"The Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art (MFA) at Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D), in collaboration with the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at Maine College of Art & Design, is pleased to present the MFA Thesis Exhibition celebrating the class of 2026. This exhibition showcases the culmination of the graduate candidates' work in the Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art program at the Maine College of Art & Design."
"The MFA Thesis Exhibition features nine artists working across a range of making practices spanning themes including the natural and built environments, the uncanny, the everyday, health, grief, and personal and cultural histories. With an emphasis on both the local and the global, the show highlights a range of studio practices including ceramics, drawings, photography, prints, sculptures, and sound and video installations."
"The nature of their work and research demonstrates the caliber and cultural relevance of MECA&D's MFA Studio Art program, a close-knit yet far-reaching community that connects emerging artists to the wider art world."
"On View: May 7-16, 2026 Opening Reception: Thursday, May 7, 5-7pm Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art & Design 522 Congress Street, Portland, Maine ICA Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5pm"
The Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art program at Maine College of Art & Design, in collaboration with the Institute of Contemporary Art at MECA&D, presents the 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition celebrating the class of 2026. The exhibition showcases the culmination of graduate candidates’ work and features nine artists working across ceramics, drawings, photography, prints, sculptures, and sound and video installations. Themes include the natural and built environments, the uncanny, the everyday, health, grief, and personal and cultural histories. The exhibition emphasizes both local and global perspectives and highlights the cultural relevance of the MFA Studio Art program. The show runs May 7–16, 2026 at the ICA Gallery in Portland, Maine.
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