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Maine College of Art Holiday Sale

The Holiday Sale supports MECA’s education, outreach, and student programs while providing an opportunity for MECA students, alumni, faculty and staff to sell unique, handmade arts, crafts and gifts for the holiday season. The Holiday Sale has free admission and is open to all ages! 

Location and Sale Dates

2019 Holiday Sale dates will be announced in the Fall.

Details

The juried Holiday Sale includes over 50 vendors, selling handmade ceramics, jewelry, furniture, prints, textiles and more. The sale will also includs a Featured Artists Raffle showcasing the work of six Maine College of Art alumni vendors. Applications for 2019 will open in the Fall.

2018 Featured Artists

We are very pleased to have featured six Maine College of Art alumni vendors selected by the Holiday Sale Jury as our 2018 Featured Artists. Raffle tickets were sold during the Holiday Sale for the chance to win work from one of these artists, and proceeds went towards the MECA scholarship fund.

Featured Artists Biographies

Ebenezer Akakpo is a Ghanaian-born designer living and working in Portland, Maine. Using Adinkra symbols as the foundation for his patterns, each Akakpo piece is designed to hold specific meaning and personal significance to whomever it belongs to. With degrees from RIT in Industrial Design and from Maine College of Art in Metalsmithing and Jewelry, Ebenezer’s pieces are a unique and elegant marriage of the precision of technology and the soul of handmade design.

Possum Hollow Farm Soap, LLC is a family owned and operated natural soap business for 18 years. Our business began as an experiment to prove our ability to make and live with natural hand-made products. That experiment soon became a passion. Over the years we have worked to create natural products using skin nourishing ingredients and fine oils to soften and moisturize skin. This labor of love has blossomed into two soap lines and a wonderful, carefully formulated line of skincare. We are proud to make these fine products available for your use.

Don Best lives and works in Norway Maine. He received his BFA from Portland School of Art in 1979.Since graduating Don has continued studying and working with a variety of mediums. This has allowed him to develop his own unique style as a sculptor. The Littlefield Gallery in Winter Harbor is Don’s Maine gallery.

 

Mary Forst began making pearl jewelry as a way to investigate my sentimentality and the relationship thy have with particular objects. Mary inherited two pearl necklaces from my grandmother at the age of nine and always cherished them. During the process of creating their senior thesis work at Maine College of Art the pearl became a material to me and design aesthetic took the front seat. After the completion of this series, Mary still toyed with the pearl and with the desire to make contemporary jewelry incorporating this material.

In the fall of 2017, Mary began to work on a small production line utilizing this concept. This line of jewelry is often inspired by traditional designs but has an edge to it that its classic predecessor lacks. My goal is to redesign this traditional adornment and to create trendy, stunning, badass jewelry that can be worn by people of all ages, anywhere and any time.

Mark Marchesi was born in a suburb of NYC in 1977. He moved to Portland to attend MECA, and graduated with a BFA in Photography in 1999. Mark’s images have been shown and published widely. Notable group exhibitions include Unframed First Look at Sean Kelly Gallery in Chelsea and Port of Portland: A Ship Shaped History at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Solo exhibitions include Slack Water at Space Gallery in 2011, and Evangeline at PhoPa Gallery in 2016. Mark has been awarded four individual grants from Maine Arts Commission to support photographic projects, and one from Maine Humanities Council through a fiscal sponsorship with Maine Historical Society to support production of his first hardcover monograph Evangeline: A Modern Tale of Acadia, published in 2016 by Daylight Books. Mark currently resides in South Portland with his wife and two daughters.

Kari Radasch is a native Mainer, mother, potter, mosaic artist, tile maker and educator living in Portland Maine. She received her BFA from the Maine College of Art and her MFA from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Using earthenware clay, color as a metaphor for joy, and an occasional historical reference and ironic nod to kitsch objects, Kari makes celebratory work. She plucks nostalgic observations from her life and reassembles and reimagines these investigations, onto functional dishes and tile– a format that has the unique ability to hold a warm, sentimental place in our lives. She has taught workshops and lectured across the country and loves to share her excitement for clay with her students. Kari lives and makes in Portland, Maine.

2018 Vendors

Library Sale

The Joanne Waxman Library at MECA will be holding their annual book sale during Holiday Sale hours. All of the proceeds from the book sale will benefit the Library. Browse hundreds of discounted new and used art books including exhibition catalogs, oversize texts, and how-to titles, many starting at $5 or less. Books make great gifts, and all funds raised go directly toward supporting the Library’s print collection. Library Sale hours are Friday, December 7, 5pm–9pm and Saturday, December 8, 10am-5pm.

