Bicentennial
Bicentennial MICA 200
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Celebrate Two Centuries 1826–2026
Join the festivities as MICA honors its 200-year history, recognizes its present success, and looks forward to a bright future.
Art & Articles
200 Years, 200 Stories
/Throughout the year, MICA community members – past and present – will share daily stories and visions for the future. Help us include your favorite memories by filling out the form below.
Calendar
Events & Exhibitions
/Throughout the coming year MICA will be announcing Landmark Exhibitions, Signature Speaker series, Performances, Art Tours and Lectures, Fashion Show Week, Community Art Programming in Baltimore and beyond.
Featured Event
Fete of Lights / February 20, 2026
/Legacy celebration event full of fanfare with sparkle, reuniting MICA friends and building community.
Featured Event
Bicentennial Weekend / October 9-11, 2026
/Connecting alumni, students, faculty, staff, and the community. Includes notable speakers, performances, workshops, Parade of Classes by decade, hands on art making, legacy exhibitions and much more.
Bicentennial Gift Shop
Coming Soon
Purchase MICA Bicentennial exclusive items including books, hats, tote bags and more. Access the MICA Store online with the link below.
Make a Gift
Show your enthusiasm for MICA’s past, and demonstrate your commitment to its future.
Get Involved
Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Partners, and more are welcome to be a part of this great milestone in MICA’s history. More information will be coming soon.
History through the years
Peek at archival footage from the College’s earlier years, courtesy of the MICA Mades Audiovisual Collection.
Behind the Scenes at the Maryland Institute, 1940s
Fete of Lights, 1951
Artscape, 1982
Teaching Children, 1960s
Arts Ball, 1960