Definition of Maine college of art

The Maine College of Art (MECA) is a fully accredited, degree-granting art college in the city of Portland, Maine. Founded in 1882, it is the oldest arts educational institution in Maine, and is not associated with any larger academic or arts institutions. In addition to offering Bachelor, Post-Baccalaureate in Art Education and Master of Fine Arts degrees, the school has a continuing studies program available to unenrolled adults and high school students. 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. Located at the heart of Portland's vibrant contemporary art scene on the state's rugged coast, MECA educates artists at all stages of their creative careers.