What We Carry Forward  There is something powerful about reaching 200 years. A bicentennial asks us to consider not only what has endured, but…

Megan Hillaker ’26 (Painting BFA) and Sabrina Ortega ’27 (Fiber BFA) took home the Outstanding Exhibition prize for their work, Cell-Phonic,…

Four members of the MICA community have been recognized through the Rubys Artist Grants, a program of the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation that provides…

The Young Ones competition honors the best student work in advertising, interactive design, and graphic design. As a result of student success…

Twelve MICA alumni, faculty, and staff are among 48 artists selected for Tomorrow Will Also Rise, a juried regional exhibition at The Phillips…

Making America Again: So Strong, So Brave, So True MICA presents Making America Again: So Strong, So Brave, So True, an exhibition highlighting…

Three MICA-affiliated artists are featured in the Whitney Biennial 2026, one of the nation’s most influential exhibitions of contemporary American…

MICA welcomes new undergraduate and graduate faculty members whose practices span painting, sculpture, illustration, public art, design, and…

For its 10th annual UP/Start Venture Competition, MICA awarded more than $105,000 to student- and alumni-led ventures advancing creative innovation…

New Master’s Degree in Game Design MICA has announced a new Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Game Design, which is a fully online, 30-credit…

For generations, MICA has prepared artists and designers to shape culture and industry. Today, through the School of Creative and Professional…

Bringing problem-solving to science, iconic brands, professional sports, and communities around the world.

Five rising MICA alumni shaping the next generation of creatives.

At 200, MICA celebrates its creative evolution and looks to the future with meaningful impact.

ArtWalk 2026

Recognizing the various accomplishments of students, alumni, and faculty.

BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) will celebrate its 200th anniversary with MICA Weekend, a three-day celebration of the…

Two-day gathering in Baltimore features keynotes by Maria Finkelmeier and Tori Soudan, hands-on workshops, the inaugural Lumière Awards, and…

Creatives Without Borders / 5 Under 5 / Celebrating MICA’s Bicentennial

BALTIMORE, MD – Accomplished actress, artist, writer, and director Victoria Rowell will present her solo exhibition A Woman Becomes… at the Maryland…

Twelve MICA alumni, faculty, and staff are among 48 artists selected for Tomorrow Will Also Rise, a juried regional exhibition at The Phillips…

Graphic Design and Design & Innovation Faculty Chair, Faculty Executive Committee

Good morning, and welcome to the new academic year at MICA. It is wonderful to have all of you here. Over the last few days, I had the chance…

Good morning. Convocation is one of my favorite moments on the academic calendar. It is a time of new beginnings, where you can feel that sense…

The exhibition runs August 28 to September 29, 2026, in the Sheila & Richard Riggs Gallery at MICA’s Fred Lazarus IV Center.

When the American Association of Colleges and Universities released “The Trust Agenda” in June 2026, it traded defense for a plan. Rather than…

Baltimore Style recently interviewed MICA President Cecilia McCormick about her vision for the future. As the college celebrates 200 years, President…

BALTIMORE, MD — For 200 years, the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) has provided students with a renowned art and design education. Today…

August 28–October 11, 2026Opening Reception: Thursday, September 10, 5–7 p.m. Decker Gallery, Fox Building1303 W Mount Royal Ave. Baltimore…

Fully Online Graduate Program Prepares Creative Professionals to Design, Lead, and Launch Innovative Games Across Platforms and Genres

Art for a New Cultural Landmark The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is pleased to invite students, faculty, alumni, and staff to submit…

ArtWalk is MICA’s annual tradition, a culminating exhibition for graduating students held during Commencement Weekend to celebrate and showcase…

The 177th Commencement ceremonies were held during the College’s Bicentennial year.

Alumnus Gabriel Ramos ’25 (Graphic Design BFA) always wanted a way to bring together MICA and his employer, the Baltimore Orioles. His recommendation…

Alumni Amy Brusselback ’94 (Visual Communication Design BFA) and Tony Lugo ’20 (Mount Royal School of Art MFA) demonstrate how MICA’s culture…

On April 14, WBALTV news anchor Jenyne Donaldson spoke with students and faculty as they prepare for MICA Fashion Week 2026 events. Viewers got…

Where can you grow, not only as an artist, but as someone whose work matters in the world? For nearly two centuries, artists and educators have…

Student entrepreneurs awarded funding to launch creative ventures

MICA president Cecilia M. McCormick appeared on the April 15 episode of The Truth In This Art, the arts-and-culture interview podcast hosted…

A Legacy of Support and Possibility

At MICA, research isn’t separate from art. It is art. From Ryan Hoover’s biodesign lab — where students explore living systems with curiosity…

From its earliest days, MICA has been shaped by both challenge and change.

From its earliest days, the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) has stood at the forefront of visual education—embracing photography not…

For 200 years, MICA has been powered by one enduring truth: creativity changes lives, and it takes a community of supporters to make that possible…

The work of Yumi Hogan, artist, educator, and MICA alumna, beautifully illustrates how creativity can connect memory, culture, and community…

On this day in 1848, the overwhelming response to the Maryland Institute’s opening exhibitions made one thing clear: Baltimore was ready for…

A degree for students who can thoughtfully engage with the built environment.