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 Joy Li 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 Grey Anderson Dade Mann MCAD's student body includes more than 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. Explore Endless Creativity Previous Slide Thomas Gleaner Shirin Ghoraishi 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 14 May 2022Spring 2022 Commencement3:00 PM The Children's Theatre 20 May 2022The Auction at MCAD7:00 PM MCAD Lawn 24 May 2022McKnight Visual Artist Discussion Series: Janet Dees, Leslie Barlow, Mary Griep, Melvin Smith6:30 PM Auditorium 150 and Online, Central Time View all events Image Owen Dennis Alumni Profile Owen Dennis BFA in Animation 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 13 May 2022Office of the President: Welcome to New Board of Trustees Image News 11 May 2022Office of the President: Spring Commencement Address Speaker 11 May 20222021/22 MCAD–Jerome Fellow Interview: Shun Yong 08 May 20222022 Merit Scholarship Recipient: Bailey Gross 07 May 20222022 Merit Scholarship Recipient: Ngan Huynh View all news