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 Image Claire Saloff-Coste 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 Kallie Rollenhagen Jerry Shih 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 18 - 19 July 2025Carole Fisher Studio Sale4:00 PM MCAD Morrison Drawing Studio, M109 20 - 22 November 2025MCAD Art Sale6:00 PM MCAD Main Building View all events Image Alumni Profile Gaelen Elliott BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Emma Konrad BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Katya Kisin BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Mercedes Joy Knapp BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Illustration 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 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 29 June 2025Suyao Tian’s Painting Transformed into Wallpaper at The Finch Edina Image Suyao Tian ’17, MFA A painting by Suyao Tian ’17, MFA, now graces the walls of The Finch Edina, a newly constructed apartment building in Edina, Minnesota. News 28 June 2025Minneapolis Named Number One City for a Career Change 27 June 2025Rosalux Gallery Unveils “And Or When How” 26 June 2025Thomas Fleisher and Husband Gift Art 25 June 2025MCAD Featured in Star Tribune with Historic Admission Rates View all news