MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE of ART and DESIGN A Continual Process of Forming and Transforming MCAD 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 Ian Kim 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 Max Paulin Elise Simmons MCAD's student body includes more than 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. Explore Endless Creativity Previous Slide Image Jadrian Hein Image Angela St. Vrain Image Kyle Williams Image Kiana Tucker Image Sally Carr Image Jacob Pearson Image Riley Wright Image Ngoc Doan Image Riley Willison Image Tiantian Li Next Slide Get Involved MCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. Events 01 February 20242022/23 MCAD–Jerome Fellows Panel Discussion6:00 PM Main Gallery 15 February 2024MCAD Admissions & Current Student AMA (Ask Me Anything)7:00 PM 16 May 2024The Auction at MCAD7:00 PM MCAD Main Gallery View all events Image Alumni Profile Jordan Kay BFA Illustration MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Carla Alexandra Rodriguez BFA in Photography Owen Dennis BFA in Animation Rachel Knoll BFA in Web and Multimedia Environments Tim Coffin MA in Sustainable Design Mike Perry BFA in Graphic 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 19 January 2024Diane Ragsdale, MCAD’s Innovative Program Director, Passed Away on January 12, 2024 Image News 01 January 2024Connecting MCAD History 28 December 2023Art To Change the World: Cabin Fever Reliever 28 December 2023Looney's Gallery Aims to Revitalize St. Paul Art Scene 20 December 2023Gould's New Essay Collection Available to Purchase View all news