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 Jade Maeng 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 Kat Barnett Bella Bedell 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 Heather Huston ’26 Image Heather Huston ’26 Image Jade Maeng ’26 Image Jade Maeng ’26 Next Slide Get InvolvedMCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. 05 - 09 October 2026MCAD Unpacked: Tours for NACAC Professionals10:00 AM MCAD Campus 19 - 21 November 2026MCAD Art Sale6:00 PM MCAD Main Building View all events Image Alumni Profile Donchelle Santiaguin-Rollins BFA, La Sierra University MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Kallie Rollenhagen BA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Chris Monroe BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Katie DeYoe BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Henry LaBounta BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Jennifer Breiter BFA, American Academy of Art MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Kimberly Rashad BFA, Syracuse University MA, 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 30 August 2026W.E. Chalk Festival Celebrates 3rd Year in St. Louis Park Image The W.E. Chalk Festival, founded by Shawn McCann ’02, celebrated its third year in St. Louis Park on July 25 and 26. The free art festival, sponsored by Canvas Convergence, brought together renowned chalk artists from across the country for a two day immersive public art gallery. 29 August 2026Patrick Redmond Honored at Printing Industry Midwest's 70th Anniversary 28 August 2026"Memories of Taiwan" Brings Together Stories from 19 Artists 27 August 2026"Taken Here" Remembers Those Affected by Immigration Enforcement 25 August 20262026 International Sculpture Conference to be hosted by MCAD View all news MCAD on View MCAD Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff are showing their work all around the country. "A Gathering of Waters" by Shoshana Fink Date: September 04, 2026—November 30, 2026 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota "Nature Abstracted" by Jodi Reeb Date: August 17, 2026—September 26, 2026 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Sarah Niksa Selected for Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition Date: September 10, 2026—November 04, 2026 Location: Muskegon, Michigan All exhibitions
Image Alumni Profile Donchelle Santiaguin-Rollins BFA, La Sierra University MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
"A Gathering of Waters" by Shoshana Fink Date: September 04, 2026—November 30, 2026 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
"Nature Abstracted" by Jodi Reeb Date: August 17, 2026—September 26, 2026 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sarah Niksa Selected for Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition Date: September 10, 2026—November 04, 2026 Location: Muskegon, Michigan