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 Dakota Houck 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 Joey Widenhoefer Maria-Emilia Borja 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. 06 August 2026MA Alumni Happy Hour5:00 PM The Buzz 07 August 2026Master of Arts Commencement Ceremony and Reception1:00 PM 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 21 July 2026Leslie Barlow Creates New Mural for the McKnight Fellowship Foundation Image Leslie Barlow ’16 Leslie Barlow ’16, MFA recently finished a new mural that was commissioned by The McKnight Fellowship Foundation for their Minneapolis Headquarters. The mural, titled Belonging to the Entire Universe, is part of the new McKnight Fellowship public art series. 19 July 2026Sarah Evenson In Conversation with Edie Fake 17 July 2026Woody Olsen Announced as New Gallery 218 Member in Milwaukee 15 July 2026"Acting Like Women" Premiers After 7 Years 13 July 2026The Orbit of Minor Satellites Premeires at Annecy Film Festival View all news MCAD on View MCAD Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff are showing their work all around the country. Luke Gehring Exhibits in the 35rd Annual Hoyt Juried Art Show Date: May 28, 2026—July 23, 2026 Location: New Castle, Minnesota 3 MCADians Exhibit at Rosalux Gallery Date: June 06, 2026—August 30, 2026 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Lousy Lovers by Amelia Biewald Date: July 10, 2026—July 26, 2026 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota All exhibitions
Image Alumni Profile Donchelle Santiaguin-Rollins BFA, La Sierra University MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Luke Gehring Exhibits in the 35rd Annual Hoyt Juried Art Show Date: May 28, 2026—July 23, 2026 Location: New Castle, Minnesota
3 MCADians Exhibit at Rosalux Gallery Date: June 06, 2026—August 30, 2026 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota