| Get ready for MICA Weekend 2025! Save the date for October 3 to 4. MICA Weekend returns with an incredible lineup. Enjoy vibrant alumni exhibitions, a buzzing Art Market, hands-on workshops, guided campus tours, lively receptions, and much more. We are beyond excited to welcome back Abbi Jacobson ’06, co-creator and star of Broad City and the voice of Bean in Netflix’s Disenchantment, for a special event sure to inspire. Don’t miss out. Pre-register now to be the first to snag your spot and get five dollars off your ticket. | |
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| MICA Weekend 2025 Art Market | The Alumni Art Market returns as a featured event during MICA Weekend 2025, taking place October 3 and 4. This is your chance to sell your work, engage with a supportive audience, and be featured during one of MICA’s most exciting weekends of the year. Space is limited and vendor tables fill quickly, so apply early to be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Mansoor Ali at mali01@mica.edu. | |
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| MICA Weekend 2025 Homecoming Alumni Exhibition | We are thrilled to invite alumni to be part of the Homecoming Alumni Exhibition, a special celebration of MICA alumni creativity during MICA Weekend (October 3 and 4, 2025) and beyond. This exhibition will showcase up to 100 works of art by our alumni community, from painting and sculpture to video and mixed media, in the Pinkard Gallery and Fox 3 on campus. For questions, contact Mansoor Ali at mali01@mica.edu. | |
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Class of 2025 – What Are You Up To?
If you are part of the Class of 2025, we invite you to please take MICA’s Alumni Outcomes Survey. It only takes 3 to 5 minutes and we want to hear about all paths: jobs, freelance, residencies, grad school, and more. Check your inbox for the link.
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Alumni get free lifetime access to Career Development. We’re here to help wherever you are in your journey. |
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Congratulations Class of 2025! Relive the joy, pride, and unforgettable moments from this year's Commencement – featuring powerful words from President Cecilia McCormick, student speakers, and our inspiring honorary degree recipients. Let the next chapter begin! |
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2025 National Society of Arts and Letters Winner: Elizabeth Chen '27 The NSAL National Meeting was held May 8-10, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth Chen '27 was one of three 2025 NSAL-DC Chapter Winston Art Scholarship finalists whose applications were sent to the National Winston Art Competition. We are thrilled to announce that she has won 1st place at the national level, receiving the National Winston Visual Art award! Congratulations to Elizabeth! Read more |
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MICA's Ratcliffe Center for Creative Entrepreneurship Awards Over 100k at 2025 UP/Start Finale The Ratcliffe Center for Creative Entrepreneurship (RCCE) proudly celebrated the 10th cycle of the UP/Start Venture Competition on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Read more |
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Art Meets Climate Action MICA alum Shangtong Li ’19 (Interdisciplinary Sculpture BFA) was inspired by a MICA artist talk to focus her work on climate change and coastal resilience. Now, she’s helping shape solutions for our planet’s future. Read more |
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Honoring Tradition Through Color
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, artist Rosa Chang shares the centuries-old practice of Korean natural dyeing with MICA students in her class Mindful Colors: Natural Dyes from Korea and Beyond.
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Donor Spotlight: Martha Macks-KahnDonors like Martha Macks-Kahn are the heart of MICA’s creative community. Hear her inspiring story and why your support makes all the difference. | |
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| Artists Supporting Artists: We want to share your work! Graduation was just the beginning—your creative journey is still unfolding! That’s why we created Artists Supporting Artists (ASA), an ongoing initiative to celebrate, connect, and amplify the amazing projects of MICA alumni like you. Each month, we spotlight alumni-led exhibitions, performances, book launches, lectures, and more in The Creative Beat: Alumni Showcase—and we want to include your work! How It Works Submit Your Event – Use our simple form at the start of the month.
Be Featured – We'll include your project in our monthly alumni email.
Engage & Attend – Support your fellow alumni by attending and spreading the word. Ready to share your work? Click below to submit your event for this month's edition: | |
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| BCAN Bridge Launching July 2025 Calling all recent MICA grads! BCAN Bridge is a 6-week experience designed to help you turn your creative goals into action. Kick off with an in-person session in Baltimore, followed by weekly group coaching and one-on-one business support to keep you on track and inspired. Applications open in early June 2025. Learn more |
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| Big Ideas, Bold Futures Join us for the inaugural Creative Entrepreneurship Social Innovation (CESI) Conference & Expo, happening October 10–11, 2025! Hosted by MICA’s Ratcliffe Center for Creative Entrepreneurship, this landmark event will bring together changemakers, creatives, and thought leaders from around the world to explore how art and innovation can drive impact. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of creative entrepreneurship as MICA approaches its 200th anniversary. Learn more |
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| Come Join MICA! Are you a MICA alum on the West Coast, Texas, or the Southern U.S. passionate about art education and inspiring future creatives? We want YOU to join our Undergraduate Admission team as a Regional Recruiter! In this role, you’ll represent MICA at college fairs, high schools, and portfolio days, showcasing what makes our community truly unique. You’ll build local connections and help shape the next generation of MICA artists and designers. Open Positions: - Regional Recruiter, West Coast (California preferred, remote with travel) - Regional Recruiter, South (Texas preferred, remote with travel) Ready to make an impact?
View job details and apply now! |
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| Maryland Institute College of Art | Advancement Division | 1300 W. Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217
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