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 Massey Cardenas Soto 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 Ella Rios Daniel Acevedo 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 05 - 16 May 2026Spring 2026 Commencement Exhibition9:00 AM MCAD Main Gallery 07 May - 07 June 2026What Holds and What Breaks: 2024 McKnight Visual Artist Fellows Exhibition10:00 AM Minnesota Museum of American Art 15 May 2026MFA Thesis Exhibition 20266:00 PM MFA Gallery 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 30 April 2026Martino Nguyen Co Founder of Vietnamese Minnesotan Museum Image Martino Nguyen ’04 Martino Nguyen ’04 is one of six co founders for the new Non Profit Vietnamese Minnesotan Museum. Founded in March 2025, the museum has an online archive as well as doing traveling showcases while they work on getting a physical space. News 29 April 2026Bob Evermon Opens Solo Exhibition in British Columbia 28 April 2026Gabriel Saloman Mindel Brings Global Experimental Sound Practice to MCAD 27 April 2026MCAD Alum Ashley Mary Designs Hometown Market at MSP Airport 26 April 2026Solar Sisters by Amit Tishler to Release in October View all news