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The Twin Cities is proud to host the International Sculpture Conference from October 21–26. MCAD will be hosting ISC events Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25. Please see below on how you can take part in this event:

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Streaming

All keynotes and panels at MCAD will stream live in the College Center.

Drop in any time, no sign-up needed.

The Twin Cities is proud to host the International Sculpture Conference from October 21–26. MCAD will be hosting ISC events Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25. Please see below on how you can take part in this event:

Student Access

Streaming

All keynotes and panels at MCAD will stream live in the College Center.

Drop in any time, no sign-up needed.

December 7, 2026

The theme for this year’s conference is A CELEBRATION OF TEACHING

MCAD’s Teaching & Learning Conference is a way for faculty to deepen our collective community of practice, exchange critical tools for teaching, and share stories from the classroom that celebrate our love for learning.

After School Mentor/Tutor Work Study
(MUST BE WORK STUDY ELIGIBLE)

The position pays $16.37/hr

Apply by November 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

See the full job description and application process on Handshake.

Printshop and Paper Studio Work Study
(MUST BE WORK STUDY ELIGIBLE)

The position pays $16.37/hr

Apply by October 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

After School Mentor/Tutor Work Study
(MUST BE WORK STUDY ELIGIBLE)

The position pays $16.37/hr

Apply by November 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

See the full job description and application process on Handshake.

Printshop and Paper Studio Work Study
(MUST BE WORK STUDY ELIGIBLE)

The position pays $16.37/hr

Apply by October 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

MCAD is thrilled to announce the return of the annual Self-Portrait Contest! Submit your best 9" x 12" self portrait in any medium by Wednesday, March 25. Three winners will be chosen to receive $100 Art Cellar Gift Cards and their self portrait displayed on campus! All entries will be included in a larger, digital gallery.

Submitted images of artwork should be .jpg or .png, and at least 300 DPI.

Would you like to show your work in Gallery 148? Do you have an idea for a gallery show you would like to curate

Gallery 148 is student run, student juried, and shows student work. It is your opportunity to curate a professional quality show right on campus. We hope to show a diverse cross-section of the talent and interests on the MCAD campus. All disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply.

Submit a Gallery 148 proposal now!

Would you like to show your work in Gallery 148? Do you have an idea for a gallery show you would like to curate

Gallery 148 is student run, student juried, and shows student work. It is your opportunity to curate a professional quality show right on campus. We hope to show a diverse cross-section of the talent and interests on the MCAD campus. All disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply.

Submit a Gallery 148 proposal now!

Submissions Now open for the AXA Art Prize US 2025! With a jury of renowned artists and curators and an exhibition of the finalists in New York, the AXA Art Prize is one of the nation's pr

It’s the 2026-2027 Annual MCAD Merit Competition!

This scholarship competition is designed for students who are currently enrolled full-time in an MCAD degree-seeking program. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better is required to enter. *Students receiving VA Yellow Ribbon or the Tuition Exchange/Waiver award are not eligible to compete in merit scholarship competitions.

Merit Scholarship Awards will be added to existing financial aid.

Click on the links below for a list of awards, guidelines, and important dates.

It’s the 2026-2027 Annual MCAD Merit Competition!

This scholarship competition is designed for students who are currently enrolled full-time in an MCAD degree-seeking program. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better is required to enter. *Students receiving VA Yellow Ribbon or the Tuition Exchange/Waiver award are not eligible to compete in merit scholarship competitions.

Merit Scholarship Awards will be added to existing financial aid.

Click on the links below for a list of awards, guidelines, and important dates.