1:00-4:00 p.m. CT
It’s that time of year, it’s time for Ice Cream Mountain! Or in other words, it’s a Bounce House and a Free Ice Cream Truck on the Lawn!
That’s right, Saturday from 1:00-4:00 p.m., head on down to the MCAD Lawn for some tasty treats and bouncy fun, hosted by Student Affairs!
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CT
Join Librarian Allan Kohl for a chance to explore the Twin Cities and get some good veggies with a trip to Minneapolis’ Northeast Farmers’ Market.
Sign-up in the Library to meet dozens of area small farmers, many of them from the Hmong community, and shop locally-grown fruits and vegetables, along with Minnesota products such as organic honey, maple syrup, baked goods, and natural herb soaps.
Space is limited so be sure to swing by the MCAD Library to reserve your spot today!
5:45 p.m. CT
Feel like letting off a little steam to celebrate the end of our first week of classes?
Join Librarian Allan Kohl on the quad starting 5:45 p.m. this Friday afternoon, August 28 for a Drum Circle!
Don't play any instruments? That's OK, you do have a heartbeat! Don't have a drum? No problem: we'll have plenty of drums, tambourines, and other percussion devices available to share around. (But if you do have a drum, please bring it!)
12:00-1:00 p.m. CT
President Freed hosts an open office hour, each Tuesday from noon-1:00 p.m.
A question or concern you would like to discuss with the President? Stop by!
This open office hour is a space for any student to drop in and talk with President Freed.
6:00 p.m. CT
Starting August 26, Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m., Recurring Weekly
It’s back! Weekly Wednesday Yoga meets every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Emeritus Room (Main 201) unless otherwise noted for school breaks.
Yoga is for students only, and it is FREE!
All skill levels are welcome, and mats are available to borrow in the College Center (Look for the labeled metal storage closet). Just grab one on your way to the Emeritus Room or bring your own.
Creating or participating in a club on campus is a great way to build community and make connections. Clubs can be as formal or as casual as you like. They can center around a hobby, a favorite fandom, sports, music, cultural identity, anything that you are excited to celebrate and share. They are fully student run, and Student Affairs is here to help!
The work featured in the MCAD's Window Box Gallery consists of Rhyner's most recent works, a large double-sided fabric piece and a series of reconstructed lamps made from mostly found and unconventional materials. The textile work is Rhyner's first attempt at creating a two-sided work with clear plastic windows that the viewer can look through from either side. This is a preview of more works currently in production for her upcoming exhibition at Hair and Nails Gallery, Minneapolis, in April 2027.
Welcome to Fall Semester 2026!
There have been important updates to the Add/Drop process, beginning with the Add/Drop period for Fall Semester 2026. Please read this carefully.
Fall Semester 2026 Add/Drop will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 24 and will end on Friday, August 28 at 11:59 p.m.
The 2026-27 annual FERPA notification for the Minneapolis College of Art and Design is posted on the Records Office Intranet page. This page also contains MCAD’s definition of directory information under FERPA, plus additional FERPA resources for students, faculty, and staff.
6:00-8:00 p.m. CT
Saturday, August 22–Saturday, October 31
Main and Concourse Galleries
