A look at a few MICA alumni and their interdisciplinary collaboration with science, technology, engineering, and math.

MICA Game Lab, Maryland Blended Reality Center trauma physicians develop VR technology for traumatic spinal injury patients.

Hilary Ament ’15 (Graphic Design BFA) continues to make a splash in the world of film graphic design, less than a decade after graduating from…

Rachel Faller ’08 (Fiber BFA) went to Cambodia on a Fulbright grant shortly after her graduation from MICA to learn about fair trade — and left…

MICA Collaborates with Baltimore Nonprofit, Housing Department on Major Community Development Initiative

Alumni and Faculty Connect Past to Present

Design Leadership MA/MBA alum Michelle Polyak was recently selected the U.S. Digital Corps two-year fellowship sponsored by the Biden Administration…

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

Local engagement is essential to MICA’s mission as a College, and members of our community consistently devote their time and talent to the city…

MICA faculty James Williams II ’09 (Mount Royal School of Art MFA)—one of a dozen MICA-connected Sondheim winners since the prize's inception—talks…

Command Performances

The work of Javier Ameijeiras ’05 (Illustration BFA) an award-winning concept illustrator and scenic designer specializing in film, TV, and theatre…

Celebrating everything from espresso to the changing of the seasons, MICA alum reaches a worldwide audience.

The work of Google Doodler Olivia Huynh has been seen by Google users around the world as the MICA alumna's interactive animations marked holidays…

Mira, the venture of Jana Thompson ’21 (UX Design MPS), was one of seven finalists in this year's competition.

Core Immersive Labs, the venture of Paolo Narciso ’22 (Data Analytics & Visualization MPS), was one of seven finalists in this year's competition…

"Knock the Block," the venture of Book Karnjanakit ’21 (Illustration Practice MFA), was one of seven finalists in this year's competition.

MICA Educators, Alumni Honored for Positive Community Impact

MICA Brings Students, Volunteers, and Nonprofits Together to Solve Design Challenges

The Alix Foundation is committing $1 million to Johns Hopkins Carey Business School to support the school’s Design Leadership MA/MBA dual degree…

Society and Centrality

Alumna’s exploration of the Dominican diaspora while at MICA becomes young adult title.

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

Caroline shares her experience and journey starting and am managing a successful textile business, Caroline Cecil Textiles. 

MICA alum Dewayne Whitfield ’16 (Design Leadership MA/MBA) was awarded the 2022 US Department of Energy's Excellence Award. An information technology…

Recent Grads Receive International Recognition for Thesis Work

Graphic Design MFA Projects Stand Out at STA 100

Every year, the Society of Typographic Arts (STA) 100 show recognizes 100 greatest examples of typographic design excellence by professionals…

Hadassah Dowuona is a textile and graphic designer and is passionate about her work. Growing up, she gravitated towards seeing what color and…

Antonius Bui is a poly-disciplinary artist who has exhibited across the United States.

Showcase

Jesse Turnbull  ’04 attended MICA and graduated from the Illustration Department in 2004. He has worked in Philadelphia as a freelance illustrator…

A proud graduate of MICA's MFA Illustration Practice program, Lisa Perrin spent five years as an in-house illustrator at American Greetings card…

A look at a few MICA alumni and their success in art education.

World Wide Wonders

Donald Ely ’04 (Illustration BFA), recently art directed, designed and illustrated Madonna's latest single “Hung Up on Tokischa” which was released…

Now Showing – Everywhere

MICA Alum creates and immersive, visual narrative around climate change for Meta Open Arts

Celebrating the Business of Creativity

UP/Start Powers MICA's Entrepreneurial Incubator

Chelsea Conrad ’20 (Illustration MA) turned an idea for Christmas gifts for her family into a thriving business. Her venture, Garden Party Press…

Since graduating in 1984, MICA alumnus, Juan F. Bastos, has enjoyed a successful career as a professional portraitist. Hundreds of his oil paintings…