Category: Center for Maine Contemporary Art

David Driskell : A Life in Art, Gardening and Material Culture at CMCA

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in partnership with Indigo Arts Alliance of Portland, invites the public to attend a slide presentation and conversation with renowned artist David Driskell at CMCA, 21 Winter Street, Rockland, on Sunday, September 8 at 4pm. The illustrated talk, “A Life in Art, Gardening and Material Culture” centers on […]

Tuesday Talk with Ann Craven and Christopher Crosman at CMCA

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA), located at 21 Winter Street in Rockland, invites the public to attend a Tuesday Talk with artist Ann Craven and Christopher B. Crosman, founding curator, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and former director, Farnsworth Art Museum, on Tuesday, August 27 at 5:30pm. The talk will address Craven’s […]

July ArtLab for All Ages at CMCA

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) invites artists of all ages to explore the visual, functional, and metaphorical dimensions of maps in this month’s ArtLab for All Ages workshop on Saturday, July 6, from 2 to 4pm. Taking inspiration from the exhibition, Dan Mills | Human Topographies, ArtLab participants will delve into a variety […]

Win Dinner for Two at The Lost Kitchen

  Over 20,000 people from around the globe sent in postcards seeking reservations for the 2019 season at The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine. Here’s your chance to win dinner for two at one of the most renowned and sought-after restaurants in America!       Thanks to the generosity of The Lost Kitchen and chef/owner […]

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art to Host Annual Gala

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) will host its annual summer fundraiser, The Art Party on Friday evening, June 28, from 6 to 9pm. The event celebrates the opening of CMCA’s three summer exhibitions featuring the work of artists Ann Craven, Dan Mills, and Tectonic Industries, and will take place at CMCA, 21 Winter […]

CMCA to Present “Dan Mills | Human Topographies”

  The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockland will present a large-scale exhibition of artist Dan Mills’ work beginning June 29 and continuing through October 13, 2019. The exhibition, Dan Mills | Human Topographies, will be the first solo show of the artist’s work in Maine since he moved to the state in […]

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art offers “Melt Down: Ten Artists Respond to Climate Change in the Arctic and Antarctic”

  The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockland is offering a thought-provoking and educational lecture series in conjunction with the exhibition Melt Down: Ten Artists Respond to Climate Change in the Arctic and Antarctic. The second event in the series, “One World,” will take place on Sunday, May 5, at 3pm, and features respected photographer John Paul Caponigro in conversation with Peter Neill, founding […]

ArtLab for All Ages Saturday May 4, 2 – 4pm

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockland invites artists of all ages to take inspiration from the spring season during May’s ArtLab for All Ages on Saturday, May 4, from 2 to 4pm. Come celebrate the colors and vibrancy of Spring! With print making, painting and sculptural materials, create bouquets and wearable insect medallions, looking to […]

CMCA to Reopen March 23 with New Exhibitions

  The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) will reopen to the public on Saturday, March 23, with two new exhibitions for the spring season. A reception celebrating the exhibitions will be held that evening from 5 to 7pm, with a gallery talk by artists Wade Kavanaugh and Stephen B. Nguyen preceding the reception at […]

ArtLab for All Ages – Saturday, March 2, 2-4pm

  The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) invites artists of all ages to create soft mixed media sculptures and wearable artworks during March’s ArtLab for All Ages on Saturday, March 2, from 2 to 4pm. Drawing inspiration from the work of CMCA Biennial artist, Baxter Koziol, participants will craft small soft sculptures and mini wearable artworks such crowns, masks, buttons or brooches. The project will borrow […]