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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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The Institute of Contemporary Art at MECA&D Presents “Liveable Worlds”

On view from October 6 - December 15, 2023 PORTLAND, ME — August 24, 2023— The Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art & Design (ICA at MECA&D) is pleased to announce the . . .

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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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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 . . .

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Salt Institute for Documentary Studies celebrated in the Portland Press Herald

In recognition of its 50th anniversary, the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies was recently celebrated in the Portland Press Herald for its impact in the field of documentary studies. The . . .

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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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MECA&D News › Advancement

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Paintings by John Bisignano On View

Paintings by John Bisignano On View

Paintings by John Bisignano (1929-2021) exhibited in the front window of the Porteous Building through July For the month of July, paintings created by the late prolific Maine artist John […]

MECA&D to Receive $357,000 in Federal Funding

MECA&D to Receive $357,000 in Federal Funding

  Maine College of Art & Design to Receive $357,000 in Federal Funding PORTLAND, ME — March 16, 2022 — Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) today announced it will . . .

Applications open for COLLECT

Applications open for COLLECT

Applications open for the 2022 COLLECT Summer Art Sale Now is your chance to submit work to the annual COLLECT Art Sale (June 23-25, 2022). Proceeds from art by MECA&D […]

MECA&D Introduces the John Bisignano and Bettina Swirkal Memorial Scholarship Fund

MECA&D Introduces the John Bisignano and Bettina Swirkal Memorial Scholarship Fund

Maine College of Art & Design Introduces the John Bisignano and Bettina Swirkal Memorial Scholarship Fund Midcoast Artist’s Generosity Benefits MECA&D Students PORTLAND, ME — January 24, 2022 — . . .

Introducing & Magazine

Introducing & Magazine

Maine College of Art & Design is pleased to present & Magazine, its reimagined and redesigned, biannual publication. Created as the main project for the College’s inaugural & Lab students . . .

The Maine Campus: Feature on the 2021 MECA&D Holiday Sale

The Maine Campus: Feature on the 2021 MECA&D Holiday Sale

Thank you to Meaghan Bellavance from The Maine Campus for meeting with our team and some participating artists on a feature story highlighting the 2021 MECA&D Holiday Sale. The sale […]

Maine College of Art & Design Opens Its 2021 Holiday Sale Online 

Maine College of Art & Design Opens Its 2021 Holiday Sale Online 

Maine College of Art & Design Opens Its 2021 Holiday Sale Online  “Little Something Co. is a trio of MECA alumni that share a knack for collecting stickers. Our time […]

Maine College of Art & Design’s E-Learning Initiative Slated to Receive Federal Funding

Maine College of Art & Design’s E-Learning Initiative Slated to Receive Federal Funding

Maine College of Art & Design’s E-Learning Initiative Slated to Receive Federal Funding PORTLAND, ME — November 17, 2021 — Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) today announced that . . .

Holiday Sale Vendor and Window Display applications are open!

Holiday Sale Vendor and Window Display applications are open!

Each year, the Maine College of Art & Design Holiday Sale (running November 19 through December 10) provides an opportunity to purchase handmade arts, crafts, and gifts for the season while […]

MECA&D’s 2021 COLLECT Art Sale Returns Online & In-Person

MECA&D’s 2021 COLLECT Art Sale Returns Online & In-Person

  “The first-ever COLLECT show I participated in, three paintings left my studio and went to new homes. It is incredibly validating as a creator to feel your work has […]

TD Charitable Foundation Supports Maine College of Art & Design  with COVID-Relief Financial Aid Funding for Students of Color

TD Charitable Foundation Supports Maine College of Art & Design with COVID-Relief Financial Aid Funding for Students of Color

TD Charitable Foundation Supports Maine College of Art & Design with COVID-Relief Financial Aid Funding for Students of Color The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, […]

Maine College of Art & Design  Presents the 2020 COLLECT Online Summer Art Sale

Maine College of Art & Design Presents the 2020 COLLECT Online Summer Art Sale

Annual art sale to continue online, raising critical funds for student scholarships while supporting emerging and established artists June 10, 2020 - Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) is […]

MECA&D Presents the 2019 COLLECT Summer Art Sale

MECA&D Presents the 2019 COLLECT Summer Art Sale

Annual art sale raises crucial funds for student scholarships while supporting emerging and established artists.

Maine College of Art & Design Receives $3 Million from the Lunder Foundation

Maine College of Art & Design Receives $3 Million from the Lunder Foundation

Maine College of Art & Design Receives $3 Million from the Lunder Foundation Gift supports College’s effort to provide financial aid to talented students from all backgrounds Portland, Maine – […]

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