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Down East Magazine celebrates 50 years of Salt Institute of Documentary Studies in its March issue

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 Salt's past, and . . .

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Our 140-year history comes to life on the Congress Street windows

Illustration Prof. Andrew DeGraff brings Maine College of Art & Design’s 140-year history to life on our Congress Street . . .

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MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the class of 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 12 - 20, . . .

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Maine College of Art & Design Welcomes New Trustees to Board 

Maine College of Art & Design Welcomes New Trustees to Board  Kathryn Yates Appointed Chair for the 2022-23 Academic Year    PORTLAND, ME — September 20, 2022 — Maine College of . . .

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Maine College of Art & Design Announces 2023 Commencement Speaker Janet Echelman

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 . . .

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2022 BFA Exhibition on view through November 11

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 . . .

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MECA&D News

Presenting the 2023 COLLECT Art Sale

Presenting the 2023 COLLECT Art Sale

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 […]

Maine College of Art & Design celebrates 112th Commencement May 12, 2023

Maine College of Art & Design celebrates 112th Commencement May 12, 2023

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

“Refraction”: 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition On View May 5-19, 2023

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. […]

Presenting The 2023 Fashion Show

Presenting The 2023 Fashion Show

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

Maine College of Art & Design Announces 2023 Commencement Speaker Janet Echelman

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 […]

MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the class of 2023

MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the class of 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

Down East Magazine celebrates 50 years of Salt Institute of Documentary Studies in its March issue

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 […]

ICA to open “Journey Around My Room” on March 3

ICA to open “Journey Around My Room” on March 3

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 […]

Iris Williamson Appointed Director of Exhibitions

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 — . . .

Coming Soon! New student & alumni exhibition space – 49 Oak

Coming Soon! New student & alumni exhibition space – 49 Oak

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!

Welcoming Nora Saks to the Salt faculty roster!

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 […]

Introducing our New Diversity & Belonging Leader

Introducing our New Diversity & Belonging Leader

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 . . .

Barton Family Donates work by Nancy Hemenway Barton to Maine College of Art & Design

Barton Family Donates work by Nancy Hemenway Barton to Maine College of Art & Design

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, […]

2023 Maine College of Art & Design Faculty Triennial

2023 Maine College of Art & Design Faculty Triennial

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 […]

Holiday pop-ups planned for December! 

Holiday pop-ups planned for December! 

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 […]

Help support student scholarships on Giving Tuesday (11/29)

Help support student scholarships on Giving Tuesday (11/29)

“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 […]

Thanksgiving message on gratitude

Thanksgiving message on gratitude

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 […]

Prof. Halverson underscores the importance of play at 2022 AIGA Re-Connect

Prof. Halverson underscores the importance of play at 2022 AIGA Re-Connect

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 . . .

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