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 Addison Byler 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 Image Ella Rios Image Faith Miller 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 10 February 20262024/25 MCAD–Jerome Fellowship Exhibition Panel Discussion and Reception6:00 PM 18 April 2026The Auction at MCAD5:30 PM MCAD Main Gallery View all events Image Alumni Profile Shun Jie Yong MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Nastia Fisco BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Sara Suppan BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Justin Robert Lees BS, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Mercedes Joy Knapp BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Illustration London King BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Gaelen Elliott 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 04 February 2026In Our Presence Image Lokho Kotile ’23, who is currently serving as the Programs Coordinator at the African Museum arts & Cultural Center in St.Paul, Minnesota, is pleased to announce their Black History Month group exhibition titled In Our Presence. News 03 February 2026MCAD Alum’s Sustainability Board Game Named Green Product Award Finalist 31 January 2026Anne Labovitz featured in Artdose 29 January 2026Dennis Sirrine Featured in Dual Retrospective at La Grua Center 27 January 2026Allan Kohl Featured in Visual Resources Association Bulletin View all news