Launched in Summer 2010, the MFA Alumni Residency is designed to bring a small group of alumni back to Maine each summer. Running congruent to the MFA Summer Intensive, alumni return to the MECA studios for 5 weeks to engage in an intensive on campus experience.
Studio Space
Residents will be provided studio space in the Porteous building. Alumni will receive 24-hour access to the studio spaces.
Teaching Opportunities
Returning alum are invited to participate as visitors in student critiques in the MFA, as well as in the Pre College and the Art Teachers Fellowship Programs. Residents may propose to lead studio workshops and demonstrations and conduct studio visits with current MFA students.
Learning Opportunities
Alumni Residents will receive at least one studio visit from a MFA Visiting Artist during the course of the residency. Alumni will be invited to participate in some classroom discussions and activities.
MFA Open House
The MFA alumni concludes with the annual MFA Open House at which alumni are able to present their work in the Porteous Building during Portland’s First Friday Art Walk. At this event, alumni may be called upon to represent the program to perspective students and community members,
Studio Fees
Alumni Residents pay a flat studio fee of $350 for the length of the residency. They are also responsible for all associated studio lab fees for use of the photography and printmaking labs.
Housing Options
Alumni Residents may decide to stay in MECA housing (pending availability) and will pay the same rates as the MFA students. Housing is available for either single ($775 for the month) or double occupancy ($593/month). While residents may choose to bring a spouse as well (an additional $250 fee), there are no children allowed in the residence halls. A non-refundable placement fee of $100 and a security deposit of $400.00 are also required.
Dates
The dates for the 2011 Alumni Residency are July 2 - August 3, 2012.
Application
Required Application Materials:
- Statement of intent
1-page statement discussing the following: what you plan to work on during the residency, your studio and equipment needs, why you are interested in returning to MECA, and finally, your interests in interacting with current MFA students (participating in crits, studio visits, leading workshops, etc.). - Images: 5-10 images of recent work
Application materials are due on March 15, 2012 and should be sent to mfaresidency@MECA.edu.
Questions?
For more information about the application please contact Alexandra Silverthorne, MFA '10 / MFA Alumni Residency Coordinator mfaresidency@MECA.edu.
Artwork by MECA MFA alums is regularly featured in The M+B Gallery, a new gallery based in the MECA MFA Office. Shows rotate on a quarterly basis.
Currently on view
November- December 2010, Kate Katomski, MFA ‘02
Upcoming
January- February 2011, Alexandra Silverthorne, MFA ‘10
March- April 2011, Mahasti Mudd, MFA ‘08
May- June 2011, Christopher Sullivan, MFA ‘07
Past
September - October 2010
Twin Hand Movement
Devin Dobrowolski, MFA ‘08
An ongoing series of drawings and collages that examine
iconographic imagery.