past exhibitions : 2004 bfa and mfa exhibitions

2004 BFA AND MFA EXHIBITIONS

Maine College of Art (MECA) invites the public to view the BFA and MFA degree candidates' final work in their thesis exhibitions. Opening receptions will be held on at 4 pm on Sunday, May 16.

The BFA Thesis Index will be exhibited at the MECA's Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA at MECA), 522 Congress Street. Degree recipients will exhibit a selection of thesis work in their major. The index was curated by seniors Sage Lewis and Natalie Larsen. Thesis projects are developed during the student's final semester and are based around one concept or theme. Majors include Ceramics, Graphic Design, Metalsmithing & Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Self- design, and for the first year New Media. This year's final projects range from furniture design, installations, logo and collateral material development, and interactive new media. In addition, seniors will be exhibting on the first three floors of the Porteous building.

The MFA Thesis Exhibition will be on view at Portland Yacht Services, 58 Fore Street. An opening reception will also be held on Saturday, May 15, at 6:30 pm. The MFA program requires each degree recipient complete twenty-four months of rigorous study. The studio portion of the thesis, which will be on view, is developed as a product of the MFA candidates' academic research and studio practices. This year's theses include work in photography, new media, film, painting, installation, collage, and drawing.

All events are free and open to the public. ICA at MECA and Baxter Building regular hours are Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 5 pm, Thursdays until 7 pm. The 9rd Commencement Exercises will take place at Merrill Auditorium on Sunday, May 16, at 2 pm. For more information, call Maine College of Art at 207.775.5098.