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

MICA Brings Renowned Artists and Designers to Campus This Spring

Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) for being…

Carving a New Tradition: The Art of LaToya M. Hobbs will be on show through April 28.

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…

One of the most talked about sculptures at Desert X 2023 — Sleeping Figure, by Matt Johnson ’00 (Sculpture BFA) — can now be found as a permanent…

Down to Earth

The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is hosting the prestigious Information is Beautiful Awards Ceremony and Day of Inspiration, presented…

MICA Celebrates Creativity’s Impact on Baltimore and Beyond

MICA Center for Social Design’s “Made You Look” Pedestrian Safety Collaboration Receives Continuing Support, Expands Efforts Across Region

MICA’s Art & Design College Accelerator Program for Baltimore City Students Receives Major Gifts

MICA Alum Becomes First Black Artist With Work in the National Statuary Hall Collection

Their winning project, Mother Nacre, was presented alongside 44 others from art, design, and research institutions across the U.S. and around…

Baltimore is fast becoming a cultural mecca — take a look at what people around the nation are saying about Charm City.

Cities along the U.S. coast, which are home to more than 65 million people, are particularly vulnerable to the rising seas and storms caused…

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

Abigail Lucien and Kyrae Dawaun are among a trio of finalists for the Sondheim Art Prize

Shangtong Li ’19 Works to Build Sustainable Future for Coastal Cities

MICA Students, Alumni, Faculty Continue to Lead the Region’s Arts Scene

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

Alumni and Faculty Connect Past to Present

The Tell-Tale Arts

Recent Grads Receive International Recognition for Thesis Work

Graphic Design MFA Projects Stand Out at STA 100

Marilyn Nance ’96, Celebrated Photographer Who Chronicled Festac ’77, Publishes Last Day In Lagos.

MICA Artists Take Part in International Showcase

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

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…

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

Jennie Lobato ’00 (General Fine Arts BFA) was among L’Oréal Paris’ 2022 Women of Worth. Chosen for her role in launching drawchange, an organization…

Using a graphite pencil and watercolor paints, MICA alum Art Lien ’76 (General Fine Arts BFA) spent his entire career as a courtroom sketch artist…

The official White House portrait of President Barack Obama, by MICA alum Robert McCurdy ’74 (General Fine Arts BFA), was unveiled on September…

Art Lien, Longtime Supreme Court Artist, Retires Following Storied Career

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…

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

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

Recent Projects Showcase the Globe Collection and Press’ Lasting Influence

Ernest Shaw’s Thurgood Marshall Portrait in State Capital Expands Maryland’s Story

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…