MCAD Art Sale Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m.—Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 3:00 p.m. MCAD Main Building Annual Event Alumni Event Event MCAD's 29th Annual Art SaleThursday, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00–9:00 p.m.Friday, Nov 20, 2026, 6:00–9:00 p.m.Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Get Ready. It’s Here! Thousands of original artworks by student and alumni artists hang from floor to ceiling throughout our galleries. From paintings and photography to furniture and jewelry, there's something for everyone at every budget. Read more about MCAD Art Sale
International Sculpture Conference @ MCAD Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m.—Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 4:30 p.m. MCAD Event Read more about International Sculpture Conference @ MCAD
Teaching & Learning Conference Mon, Dec 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. MCAD Read more about Teaching & Learning Conference
Jessica Meuninck-Ganger's Artist Talk October 16, 2026 Image Jessica Meuninck-Ganger ’02 is participating in Wisconsin's Printmaking Heritage, Then and Now, an upcoming panel featuring a multigenerational group of artists who will explore the state's deep print history and enduring contemporary influence. Meuninck-Ganger creates prints, sculpture, and time-based works exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the United States and internationally. Wisconsin's Printmaking Heritage, Then and NowMilwaukee Art Museum (Milwaukee, WI) February 25, 2027, 6:15–7:15 p.m.
Iggy Beerbower's Work Featured at the London Design Festival October 15, 2026 Image Iggy Beerbower's ’02, MFA, photograph, Into the Waves, was featured at the London Design Festival. Her work was selected for the exclusive, invite-only exhibition Everything Then Is Now II — PLATFORM o. In Beerbower's words, "My work explores the space between remembering and experiencing— the way a memory, image, or dream from the past can become present again when I return to a place."Learn More
Laila Starr Panel @ MCAD Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 1:00—2:00 p.m. Auditorium 150 Event MN Opera + MCADConversation with the Creators of Laila StarrVisiting Artist Panel Read more about Laila Starr Panel @ MCAD
MCAD student Exhibits at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art October 08, 2026 Image Kassy Havel Kassy Havel, an MCAD student, was selected to feature their piece, Frankenstein, in the Tenth Annual National Exhibition at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art (WMOCA). The piece is an oil-on-canvas painting. This will be Havel's second time being selected by the WMOCA. The WMOCA has been a haven for many artists due to its reputation for helping artists in the Wausau community. The exhibition will display thought-provoking pieces on figurative realism and is located in the heart of Wausau, Wisconsin.
Karen Searle Exhibits "Common Ground in the Heartland: Reflecting on America at 250" October 07, 2026 Image Karen Searle's ’99 work is being displayed at an exhibition titled Common Ground in the Heartland: Reflecting on America at 250. The exhibit features midwestern artists reflecting on the nation's 250th anniversary, exploring themes such as community, cultural heritage, and civic life. The goal of the exhibit is to invite the viewers to look beyond a single narrative of the American identity. Common Ground in the Heartland: Reflecting on America at 250 Bates Trimble Gallery (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) August 26, 2026–February 21, 2027
Luke Gehring Exhibits "Landscapes, Cityscapes, and Seascapes" October 06, 2026 Image Luke Gehring ’80 had his art displayed at a group exhibition titled Landscapes, Cityscapes, and Seascapes. The show featured paintings, photographs, sculptures, tapestries, and prints showcasing landscapes, cityscapes, and seascapes by members of the Northwest Pennsylvania Artists Association. Landscapes, Cityscapes, and Seascapes The 1020 Collective (Erie, Pennsylvania) August 20–September 26, 2026Learn More