Past Exhibitions

Browse current exhibitions from MICA students, faculty and alumni.

Jan. 19
Mar. 03
Katie Kehoe outdoor installation

Atlantika Collective: Climate for Change

As a worldwide ecological crisis unfolds before our eyes, more voices are needed in demanding urgent action to prevent the ultimate cataclysm for the human race. Over the last two years, the artists of Atlantika Collective have addressed this critical…
Jan. 25
Feb. 13
Student-Artists, Undergraduate Students

Ways of Being

Ways of Being is on view January 25 - February 13 in the Fox 2 gallery (Fox Building, Floor 2). The exhibition features the excellent works of the Fall 2023 Junior Independent Painting artists! Artists include: Angel Jones, Ellie Works, Gabriel Mercio…
Feb. 02
Feb. 16
Student-Artists

Student Space Gallery February Exhibitions

February Student Space Gallery solo exhibitions are on view between February 2nd and February 16th. The Student Space Gallery program provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to exhibit their art in one of five gallery spaces…
Feb. 02
Feb. 12
Student-Artists, Undergraduate Students

2024 Printmaking Department Exhibition

The MICA Print Club presents the 2024 Printmaking Department Exhibition. Juried by Jessica Gatlin. On view in the Fox 3 Gallery (Fox Building, Floor 3) from February 2 - February 12th. Please join us for an opening reception Friday, February 2nd from…
Jan. 26
Feb. 13
Student-Artists, Undergraduate Students

It Feels Right To Me

It Feels Right To Me is an exploration of the erotic. Curated by Mina Sarfaraz and Madi Diaz. On view from January 26th - February 13th, 2024 in the Middendorf Gallery. The Middendorf Gallery is located on the 1st floor of the Mount Royal Station Building…
Jan. 29
Feb. 09
Student-Artists, Undergraduate Students

Game Design presents...Midway!

Midway! is a selection of game prototypes by sophomores and juniors in our introductory Game Design classes. Visit the Dolphin Gallery from January 29th - February 9th and come play some games! The Dolphin Center Gallery is located on the 1st floor of…
Jan. 19
Feb. 11
Student-Artists, Undergraduate Students

Preview 15

“Preview 15” features artworks by current senior thesis painting, drawing, and general fine arts majors. The exhibition is on view in our Riggs and Leidy galleries (Lazarus Center, Floor 1 + Lower Level) from January 19th through February 11th.
Feb. 23
Mar. 08
Artwork by Robert Wesley ‘24 (Teaching, MA)
Graduate Students

MICA Grad Show I

MICA Grad Show is a series of exhibitions, events, and happenings on and off campus that showcase the culminating capstone and thesis projects of our 14 residential MA and MFA programs. MICA Grad Show I is on view February 23 through March 8, 2024 and…
Mar. 01
Mar. 22
Poster Design
Graduate Students, Student-Artists, Undergraduate Students

Student Space Gallery — March Exhibitions

March Student Space Gallery solo exhibitions are on view between Mar 1 and 22. The Student Space Gallery program provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to exhibit their art in one of five gallery spaces on campus. Gateway 1…
Feb. 26
Mar. 11
Exhibition Poster
Graduate Students, Student-Curated

the Experiment

* an experimental art exhibition Curator: Erhan Us Artists: Ariana Leon, Bobbie Waugaman, Grusha Sabharwal, Hedy Ward, Jalón Ashley, Lily Raines, Meg Clerc, Teddi Kabler, William Okaily * An event by MICA experimental art society.
Jan. 14
Mar. 03
Undergraduate Students

Re-consideration/s

Re-consideration/s is a show featuring works by sculpture, ceramics and fiber juniors. On view from February 14th - March 3rd, 2024 in the Middendorf Gallery. The Middendorf Gallery is located on the 1st floor of the Mount Royal Station Building in the…
Feb. 24
Mar. 17
Student-Artists, Undergraduate Students

Practical Stampede: The Annual Animation Department Exhibition

Practical Stampede: The Annual Animation Department Exhibition is on view February 24th - March 17th in the Rosenberg Gallery on Brown's second floor. This year’s exhibit highlights physical objects and materials made during the production process. Please…
Feb. 18
Mar. 09
Student-Artists, Undergraduate Students

At Every Turn

At Every Turn features artworks by Junior Independent Drawing/GFA students. The exhibition is on view February 18 - March 9 in the Fox 2 gallery (Fox Building, Floor 2). Please join us for a reception Thursday, February 29, 5-7pm.
Feb. 17
Mar. 08
Student-Artists, Undergraduate Students

Bachelor of Fine Arts/Master of Arts in Teaching Undergraduate Exhibition

The B.F.A./M.A.T. is a five-year dual degree program designed to help students make the transition from artist to artist-teacher, one who can construct opportunities for others to make art and engage with it in meaningful ways. This exhibition features…
Feb. 22
Feb. 26
Karl Williamson
Student-Artists

Chair as ______ .

