From the President: Fall 2026
What We Carry Forward
There is something powerful about reaching 200 years. A bicentennial asks us to consider not only what has endured, but…
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What Makes MICA, MICA?
/Why MICA? We prepare artists and designers to make a living doing what they love, while making the world a better place.
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On Campus Events & Exhibitions
As a convener for Baltimore’s creative community and a destination for creatives near and far, there’s always something happening at MICA. Open to prospective and current students, alumni, visiting artists, and beyond, our events and exhibitions offer a front-row seat to the ideas and work shaping the creative economy.
MICA Weekend
Annual Benefit Fashion Show
UP/Start Venture Competition
Visiting Artists & Guest Lectures
Virtual Events
Stories Art & Articles
Students Win at Biodesign Challenge
Megan Hillaker ’26 (Painting BFA) and Sabrina Ortega ’27 (Fiber BFA) took home the Outstanding Exhibition prize for their work, Cell-Phonic,…
Ruby Grant Awardees
Four members of the MICA community have been recognized through the Rubys Artist Grants, a program of the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation that provides…
Young Ones Honors MICA Excellence in Graphic Design
The Young Ones competition honors the best student work in advertising, interactive design, and graphic design. As a result of student success…
Alumni, Faculty, Staff Join Juried Regional Exhibition at Phillips Collection
Twelve MICA alumni, faculty, and staff are among 48 artists selected for Tomorrow Will Also Rise, a juried regional exhibition at The Phillips…
MICA Talent Takes Center Stage at the Whitney Biennial
Three MICA-affiliated artists are featured in the Whitney Biennial 2026, one of the nation’s most influential exhibitions of contemporary American…
Campus Exhibitions: Fall 2026
Making America Again: So Strong, So Brave, So True
MICA presents Making America Again: So Strong, So Brave, So True, an exhibition highlighting…
New Faculty: Fall 2026
MICA welcomes new undergraduate and graduate faculty members whose practices span painting, sculpture, illustration, public art, design, and…
Success Creatives at Work
Our graduates work in defense and space, IT, fashion, healthcare, education, nonprofit leadership, government, and hospitality. Many become entrepreneurs. Many lead teams. All are making an impact.
Amy Sherald
Abbi Jacobson
Jacolby Satterwhite
Carlos Florez
Jen Stark
Jeff Koons