&D's Green Space, located next to the 380 Cumberland building. […]
Visiting Artist Lecture: Christy Georg, Visiting Assistant Professor, Sculpture Thursday, November 9, 2017; noon (universal lunch) in Osher Hall Christy George, Photograph courtesy ©Koen Dijkman Artist Statement "I am attracted to desolate and harsh natural environments. My work is inspired by travel and research in varied landscapes- lately the American West, sailing the Eastern Seaboard, […]
ServeUP 2018: Rebuilding Lives Through Building Homes Info Session at MECA&D: Monday, November 13, 2017, at 2:00pm, Room 264 What is ServeUP: ServeUP is an alternative spring break opportunity where students serve together in areas that have been affected by natural disasters while engaging in dialogues about race, social justice, and faith. This year, ServeUP is […]
The students of the Salt Graduate Certificate in Documentary Studies at MECA&D are taking a break from making documentaries to host an evening of stories, readings, and audio adventures. Please join us on Wednesday, November 15 at the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association Ballroom. There will be a reception and mixer at 4pm, followed by the […]
BFA Fall 2017 Visiting Artist Lecture Series 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. Cohen Charitable Foundation, the Isabel K. Pease Trust, and friends of the College through the Osher Chair Naming Program. Call 207.699.5010 for […]
2017 MECA&D Holiday Sale Find the perfect gift made by MECA&D students, alumni, faculty and staff. We invite you to share an experience beyond shopping— connecting with the arts community, celebrating with your family, and buying local. Free Admission! All ages! Click here to visit the Holiday Sale site with more information. Location and Sale […]
The Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art & Design will be participating in A Day With(out) Art by shrouding a work in the current exhibition, Confabulations of Millennia by artist and curator, Richard Saja, titled The Eighties, 2017. MECA&D will be flying the Red Ribbon flag, and students are also developing World […]