Hear From Jen Stark ’05 & Jeff Koons ’76 🎨

You’ve seen the work. Now hear directly from the artists behind it.

During MICA Bicentennial Weekend, October 9-11, internationally recognized artists and MICA alumni Jen Stark ’05 and Jeff Koons ’76 return to campus for special conversations about their work, ideas and creative practices.

Their work is wildly different. Both once studied at MICA. And this October, you can hear from them right here on your campus.

Jen Stark ’05 | Friday, October 9
Jeff Koons ’76 | Saturday, October 10

Friday, September 18, 9 am to 3:30 p.m. 

Community Connections Day is one day every semester when students, faculty, and staff take time away from their classrooms and offices to connect and engage with important ideas, strengthen relationships, and reflect on the shared values of the MICA community. Attendance is expected.

For this fall's Community Connections Day, the theme is neighborism - how the MICA community can learn from and engage with their community, and connect with the organizations and people who are making a difference. 

The schedule includes breakfast with the MICA Community, an update on our Strategic Planning initiative, a fireside chat with Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Amanda Morrell, deputy director of Maryland Citizens for the Arts, a public art project and lunch. And in the afternoon, the Center for Mission and Community Education will host a Community Engagement Fair. We will conclude the afternoon with a celebratory cake and raffle.

Full schedule and registration at the link below. 

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Maintenance

September 17, 4:30 - 8:30pm

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and MyMICA Portal will be offline for system maintenance on Thursday September 17th between 4:30pm - 8:30pm. Some MICA / App functionality will be unavailable.

Access to MICA e-mail and other Google Apps, 25Live, Canvas, and MICA.edu will not be affected by this work.

Contact the Help Desk if you have any questions or concerns: Help@MICA.edu / (410) 225 - 2201.

Fashioning Identity and Power: A Discussion of Clothing and Pattern in the Portraiture of Kira Nam Greene

Monday, September 14, 2026 12:00–1:00 Falvey Hall 

Programming by MICA Exhibitions and the Painting Department along with the on-campus exhibition DEVOTED: 20 Years of The McMillan-Stewart Endowed Chair in Painting Artist Kira Nam Greene and MICA fashion historian Victoria Pass will be in conversation about the role of fashion, pattern, and art history in Greene's portrait paintings.

Fall 2026 Power Speaker Series

This Tuesday will be the first Power Speaker of the Fall, sponsored by the MFACA program.

The event will be held in the Lazarus Building Auditorium, 131 W North Ave. Baltimore, MD 21201.

This event is free open to the public and refreshments will be provided. Power Speaker series are held every third Tuesday of the month.

Join via Zoom: ID 917 271 8332

Lecture by Leyla Faye, McMillan Stewart Endowed Chair of Painting

Monday September 21, 12-1pm in Falvey Hall 

Please join us for a lecture by Leyla Faye, one of this year's McMillan Stewart Endowed Chairs of Painting, on Monday, September 21 from 12-1pm in Falvey Hall. Leyla Faye stages painting as a place of deliberate undoing. Animating her own body as a site of reversal, she turns the self-portrait against itself. Leyla Faye received her BFA in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design and her MFA in Painting and Printmaking at the Yale School of Art in New Haven. In September 2026, she will present Theft of Fire, her second solo exhibition with Company Gallery, New York. 

Secrets of the Stacks

Come and explore the depths of the library, and yourself! A series of tasks and objectives will lead you on a meandering journey through the many ideas hidden away within the collection. The more tasks you complete, the more secrets you may uncover. Come be dazzled! Be inquisitive! Imagine what could be! Inspiration awaits around every corner and page! Friday September 25th, 2026 5-7pm at the Decker Library.

Make an Impact: MICA Day of Service Returns 

Tuesday, October 13, from 9:00 am – 3:30 pmduring Fall Break! 

Join MICA students, staff, and faculty for Fall Day of Service. Check-in and project transportation will begin at BBOX. Across Baltimore, volunteers will work alongside community partners on hands-on projects including mural painting, neighborhood greening, park beautification, art room preparation, and creating vibrant painted boards for vacant homes. An additional installation day with the West North Avenue Development Authority will take place Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Spots are limited, so register through the Day of Service registration form and sign up early! Bring your creativity, energy, and commitment to being a good neighbor.

