MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE of ART and DESIGN A Continual Process of Forming and TransformingMCAD invites exploration and experimentation in your creative practice. Choose from courses ranging from fine arts and design to entrepreneurship and sustainability. With so many choices, where do you see yourself on this journey? Explore Our Programs Yi Wang Why MCAD? Offering a transformative education open to all backgrounds, MCAD gets you ready to confidently lead and practice in an ever-evolving world. It’s where students find their personal and professional purpose as creative leaders. Learn About Us Stella Healey Lucy Michenfelder MCAD's student body includes more than 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. Explore Endless Creativity Previous Slide Image Hannah Butala Image Nicholas C. Lents Image Hollie Leggett Image Daniel Acevedo Image Kiley Friese Image Nicky Dolan Image Amber Steinbach Image Reed Morraine Ross Image Kam McLane Image Bastian Stark Next Slide Get InvolvedMCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. Events 06 March 2025Visiting Artist Lecture: Owen Dennis1:00 PM Auditorium 150 13 March 2025Visiting Artist Lecture: Stacey Davidson1:00 PM Auditorium 150 27 March 2025McKnight Visual Artist Discussion Series: Adriel Luis, Kaamil A. Haider, Keren Kroul, and Mark Ostapchuk6:30 PM Minneapolis Institute of Art, Pillsbury Auditorium View all events Image Alumni Profile Shen Wei BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Anna Lyle MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BArch, Mississippi State University Jesús Li MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Kayla Campbell MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BFA, Montana State University Hollie Leggett BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Joshua Van Patter BS, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Adam Smith BS, Minneapolis College of Art and Design More than 97% of MCAD students receive some kind of financial aid. Support MCAD’s mission to offer a world-class education to all. Ways to Give News 23 February 2025Paul Shambroom's American Photographs Image Paul Shambroom ’78 Paul Shambroom ’78 debuted his newest exhibit American Photographs on January 21 at the University of Minnesota’s Katherine E. Gnash exhibit. The exhibit is a collection of photographs over the course of four decades of exploring America’s cultural and political landscape. News 22 February 2025MPR Reviews Edgar Arceneaux’s "Boney Manilli" 20 February 2025Turczan Exhibits Work at Galerie C in Neuchâtel, Switzerland 19 February 2025Her and Redhorse Taylor Join MNHS 175th Anniversary Celebration 17 February 2025Frenchy Lunning to Present at College of DuPage’s 33rd Asia Symposium View all news