The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) has been supporting, exhibiting, and sustaining arts and artists with ties to Maine since its founding in 1952. In that time, CMCA has grown from a scrappy upstart presenting shows in barns and backrooms to become the state’s preeminent contemporary arts organization, hosting a slew of internationally-known artists along the way.

For more than sixty years, it has supported, sustained, and showcased the art and artists connected to Maine—bringing the community to art through year-round programming and exhibitions, and bringing art to the community through outreach, education, and its beloved ArtLabs. From community engagement and work with local kids to showcases and retrospectives, CMCA fosters artists at every stage of their career, and provides a place to see and appreciate the way Maine’s impact on contemporary art continues to unfold.