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 Rebeckah Regennitter 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 Graciela De Anda Mikha Dominguez MCAD's student body includes more than 800 students from 46 states, DC and 19 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 Ell Bueno Image Branson Aila Image Nori Donais Image Macintosh Harroun Next Slide Get InvolvedMCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. Events 23 October 2025Visiting Artist Lecture: Karolina Karlic1:00 PM Auditorium 150 05 November 2025Visiting Artist Lecture: Victoria Martinez1:00 PM Auditorium 150 20 - 22 November 2025MCAD Art Sale6:00 PM MCAD Main Building View all events Image Alumni Profile Justin Robert Lees BS, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Katya Kisin BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Mercedes Joy Knapp BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Illustration London King BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Anna Lyle MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BArch, Mississippi State University Jesús Li MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Gaelen Elliott BFA, 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 09 October 2025Minneapolis Ranked Best City for Working Women in 2025 Image Minneapolis has been named the best city in America for working women in 2025, according to a new national study released by Elevate Leadership. News 08 October 2025James Casebere Featured in Major Survey at the Williamsburg Biannual 07 October 2025Craig Rice Announces 13th Annual Cine Latino Film Festival at The Main Cinema 06 October 2025James Casebere Featured in Two-Person Exhibition at Sean Kelly, Los Angeles 05 October 2025Imaginative Watercolors by Woody Olsen on Display at Roberta’s Art Gallery View all news