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 Addison Byler 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 Image Ella Rios Image Faith Miller 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 Ell Bueno Image Branson Aila Image Nori Donais Image Macintosh Harroun Next Slide Get InvolvedMCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. Events 26 February 2026Visiting Artist Lecture: David Bowen1:00 PM Auditorium 150 05 March 2026Visiting Artist Lecture: Julie Nelson1:00 PM Auditorium 150 27 March 2026From The Ground Up: Selections from MCAD’s Foundations Courses Exhibition Reception6:00 PM Concourse Gallery View all events Image Alumni Profile Shun Jie Yong MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Nastia Fisco BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Sara Suppan BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Justin Robert Lees BS, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Mercedes Joy Knapp BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Illustration London King BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Gaelen Elliott 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 25 February 2026"Kaleidoscope of Love" Organized by MCAD Alumn Image Jack Becker ’77 is helping organize the Kaleidoscope of Love Project in Powderhorn Park this Saturday on February 28 from noon–3:00 p.m. A team of local artists led by Big Animal Productions is looking for 1,000 artists and community members to animate a gigantic monarch butterfly. News 24 February 2026Sherry Muyuan He Releases “Typography Beyond Borders” 22 February 2026Ben Moren’s Surface Tension Opens at Silverwood Park Gallery 21 February 2026Evenson Launches Zine-by-Mail Project, “GAY MAIL FRIEND” 19 February 2026Bill Jeter as Guest Artist for Bates College MLK Celebration View all news