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 Claire McKevitt 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 Katie Weston Kasandra Suarez 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 Amber Steinbach Image Reed Morraine Ross Image Kam McLane Image Bastian Stark Next Slide Get InvolvedMCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. Events 17 January - 01 March 20252023/24 MCAD–Jerome Fellowship Exhibition10:00 AM Main Gallery 17 January - 01 March 2025Small Things Become Big Things: An Exhibition of Works Inspired By Jody Williams10:00 AM Concourse Gallery 24 January 2025Exhibition Reception and Celebration of Life for Small Things Become Big Things: Works Inspired by Jody Williams6:00 PM Concourse Gallery View all events Image Alumni Profile Hollie Leggett BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Joshua Van Patter BS, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Paige Dansinger BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Adam Smith BS, Minneapolis College of Art and Design 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, 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 02 January 2025Gormally ’77 Featured in Exhibition "Birds Take Flight" Image Tom Gormally ’77 Tom Gormally ’77 addresses climate change through sculptural work in an upcoming exhibition, Birds Take Flight, on display at the Vashon Center for the Arts.The exhibition will run from January 3–February 2, 2025 with an opening reception on January 3, 5:00–8:00 p.m. News 01 January 2025Jesus Li creates intereactive cultural map for Meet Minneapolis 29 December 2024MCAD Alum Combines Hemp and Community in New Guidebook 26 December 2024Spotlight on Emerging Artists at MCAD's 27th Annual Art Sale 24 December 2024May Ling Kopecky Featured by Mayo Clinic News Network for Art and MS Advocacy View all news