New Season for CMCA at Bicknell Building in Rockland

Rockland, Maine - This is an exciting time for the Center for Maine Contemporary Art. Its building in Rockport is for sale and after more than sixty years, the organization is moving its base of operations to Rockland. Construction of CMCA’s new building on Winter Street, designed by architect Toshiko Mori, is well underway and is on schedule for completion in early summer 2016.

During this season of transition, CMCA is taking a first step into its new community by mounting exhibitions and holding events in a temporary space at the Bicknell Building, 11 Lime Street, Rockland. The first exhibitions open on Friday, June 5, with a reception from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event is free of charge and open to the public.

Reflecting CMCA’s nomadic nature this year, the two opening installations, Kevin Cyr: Becoming Nomads and Sean O’Brien: Everywhere Forever, investigate the idea of living lightly in the world, exploring themes of what it means to be autonomous, or at the very least an adventurer.

CMCA also has some unique pop-up activities planned for Arts in Rockland’s First Fridays and for other community events. Its plans are fluid, so please check cmcanow.org for the most up-to-date information on times and places, and a full schedule of activities. CMCA’s administrative offices will remain in Rockport at 162 Russell Avenue and are open by appointment. Call 207-236-2875 for more information.

CMCA is grateful for the generous support of major media sponsor Maine Home + Design magazine. The Center for Maine Contemporary Art is a nonprofit organization advancing contemporary art in Maine through exhibitions and educational programs.