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/Why MICA? We prepare artists and designers to make a living doing what they love, while making the world a better place.
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On Campus Events & Exhibitions
As a convener for Baltimore’s creative community and a destination for creatives near and far, there’s always something happening at MICA. Open to prospective and current students, alumni, visiting artists, and beyond, our events and exhibitions offer a front-row seat to the ideas and work shaping the creative economy.
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“See It Loud: The Globe Poster Story” World Premiere
/Explore the legacy of Baltimore’s Globe Poster and its impact on popular culture, music, and design.
Stories Art & Articles
Iconic Baltimore Posters Get Their Close-Up: MICA Hosts Globe Documentary Premiere, Exhibition and Sale
BALTIMORE, MD — As Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) celebrates 200 years of shaping American art and design, the College is spotlighting…
Countless Stories Still to Tell
As part of MICA Weekend and our bicentennial celebration, “Stoop Storytelling” took the stage on October 11 for an afternoon of heartfelt, humorous…
A Circuitous Route
Valeska Maria Populoh ’06 (Fiber BFA) / Fiber, Fashion, and Textile Faculty
Whitney Sherman Designs Two Landmark USPS Stamps
Since 1998, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has issued seven semipostal stamps, each designed to raise funds and awareness for important…
Cecilia McCormick Named To Baltimore Sun’s 2026 Women to Watch
First-Generation Journeys
At MICA, first-generation college students have long brought their unique experiences, determination, and creativity to our community.
Learning on Hyperdrive
Tony Shore ’93 (Painting BFA) / Faculty, Painting Department
Success Creatives at Work
Our graduates work in defense and space, IT, fashion, healthcare, education, nonprofit leadership, government, and hospitality. Many become entrepreneurs. Many lead teams. All are making an impact.
Amy Sherald
Abbi Jacobson
Jacolby Satterwhite
Carlos Florez
Jen Stark
Jeff Koons