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Center for Maine Contemporary Art

Name: Center for Maine Contemporary Art
Address: 21 Winter Street, Rockland, ME, 04841, US
Telephone: (207) 701-5005
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CMCA —Center for Maine Contemporary Art: Advancing contemporary art in Maine through exhibitions and educational programs. www.cmcanow.org

SAY WOW TO THE NEW CMCA

Experience the art of this generation and the next. CMCA’s exhibitions and educational programs are made to inspire and attract visitors of all ages and backgrounds. With its iconic sawtooth roofline, CMCA’s striking new building—designed by architect Toshiko Mori—provides exceptional exhibition space for presentation of work by contemporary artists. The complex also includes a gift shop, an ArtLab classroom, and a courtyard open to the public. Located in the heart of Rockland’s downtown arts district, CMCA is in walking distance of the Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center, the Strand Theatre, and dozens of art galleries, restaurants, and hotels. Be ready to say wow!

10/16/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday, October 17 at 1pm! Join us for a special Beautiful Blackbird ArtLab for All at the Midcoast Villager Cafe 📚🎨

10/14/2026

CMCA FILM SERIES AT THE STRAND 🎈In conjunction with Because the Sky is Blue, CMCA and the Strand Theatre present a three-part film series extending the exhibition’s exploration of painting and its boundaries into the medium of film.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 | 5PM
Blue (1993), Derek Jarman
A deeply personal and formally daring film exploring memory, love, and mortality. Introduced by Dr. Tom Sapsford, Associate Professor in Classical Studies at Boston College, whose research examines performance, gender, and sexuality, including the work of Derek Jarman. Q&A to follow.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 | 5PM
Double Tide (2009), Sharon Lockhart
Filmed on the mudflats of Midcoast Maine, Double Tide documents the work of a female clam digger whose labor is defined by the rhythms of the natural world. Introduction by CMCA Curator and Interim Director Grant Wahlquist.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 | 12:30PM
The Red Balloon (1956), Albert Lamorisse
A family-friendly screening of the beloved French short film, followed by an ArtLab for All workshop at CMCA, where participants will create and decorate their own hanging paper balloon sculptures.

All screenings take place at the Strand Theatre in Rockland.

Tickets: $12 general admission / $9 seniors and students for Blue and Double Tide. The Red Balloon: $9 adults and seniors / $2 children.

Tickets are available online at www.RocklandStrand.com; by calling the box office at (207) 594-0070; or at the walk-up box office one hour prior to each film showtime →

10/10/2026

Sunday, October 18, join exhibiting artist Ryosuke Kumakura for an adult workshop where participants will learn to make drawing charcoal from raw wood, then explore the expressive possibilities of charcoal on paper.

An opportunity to experiment with materials, learn a new process, and discover the possibilities of one of drawing’s oldest mediums.

CMCA Adult Makerspace
Sunday, October 18 | 10am-1pm
The Riley School, Rockland
Ages 18+ | Limited to 15 participants

Details in the comments below 🔥

Headshot: Dana Nielsen Clark

10/06/2026

Thank you for joining us for the opening reception of BECAUSE THE SKY IS BLUE!

Now on view 🍊If you didn’t make it to the opening, plan your visit at the link in our bio.

📸 Dana Nielsen Clark

10/02/2026

OPENING // Because the Sky is Blue opens today! Join us for a celebratory opening reception from 4–7pm during Rockland’s First Friday ArtWalk, with DJ Alien Baby in the courtyard and tacos from Taqueria Max. Free and open to all.

Artists: Clémentine Adou, Wilfrid Almendra, Bo Bartlett, Vija Celmins, Selena Kimball, Ryosuke Kumakura, Glenn Ligon, Sharon Lockhart, Matthew Metzger, Julie Poitras Santos, Miao Wang.

Because the Sky is Blue brings together artists from Maine and around the world, expanding CMCA’s geographic scope while placing artists with deep connections to Maine in conversation with voices from across the United States and internationally.

Image:
Wilfrid Almendra
Sonata ###I, 2024
Steel, galvanized metal sheet, aluminum, polystyrene, lead, cathedral glass, mirror, silicone
15 × 20.75 × 4.25 inches
Courtesy of the artist, DOCUMENT, Chicago, and Ceysson & Bénétière

09/30/2026

CMCA is pleased to announce Grant Wahlquist as our Interim Director. A respected curator and cultural leader with deep ties to Maine’s arts community, Wahlquist brings nearly two decades of curatorial and critical experience to the role.

“We couldn’t be more delighted knowing we have someone as talented as Grant to step in and provide steady leadership for CMCA,” said CMCA Board Co-chairs Carolyn Watson and Rick Franklin. “He has demonstrated the leadership qualities we value, and through his curatorial vision and management abilities during his tenure at CMCA, has proven that he can successfully lead the organization into its 75th anniversary year.”

Wahlquist joined CMCA in July 2025 as curator, overseeing the museum’s dynamic exhibition program. Over the last year, he has curated or overseen 10 changing exhibitions, including the upcoming Because the Sky is Blue, opening October 2.

“I am honored to step into this role at such an important moment of growth and renewed momentum,” said Wahlquist. “CMCA has an extraordinary history of championing artists and introducing audiences to ambitious contemporary art, and I look forward to partnering with our talented staff and board to build on and expand that legacy.”

Join us in congratulating Grant on his new role!

📷 Dana Nielsen Clark

09/25/2026

Because the Sky is Blue opens ONE WEEK FROM TODAY, Friday, October 2 from 4–7pm during Rockland’s First Friday ArtWalk and we can hardly contain our excitement!

Featuring Artists Clémentine Adou, Wilfrid Almendra, Bo Bartlett, Vija Celmins, Selena Kimball, Ryosuke Kumakura, Glenn Ligon, Sharon Lockhart, Matthew Metzger, Julie Poitras Santos, and Miao Wang.

Because the Sky is Blue examines the histories of painting and its place as a critical practice today. Bringing together artists strongly associated with Maine and voices from beyond the region, the exhibition explores works that inhabit multiple histories, media, and genres, challenging conventional distinctions between painting, sculpture, photography, and film.

Join us for a festive opening reception with DJ Alien Baby ( Allison Cekala ) in the courtyard and tacos served up by Taqueria Max.

Free admission to our galleries on First Friday is made possible by our fantastic sponsor Camden National Bank !

Image:
Selena Kimball, Atlas of Air, fig. 33, 2021, Collaged pigment prints on Hahnemühle rice paper, framed, 8.5 x 8.5 inches (sheet), Courtesy of the artist and Ulterior Gallery, New York

09/22/2026

We’re halfway there! The 2027 CMCA Biennial Open Call has received 150 applications. Deadline is October 9, however, review is limited to 300 eligible applicants and will close once that limit is reached.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time!

Application Guidelines + FAQs at the link in bio 🪼

09/19/2026

We are over the moon for Anastasia Inciardi NEW DROP at the CMCA shop 🪙🪙🪙🪙

Bring your quarters and join the fun during open hours Monday—Saturday 10am to 5pm | Sunday noon to 5pm

09/15/2026

While we install our new exhibition, Because the Sky is Blue, the CMCA Shop is open!

Spend time with Abbey Williams’ Fugue in its final week, on view through September 20 with Pay What You Wish admission and stop into the Shop during regular hours.

Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm | Sunday, noon–5pm.

Learn more at the link in our bio ⛓️‍💥

Address

21 Winter Street
Rockland, ME
04841

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(207) 701-5005

Website

http://www.cmcanow.org/

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