To honor the immense artistic talents of our Maine art educators, the MAEA hosts at least two member exhibits a year. We are grateful to partner with outstanding Maine organizations and businesses to make these events come to life. Don’t miss these chances to showcase your recent work!

Registration is now Open!

MAEA Winter-Spring 2026 Exhibit
at the Saco Museum

“Cultivating Creativity: Works by Art Educators”

Exhibition dates:  
February 7 - March 27, 2026

Opening Reception: 
Saturday, February 14, 2026 1pm-3pm (snow date Feb. 21st)

Deadline to Register:
January 30, 2026

Submission Criteria:
Each artist may submit 1-3 recent works

Artwork Drop-off Dates: 
Saturday, January 31, 2026 10am-4pm 
Satellite drop off locations before 1/23:
• Waterville Area (Hope Lord)
• Brunswick Area (Cory Bucknam)
• Ellsworth Area (Sara McDougal)
Contact MAEA President if you need another accommodation.
Artwork Pick-up Date:
Saturday, March 28, 2026 10am - 4pm
(any work not picked up will be brought to the Spring Conference in Belfast).

Before you register please look over these forms. 

Recent exhibit

2025 Fall Exhibit: Stretch/Grow
Maine College of Art & Design, Portland

Our “Stretch/Grow” exhibit was open to all MAEA members! The opening reception was First Friday, November 7th, and the show ran through November 14th.

Exhibit dates: October 29 - November 14

Opening Reception: Fri November 7 from 5-7pm

For more information, please contact Exhibit Chairs Rachel Somerville or Samara Yandell.