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 Stella Healey 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 Nori Donais Image Julian Deyo Image Amber Steinbach Image Reed Morraine Ross Next Slide Get InvolvedMCAD welcomes you. Through unique events, lectures, alumni programs, and more, there are endless opportunities for everyone to join in. Events 21 March 2025CreativeMornings / Minneapolis8:30 AM Auditorium 150 21 March - 12 April 2025Made at MCAD 2025: All-Student Juried Exhibition9:00 AM Main Gallery 21 March - 12 April 2025(Re) Encountered: Works from the MCAD Collection9:00 AM Concourse Gallery View all events Image Alumni Profile Shen Wei BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design MCAD alumni are accomplished makers, culture shapers, and problem solvers. 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 Hollie Leggett BFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Joshua Van Patter BS, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Adam Smith 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 20 March 2025Kamin Wins Regional Emmy Image Visual effects artist Kevin Kamin ’06 has been honored with a regional Emmy for his work on a feature highlighting Vikings superfan and actor Josh Duhamel. News 19 March 2025Justin Robert Lees Plays Key Role in Apple Intelligence Launch for Vision Pro 18 March 2025Emma Beatrez Explores Ritual and Identity in "Polyester" at HAIR+NAILS Gallery 16 March 2025MCAD Thesis Tutor invited to Minnesota Film Festival 2025 15 March 2025Edgar Arceneaux debuts Skinning the Mirror at Frieze LA View all news