Good morning. Convocation is one of my favorite moments on the academic calendar. It is a time of new beginnings, where you can feel that sense…

Whitney Frazier, Assistant Director of School of Creative and Professional Studies Programs

Doug Barkey, Dean, School of Creative and Professional Studies

BALTIMORE, MD — For 200 years, the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) has provided students with a renowned art and design education. Today…

August 28–October 11, 2026Opening Reception: Thursday, September 10, 5–7 p.m. Decker Gallery, Fox Building1303 W Mount Royal Ave. Baltimore…

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

2026 Undergraduate Commencement Honorary Degree recipient

Alumnus Gabriel Ramos ’25 (Graphic Design BFA) always wanted a way to bring together MICA and his employer, the Baltimore Orioles. His recommendation…

Conner Nielander is a Senior Designer at Disney, based in Los Angeles.

On April 14, WBALTV news anchor Jenyne Donaldson spoke with students and faculty as they prepare for MICA Fashion Week 2026 events. Viewers got…

Student entrepreneurs awarded funding to launch creative ventures

Chidinma Dureke ’25 (LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting MFA)

Joyce J. Scott ’70 (Art Education BFA)

ND Stevenson ’13 (Illustration BFA)

William Grimm ’19 (Fiber BFA)

From its earliest days, the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) has stood at the forefront of visual education—embracing photography not…

Beverly Price ’22 (Photographic & Electronic Media MFA) is a native Washington, D.C. fine art photographer whose work focuses on the intersection…

Matthew Power, President, Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA)

Kristy Tillman Knuppel, MICA Parent Council

Francis (Frank) X. Rehak ’75, ’81 (Art Education BFA, Art Education MFA)

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

Paul Mirel takes time after his day job at NASA to bring art and science together.

The director of the MFA in Graphic Design talks about the current state of the field and MICA’s graduate program.

New associate dean Marcus Civin reflects on a strong show by the MFA class of 2017.

Learn How Design helps people get the things they need to make their lives better.

Every year, MICA students become proud recipients of national awards. We chose just two of these talented young artists to feature in these pages:…

MICA is pleased to announce this year’s UP/Start Venture Competition finalists, who were chosen after the Round 1 Virtual 'Pop Up and Pitch'…

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

Graphic Design MFA Projects Stand Out at STA 100

Recent Grads Receive International Recognition for Thesis Work

Uplifting Disability Justice Within Creative Culture

Dhrishti Khokhar is an award-winning graphic designer from India, now working with the global creative agency Ogilvy.

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

Daniel Frumhoff is an art director, motion designer, and design educator based in NYC.

Full-Time Faculty / Graphic Design MFA; Inaugural Betty Cooke and William O. Steinmetz Design Chair

Part-Time Faculty / Graphic Design MFA

Director / Graphic Design MFA

Faculty / Graphic Design MFA

Part-Time Faculty / Graphic Design

Full-Time Faculty / Graphic Design

Part-Time Faculty / Graphic Design MFA

Part-Time Faculty / Graphic Design MFA

Ellen Lupton Faculty, Graphic Design MFA program

Mike Weikert ’05 (Graphic Design MFA); Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director, Center for Creative Impact