Art Trumps Capitalism At MECA

Art Trumps Capitalism at MECA Posted: 2012-12-07

MECA students donated their art to friday's pop-up-shop. Buyers traded volunteer time for the work created. Watch the video here on WMTW News 8 and read article from Maine Today reporter Shannon Bryan.  Listen to MPBN feature:  MECA Students 'Sell' Art in Exchange for Community Using community service as currency was the concept behind the Yankee Swap Pop Up Shop on Free Street during last friday's Art Walk. The one-night-only shop sold handmade goods and art created by MECA students, purchased in exchange for volunteer time. Read full article...