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 Ranran Hu 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 Ross Baumgard Bryn Estlund MCAD's student body includes more than 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. Explore Endless Creativity Previous Slide Image Kiley Friese Image Nicky Dolan Image Nori Donais Image Julian Deyo Image Amber Steinbach Image Reed Morraine Ross Image Kam McLane Image Bastian Stark Image Jay Slaske Image Sophia Jabbour-Uban Next Slide Get InvolvedMCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. Events 14 June - 19 July 2025Break Room: MCAD Staff Exhibition9:00 AM Main Gallery 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 09 June 2025Eso Malflor's Painting Acquired by the Walker Art Center Image Eso Malflor ’16 Helderberg Nature Reserve by Eso Malflor ’16 was recently acquired by the Walker Art Center. Part of Malflor’s The Earth is a Body in Transition, the charcoal earth painting draws parallels between the earth and the body as it relates to transition and transexuality. News 08 June 2025Nostalgia Meets the Digital Age in MacKenzie “MAC” Mitzuk’s New Solo Exhibition at Rochester Art Center 07 June 2025MCAD MFA Student John Hallett Selected for 2025–26 Bemidji Sculpture Walk 06 June 2025Plein-air beauty: Léone Worden 06 June 2025Suyao Tian's Exhibit at the MSP Airport Extended View all news