MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE of ART and DESIGN A Continual Process of Forming and TransformingMCAD 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 Jade Maeng 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 Kat Barnett Bella Bedell MCAD's student body includes more than 800 students from 46 states, DC and 19 countries. Explore Endless Creativity Previous Slide Image Hannah Butala Image Nicholas C. Lents Image Hollie Leggett Image Daniel Acevedo Image Kiley Friese Image Nicky Dolan Image Heather Huston ’26 Image Heather Huston ’26 Image Jade Maeng ’26 Image Jade Maeng ’26 Next Slide Get InvolvedMCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. 22 August - 31 October 20262026 Faculty Biennial Exhibition and Forum9:00 AM Main and Concourse Galleries 25 October 2026National Portfolio Day in Santa Fe, NM hosted by MCAD1:00 PM 19 - 21 November 2026MCAD Art Sale6:00 PM MCAD Main Building View all events Image Alumni Profile Donchelle Santiaguin-Rollins BFA, La Sierra University MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Kallie Rollenhagen BA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Chris Monroe BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Katie DeYoe BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Henry LaBounta BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Jennifer Breiter BFA, American Academy of Art MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Kimberly Rashad BFA, Syracuse University MA, 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 07 August 2026Two MCADians Participating in More Than Lit Fundraiser Image Lukas Carlson ’22, MFA and current student Jaydn Spann are participating in the 2026 More Than Lit silent art auction. 06 August 2026Laura Boller Featured at Korean Community Summer Market 05 August 2026Natalie Vilter Creates Cover for Volume One 29 July 2026Cristopher Alday finishes Residency at the Cellar Press 27 July 2026Momentum Revolutions Comes to MCAD View all news MCAD on View MCAD Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff are showing their work all around the country. 3 MCADians Exhibit at Rosalux Gallery Date: June 06, 2026—August 30, 2026 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota MCADian Assists with Buffalo Rememberance Project Date: January 29, 2026—January 29, 2027 Location: Buffalo, New York All exhibitions
Image Alumni Profile Donchelle Santiaguin-Rollins BFA, La Sierra University MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
3 MCADians Exhibit at Rosalux Gallery Date: June 06, 2026—August 30, 2026 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
MCADian Assists with Buffalo Rememberance Project Date: January 29, 2026—January 29, 2027 Location: Buffalo, New York