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 Peyton Stark 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, cultural leaders. Learn About Us Patrick Hutchinson Brendan Barrett MCAD's student body includes more than 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. Explore Endless Creativity Previous Slide Thomas Gleaner Shirin Ghoraishi Liyuan Tong Yujie Cao M. Rosario Parker Gordon Julie Renee Benda Kara Gregory Xavi Chen Joel Terry Merick Reed 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 27 October 2021Race and Design: Presidential Lecture Series6:00 PM Online, CDT 28 October 2021Visiting Artist Lecture: Angela Morelli 1:00 PM Online, Central Daylight Time 03 November 2021Visiting Artist Lecture: Dr. Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès1:00 PM Online, Central Daylight Time View all events Image Alumni Profile Carla Alexandra Rodriguez BFA in Photography MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Carla Alexandra Rodriguez BFA in Photography Rosie Colacino BFA in Product Design Sarah Evenson BFA in Print Paper Book 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 18 October 2021Moren to Host Album Release Listening Party Image Faculty member Ben Moren will be hosting an album listening night for his upcoming release Singing Ice. This is his first formal sound/music project and something he spent a lot of the pandemic putting together while in isolation and traveling up north when able. News 15 October 2021Morgan Releases Second Children's Book 12 October 2021Franklin Curating Book on Latin Art in Minnesota 11 October 2021 Luthardt Wins AIGA Worldstudio Honorable Mention 09 October 2021Charbonneau Launches Color Theory Podcast View all news