Taking place in the fall of even-numbered years, the CMCA Biennial is an open, statewide juried exhibition featuring work in all mediums produced by the selected artists in the past two years. A snapshot of Maine’s vibrant contemporary art scene, the CMCA Biennial dates back to 1978 and is the longest-running juried competition in the state. Jurors for 2016 are Christine Berry, director of Berry Campbell Gallery, New York City, and John Yau, noted writer, poet, and art critic for Hyperallergic.
Major exhibition sponsors: Allen Insurance and Financial and CHUBB.
Opening reception: November 4, 2016; 5-8pm
Who Do You Love? Artist Talks: November 20, 2016; 4pm
Who Do You Love? Artist Talks: January 22, 2016; 4pm
2016 Biennial Artists:
Phoebe Adams, Phippsburg
Sachiko Akiyama, Skowhegan
Marcia Annenberg, Boothbay Harbor
Steven Baines, Portland
MJ Blanchette, Kittery Point
Sarah Bouchard, Arundel
Philip Brou, South Portland
Emily Brown, Montville
Cole Caswell, Peaks Island
Scott Davis, Rockland
Morris David Dorenfeld, Spruce Head
Lynn Duryea, Deer Isle and South Portland
Carly Glovinski, Berwick
Tonee Harbert, Portland
Richard Iammarino, Rockland
Kayla Mohammadi, Walpole
Ann H. Mohnkern, Yarmouth and Phippsburg
Paul Oberst, Freedom
Kate Russo, Portland
Claire Seidl, Rangeley
Gail Skudera, Lewiston
Richard Van Buren, Eastport
George Wardlaw, Portland
Kathy Weinberg, Morrill
Andrew White, Union