Apply for the Arts in Leadership Fellowship

Due Date for Applications is October 22, 2026

The MICA Arts in Leadership Fellowship is a competitive, paid four-year opportunity preparing students to become socially engaged artists, creative leaders, and nonprofit professionals. Fellows receive a stipend each year while working alongside Baltimore community organizations and developing leadership, project management, and grant writing skills.

Through hands-on experiences, Fellows build professional experience, meaningful relationships with community partners, and the skills needed to create sustainable impact. By graduation, Fellows have a strong network, a portfolio of real-world projects, and practical experience that can distinguish them in graduate school and the creative workforce.

So You Want to Pitch

Thursday, Sept 17th, 12pm-1pm via zoom

Join us for an interactive workshop with Takia Ross designed to help you communicate your business with confidence, clarity, and impact. Whether you’re preparing for JUST/Start, UP/Start, or simply want to sharpen your entrepreneurial skills, this high-energy session will give you practical tools to strengthen your pitch and make your ideas memorable. Come ready to learn, practice, and get inspired! Required for JUST/Start applicants and encouraged for UP/Start applicants. Open to all MICA students & alumni

Apply for the MICA x ACC School-to-Market Program!

Interested in taking your work into the professional marketplace? MICA students can apply to participate in the American Craft Council’s School-to-Market Program, facilitated by the RCCE.

Selected students will represent MICA at American Craft Made Baltimore, February 19–21, 2027, at the Baltimore Convention Center, gaining hands-on experience with booth design, merchandising, selling, and working directly with customers at a professional craft fair.

Applications are due Sunday, September 27 at 11:59 PM. A stipend will be provided to selected participants. *International students of F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible to participate in this opportunity.

Paid artist opportunity for MICA student artists!

We’re excited to share a paid artist opportunity for MICA student artists! Hotel Revival is looking for two MICA student artists to create live artwork while guests dine at an upcoming event at Topside, our rooftop restaurant in Mount Vernon.

- Create Live Art in a Restaurant
- Paid Opportunity
- Meet The Artist Feature
- Sell Your Work On-site
- PR, Social, & Email Exposure

This is a great opportunity to showcase your work in a lively hospitality setting and connect with guests and the Baltimore community. Hotel Revival is located at 101 W. Monument Street in Baltimore.

Interested artists can email Paris Jackson with your name, type of artwork/medium, and a link and or photos of your work to be considered. 

Residence Hall Package Rooms Are Now Closed for the Season

Residence hall package rooms at Founders, Meyerhoff and Gateway are now closed. You can use the Amazon Lockers there. Please change your delivery addres for packages to: Your Name, MICA Student Packages, 1401 W Mount Royal Ave Baltimore, MD 21217. Pick up at Bunting, M-F, 8:30-5.

Disability Centered Affinity Group 

Every Wednesday from 3 pm - 4 pm in Bunting 110 Accessibility and Disability Services will be hosting a disability centered affinity group for students with disabilities to confidentially listen and share about their experience being disabled at MICA. 

Creative Futures Residency- Info Session

Ready for your next professional chapter? Join the Ratcliffe Center for Creative Entrepreneurship for a virtual info session about the Creative Futures Residency. Learn how the residency can provide structured tools, resources, and support to help you turn your creative experience into meaningful professional opportunities. Thursday, September 24 | 6–7 PM Virtual via Zoom Whether you're exploring your next career move, building a creative practice, or looking for support to reach your professional goals, this session is a great place to start.

Paid Community Engagement Opportunity

Interested in spooky face painting? Love working with kids? Want to make some extra cash on a Saturday? Come join the South Baltimore Halloween Bash at Riverside Park on October 24, 2026 as a face painter! The Riverside Neighborhood Association is looking for two awesome, friendly and creative MICA students to paint faces for four hours at the SoBo Halloween Bash. Compensation at $50/hour. For more details, email mippolito@mica.edu