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

MICA alums build communities by sharing stories, their work, and the creative process itself.

Alumni and Faculty Connect Past to Present

On Tuesday, March 28 at 12 p.m. EST visit MICA's Falvey Hall for this exciting event featuring Paula, Betty Cooke and William O. Steinmetz ’50…

The Tell-Tale Arts

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

The call for entries expanded to artists nationwide in celebration of the 148th Preakness

Revolutionizing the economics of being a creative in Baltimore, BCAN harnesses collective power to invest in and grow Baltimore’s creative…

Recent Grads Receive International Recognition for Thesis Work

Students From MICA, BRASSART France To Make Collaborative Animations

Acclaimed MICA Artists Premier Their Work in Europe, Asia.

Graphic Design MFA Projects Stand Out at STA 100

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

Shannon Perich, history of photography faculty at MICA and curator of the Photographic History Collection at the National Museum of American…

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…

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

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…

Showcase

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

Three MICA students have been selected as finalists for this year’s AXA Art Prize competition, one of the leading student art competitions in…

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.

World Wide Wonders

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

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…

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

Command Performances

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

MICA alum spins new tales for the beloved “Guardians of the Galaxy” character.

Throughout her career, Abbi Jacobson ’06 (General Fine Arts BFA) has showcased an exceptional capacity to create work across genres – as an artist…

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

Longtime Film & Video faculty Allen Moore looks back at some of the real-world projects he’s led at MICA

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…

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

Now Showing – Everywhere

Robyn Phillips-Pendleton, MICA faculty and interim director of the MFA in Illustration Practice, is co-curator of Imprinted: Illustrating Race…

Curators From MICA are Enriching – and Redefining – Their Field

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…

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…

The Inaugural Issue

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.