February 24, 2021 Parent Town Hall FAQ What are your COVID testing plans for students on campus and what is the recent COVID positivity rate on campus? MICA’s Surveillance Testing…
Parents Spring 2021 Information Session - February 24, 2021 MICA administrators, staff and two epidemiologists working with the College discuss the spring semester.
Colette Veasey-Cullors, photographer and founding AVP of the CORE, appointed to Aperture Foundation board MICA is pleased to announce Colette Veasey-Cullors, photographer and founding associate vice president of the Center for Organizing, Representation…
MICA announces 2021 UP/Start Finalists MICA is thrilled to announce this year’s eight UP/Start Venture Competition finalists, who were selected from a total of a record 58 applicants…
Members of MICA community honored for prestigious education, illustration awards Multiple members of the MICA community—from faculty to alumni to endowed chairs—were selected for prestigious awards by the Maryland Art Education…
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MICA’s Internal Work in 2021 MICA President Samuel Hoi shares his appreciation of new energy and possibilities in 2021.
COVID-19 Testing FAQ Please note: the below information is about MICA’s weekly surveillance testing, which is intended for asymptomatic individuals only. Anyone presenting…
Inauguration 2021 Campus Memo January 21, 2021 Dear MICA community, As new national leaders took office in the U.S., I share below some reflections and information that…
January 19 Campus Memo This memo provides an overview of key details around move in, testing and vaccines.
Security on MICA Campus in Coming Week January 15, 2021 We are in the midst of a tumultuous and volatile time in our country, with rising tensions and more unrest on the horizon,…
January 8 Human Resources Memo This memo goes over what staff should expect when they return to work this spring.
January 8 Campus Reopening Memo Jan. 8, 2021 We hope that you have enjoyed a restorative holiday break.The positive opening of a new year was disrupted this week by the January…
Four with MICA ties make Forbes 30 under 30 Art & Style 2021 Four members of the MICA community were included in the Forbes 30 under 30 Art & Style 2021, which highlights those who are creating and designing…
Spring 2021 Reopening Announcement November 9, 2020 Dear MICA Community: We write today to share the College’s most current plans for the Spring 2021 semester. First, these…
2020 Election Follow-up Campus Memo November 9, 2020 Dear MICA Students, Staff, and Faculty, Over the weekend, Joe Biden was named the winner of the U.S. presidential election…
2020 Election Campus Memo November 4, 2020 Dear MICA Students, Staff, and Faculty,This U.S. Presidential Election is unlike any other. Due to record participation via…
MICA Board’s Response to Campus Advocates for Sustainability and Social Justice - October 21, 2020 As MICA trustees, we recognize the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues as they relate to sustainability and the…
Stuart Clarke Succeeds Gwen Davidson as MICA Board Chair Memorandum Date: October 20, 2020To: MICA Campus CommunityFrom: Samuel Hoi, PresidentRe: Stuart Clarke Succeeds Gwen Davidson as MICA Board…
Report on Action Plan for a DEIG-Driven and Safe MICA MemorandumDate: October 16, 2020To: Members of the MICA CommunityFrom: Samuel Hoi, PresidentRe: Report on Action Plan for a DEIG-Driven and…
New Parent Orientation - September 9, 2020 Leaders across campus introduce parents of incoming First Year students to MICA.
MICA Board of Trustee Reponse to No Confidence Vote Dear Members of the MICA Faculty Assembly, The MICA Board of Trustees recognizes the critical role of the faculty and your essential impact…
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First Year Experience Studio Practice @ Home - August 21, 2020 Faculty and staff discuss the First Year Experience and creating a studio experience at home during Fall 2020.
MICA welcomes Audrey Tanner as Vice President of Admission & Financial Aid MemorandumDate: August 21, 2020To: MICA Campus CommunityFrom: Samuel Hoi, PresidentSubject: Welcome to Audrey Tanner as Vice President of Admission…
MICA awards two LAUNCH fellowships to Curatorial Practice alumni In June of 2019, MICA awarded two of its four annual LAUNCH fellowships to alumni from the Curatorial Practice MFA (CP) program. After participating…
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+ Enlarge In Search of Return 02 Kathy Espinoza Perez In Search of Return 02 Artist Kathy Espinoza Perez Medium Hand and digital renders and drawings Close
+ Enlarge My Shell Collection Jailine Cano Olivas My Shell Collection Artist Jailine Cano Olivas Date 2020 Medium Silk organza, butterfly sweet pea dye, seaweed dyed wool yarn, sea shells Dimensions 58” L x 42" W Close
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Follow Up to June 1 Statement in Support of Black Lives Matter and Against Discrimination June 4, 2020 Dear MICA Campus Community, This is the follow-up communication promised in my previous campus memo. The June 1 expression of…
MICA Issues Statement in Support of Black Lives Matter and Against Discrimination June 1, 2020 Dear MICA Community Members, In Baltimore, it is impossible to feel the pain of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis and Breonna…
The Virtual Vigil: 10th Annual All-Night Sound Festival MICA Sound Art Presents: The Virtual Vigil 2020
As COVID-19 halts the world, 'makers unite' During an unprecedented world health pandemic that has shuttered any sense of normalcy, artists and designers are doing what they do best — making…
GFA Special Projects class provides real-world experience while giving back to the community Artwork depicting birds and Baltimore landmarks— like race horses at Pimlico, boats in the Inner Harbor and the Patterson Park Pagoda — now…
MICA Faculty Win Prestigious Art Educator Awards Three MICA faculty members have been recognized by national and state organizations for their outstanding work as art educators. They include…
Migrations and Meaning(s) in Art an exhibition curated by Dr. Deborah Willis The exhibition, curated by Willis, the MICA inaugural Stuart B. Cooper Endowed Chair in Photography, explores debates on the topic of migration…