MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE of ART and DESIGN A Continual Process of Forming and Transforming MCAD 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 Victor Sanchez 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 Nico Enstrom Douglas Thoms MCAD's student body includes more than 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. Explore Endless Creativity Previous Slide Image Jadrian Hein Image Angela St. Vrain Image Kyle Williams Image Kiana Tucker Image Sally Carr Image Jacob Pearson Image Riley Wright Image Ngoc Doan Image Riley Willison Image Tiantian Li Next Slide Get Involved MCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. Events 22 March 2024Made at MCAD Opening Reception and Award Ceremony6:00 PM Main Gallery 23 March 2024Weaving Water Workshop, Seeing Plants at MCAD: Community Offering10:00 AM Concourse Gallery 27 March 2024Visiting Artist Lecture: Deneane Richburg1:00 PM Auditorium 150 View all events Image Alumni Profile Leslie Barlow MFA in Visual Studies MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Kehayr Brown-Ransaw Bachelor of Fine Arts Furniture Design Madison Mead Bachelor of Science Entrepreneurial Studies Claire Loes Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design Lois DeWitt BFA in Painting, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Jen Hancock Illustration Gregory Manchess 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 17 March 2024Olsen's Past and Future Exhibition Details Image Woody Olsen ’76 has recently held a local art exhibition in Janesville, Wisconsin, and will be planning on a two person show later in 2024. News 16 March 2024Hauser Gives Interview On Mixed Media Paintings 14 March 2024Aiken Exhibits Rhythmic Paintings in “The Way I See” 14 March 2024Wood Instructs Designers in Vision Pro Workshop 13 March 2024“Exploration and Ideation”—Student Work Ventures Outside MCAD View all news