🐋 November 3-4, 2023, The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA at MECA) at MECA&D presents "Making Liveable Worlds: Climate, Community, and Art", a symposium in conjunction with 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙇𝘿𝙎, currently on view at the ICA. loom.ly/1DOWOlI

MECA&D is hosting the MAEA annual fall membership exhibition this month. The exhibition will be showcased at our Porteous Building from November 3 to 18, 2023. 🎨: Laisa Bellomo-Johnson MAT '24, "Surrender", cyanotype collage on watercolor and sulfite paper, 2022

🌾 November 3-4, 2023, The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA at MECA) at MECA&D presents "Making Liveable Worlds: Climate, Community, and Art", a symposium in conjunction with 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙇𝘿𝙎, currently on view at the ICA. loom.ly/1DOWOlI

🧂 Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00pm, the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies (@the_salt_institute) presents a night of live storytelling at SPACE! loom.ly/j-1XmRY 📸: Annabelle Collette '22

✒️ Looking to enhance your lettering skills and unleash your creativity? Don’t miss this interactive workshop with Hannah Rosengren ’13 (@hannah_rosengren_studio) Saturday, November 11 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Salt Yard Cafe + Bar in Portland. loom.ly/jetk6LY

The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies and Gimlet Media announce the launch of the Gimlet Union Scholarship. Full financial support is available for exceptional audio students with diverse perspectives and lived experiences. Spread the word: loom.ly/QMVW43c

The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, in partnership with Maine Public, introduces ESSENTIAL SALT, a podcast featuring stories reported by students at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. loom.ly/gq_olwM @mainepublic @the_salt_institute

Join us tomorrow for #GivingTuesday, and donate to support the Student Scholarship Fund! All Annual Fund gifts up to $15,000 will be generously matched by Trustee Dr. Ed Friedman '08 and Carole Friedman, Hon. DFA '22. meca.edu/donate 📸: Annabelle Collette ’22

Join us today for Giving Tuesday, when all Annual Fund gifts up to $15,000 will be generously matched by Trustee Dr. Ed Friedman '08 and Carole Friedman, Hon. DFA '22. meca.edu/donate 📸: Annabelle Collette ’22 🗿: Dr. Ed Friedman' 08, "Solstice Watcher", 2023

🎁 It's time for the Holiday Sale! Join us at our Porteous Building Friday, December 1 (First Friday) from 5:00 to 9:00pm and Saturday, December 2 from 10:00am to 6:00pm to shop local, and support artists in your community. loom.ly/zlCP7YU See you there!

Don't miss the 2023 Holiday Sale! Shop original, handmade works from local artists. Find the perfect gift for the ones you love tonight (12/1) from 5:00 to 9:00pm, and tomorrow (12/2) from 10:00am to 6:00pm. For more information, click here: loom.ly/zlCP7YU

We mourn the loss of Peter Simensky, a renowned transdisciplinary artist. A former MECA&D MFA faculty member and Chair of the Graduate Fine Arts program at California College of the Arts, Peter's work delved into the multifaceted essence of art objects.

The Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art & Design presents CHIAOZZA: 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘳, 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘳. The exhibition opens Friday, January 12 at 11:00am and is on view January 12–February 17, 2024.

James Allister Sprang: 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘬𝘦 Opening Friday, January 12 at 11:00am   On view: January 12–April 6, 2024 Reception: Friday, February 2, 5:00–8:00pm

The Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art & Design presents Ryosuke Kumakura: 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘴, 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴, 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘴, 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴. The exhibition opens Friday, January 12 at 11:00am and is on view January 12–February 17, 2024 loom.ly/80IuLAk

𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘥 review of the three exhibitions currently on display at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA at MECA). loom.ly/FASsdBI 📸: Ben Gansco Photography

As February begins, so too does National Black History Month, a time in which we honor the innumerable contributions of Black Americans. Together, we can help create an environment of real equity. Learn more: loom.ly/0UaGzhk 🎨: Edwin Lester, "Sheltered", 2022

𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙚𝙨, an exhibition by current ceramics seniors Olivia Propeck '24 and Emmett Jorgensen '24 opens this Friday, February 23, with an opening reception from 5:00 to 8:00pm. The exhibition will run through March 15, 2024 at our 49 Oak gallery.

Our Printmaking majors will be hosting a fundraising table at the First Friday Art Walk on March 1 from 3:00-8:00pm. They're raising funds for their upcoming trip to the Southern Graphics Council International Conference in Providence, RI #FirstFriday #ArtWalk #MECA&D #PortlandME

📣 Exciting news! Our new exhibition 𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍: is open from March 1 to April 21, 2024! Join us for the reception on Friday, March 1 from 5:00 – 8:00pm at ICA. loom.ly/A6-gNEE