This week in the Dolphin Gallery, the exhibit, "Chair as ______ ." explores the range of valuable complications that designers bring to the process of designing something as simple as a chair. Chair as site... as local materials ... as context ... as…
Mar. 22
Apr. 07
Artwork by Wenjing Yang ‘24 (Illustration Practice, MFA)
Graduate Students

MICA Grad Show II

MICA Grad Show showcases the culminating capstone and thesis projects of our 14 residential MA and MFA programs through a series of exhibitions, events, and happenings on and off campus.
Apr. 12
Apr. 28
Artwork by Paul Emmanuel ‘24 (Mount Royal School of Art Multidisciplinary MFA)
Graduate Students

MICA Grad Show III

MICA Grad Show showcases the culminating capstone and thesis projects of our 14 residential MA and MFA programs through a series of exhibitions, events, and happenings on and off campus.
Mar. 22
Apr. 20
Graduate Students, Student-Curated

This Is Not Your Grave

The Maryland Institute College of Art’s (MICA) Curatorial Practice MFA (CP) program presents the exhibition This Is Not Your Grave, on view at the Eubie Blake National Jazz and Cultural Center from March 22 through April 20, 2024. Through photography…
Mar. 23
Apr. 05
Visiting Artists

Elizabeth Ewing: Gradient

MICA Architecture Design '17 alumna Elizabeth Ewing exhibits her paintings at MICA's Dolphin Gallery, hosted by Architecture Design. The exhibition is on view  from March 23rd - April 5th, an opening reception will be held Saturday, March 23rd, 5-7pm…
Mar. 29
Apr. 06
Student-Artists

While You're Waiting For Apocalypse

While You're Waiting for Apocalypse features works by students enrolled in the Ecosystems, Sustainability, and Justice (ESJ) BFA at MICA. ESJ is an interdisciplinary Studio Major focusing on the interconnected issues of Ecosystems, Sustainability and…
Apr. 04
May. 01
Student-Artists

Dreams at Home

Dreams at Home invites artists working across diverse mediums to reinterpret and articulate their unique perceptions of home. The exhibition is on view April 4th - May 1st in the Office of Culture and Identity, located at 1210 W Mount Royal Avenue, next…
Apr. 12
Apr. 26

Front & Center

Check out the amazing work of MICA's Community Art & Service Program Student Leaders! This exhibition will feature a selection of works from our Community Site Partners across Baltimore. The works are made in collaboration with our Community Site Leaders…
May. 10
May. 12
Undergraduate Students

The Last Times on Dogwater Beach

A collection of large-scale woodcut prints and monotypes by Justin Remo, as part of the graduating senior printmaking thesis class of 2024.
May. 10
May. 13
Student-Artists, Undergraduate Students

2024 Annual ArtWalk Commencement Exhibition

The annual ArtWalk Commencement Exhibition takes place across multiple buildings on MICA’s campus and features thousands of one-of-a-kind artworks by MICA's Undergraduate Class of 2024.
May. 22
Jun. 12

Power Play: Uncovering Agency through Imagination Youth Exhibition

Community Art Collaborative (CAC), MICA's AmeriCorps Program, presents PowerPlay: Uncovering Agency through Imagination. CAC Artists-in-Residence have led youth arts programming all school year, in partnership with community organizations across Baltimore…
Jun. 18
Jul. 07
Graduate Students

MICA Grad Show IV

MICA Grad Show showcases the culminating capstone and thesis projects of our 14 residential MA and MFA programs through a series of exhibitions, events, and happenings on and off campus.
Jul. 12
Jul. 17
Graduate Students

2nd & 3rd Year MFAST Exhibition 2024

The exhibition features artworks by MICA's M.F.A. in Studio Art Low-Residency 2nd and 3rd year students. The show is on view July 12 - July 17th, in the Riggs & Leidy Galleries in the Fred Lazarus IV Center along North Avenue (131 W North Ave). MICA's…
Aug. 16
Sep. 08
Student-Artists, Undergraduate Students

