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 Massey Cardenas Soto 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 Ella Rios Daniel Acevedo 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 Cadence Caddell Image Cadence Caddell Image Ell Bueno Image Branson Aila Next Slide Get InvolvedMCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. Events 15 May 2026MFA Thesis Exhibition 20266:00 PM MFA Gallery 16 May 2026Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony3:00 PM Children's Theatre Main Stage 30 May - 08 August 2026Fragments Reimagined10:00 AM MCAD Main Gallery View all events Image Alumni Profile Gina Louise BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Jennifer Breiter BFA, American Academy of Art MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Donchelle Santiaguin-Rollins BFA, La Sierra University MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Kimberly Rashad BFA, Syracuse University MA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Nastia Fisco BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Justin Robert Lees BS, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Sara Suppan 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 06 May 20262025/26 MCAD–Jerome Fellow Interview: Grover Hogan Image Grover Hogan In this interview Grover Hogan discusses how their interdisciplinary practice weaves personal narratives with collective experiences, shape shifting, and esoteric practices. News 05 May 20262025/26 MCAD–Jerome Fellow Interview: Suriya SamKhuth 04 May 20262025/26 MCAD–Jerome Fellow Interview: Tshab Her 03 May 2026Bobby Rogers Discusses Art in Bloom 02 May 2026David Hytone Gives Visiting Artist Lecture AT SVA View all news