MECA&D News

The annual art sale supports student scholarships and artists from the community PORTLAND, ME — June 1, 2023 — Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) is proud to announce […]

PORTLAND, ME — May 10, 2023 — Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) announces the College’s 112th graduation ceremony, taking place Friday, May 12, 2023. Commencement exercises begin at . . .

Refraction: 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition On View May 5 - 19, 2023 Maine College of Art & Design The 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition showcases the work of 78 MECA&D Seniors. […]

Maine College of Art & Design presents The 2023 Fashion Show The 2023 Textile & Fashion Design event will take place May 5, 2023 PORTLAND, ME — April 26, 2023 […]

Maine College of Art & Design Announces 2023 Commencement Speaker Janet Echelman Honorary Degrees to be conferred to Echelman, David Feldman, and Cathy Claman PORTLAND, ME — April 19, 2023 […]

Maine College of Art & Design presents MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the class of 2023 MFA students participate in two exhibitions, on view April 22 - 29, 2023 & May […]

Down East Magazine celebrates 50 years of Salt Institute of Documentary Studies in its March issue Editor in Chief Brian Kevin sits down with Director Isaac Kestenbaum to reflect on […]

The Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art & Design Presents Journey Around My Room  On view from March 3 - April 9, 2023 PORTLAND, ME — January […]

Maine College of Art & Design Welcomes Iris Williamson as Incoming Director of Exhibitions Williamson will oversee exhibitions for the College and the Institute of Contemporary Art PORTLAND, ME — . . .

Maine College of Art & Design Launches New Public-facing Exhibition Space: 49 Oak The street-level space will showcase work from the College for the local community PORTLAND, ME — January […]

Welcoming Nora Saks to the Salt faculty roster! We are thrilled to introduce new Salt faculty member Nora Saks to our team. Nora – notable journalist, audio producer, educator and […]

Maine College of Art & Design Introduces New Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Leader Mercedes Garcia Orozco  Garcia will work directly with students as Assistant Director of Student Life PORTLAND, ME . . .

Maine College of Art & Design is pleased to announce a new gift of artwork donated through the generosity of Rick, Bill, and Brad Barton in honor of their mother, […]

The Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art & Design Presents The Last Season on Earth 2023 Maine College of Art & Design Faculty Triennial On view from […]

Looking for more opportunities to buy handmade artwork for holiday gifts this year? You’re in luck! There are two additional pop-up sales open to the public coming this December in […]

“This College gave me strong foundation skills, preparation that is 100 percent transferable to any field. The scholarship I received validated my potential as much as provided me with much […]

My wish is that you all experience gratitude this week wherever you may find it. In a kindness during travels, the surprise of seeing an old friend, moments of laughter […]

Graphic Design Professor Margo Halverson underscores the importance of play at 2022 AIGA Re-Connect “While working alone gets it done–improvising with others means you have to respond to what you . . .