MECA&D News

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 . . .

Save-the-Date! Mainstay X MECA&D Holiday Edition scheduled at Halo at the Point on Thursday, December 1  Join more than 40 art and design vendors from the Maine College of Art & Design […]

Maine College of Art & Design recognizes winners from this year’s BFA Exhibition We are thrilled to share the list of BFA Exhibition winners who were recognized in a private Awards Ceremony […]

Laura Retherford appointed Associate Vice President of Development at Maine College of Art & Design Retherford will play a pivotal role in expanding the College’s impact throughout Portland and beyond . . .

From 7pm on Friday, October 14 through 7pm on Saturday, October 15, four teams of Maine College Art & Design students joined participants from 20 countries worldwide in the 20th […]

Across four floors of the Porteous, nearly 100 students spent the past weekend hanging and installing the impressive art and design featured in this year's BFA Exhibition. This year’s installation […]

On Thursday, October 6, faculty and staff convened in the Joanne Waxman Library to celebrate one another during our annual Roger Gilmore and Educator Service Awards. This special ceremony is […]

On Monday September 26, our Printmaking program hosted New York artist April Vollmer, whose book on the history and contemporary practice of mokuhanga, Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop was released in . . .