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 Reghan Sage 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 Gaby Beilke Ella Moomey 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 Nori Donais Image Julian Deyo Image Amber Steinbach Image Reed Morraine Ross Next Slide Get InvolvedMCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. Events 04 April 2025Master of Fine Arts Mid-Program Review Afterparty 7:00 PM MFA Gallery 07 April 2025Visiting Artist Lecture: Kei Ito1:00 PM Auditorium 150 08 April 2025Alec Soth Studio Tour & Book Signing 5:30 PM 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 01 April 2025Ben Moren to Showcase “Birch Transducer (Veery)” at CURRENTS 2025 New Media Festival Image Ben Moren ’10 Ben Moren ’10 has been selected to participate in the upcoming CURRENTS 2025 Festival. News 30 March 2025MCAD Featured in Forbes for Niche Comic Art Program 28 March 2025Animator Owen Dennis Shares Insights on Show Development in Artist Talk 27 March 2025Hosseinnia Exhibits in Shanghai’s "Blossom Time" Art Show 26 March 2025HECK Studios makes Adult Swim Smalls Debut with Boom Dude View all news