Past Vendors

2017 Vendors

2016 Vendors

2015 Vendors

  • Pilar Nadal ’13 – Letterpress and screen-printed paper and textile goods (handkerchiefs and tea towels)
  • Erika Naigle ’11 – Functional pottery as well as magnets and Christmas ornaments
  • Emily Diaz Norton ’07 – Sculptural and functional porcelain adornments for the home and body
  • Shannon Owen ‘ 14 – Bracelets, neck pieces made from needle and wet felted wool, embellishments include hand-carved alabaster and silicone
  • Emily Percival ’06 – Edgy and elegant jewelry handcrafted from sterling silver and semi precious stones
  • Alex Portela – Clay animal and dragon figures
  • Robbi Portela ’87 – Stoneware pottery with whimsical animal designs
  • Roxanne Quimby, Honorary ’15- Fresh organic vegetables combined with cage free eggs and added to organic semolina flour to create nutritious, delicious, locally produced pasta
  • Shannon Rankin ’97 – Embroidered map collages
  • Natalie Reed ’13 – Silver and gold jewerly inspired by lobstering and Maine’s coast
  • J.Richel ’02 – Cards and prints
  • Michelle Roberts ’94 –  Beautifully crafted, non-traditional jewelry alternatives for the young at heart
  • Joe Rosshirt ’11 – Affordable gifts, cards, prints and paintings for all ages
  • Gergana Ruphina ’98 –  Unique illustrations for wall, fabric and the home
  • Morgan Sayer ’98 – Sterling silver jewelry
  • Carter Shappy ’15 and David Twiss ’14 – Woodblock printed T-shirts and prints (usually with animalistic themes)
  • Rebecca Shelly ’04 – Bags and earrings using bike inner tubes and up-cycled fabrics
  • Maia Snow ’13 –  Abstract drawings, collages, and paintings
  • Rachel Sperry – Knit tops, hats and scarves
  • Melissa Sullivan, Staff – Sewn goods pairing bold fabrics with good design (bags, totes, tea towels, dopp kits)
  • Beth Taylor Weyand ’08 –  Colorful and playful children’s clothing, home textiles and notecards
  • Jessica Teesdale, Staff – Colorful, functional pottery with a nature inspired narrative
  • Karalyn Thayer ’08 – Original Christmas cards, greeting cards, art prints and other printed goods
  • Dietlind Vander Schaaf, Staff –  Encaustic and acrylic mixed media paintings, handmade cards and ornaments
  • Nicole Warren ’12 –  Cast plastic, resin and sterling silver jewelry
  • LK Weiss ’11 –  Hand-drawn greeting cards and prints, and Bowline Co. handmade bow ties
  • Nathan Willever ’11 –  Handmade slipware pottery
  • Amanda Williams, Current Student – Stoneware pottery, handmade soap dishes and holiday tree ornaments
  • Maria Wolff – Sterling silver jewelry that incorporates butterfly and moth wings
  • Sarah Yakawonis ’09 – Paper art, quilling in posters and ornaments, paper flowers (made and kits)

2014 Vendors

  • Elizabeth Louden – Pottery (floor 3, table 48)
  • Marilyn Lucey ’09 – Hand felted hats; Maine-made crafter  (floor 1, table 10)
  • Ruchika Madan ’93 – Decorative ceramic tableware and tiles  (floor 2, table 31)
  • Tracy S. Mastro ’91 – Kiln fired enamel art and jewelry  (floor 2, table 24)
  • Naomi McNeill ’08 – Designer jewelry  (floor 1, table 1)
  • Caren-Marie Michel ’78 – Original acrylic on canvas landscape paintings  (floor 1, table 9)
  • Jason Morrissey ’98 – Handmade knives, jewelry, glass marbles, and hollow/solid glass forms (floor 2, table 29)
  • John Nelson ’12 – Furniture (floor 1, table 18)
  • Toki Oshima –  Art and cards (floor 1, table 3)
  • Sara Patalano ’02 –  Handmade plush friends for all ages (floor 2, table 30)
  • Roxanne Quimby – Fresh organic vegetables combined with cage free eggs and added to organic semolina flour to create nutritious, delicious, locally produced pasta. (floor 2, table 23)
  • Kari Radash ’97 –  Pottery (floor 1, table 6)
  • Michelle Roberts ’94 –  Jewelry & accessories (floor 2, table 25)
  • Gergana Ruphina ’98 –  One of a kind textiles, paper goods and art (floor 2, table 27)
  • Shalom House, Inc. –  Paintings, note cards, jewelry (floor 3, table 45)
  • Maia Snow ’13 –  Oil paintings, collages, drawings (floor 3, table 35)
  • Molly Steinmetz ’14 –  Prints, cards, pins, jewelry, knick-knacks, etc. (floor 3, table 41)
  • Melissa Sullivan, Staff – Sewn goods-bags, napkins, aprons, tea towels, clothing (floor 2, table 20)
  • Beth Taylor ’08 –  pillOWS, onesies, stationery, with wit and stitch (floor 3, table 53)
  • David Twiss ’14 –  Prints, posters, t-shirts (floor 2, table 19)
  • Dietlind Vander Schaaf, Staff –  Ornaments, small collages, greeting cards, and encaustic paintings (floor 2, table 22)
  • Angela Warren ’11 –  Oil paintings on canvas or panel; small gouache paintings on paper; digital prints of paintings (floor 3, table 40)
  • Nicole Warren ’12 –  Jewelry (floor 3, table 51)
  • LK Weiss ’11 –  T-shirts and handmade greeting cards (floor 2, table 22)
  • Nathan Willever ’11 –  Ceramics, pottery (floor 2, table 21)

