Founded in 1882, the Maine College of Art (MECA) is one of 34 private, non-profit, degree-granting professional art colleges in the country, and one of only 18 such colleges not affiliated with a larger academic or arts institution.
MECA is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD), a consortium of thirty-six leading art schools in the United States. Maine College of Art is also accredited by the National Association of Colleges of Art and Design (NASAD) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
The College's Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art (ICA at MECA), presents exhibitions of leading-edge contemporary art year-round which are free and open to the public.
The College's Joanne Waxman Library is one of the largest independent visual arts libraries in New England.

Courses at Maine College of Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Drawing
Painting
Illustration
Metalsmithing and jewlery
Photography
New Media
Sculpture
Self-designed
Woodworking and Furniture Design
Graphic Design
Art History
Liberal Arts

Master of Fine Arts
Studio Arts

Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Art Education

Non-degree programs
Summer School courses
Continuing Studies Program
Pre-College Program

Past students - established and famous artists

Contact Details for Maine College of Art
522 Congress Street
Portland, Maine, ME 04101
http://www.meca.edu