2024 First Year Experience (FYE) Exhibition

Timed to coincide with the arrival of this year's freshman, the First Year Experience (FYE) Exhibition is one of the College's most highly regarded student shows. The exhibition, which opens in Meyerhoff and Decker Galleries (Fox Building, Floor 1) and…
Aug. 22
Sep. 29
Faculty-Artists

Black Mystery Month: Photographs by Bill Gaskins

Black Mystery Month, a suite of still-life photographs by Bill Gaskins, are made to engage attention through their unexpected form and content. Black Mystery Month will playfully test cultural and historical aptitudes through selected chapters of American…
Aug. 02
Aug. 09

2024 Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize Semifinalists Exhibition

The 2024 Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize Semifinalist exhibition features artists from various disciplines, including painting, photography, sculpture, animation, and fiber craft. Named in honor of philanthropists and civic leaders Janet and Walter…
Aug. 01
Aug. 05

B24 Artscape Exhibition

B24 showcases a selection of jurored work from top artists in the region. Juried by Sheena M. Morrison, Carol Rhodes Dyson, Kilolo Luckett. Curated by Kirk Shannon-Butts. Location: Sheila and Richard Riggs Gallery (Lazarus Center, Floor 1) On View:…
Aug. 21
Sep. 08
Postcard Project wall
Student-Artists, Undergraduate Students

The Postcard Project 2024

Over the summer, new students were invited to participate in the annual Postcard Project. This exhibition celebrates the new incoming class as they participate in their very first MICA show on campus! Students were able to create artwork based on one…
Sep. 01
Sep. 20
Casey White
Student-Artists

Student Space Gallery: Casey's Diner

Casey's Diner is an exhibition that explores the quirks of the printmaking medium and immerses you in a playful and colorful world with unique characters and unconventional printmaking techniques. The exhibition is located at the Great White Wall Gallery…
Sep. 21
Oct. 06

MICA Alumni Master Guild Exhibition

MICA's Master Guild Exhibition honors the enduring talent and impact of our esteemed alumni from the class of 1974 and prior! Our Master Guild recognizes and honors alumni whose creative life endeavors and achievements continue, fifty years after their…
Sep. 27
Oct. 20
Faculty-Artists

2024 Faculty/Sabbatical I Exhibition

The 2024 Faculty/Sabbatical I Exhibition features the work of MICA’s world-renowned faculty, highlighting their diversity in content, medium, and style. Featured faculty include Lauren Frances Adams, Liz Ensz, Nan Park, Jason Sloan, Jonathan Thomas, Joan…
Oct. 10
Oct. 20

Duality: Culture & Identity Exhibition

DUALITY explores our partial versus our whole self. Do societal categories restrict us to prioritize one part of ourselves, or can we live life fully understanding & accepting how our multiple facets change our perception of the world? How do we embrace…
Sep. 01
Sep. 20
Acrylic & eyeshadow on wood, 2 ft. x 3 ft., 2023, Angel Jones, 2025, Painting Major
Student-Artists

Student Space Gallery: Granting Life Her Luster

A portraiture-focused collection of multi-media paintings exploring community, glamor, and morale through a black trans-feminine lens. The exhibition by artist Angel Jones is located at the Lazarus 1 Gallery (Lazarus, Floor 1). We cordially invite you…
Sep. 01
Sep. 20
 Salt-fired porcelain and red iron oxide, Spring 2024. Katherine Pon-Cooper is a Ceramics Major of the graduating class of 2025.
Student-Artists

Student Space Gallery: Circle in Circle: Compulsion

In 70 wheel-thrown ceramic plates, I can deconstruct the process of the making itself, frame-by-frame. It is a love letter to muscle memory, to the teachings of clay, and to the indulgence of a habit. The exhibition by Katherine Pon-Cooper is located…
Sep. 01
Sep. 21
 Forever Ago, 2023, Lily Pedano ‘25
Student-Artists

Student Space Gallery: Life of A Flower

The work of life of a flower surrounds themes of nature, the body, and femininity. I am interested in gestures of the body, the feminine experience, and humanity’s relationship with natural cycles. This exhibition by artist Lily Pedano is located at the…
Sep. 01
Sep. 21
 "Taking it all in" 9"x9" Copper Etching and Screenprint, 2024, by Matt Vogel (Graphic Design and Printmaking Major 2025)
Student-Artists

