MECA&D 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition Opens at ICA Portland
The Institute of Contemporary Art at the Maine College of Art & Design will showcase the 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition from May 7 to May 16, 2026. An opening reception is scheduled for May 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., at 522 Congress Street, Portland. Nine graduates from the Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art program will present their works, including Abigail G. Cloutier, Harley Ngai Grieco, Molly Knobloch, and others. The diverse range of artwork incorporates ceramics, photography, and multimedia, and explores significant themes such as health, grief, and cultural narratives.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: May 7–16, 2026
- Opening reception: Thursday, May 7, 5–7pm
- Venue: Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art & Design, 522 Congress Street, Portland, Maine
- Nine exhibiting artists: Abigail G. Cloutier, Harley Ngai Grieco, Molly Knobloch, Stephen Medeiros, Darby Miller, Dylan Ouellette, Caitlin Perrigo, Jonathan Spath, Isaac L. Stern
- Media include ceramics, drawings, photography, prints, sculptures, sound and video installations
- Themes: natural and built environments, the uncanny, the everyday, health, grief, personal and cultural histories
- Organized by MECA&D's MFA in Studio Art program in collaboration with ICA
- ICA gallery hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 12–5pm
Entities
Artists
- Abigail G. Cloutier
- Harley Ngai Grieco
- Molly Knobloch
- Stephen Medeiros
- Darby Miller
- Dylan Ouellette
- Caitlin Perrigo
- Jonathan Spath
- Isaac L. Stern
Institutions
- Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D)
- Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at Maine College of Art & Design
Locations
- Portland
- Maine
- United States
- 522 Congress Street, Portland, Maine