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Behind the Inspiration: Sam Steele ’22

Sam Steele ’22 graduated from our BFA Woodworking & Furniture Design program last month. He was the inaugural recipient of the Anne Honeywell Orr Memorial Endowed Scholarship, benefitting . . .

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MFA candidate Mattie Hinkley featured in winter issue of American Craft

If you haven’t grabbed a copy of the winter issue of American Craft yet, be sure not to miss the beautiful story written about MFA candidate and rising star Mattie Hinkley. In the piece, . . .

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Spotlight on MAT candidate Dan Toomre ’22: A Pre-College success story

At Maine College of Art & Design, we are proud to offer an array of programs designed to nourish emerging artists’ creativity and prepare them for professional success. One such offering is our . . .

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Nicholas Norris ’14 opens solo show in New York City

Painting alum Nicholas Norris ’14 opened his first solo exhibition Friday, February 24, 2023 at New York’s Thierry Goldberg Gallery. The exhibition, Turf Paradise, showcases Norris’ striking . . .

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Sarah Pedry Obuchowski MFA ’11 illustrates new children’s book “How Birds Sleep”

“Have you ever seen a bird sleep? Or wondered just when it is that migrating cranes find the time to catch Z’s as they cross the ocean? From the parrots of Thailand to the ostriches of . . .

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Kate Gardiner ’20 illustrates new children’s book “Small Places, Close to Home”

October 3, 2023, will see the release of the new children's book Small Places, Close to Home, written by Deborah Hopkinson and illustrated by Kate Gardiner '20. The story is inspired . . .

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Prof. Greta Bank opens solo exhibition “Deep Fake” at Speedwell Contemporary

March 24 through April 29, Speedwell Contemporary presents Deep Fake, a solo exhibition by Greta Bank, Assistant Professor of Foundation at Maine College of Art & Design. Deep Fake is . . .

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Elana Adler opens solo exhibition, “To Through” at Buoy Gallery in Kittery, ME

To Through, a solo exhibition by Textile & Fashion Design Technician Elana Adler, opens Saturday, June 10, 2023 with an opening reception 5-8pm at Buoy Gallery in Kittery, ME. To Through . . .

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Ayumi Horie, Salt ’92 receives 2022 Maine Craft Artist Award

Ayumi Horie, Salt ’92 receives 2022 Maine Craft Artist Award

We are thrilled to announce that Ayumi Horie, Salt ’92 is the recipient of the 2022 Maine Craft Artist Award! Join the community on Friday, November 18 in Mechanics Hall . . .

Emily Kwong, Salt ’13, covers today’s headlines through the lens of science

Emily Kwong, Salt ’13, covers today’s headlines through the lens of science

Salt Institute of Documentary Studies Emily Kwong, Salt ’13, covers today's headlines through the lens of science Emily Kwong, Salt ’13 . . .

Casey Georgi, Salt ’17, reaches #1 on Apple podcasts with Alien State

Casey Georgi, Salt ’17, reaches #1 on Apple podcasts with Alien State

Congratulations to Casey Georgi Salt '17, whose podcast Alien State reached #1 for Society & Culture on Apple podcasts in its very first week! The . . .

Amya Bhalla, Salt ’22 sneaks art into the world

Amya Bhalla, Salt ’22 sneaks art into the world

Amya Bhalla, Salt ’22 Sneaks Art Into The World “I love sneaking my art into the world when no one is looking,” Amya Bhalla, Salt ’22 explains on a website highlighting various pursuits across the . . .

Mike Eckel, Salt ’96 covers the invasion from Ukraine

Mike Eckel, Salt ’96 covers the invasion from Ukraine

Earlier this week, MECA&D checked in with alumnus Mike Eckel, Salt ’96 to offer him support from our community as he covers the invasion from Ukraine. We asked Mike if there . . .

Tim Greenway, Salt ’03, captures Portland’s transformation

Tim Greenway, Salt ’03, captures Portland’s transformation

Commercial, editorial and fine art photographer Tim Greenway, Salt ’03 has a unique ability to study the landscape and details of the micro-ecology through his rich abstraction . . .

Midnight Son

Midnight Son

Tell us a bit about Midnight Son: Midnight Son is a true story about an actor-turned-fugitive who claims he has a supernatural encounter on the Alaskan tundra while running from the law. It’s a mystery, an . . .

Shoulder Season

Shoulder Season

Tell us a bit about your project, Shoulder Season: Shoulder Season is a project about an adult dodgeball league in Rockland, Maine. Before attending Salt Institute of Documentary Studies, I lived in the . . .

‘The Richest Hill’ Podcast

‘The Richest Hill’ Podcast

We were very excited to catch up with Nora Saks about her new podcast, 'Richest Hill'. A Salt Writing student back in the early teens, Nora has built a career in public radio and podcasting. Nora shared some . . .

The Laughter Life

The Laughter Life

Juliet Werner (Salt ’06), a Senior Segment Producer at the Daily Show with Trevor Noah, took some time to discuss her new feature documentary film, The Laughter Life, and share some reflections on her life . . .

I Let My Curiosity Lead Me

I Let My Curiosity Lead Me

How did you learn about Salt? A photographer friend in Portland took me to the final show of the 2006 fall semester, when the photography was still black and white film! I had been shooting some weddings and . . .

The Next Level: SALT

The Next Level: SALT

Wheels click in staccato rhythms and rubber stoppers shriek against the slick wooden floor of the track. Strapped head to toe in protective pads and helmets, 10 women on rollerskates jockey for position, . . .

Salt Alumni Win Audio Competition Awards

Salt Alumni Win Audio Competition Awards

Tracy Mumford Salt ’13 and Steven Jackson Salt '13 won audio awards in the 2017 Third Coast/Richard H. Driehaus Competition. The Traffic Stop Produced by Tracy Mumford Salt '13, The Traffic Stop is an . . .

Best Female Narrator Audie Award

Best Female Narrator Audie Award

Tavia Gilbert Salt ’01 Receives Best Female Narrator Audie Award Tavia Gilbert, who attended the Salt Institute of Documentary Studies in 2001, received a 2017 Best Female Narrator Audie Award for her . . .

Salt Alum News Story Goes Viral

Salt Alum News Story Goes Viral

A news story recently written by Alex Acquisto Salt ’11 recounted the heroic actions of jogger Rachel Borch during her terrifying encounter with a rabid raccoon, which she managed to drown in a puddle and . . .

Two Create: A Collaborative Project

Two Create: A Collaborative Project

Writers, artists, and friends Heidi Sistare and Kelly Shetron value creative partnerships so highly they started their own project that explores how collaborative relationships impact creative work. “The . . .

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