1:00 p.m. CT
Join Animaiton Grads for the annual, once-a-semester event.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Auditorium 150 - 1:00 p.m.
Q&A to follow!
All are Welcome! Students, Staff, and Faculty are welcome to bring their classes from all majors!
Can't make the screening?
Come join EVOL for FREE panel events hosted by Animation Industry Professionals!
April 18: Kaina Khansmith
Storyboard Artist and Director across film and TV animation. Creator of the original IP: "Pretty Pretty Please, I don't want to be a Magical Girl."
April 25: Pearl Low
Writer and Storyboard Artist on Craig of the Creek and more!
Founder of Orange Blossom Studios, developing an original IP: "Wheel & Roses"
12:15-12:55 p.m. CT
Please join us for our upcoming Media Arts Town Halls in Auditorium 140. This is a great opportunity to connect, and we will be providing pizza for those in attendance!
Animation: Tuesday, April 21 | 12:15–12:55 p.m.
Media Arts: Wednesday, April 22 | 12:15–12:55 p.m.
*Interested in an internship in UX or Communications? Check out opportunities with Shipt*
This week's spotlight includes: Minnesota Children's Museum, Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, AET, and Nordic Ware…
Organization Name: Minnesota Children's Museum
Wage/Salary: $16.37/hr
Dear MCAD Community,
The 13th Auction at MCAD is taking place this upcoming Saturday, April 18, from 5:00–9:30 p.m. This annual event raises critical scholarship support for our students. Thank you for your partnership in making it a success.
Below are a few important reminders as we prepare for and host the event:
Our Main Floor, Main Gallery, and Concourse Gallery are buzzing with event preparations. Please help us respect these spaces and the staff working in them during this busy time.
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CT
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Bloodmobile: Parked between Dorm 150 and the MIA ramp
6:00-10:00 p.m. CT
Art to Change the World (ACW) Annual Beacon of Light Event will Premiere Eight, 15-Second Animated Shorts featuring the Fall 2025 Animation Collaboration Class Projects! At the direction of ACW Founder, Barbara Bridges, and ACW Operations Manager, Kelly Frankenberg '03, MFA. Select works featuring music composed by ACW intern Zoe Grigsby. MCAD Animation Collaboration Faculty Katie Nelson & Alicia Allen plan to attend the event and give a few opening remarks to introduce the films.
We look forward to seeing all those who can attend!
6:00 p.m. CT
6:00 p.m. Red Carpet Interviews and Photos; Networking
7:00 p.m. Screening of the films, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and an awards ceremony.
Tickets are $15 (before taxes and fees) and include the film, networking, and post-screening Q&A. (TCFF Members receive a 50% discount.)
Twin Cities Film Fest is proud to celebrate Minnesota college student filmmaking at the annual Intercollegiate Film Festival!
Food plan dollars do not transfer to the next academic year.
They can be used in the cafeteria or in the micro market.
There are only a few weeks left of the semester, so be sure to use your remaining funds.
