Michael Gaughan | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Michael Gaughan

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MFA, San Fransisco Art Institute
MEd, University of Minnesota
BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Michael Gaughan is a Minneapolis based Visual Artist. Specializing in Watercolor Painting, but also working in Performance, Humor and Absurdity, Public Art, Sculpture, Mixed Media, and Commercial Illustration. MFA in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute (2014) M.Ed in K-12 Art Education from the University of MN (2004) BFA Painting from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (2002). Over 22 years teaching experience / Over 25 years experience as an exhibiting visual artist, performing artist, and professional artist.

News about Michael Gaughan

19 October 2025
Gaughan and Kismet Featured on MPR for Innovative Laugh and Draw Event
24 May 2024
Laugh and Draw Event at MCAD
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