Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art (MFA) at MECA&D

Maine College of Art & Design offers a Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art (MFA), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), and a Salt Graduate Certificate in Documentary Studies. MECA&D’s community is diverse, and each new student adds immeasurably to the vibrancy of our community. Applications are evaluated individually, with consideration given to the strength of the portfolio and academic achievement.

Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art
Supported by renowned local, national, and international faculty, visiting artists and carefully selected graduate advisors, the MFA in Studio Art curriculum emphasizes the intersection of production, individual research, and critical analysis.

Students choose either a Low or Full Residency option. MECA&D’s Full Residency MFA provides 24/7 access to private studios and staffed fabrication facilities where students work alongside peers and with local faculty.

Among the first programs in the country, MECA&D’s low residency MFA combines intense periods of on-campus instruction with the freedom and independence of working from any home location, anywhere in the world.

Learn more at MECA.edu/mfa

Applications Are Open for the MFA in Studio Art at Maine College of Art & Design
Students can enroll in a Full Residency in Portland, ME or a Low Residency from anywhere in the world. Apply by January 21 to be considered for a full-tuition scholarship.

Master of Fine Arts application deadlines for Summer 2022
Full Tuition Scholarship Deadline: Friday, January 21, 2022
Priority Deadline: Friday, February 25, 2022
Rolling Admissions: Accepting applications through Monday, May 2, 2022 as space permits

Work, critique, and network with artists from around the world.