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 Rebeckah Regennitter 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 Graciela De Anda Mikha Dominguez 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 23 October 2025Visiting Artist Lecture: Karolina Karlic1:00 PM Auditorium 150 30 October 2025Peter Williams: Homegoing–A Call and Response Closing Performance6:00 PM Main and Concourse Galleries 05 November 2025Visiting Artist Lecture: Victoria Martinez1:00 PM Auditorium 150 View all events Image Alumni Profile Justin Robert Lees BS, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Katya Kisin BFA, 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 Anna Lyle MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BArch, Mississippi State University Jesús Li MFA, 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 22 October 2025Printmaker Yoonmi Nam Explores Beauty and Impermanence in MCAD Artist Talk Image Yoonmi Nam Yoonmi Nam recently spoke at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, offering insight into her decades-spanning practice that explores the quiet contradictions of everyday objects. The talk coincided with her latest solo exhibition, Temporary and Lasting. News 21 October 2025Bohemian Flats Served As Homes for Thousands and Insiprations for Artists 20 October 2025Sara Suppan Opens Solo Exhibition “Precision Machine” at Primary 19 October 2025Gaughan and Kismet Featured on MPR for Innovative Laugh and Draw Event 18 October 2025Gene Bird Shares Art Collection at Collect Call View all news