MCAD Art Sale Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m. —Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 3:00 p.m. MCAD Main Building Annual Event Alumni Event Event MCAD's 28th AnnualArt SaleWant more? We’ve got more. Thousands of one-of-a-kind artworks by students 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
Bob Evermon Opens Solo Exhibition in British Columbia April 29, 2026 Image Bob Evermon ’63 Bob Evermon ’63 is presenting a solo exhibition titled We Are the Eyes of the Stars at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery this spring.Evermon’s exhibition explores themes of perception, consciousness, and humanity’s connection to the universe. Rooted in natural forms, line, and color, his work reflects on the human impulse to interpret, document, and find meaning in the world. The show’s title references a recurring idea in his practice: that humans are both observers of and participants in a larger cosmic story.
Woody Olsen Selected for Cedarburg Art Museum Juried Exhibition May 11, 2026 Image Merwood “Woody” Olsen ’76 Merwood “Woody” Olsen ’76 has been selected to exhibit his mixed media painting, Historical Reference 2, in the 2026 Annual Cedarburg Art Museum Juried Exhibition, titled America: A Wisconsin Perspective.The exhibition showcases a range of artists exploring regional identity and national themes through a Wisconsin lens. An opening reception will be held on May 16, where juror Annemarie Sawkins will announce award winners, including Best in Show, second and third place, and three honorable mentions.
Spring 2026 Commencement Exhibition Tue, May 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. —Sat, May 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m. MCAD Main Gallery Gallery Exhibition Read more about Spring 2026 Commencement Exhibition
MFA Thesis Exhibition 2026 Fri, May 15, 2026, 6:00 —9:00 p.m. MFA Gallery Gallery Exhibition Read more about MFA Thesis Exhibition 2026
Alumni Join Master Students in Master of Graphic and Web Design Town Hall May 08, 2026 Image A panel of alumni, Austin Gullixson ’20, MA, Sara Richardson’ 19, MA, and Sydni Rose ’24, MA, joined a recent Master of Arts in Graphic and Web Design (MAGWD) town hall. They had a conversation with current grad students how they felt the program prepared them for their career, and what it means to connect with folks within the graphic design world.
Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony Sat, May 16, 2026, 3:00 —5:00 p.m. Children's Theatre Main Stage Read more about Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Agnes Story’s “Mandala Meditations” on View in Florida April 22, 2026 Image Agnes Story ’79 Agnes Story ’79 is featured this spring in a dynamic lineup of exhibitions across Southwest Florida, with her solo exhibition Mandala Meditations – On the Fabric of Life.Story’s exhibition highlights a deeply personal and evolving body of work rooted in reflection, material exploration, and lifelong creative practice. Developed during the COVID-19 pandemic while recovering from surgery, the series marks a return to sustained studio time for the artist, who spent twenty-five years as an elementary art educator.
MCAD Alum Ashley Mary Designs Hometown Market at MSP Airport April 27, 2026 Image Ashley Mary '18, MA Ashley Mary ’18, MA is bringing a vibrant touch of local creativity to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Mary recently designed the bold, playful visuals for the Hometown Market at Terminal 2, a retail space that celebrates Minnesota makers and regional products.