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.
In-Person
We have five in-person student passes. To share them with as many students as possible, please select only the sessions that fit your schedule and interests. Spots are first come, first served, and confirmations with attendance details will be sent Tuesday, October 20.
Sign up here by Monday, October 19
Friday, October 23
- 10:00–11:30 a.m.–Keynote Conversation: Dyani White Hawk and Angela Two Stars
- 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.–Panel: Sculpting Time
- 3:00–4:30 p.m.–Panel: Land and Place
Saturday, October 24
- 10:00–11:30 a.m.–Panel: What Does It All Mean? In Search of a Shared Vocabulary for Public Art
- 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.–Panel: Digital Technology Tools for Traditional Sculpture
- 3:00–4:30 p.m.–Panel: Once More with Feeling: Object Lessons
Sunday, October 25
- 10:00–11:30 a.m.–Panel: Sculpture and Homeland: Presence, Rupture, and Civic Space
- 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.–Keynote Address: Jean Shin
Additional Opportunities
- Wednesday, October 21, 1:00–2:30 p.m.–Pre-conference lecture with Kurt Dyrhaug
Kurt is a sculptor, an MCAD alum and a sculpture professor at Lamar University. He’ll talk about his work and process in Auditorium 150. All are welcome. - Wednesday, October 21: Slices and Shadows Reception
This exhibition shows work by ISC Chapter members at Quarter Gallery in the Regis Center for Art, 405 21st Ave S, Minneapolis. No RSVP is needed. - Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25: little SCULPTURE Show
Stop by the Main Floor hallway Friday and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The last chance to see it is Sunday from 9:30 to 10:00 AM. - Sunday, October 25, afternoon: Northeast Arts District programming
NE SCULPTURE/Gallery Factory is hosting an afternoon at the Casket Arts Building and Carriage House & Factory. No RSVP is needed, but you’ll need your own transportation. See the details. - Sunday, October 25, 7:00–9:00 p.m.–Hiding in Plain Site: International Public Art Short Film Festival
This screening is in Auditorium 150. Festival teaser will also be playing in MCAD's third floor black box prior to the event
Campus will be busier than usual October 23–25, especially around Auditorium 150 and the Main Floor. Guests may ask for directions, and any help pointing them the right way is appreciated. If you have questions or concerns about the conference, please email events@mcad.edu.
Best,
MCAD Events Team