President's Circle

Jay Coogan

"President’s Circle members advance the mission of the college and foster a dynamic academic community of professional artists and designers, pioneering thinkers, creative leaders, and engaged global citizens. Artists and designers have the ability not only to look into the future but to have a hand in shaping it as well. In the world we live in, in the professions we have chosen, we are the creators of the next now."
— President Jay Coogan


Support from President’s Circle members is critical as it helps to make the college increasingly affordable to all students, and it supports the excellent faculty and facilities that make MCAD preeminent in its field. As a President’s Circle member, you will provide the extra measure of support necessary for MCAD to increase its margin of excellence in visual arts education.

President’s Circle Benefits

MEMBER $1,000 ($950 tax deductible)

  • Two complimentary tickets to the opening night of the MCAD Art Sale
  • Invitation to a private reception at the home of the president
  • Recognition as a President’s Circle member in the annual report and on the donor wall

PARTNER $3,000 ($2,950 tax deductible)
All of the above benefits plus:

  • Invitation to a private reception for a visiting artist

BENEFACTOR $5,000 ($4,950 tax deductible)
All of the above benefits plus:

  • Invitation to participate in the annual President’s Circle travel opportunity