Maine College of Art

Maine College of Art & Design is a non-profit institution of higher education located in the heart of Portland's Arts District. The college employs 193 people and generates an annual revenue of $50 million. Established in 1982, Maine College of Art & Design offers a variety of programs including a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art, a Master of Arts in Teaching, and a Salt Graduate Certificate in Documentary Studies. The college provides a comprehensive curriculum for aspiring artists, catering to both undergraduate and graduate students as well as adults and youths through continuing studies. Their BFA program features eleven majors spanning various disciplines such as Ceramics, Animation & Game Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Metalsmithing & Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textile & Fashion Design, and Woodworking & Furniture Design. Maine College of Art & Design also offers a Pre-College intensive program for high school students. A unique aspect of Maine College of Art & Design is its vibrant campus environment. The college transformed a former department store into its main campus building, featuring spacious classrooms and studios accessible 24/7. The campus also houses the Institute of Contemporary Art, a regional hub showcasing contemporary art from Maine and internationally. The Joanne Waxman Library, one of the largest independent libraries in Northern New England, provides extensive resources for students. For inquiries or further information, please visit the college's website at meca.edu.