A night of community through music and performance, sponsored by the Maine Immigrant Musical Instrument Project, Jenny Van West Music, and Mayo Street Arts. Featuring a diverse and international lineup of local musicians.
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Making Migration Visible: Traces, Tracks, & Pathways featured artist Yu-Wen Wu will discuss her artwork in the galleries, describing the research processes and community practices that contribute to her work.
This event will be hosted in the Institute of Contemporary Art at MECA.
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While there has been a relatively small population of Chinese residents of Maine over the years, those who have settled here have made their mark, dating back to the first Chinese immigrant who came in 1857. Come hear some stories about these early Chinese Mainers, and also enjoy some Chinese tea and snacks, sponsored by the Chinese & American Friendship Association of Maine.
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A short screening of recipe films created by MECA students in the Public Engagement class Animation Exchange in collaboration with cooks from In Her Presence, a not-for-profit serving women from various immigrant communities in Maine through English classes, self-advocacy tools, and a variety of workshops. Community dinner featuring recipes from In Her Presence contributors to follow.
Hosted by Maine College of Art: Public Engagement Department
For more information contact Amelia Garretson-Persans at agarretson-persans@meca.edu
This event will take place in the MECA Cafe. The film screening will begin at 4:30PM, with a community dinner to follow at 5PM.
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Making Migration Visible: Traces, Tracks & Pathways featured artist Ranu Mukherjee will talk about her practice and work in the exhibition at MECA’s ICA. The talk will be hosted in MECA’s Osher Hall.
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