We are pleased to host this year’s Commencement celebration in-person and on campus! The ceremony will be held on May 16, 2022 — at 10:30 a.m. for our Graduate Students and 2 p.m. for our Undergraduates. More information and details to come!

Congratulations to MICA faculty member and Program Director for the LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting, Joan Waltemath, for receiving The Helen Frankenthaler Award for Painting, a $45K grant from The Foundation for Contemporary Art! Read more 

Blvck Door, a MICA 2022 UP/Start Venture Competition startup, co-founded by Iman Carr ’22 (Design Leadership MA) was featured in Technical.ly for “bridging the network gap.” The online platform aims to connect creatives of color to employers, and be paid fairly for their talent.

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Following the Chinese lunar calendar, February marks the start of the Year of the Tiger. Deirdre Aikin ’02 (Rinehart School of Sculpture MFA) plans to showcase tiger artwork in her studio, Triple Crown Tattoo & Piercing, as well as displaying local artists throughout downtown Towson. Read more 

​​Briana Dengoue ’17 (Illustration BFA) illustrated the recently released book “She Raised Her Voice! 50 Black Women Who Sang Their Way Into Music History.” Read more from the Q&A with author Jordannah Elizabeth

Abbey Franklin ’21 (Fiber BFA) has been a driving force in developing the Baltimore Community Fridge, a volunteer-run mutual aid organization that provides Baltimore residents with food, toiletries, and other necessities. Read more

Recent graduate, Vinnie Hager ’21 (General Fine Arts) has quickly risen in popularity in the NFT world. In his interview with One37pm he discusses his intentions of bridging the gap between the digital and physical world. Check out his Letters collection and find Vinnie on IG.

Aditi Hazra ’21 (Mount Royal School of Art MFA) was featured in the New Indian Express as a part of the growing tribe of US-based Indian artists using desi traditional art to tell their stories to a global audience. Check out Aditi's work!

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MICA is pleased to announce the permanent installation of a self-portrait bust of William Henry Rinehart, the namesake of The Rinehart School of Sculpture, MICA’s MFA granting sculpture program. The artwork was generously donated by David G. Wirtes, Jr. in the fall of 2021. Read more about why he chose MICA for its final home.

Join us for the 11th annual MICATalks—an exciting program based on the popular webinar series, TEDTalks. A panel of esteemed alumni return to the MICA community (virtually) to share their journey! Learn more and register here!

Are you attending the NAEA (National Art Education Association) Convention in NYC in March? Let us know by filling out this form and make sure to stop by the MICA booth for a special swag bag and an opportunity to be featured on social media!

The Art of Racing, a collaboration between the Preakness Stakes and MICA, is seeking community-wide call for entries, with a $4k stipend awarded to the winning artist. Learn more and apply today!

Recent grads, you don't want to miss this! Make sure to save this resource folder, watch this video, and review this guide for what to expect and how to prepare! Questions? Schedule an Appointment with Career Development

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