MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE of ART and DESIGN A Continual Process of Forming and Transforming MCAD 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 Elise Simmons 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 Vivian Lu Evan McHenry MCAD's student body includes more than 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. Explore Endless Creativity Previous Slide Image Reghan Sage Image Jamie Kubat Image Molly Sullivan Image Sophia Groves Image Nicholas C. Lents Image Hollie Leggett Image Daniel Acevedo Image Sally Carr Image Jacob Pearson Image Riley Wright 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 26 August - 02 November 2024Faculty Biennial Exhibition9:00 AM Main and Concourse Galleries 06 September 2024Reception for Faculty Biennial Exhibition6:00 PM Main and Concourse Galleries 21 - 23 November 2024MCAD Art Sale6:00 PM MCAD Main Building View all events Image Kehayr Brown-Ransaw Alumni Profile Kehayr Brown-Ransaw BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Claire Loes BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Lois DeWitt BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Alex Mitchell MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BFA, Illinois Wesleyan University Amanda Donahue BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Merwood "Woody" Olsen BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Mengqian 'Dream' Chen MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BFA, Communication University of China 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 26 July 2024Art to Change the World/Mill City Museum Collaboration Unveiled "100 Feet of Art and History" at Stone Arch Bridge Festival Image The Mill City Museum and the Stone Arch Bridge Festival partnered with Art to Change the World to present 100 Feet of Art and History. Supported by a grant from the St. News 25 July 2024May Ling Kopecky’s Art Explores Chronic Illness in Solo Exhibition at Rochester Art Center 24 July 2024Gianni Pettena's "Anarchitecture" Exhibition Challenges Architectural Norms at Crac Occitanie 23 July 2024What will AI mean for art, artists and musicians? 22 July 2024Jennie Ward Showcases Recent Works in Solo Exhibition at Art Project 605 View all news
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Mengqian 'Dream' Chen MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BFA, Communication University of China