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 Makayla Smith 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 Camryn Smith Bailey Meadow 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 10 February 2023Visiting Artist Lecture: Las Hermanas Iglesias 1:00 PM Online, Central Time 18 February 20232021/22 MCAD–Jerome Fellows Panel Discussion3:00 PM Main Gallery (in person only) 24 March - 14 April 2023Made at MCAD 2023: All-Student Juried Exhibition9:00 AM Main Gallery View all events Image Alumni Profile Rosie Colacino BFA in Product Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Carla Alexandra Rodriguez BFA in Photography Owen Dennis BFA in Animation 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 07 February 2023Christensen Inducted Into Minnesota State Fair Hall of Fame Image Linda Christensen ‘72 has recently been inducted into the Minnesota State Fair Hall of Fame. She was recognized at the 164th Annual Meeting of the Society last month. News 06 February 2023Meuninck-Ganger Featured in Ripon Press 03 February 2023MCADians Featured as McKnight Book Artist Fellows 02 February 2023Barlow Featured on MPR 02 February 2023Prochnow Featured in Women of Type View all news