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 Evelyne Anderson 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 Julian Deyo Sofia Holden MCAD's student body includes more than 800 students from 45 states and 15 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 Nico Enstrom Image Nico Enstrom Image Stowe Silver Image Devin Moody Next Slide Get Involved MCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. Events 30 May 2025The Auction at MCAD5:30 PM MCAD Main Gallery View all events Image Deadly Sins animation still by Steven Vander Meer Alumni Profile Steven Vander Meer BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Yinfan Huang BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Jin Meyerson BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MFA, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art Bri Heu BS in Entrepreneurial Studies Mallory Heyer BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Amanda Donahue BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Kehayr Brown-Ransaw 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 23 November 2024Encaustic paintings by MCAD Alumni featured at "Open Casket" Image Jodi Reeb On November 8 and 10, Casket Arts hosted Open Casket, an open studio weekend featuring over 100 local Twin Cities artists, makers, and musicians. Attendees got the chance to buy unique works from the studio's vendors, including ceramic sculptures, paintings, jewelry, and ceramics. News 22 November 2024Wren Clinefelter Among 27 Recipients of Austin Community Scholarships 21 November 2024James Holmberg, Bridging Art, Technology, and Human Connection in the Age of AI 20 November 2024MCAD Faculty Member William Franklin to Speak at University of Minneosta–Duluth 19 November 2024Birt to Speak at COP29 on Communication in Climate Action View all news
Image Deadly Sins animation still by Steven Vander Meer Alumni Profile Steven Vander Meer BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design