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By now many of you already know that Alicia Kuri Alamillo has left her position as Student Life Specialist. Alicia was in Student Affairs for two years and did tremendous work to support MCAD's international students and students who study off campus. She brought creativity and empathy to everything she did and was deeply committed to making Student Affairs and the MCAD community a better place.

By now many of you already know that Alicia Kuri Alamillo has left her position as Student Life Specialist. Alicia was in Student Affairs for two years and did tremendous work to support MCAD's international students and students who study off campus. She brought creativity and empathy to everything she did and was deeply committed to making Student Affairs and the MCAD community a better place.

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.

Hear ye, hear ye

New location denotes additional space; accommodating non-perishables + more treasures!

New location = Room 224 / Studios Across from Service Bureau

Thanks everyone!

Dear MCAD Community,Thank you to all who submitted work for the fifth annual Presidential Correspondence Award. It is always inspiring to look through the creative submissions that reflect the vibrant, talented MCAD community. I am pleased to announce that I have selected work by the following students for this year’s notecards: K Vigneur, and Madeleine Kaudy.