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 Shuyi Wu 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 Josie Rengstorf Elise Simmons 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 05 November 2025Visiting Artist Lecture: Victoria Martinez1:00 PM Auditorium 150 20 - 22 November 2025MCAD Art Sale6:00 PM MCAD Main Building View all events Image Alumni Profile Gaelen Elliott BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. Emma Konrad BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Katya Kisin BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Mercedes Joy Knapp BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Illustration Anna Lyle MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BArch, Mississippi State University Jesús Li MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Kayla Campbell MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design BFA, Montana State University 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 October 2025MCAD Media Arts Alumni and Staff Featured Prominently at MinnAnimate 2025 Image The 2025 MinnAnimate festival showcased an exciting slate of animated short films. Dozens of recent graduates from the Media Arts department are featured across Shorts Programs One and Three. News 01 October 2025MCAD Alumni Helps Plan Confluence: Future In Color 30 September 2025MCAD Student Work Selected for National Juried Exhibition at WMOCA 29 September 2025ConFluence: Futures in Color with Leslie Barlow ’16, MFA comes to Minneapolis 28 September 2025Leslie Barlow Helps Bring ConFluence Back for a Second Year View all news