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 Kallie Rollenhagen 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 Jalen Massie Emma Engler MCAD's student body includes more than 800 students from 46 states, DC and 19 countries. Explore Endless Creativity Previous Slide Image Hannah Butala Image Nicholas C. Lents Image Hollie Leggett Image Daniel Acevedo Image Kiley Friese Image Nicky Dolan Image Ell Bueno Image Branson Aila Image Nori Donais Image Macintosh Harroun Next Slide Get InvolvedMCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. Events 20 March - 11 April 2026Made at MCAD 2026: All-Student Juried Exhibition10:00 AM Main Gallery 27 March 2026From The Ground Up: Selections from MCAD’s Foundations Courses Exhibition Reception6:00 PM Concourse Gallery 09 April 2026Visiting Artist Lecture: Deborah Stratman1:00 PM Auditorium 150 View all events Image Alumni Profile Gina Louise BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Jennifer Breiter BFA, American Academy of Art MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Donchelle Santiaguin-Rollins BFA, La Sierra University MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Kimberly Rashad BFA, Syracuse University MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Nastia Fisco BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Justin Robert Lees BS, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Sara Suppan BFA, 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 17 March 2026Lukas Carlson's Work Featured on Front Cover of Volume One Magazine Image Lukas Carlson ’22 Lukas Carlson ’22 recently had his work shared as cover art for Volume One News, marking his second feature as a cover artist for the magazine. The painting, Rosalie, features a woman breaking up into abstract geometric shapes as she stares at the viewer. News 16 March 2026Professor Olaf Kuhlke Co-Develops Climate Strategy and Innovation Tool 15 March 2026MCAD Alum Jennie Ward Featured on Prairie Public 14 March 2026Tom Gormally Featured in "Knock on Wood" Exhibition in Seattle 13 March 2026James Holmberg on AI Fluency, “Don’t Blink” View all news