Andrew Heaner ‘23 (Illustration Practice MFA) is an illustrator making lively and energetic work.

José Villarrubia ’83 (General Fine Arts BFA), Illustration faculty

Christopher Michels ’29, ’30 (Illustration BFA, MAT candidate)

Student entrepreneurs awarded funding to launch creative ventures

ND Stevenson ’13 (Illustration BFA)

From fashion illustration student to influential trustee, Amalie Rothschild’s relationship with MICA reflected a lifetime of artistic innovation…

Kristy Tillman Knuppel, MICA Parent Council

Suzanne Levin-Lapides ’69 (Interior Architecture & Design BFA)

The launch of the Female School of Design in 1854 was more than a programmatic addition; it was a declaration of belief that women belonged in…

Prospective students are invited to learn more at MICA open house and virtual events

Joseph “Joe” Taylor, Alumnus, General Fine Arts ’25

It’s the College’s creative intensity, where disciplines intersect, making is central, and experimentation is expected. “At MICA, students experience…

Andrea “Remmi” Franklin ’74 (General Fine Arts BFA), Alumna, Donor

February 5–March 8, 2026 Meyerhoff Gallery, Fox Building 1303 W Mount Royal Ave Admission: FREE and open to the public Gallery Hours: Monday…

At MICA, students don’t just learn techniques. They discover their voice, their confidence, and their purpose.

Artie Sadahiro ’26, Student (Ecosystems, Sustainability, and Justice BFA, Printmaking Minor, Painting Minor)

Martin Knuppel ’26 (Illustration & Printmaking BFA, Sequential Arts & Book Arts Minors)

Morel S. Doucet, Alum, Ceramics BFA’13, recipient of the C. Louise Mullan Flanigan ’34 Scholarship

Eva Lou Phillips ’25 (Illustration), winner of MICA’s 2025 Ezra Jack Keats Competition, recently landed a two-book deal with Tundra Books. Her…

From the first toast at the Kick-Off Reception to the final notes drifting through Mount Royal Station, MICA Weekend unfolded as a celebration…

If the workshops were the heartbeat of MICA Weekend, the alumni gatherings were its soul — living proof that creativity, once kindled here…

Sean Dong is a 3D artist and motion designer based in Baltimore.

President McCormick opens Orioles “College Night” with a clean strike— and a clear statement about MICA’s deep connection to Baltimore…

Illustrator of the New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2024 and named to Forbes 30 Under 30, Feng’s illustrations for The New Yorker,…

Elisa Leiva’s Swing-Inspired Thesis at MICA

ArtWalk 2025

For Joely Ramos ’25 (Illustration BFA), Window into Worlds is both a title and a philosophy. Her ArtWalk collection features 26 mixed-media collages…

For graduating students, ArtWalk is a personal journey and shared futures of growth culminating in works that blend personal history, cultural…

Building an Indonesian Fantasy Game at MICA

Fernando is an illustrator and art educator from Mexico City, now based in the UK.

MICA Alum Eve Liu Champions Asian Heritage in Major Brand Collaborations

The Ratcliffe Center for Creative Entrepreneurship (RCCE) at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is pleased to announce the winners of the…

MICA Alums Part of Prestigious Award Season Projects

Students, Alums Land Prestigious Scholarships, Awards

Awards, Fellowships Among Accolades Received by MICA Faculty

MICA Students Showcase Their Work

MICA Brings Renowned Artists and Designers to Campus This Spring

MICA student’s work shines bright to win 2023 AXA Art Prize US A senior at MICA, Toskago ’24 (Painting BFA) was recently named winner of the…

Shadra Strickland explore the connections between families and nature as illustated through children’s books.

The iconic Breast Cancer Research Stamp, designed by MICA faculty and alums, celebrates a quarter century of success.

MICA Alum’s ‘Nimona‘, a Breakthrough Fairy Tale celebrating inclusion, Debuts on Netflix

Recent Projects Showcase the Globe Collection and Press’ Lasting Influence

Avani Dwivedi is an author and illustrator living in Jersey City, NJ. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a B.F.A in…

Taylor McManus is an illustrator and educator currently based in Northern Virginia with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and a Masters…

MICA Artists Take Part in International Showcase

MICA’s faculty do more than teach — they are working professionals immersed in the art and design communities. They are also highly respected…