One of MICA’s core tenets is the assertion of the centrality of creative makers and thinkers in society — and through the work we do as an institution and community, this statement is lived every day.

The artists, designers, and educators from MICA are anchors in the places in which they live. They enrich cultural life, catalyze economic development, spur innovation, strengthen neighborhoods, and add vitality and sustainability to the world around them. Following are some of the ways their engagement and contributions to their communities are making this happen.