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There is an energy to this place, and we thrive on it. We collaborate, innovate and solve problems together. We connect in meaningful ways and take inspiration from the vibrant world around us. We believe in the power of art and design to not merely reflect the world, but to change it. 

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MIAD by the numbers. Ranked in the top 20 small art colleges in the nation. Ranked in the top 10 best schools for Illustration in the Great Lakes. Ranked in the top 7% in the Midwest for Communication Design. Since 2015, 9 MIAD NSP students have been accepted to the prestigious Yale Norfolk summer program. Nearly 30% of MIAD graduates own their own businesses.

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Whether you’re a student, faculty member, staff or visitor, we encourage you to join us as we create a more equitable and inclusive college.

 

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EQUITY + INCLUSION

Creating an
inclusive MIAD.

Whether you’re a student, faculty member, staff or visitor, we encourage you to join us as we create a more equitable and inclusive college.

 

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Seamless abstract pattern featuring layered organic blue, sage green, and pale gray shapes on a textured off-white background.

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Pallas Textiles competition provides real-world experience

Stained-glass artwork of a fish skeleton framed by copper-toned panels with the phrase “Be where your feet are” across the top.

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2026 First-Year Exhibition showcases professional growth

Carmen Briones ‘26 (Product Design) standing in her "Echo" exhibit featuring her wearable ultrasound device.

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Meet Carmen Briones and 2026 Senior Exhibition Project Echo

Cover Illustration of Indra Supreme by Eeshaan Dutt

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Meet Eeshaan Dutt and 2026 Senior Exhibition Project Indra Supreme

EXHIBITIONS

MIAD Galleries

Craftivism and Creative Resistance

June 1 – July 25, 2026

Jun Moyer ‘New Year Banner’ 2026.

MIAD GALLERIES

Don’t Call Me Junior!

June 8 – August 1, 2026

Romeo Hernandez ’27, Don’t Call Me Junior! logo design, 2026.