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Reopening Fall 2021
We are pleased to announce our plan to open MICA’s Fall 2021 semester with close to normal operations across our educational, residential, and supporting College functions. Read more
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MICA’s Social Design Leading the Way!
In a city-wide collaboration with local higher education institutes and Baltimore City’s Health Department, MICA’s Center for Social Design has been working to address vaccine outreach in the city. Read more
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Congratulations, MICA Winners!
Multiple members of the MICA community—from faculty to alumni to endowed chairs—were selected for prestigious awards by the Maryland Art Education Association (MAEA), by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) and by the Society of Illustrators. Read more
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Seven Things Every Designer Needs to Know About Writing
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Opportunity of a Lifetime
Congratulations to Susan Dorsey ’08 (Painting BFA) for being selected for the 2021 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship through the National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions. She was one of only 50 exemplary educators chosen to embark on a life-changing voyage to one of the extraordinary environments the Lindblad fleet explores around the world. Read more
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First, but Not the Last
Mikea Hugley ’19 (Graphic Design BFA) created the graphics (with vega.us) for Google’s first ever Women of Color Summit, with 20K global participants and led by Michelle Obama. See more
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Congrats on the New Role!
Renowned arts advocate, Deana Haggag ’13 (Curatorial Practice MFA) is stepping down as CEO of USA (United States Artists) to become a Program Officer at the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. There she will continue her advocacy for the arts with a focus on artists and organizations working outside traditional boundaries. Read more
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Paving the Way
Karen Chang ’15 (Interactive Arts BFA) was featured on Technical.ly for her unique role at Medstar Health applying game design in the medical field to create VR education and training simulations for healthcare providers. She also runs her own independent game studio with cofounder, Cole Pritchard ’15 (Interactive Arts BFA). Read more
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#GirlDay2021
Christina Hayden ’09 (Interactive Media BFA) recently participated in the "Introduce a Girl to Engineering" initiative as part of the global campaign, Girl Day, aiming to educate young girls about the importance of careers in STEM and retain more women in those fields. Read more
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Alumni-Owned Business — Highlandtown Gallery
Felicia Zannino-Baker ’87 (Interior Design BFA)
Felicia has been practicing interior design for 20 years and owns a design firm called Zannino Designs llc, the parent company to “Highlandtown Gallery,” which features local visual, literary and performing artists. They offer a unique blend of full interior design services along with full art consultation and installation services to their clients. The Gallery now houses three MICA alumni Galleries and Gallerists with a diverse offering of fine art, craft, and multi-disciplinary workshops.
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Have a business you would like us to share? Email us at alumnirelations@mica.edu
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The Marian Brusselback Scholarship Fund
MICA Trustee, Amy Brusselback ’94 (Visual Communication Design BFA) and her family generously endowed a scholarship in honor of life-long amateur artist Marian Brusselback, which supports deserving students in perpetuity. Read more
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Voices: Black Graphic Design History |
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The William O.Steinmetz ’50 Designer-in-Residence program is MICA’s most prominent annual design event, named after MICA alumnus, faculty member and trustee William Steinmetz (1927–2016). This year, MICA is honored to bring together three generations of cultural activists, including two MICA alumni, to discuss the crucial issue of racial justice in art and design and to celebrate the achievements of Black creative professionals. In light of racial injustice felt across the country, topics this year will focus on graphic design history and why Black representation matters.
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Making History: Black Graphic Design, Past and Future
Tuesday, April 6, 1:00pm EST
Cheryl D. Miller ’74 will be joined by Maurice Cherry and Deyane Moses ’19 ’21 (Photography BFA, Curatorial Practice MFA), to discuss the legacy and future of Black graphic design. Register here
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The History of Black Women In Graphic Design
Wednesday, April 15, 6:00pm EST
Cheryl D. Miller ’74 and Tasheka Arceneaux-Sutton will present an intimate look at the Black woman in design’s hidden history. Register here
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MICA’s Annual Giving Day - Make Your Mark 2021!
April 8-11th
Save the date for April 8th as we kick off our 6th Annual Giving Day, Make Your Mark! MICA's students, faculty, and staff are shaping the future of art, entrepreneurship and much more! Can we count on your support?
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Lexington Market Calls for Artists
Deadline March 23rd
As part of the development of a new Lexington Market, including a new plaza, two Calls for Artists have been released seeking permanent, site-specific, integrated artworks. Learn more and apply today
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