Press Releases

Minneapolis College of Art and Design Announces 2013 MFA Thesis Exhibition

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The Minneapolis College of Art and Design is pleased to present the culminating exhibition of graduating Master of Fine Arts candidates. Presenting a variety of disciplines including: information graphics, painting comics, animation, illustration, sculpture, and graphic design, the exhibition will feature work by 23 artists and designers. This exhibition is the result of a two-year interdisciplinary journey of intensive research and studio practice. Whether you're interested in contemporary regional painting or database-driven information systems, this exhibition will push boundaries into new ideas and visual structures.

Published: Thursday, April 18, 2013 — Read More

Minneapolis College of Art and Design Announces Art Auction Bid, Buy, and Collect with a Purpose

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The Minneapolis College of Art and Design, already nationally known for hosting the largest college art sale in America, takes the next step and inaugurates an art auction. Featured works by distinguished alumni, faculty, and friends from the past several decades will be auctioned with proceeds supporting the MCAD Scholarship Fund.

Published: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 — Read More

MCAD’s statement on the closing of the College of Visual Arts.

The MCAD community is saddened by the closing of the College of Visual Arts (CVA). For the past eighty-nine years MCAD and CVA have been neighbors and colleagues, with both institutions committed to providing students with an art and design education grounded in the liberal arts. CVA’s closure is a loss for the Twin Cities’ art and design community.

To learn more about CVA's closing, please visit the school’s website at http://www.cva.edu/media/

Published: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 — Read More

2011/12 McKnight Visual Artists Fellowship Exhibition

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2011/12 McKnight Visual Artists Fellowship Exhibition

Published: Monday, June 18, 2012 — Read More

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design Announces Board of Trustees Appointments

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Expanded Trustee Board Reflects Increased Engagement with Business, Education, and Creative Leaders

Published: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 — Read More

Minneapolis College of Art and Design Appoints Karen M. Wirth Vice President of Academic Affairs

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Published: Friday, June 1, 2012 — Read More

MCAD Annual Report 2010/11

The MCAD Annual Report 2010/11 (PDF) is now available.

Published: Thursday, February 9, 2012 — Read More

2010/11 MCAD-Jerome Foundation Fellowships for Emerging Artists Exhibition

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Published: Monday, September 19, 2011 — Read More

Minneapolis College of Art and Design Celebrates 125th Anniversary

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The Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a non-profit, four-year college will mark its 125th anniversary in a series of events held during the 2011–12 academic year.

Published: Monday, August 15, 2011 — Read More

2011/12 McKnight Artist Fellowships for Visual Artists Recipients Announced

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The Minneapolis College of Art and Design is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2011/12 McKnight Artist Fellowships for Visual Artists. This year the awards went to Liz Miller from Good Thunder, MN, and Christine Baeumler, Elizabeth Simonson, and Marcus Young, all from the Twin Cities.

Published: Monday, May 23, 2011 — Read More