Portland, ME

Portland is a city that revels in art and nurtures a diverse cultural community. It has an urban sensibility and energy that draw an eclectic population from artists to entrepreneurs. The downtown, with its lively arts and Old Port districts, is home to numerous galleries, theaters, coffee houses and performance venues. The Portland Museum of Art, housed in an award-winning building by I.M. Pei & Partners, features an extensive collection of fine and decorative arts and offers free admission to MECA students. Cosmopolitan but comfortable, Portland offers all the advantages of a small city with close proximity to nature and recreation. Easy access to beaches and the seacoast offers swimming and boating, while nearby mountains feature snowboarding, skiing and hiking. Nowhere else can you find this unique mix of spectacular landscape and a contemporary art scene.

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Portland in the News:

• 36 Hours in Portland, ME
  The New York Times, August 19th 2010
• Portland, Maine: Craft Beer Heaven
  The Atlantic, January 25th 2010
• Portland: Five Days a Week
  USM Free Press Online, January 25th 2010
• A Rich Symphony of Food – Go to Portland and Eat
  New York Times, September 15th 2009

Learn more about life in Portland:

• Zachary’s Guide to Portland
  MECA BFA student provides a guide to Portland
• Portland Phoenix
  Alternative weekly with arts and culture focus
• Portland Press Herald
  Daily newspaper
• City of Portland
  Official site for the city
• Portland’s Downtown District
  Information about local attractions
• Portland Buy Local
  Directory of local and independent business