This week's spotlight includes:
Hello MCAD Community,
I am very pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Merit Scholarship Award for the MA in Graphic and Web Design. They are:
Heather Huston - $1000
Andrew Rossi - $1000
Congratulations to the award recipients, and thank you to all the students who participated!
Greetings, MCAD Community,
Please join the Liberal Arts Department in congratulating our 2026 Liberal Arts Merit Scholarship Award winners, Lesley McGaster and Ella Ratliff! Each will receive a $2000 scholarship. Thanks to all of the entrants who made this a competitive year, to the Liberal Arts faculty jurors who made the difficult decisions, and to all the faculty and staff who support our students!
Best Regards,
Gerald
The position pays $16.37/hr
Apply by April 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
See the full job description and application process on Handshake.
The position pays $16.37/hr
Apply by April 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
SUMMARY: MCAD is seeking an Administrative Assistant. This position is responsible for providing detailed administrative support for the President’s Office staff. The Administrative Assistant must be sensitive to college needs, employee and student goodwill, and overall brand equity of MCAD as an employer and educational institution.
7:00 p.m. CT
Join legendary Disney animator and director Aaron Blaise as he takes you behind the scenes of his animated short, Snow Bear.
In this session, Aaron will share the creative spark that inspired the project, walk through the development process from early concept to finished film, and offer a look at the realities of distributing an independent animated short in today's landscape.
The session will conclude with a Q&A, allowing attendees to ask Aaron about his process, his career, and the world of independent animation.
7:00-10:00 p.m. CT
Currently On-View at The Mirror Lab,
MCAD student and Comic Major, Banner Beard, has put together an incredible calendar of upcoming concerts happening right here in the Twin Cities!
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CT
Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., MCAD is hosting its first Queer Resource Fair, where organizations from across the Twin Cities will be present to share information, make connections, and provide avenues of support for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and the community at large.
This event is free to attend and will feature crafts, games, and activities for attendees.
Come on down and connect with some of our local organizations such as Family Tree Clinic, Boneshaker Books. Outfront Minnesota, Gender Justice, and many more!
7:00-9:00 p.m. CT
Join the Peer Mentors for a screening of Iron Lung, directed by Mark Fischbach, aka Markiplier.
Auditorium 140, Saturday April 18 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
All are welcome.
