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 Reghan Sage 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 Gaby Beilke Ella Moomey MCAD's student body includes more than 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. Explore Endless Creativity Previous Slide Image Kiley Friese Image Nicky Dolan Image Nori Donais Image Julian Deyo Image Amber Steinbach Image Reed Morraine Ross Image Kam McLane Image Bastian Stark Image Jay Slaske Image Sophia Jabbour-Uban Next Slide Get InvolvedMCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. Events 30 April 2025Visiting Artist Lecture: Erin Sharkey1:00 PM Auditorium 150 17 May 2025Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony3:00 PM Children's Theatre Main Stage 17 May 2025Spring 2025 Commencement Exhibition5:00 PM Main Gallery View all events Image Alumni Profile Shen Wei BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Anna Lyle MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BArch, Mississippi State University Jesús Li MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Kayla Campbell MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BFA, Montana State University Hollie Leggett BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Joshua Van Patter BS, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Adam Smith BS, 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 April 2025Bees Not Blacktop Image Photo by Lila Smith Como residents started The Talmage Triangle Project over a decade ago in an attempt to change a forgotten and unused paved lot into community gardens. The lot is privately owned by the Vos family who have expressed reservations with the changes the group wants to make. News 16 April 2025Trial by Fire by Fran Drew and The Lucky Strikes 15 April 20252025/26 Merit Scholarship Recipient: Mikha Dominguez 15 April 20252025/26 Merit Scholarship Recipient: Evan McHenry 14 April 2025MCAD Sees Positive Results from Direct Admissions Programs View all news