2013 Vendors

  • Kate Allen ’06 – Bold, fabulous, fun, eclectic, affordable handmade resin jewelry & accessories. (floor 1, table 18)
  • Judy Babin ’98 – Sterling silver and gold jewelry with precious and semi-precious stones. (floor 2, table 12)
  • Marian Baker – Faculty – Useful pottery (floor 3, table 57)
  • Cat Bates ’09 – Distinctive Jewelry and accessories. (floor 3, table 52)
  • Nicole Blake ’10 – Home textiles: tea towels, aprons, children’s items: dress up items, nursery decor (floor 3, table 39)
  • Shayna Blumert ’13 – Screen printed cards, clothing, and tapestries (floor 3, table 46)
  • Olan Boardman ’01 – Tea towels, pillows, art prints, paper products, calendars and cards (floor 1, table 2)
  • Emily Bourne ’14 – Ceramics (floor 1, table 8)
  • Shawn Brewer ’12 – Live screenprinted T-shirts and Posters designed by Maine Artist. (floor 2, table 20)
  • Jasmine Clayton (attended) – Handcrafted leather bags and accessories (floor 2, table 15)
  • Eliza Jane Curtis – Friend – Hand-printed items, original designs: Letterpress cards, silkscreened jersey scarves, organic cotton tote bags, t-shirts, tea towels, etc. (floor 3, table 44)
  • Nicholas Downing, Continuing Studies – Iron work (floor 3, table 54)
  • Michel Droge ’10 MFA – Small oil paintings &  intaglio prints & framed  drawings (floor 3, table 43)
  • Eric Drzewianowski ’04 – Blank guest books and albums, small chap books (floor 3, table 41)
  • Hannah Ellingwood ’16 – Cards with scans of artwork as image (floor 3, table 55)
  • Lisa Ferreira Jones ’02 – Handmade paper lighting, switch plate covers, jewelry and paper accessories (floor 2, table 14)
  • Colleen Foley ’07 – Hand Printed Apparel and Accessories; Limited Edition Prints on Paper (floor 2, table 13)
  • Colleen Forde ’96 – Original landscape oil paintings, Matted Prints , cards and calendars (floor 3, table 56)
  • Tara Gamwell ’06 – Quilts, fabric gifts & home accessories, crayon holders, ornaments, baskets (floor 3, table 45)
  • Theresa Maria Gannett ’13 – Jewelry; bangles, rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces (floor 1, table 9)
  • Hannah Godbey ’11 –  Pillows, monotypes, silkscreens, lithography and cyanotype (floor 2, table 25)
  • Shelby Goldsmith ’14 – Colorful contemporary cloisonné enamel silhouette pendants (floor 3, table 59)
  • Amalia Guettinger ’12 – Jewelry (floor 1, table 10)
  • Grace Hager ’15 – Fine Art Prints, Knit Apparel: Hats + Scarves, Drawings, Paintings, Collage (floor 2, table 24)
  • Mason Hainey (attended) – Unisex apparel, neckwear & leather goods (floor 3, table 58)
  • Kendra Haskell-Sweet ’89 – Clothing and accessories for women and girls (floor 3, table 50)
  • Andrew Haviland ’12 – Jewelry (floor 3, table 35)
  • Stacy Howe MFA ’10 – Prints and drawings (floor 3, table 42)
  • Tami Kasoff ’97 – Crochet & Knit Items (floor 3, table 53)
  • Heather Kelly ’99 – Nail art on weathered wood and kids organic shirts with sewn on capes (floor 2, table 22)
  • Genevieve Levin ’97 – Multi-media art work based in henna traditions, felted soap, clothing, henna inspired rocks and journals (floor 3, table 32)
  • Megan Lloyd (staff) – Jewelry (floor 3, table 42)
  • Elizabeth Louden (attended) – Pottery (floor 3, table 54)
  • Lydia Loy-Santelli ’16 – Freehand, all natural, henna tattoos–traditional mandala style + flash tattoos (floor 3, table 40)

Contact

For more information, email holidaysale@meca.edu or call Isabelle O’Donnell, Alumni Relations & Events Coordinator, at 207.699.5018.