person living across eight buildings.
The Minneapolis Japanese School, a weekend Japanese educational program designated by the Japanese Ministry of Education, previously held its classes at MCAD.
== Galleries ==
MCAD operates one main gallery space, a gallery on the concourse, an outdoor sculpture garden, and the student-run Gallery 148. The college hosts contemporary art and design exhibitions, receptions, artist talks, and other events that are free and open to the public.
== Notable alumni and faculty ==
Kinji Akagawa: Sculptor, printmaker, and arts educator best known for sculptural constructions that also serve a practical function
Catherine Backus: Sculptor, best known for her 1909 William J. Colvill statue inside the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda
Henry Bannarn: Artist best known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance period
Belle Baranceanu: Artist best known for her paintings and murals
Tuesday Bassen: Designer best known for her eponymous label
Patrick Jennings Brady: Artist best known for …
