MIAD calls for accountability, justice and an end to systematic racism
MIAD condemns the tragic shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this painful and difficult time.
MIAD stands in solidarity with others calling for accountability, justice and an end to systemic racism.
Resources at MIAD and in our community are available to impacted students and employees as follows:
For students:
- Please reach out to Jennifer Crandall, Associate Dean of Students and coordinator of the MIAD Wellness Team. Email: jennifercrandall@miad.edu
- Please reach out to Richard Anderson-Martinez, Director of Equity and Inclusion. Email: randersonmartinez@miad.edu
For employees:
- Faculty and staff who need support, please reach out to Dusty Hoot, Director of Human Resources. Email: dustinhoot@miad.edu
For non-emergency situations, please consider these community-based alternatives:
For community support and activism:
- Black Visions Collective – an arts collective advocating and organizing for transformative justice and liberation by and for Black Minnesotans (IG)
- BLOC: Black Leaders Organizing for Change – local community organization (IG)
News
MIAD Students Connect Science and Design Through Natural Science Minor
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MIAD Makes Its Mark at MAPC 2026
A group of MIAD students, faculty and staff attended the 2026 Mid America Print Council (MAPC) Conference, “Printelligence,” in Baton Rouge, where they participated in demonstrations, panel discussions, exhibitions and professional networking opportunities.
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MIAD Alum Kelly Alexander Wendorf Brings Stories of Travel to Life Through Paper Cutting
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Behind In a State of IF: A Collaborative Curatorial Journey
“In a State of IF”, on view in MIAD’s Frederick Layton Gallery through November 21, is the result of a years-long collaboration between co-curators Maria Novotny and Katherine Gressel.