MCAD MFA Thesis Exhibition 2026 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

MCAD MFA Thesis Exhibition 2026

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The Master of Fine Arts 2026 graduates at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design are thrilled to invite you to the MFA Thesis Exhibition. Join us to witness an inspiring exhibition showcasing the remarkable talent and dedication of our 2026 MFA candidates after two years of hard work, research, and commitment to their studio practice. Feel free to read about each candidate's practice in the 2026 MFA Thesis Catalog (scroll to the bottom of this screen to "page through" it)!

This year, our candidates have delved into a vast array of ideas, each expressed through a multitude of media. From interdisciplinary installation and video to illustration, animation, and textiles, from sculpture, drawing, and painting to printmaking, photography, and participatory practice, the exhibition promises a rich, diverse, and ambitious artistic experience.

This year's MFA Thesis Exhibition takes place in the MCAD MFA Gallery, 2201 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, 55404.

Our ten MFA Candidates:

Mubarak Al-Thani

Montana Marie Becker

Graciela DeAnda

Courtney Hammer

Ranran Hu 胡冉冉

Catheryne Molina

Becky Mutrux

Riv Shapiro

Shimeng Wei

Shuyi Wu


Public Reception - free and open to the public!:

Friday, May 15, 6-9 PM


Public visiting hours:

Saturday & Sunday, May 9-10, 12-4 PM
Saturday & Sunday, May 16-17, 12-4 PM

We hope to see you soon in the galleries, and for the reception on May 15!

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Published on
April 15, 2026

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