Student Space Gallery: Captured Nature

In “Captured Nature,” designer Matt Vogel and fine crafter Elise Adamson transform photographs to reveal how the beauty of our natural world can only be replicated through fragmented perspectives.
Sep. 30
Oct. 18
Sofia Klimkowski Arango, Fibers 2025
Student-Artists

Student Space Gallery: Just Between You and Me

Utilizing the stripe, Just Between You and Me captures the ephemeral qualities of shadows, love, and paths that lead to nowhere specific. This exhibition by artist Sofia Klimkowski Arango is located at Gateway 1 in the Gateway building. We cordially invite…
Sep. 30
Oct. 18
 Ellie Works’ “Drinking the River Water” poster featuring her painting, “Belly Vulnerability” watercolor and gouache on yupo paper, 18x24 inches.
Student-Artists

Student Space Gallery: Drinking the River Water

Love envelops us despite the unsustainability of our built world. Drinking the River Water is about longing, sweetness and fatigue in an increasingly inhospitable environment. This exhibition by artist Ellie Works is located at Lazarus 1 Gallery in the…
Sep. 30
Oct. 18
 Chrysalis. Steel, clear enamel coating, and undyed wool. 2022. Celeste Tooth. Sculpture Major '24.
Student-Artists

Student Space Gallery: The Body Out of Motion

The Body Out of Motion revolves around subverting and reverencing the discarded abject body. It is an ode to Disability and (our) community– and exists as a discussion of the right to belong. This exhibition by artist Celeste Tooth is located at Pinkard…
Sep. 30
Oct. 18
 A mockup showing one of Samantha's cloud poster designs in a flowering tree with the sky as a backdrop.
Student-Artists

Student Space Gallery: Clouds

Clouds is a series that identifies five cloud species. Inspired by a love for cloud-watching, it encourages appreciation of the sky and highlights its mental health benefits. This exhibition by artist Samantha Frost is located at Great White Wall at the…
Sep. 30
Oct. 18
Student-Artists

Student Space Gallery: monster museum

This exhibition by artist Rory Holcomb is located at Gateway 2 at the Gateway building. We cordially invite you to attend the reception on October 4th, which will take place from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at each of our Student Space Gallery locations: the Pinkard…
Sep. 19
Oct. 06
Student-Artists

Junior Seminar: RePrise

RePrise features works by Junior Seminar students. The exhibition is on view from 9/19/24 through 10/6/24 in the Middendorf Gallery. The Middendorf Gallery is located on the 1st floor of the Mount Royal Station Building in the central atrium area. Join…
Sep. 13
Sep. 29
Student-Artists

Ecology Themed Game Design

Play Ori's Tale, City Life, designed and developed by MICA students in collaboration with the Audubon Mid-Atlantic & Lights Out Baltimore, and more featured games crated by MICA's Game Design students. On view 9/13 - 9/29 in the Dolphin Gallery (Dolphin…
Oct. 10
Oct. 20
Graduate Students, Student-Artists

Caesura: Leroy E. Hoffberger School of Painting Exhibition

The exhibition features new works by current LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting MFA students. Reception: Friday, October 18th, 5:00PM to 7:00PM. The exhibition is on view in the Fox 3 Gallery (Fox Building, Floor 3) from October 10th through October…
Oct. 10
Oct. 20
Graduate Students, Student-Artists

Image Harvest: Illustration Practice, MFA Exhibition

The exhibition features new works by current Illustration Practice MFA students. Reception: Friday, October 18th, 5:00PM to 7:00PM. The exhibition is on view in the Riggs & Leidy Galleries (Lazarus Center, Floor 1 + Lower level) from October 10th through…
Oct. 09
Oct. 20
Student-Artists, Undergraduate Students

Show Don't Tell: Film and Video Fall 2024 Exhibition

The exhibition is on view October 9 - 20, 2024 in Main Zero Gallery (Main Building, Lower Level). Reception: Thursday, October 9th, 6:00PM Gallery Hours: Main Zero Gallery: Monday - Sunday, 10AM - 5PM. Campus galleries are open to the public. Outside…
Sep. 28
Oct. 03
Graduate Students, Student-Artists, Student-Curated

Echoes of the Closet

“Echoes of the Closet” challenges the Western cisheteropatriarchal binaries imposed upon queerness, family, heritage, and senses of belonging. This exhibition’s co-curators investigate the intersections within their diverse communities and disrupt the…