On the stadium concourse's north side, the 17-by-127-foot mural The Golden Pass depicts a series of spiraling football forms with large shards within the composition that reference the architecture of the building. The dominant color? Vikings purple, of course.
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"Red Flyer" by Stephanie Molstre-Kotz added to Permanent Collection
The Phoenix has acquired a new pastel, “Red Flyer” by Stephanie Molstre-Kotz as part of our permanent collection. Stephanie is a graduate of MCAD and some her works are displayed at Minneapolis Children’s Hospital, IDS financial Services, and the University of Wisconsin. “Red Flyer” is currently hanging in the Main street elevator lobby and had been included in a previous MCAD rotation.
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MCAD Art Sale Nov 17-18, 2016: Early Bird Tickets Now Available!
The nineteenth annual MCAD Art Sale is your chance to buy one-of-a-kind art created by students and recent graduates at unbeatable prices. This Minnesota tradition—featuring more than 7,000 pieces of art by nearly 400 emerging artists and designers, during three thrilling days of art sales—supports MCAD students and alumni directly. We're proud to report that 100% of the proceeds go directly to the artists, designers, and the MCAD Art Sale Scholarship Fund.
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Sponsor an MCAD Student with a Welcome Kit!
In just a few days, 200 new MCAD students will be arriving on campus. Help us guarantee that each one of those students is welcomed with a kit of introductory art supplies.
We still need your help. Please consider being a part of this MCAD tradition by providing one, two, or three Welcome Kits with a gift of $25, $50 or even $75.
Your support is sincerely appreciated.
MCAD MFA 2016 Fall Exhibition APOPTOSIS Sep 9-11, 2016
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design MFA program is pleased to presentAPOPTOSIS, our fall exhibition showcasing the work of first- and second-year MCAD MFA students. Presenting a variety of disciplines including photography, painting, animation, printmaking, illustration, sculpture, and graphic design, the exhibition will feature work by 32 artists and designers. It will take place at the program's spacious new studio and gallery space, right up the street from MCAD’s main campus, and just one block from the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Read MoreArt-A-Whirl Starts May 20
2016 Dates and Hours:
Friday, May 20th - 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 21st - Noon-8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 22nd - Noon-5:00 p.m.
Meet the Collector: Spencer and Jenelle Rank
The Ranks recently purchased Nate Flink's Lake through the MCAD and Phoenix on the River partnership.
Read MoreNew MCAD Artwork on Display, April 15, 2015
Nate Flink's Lake was purchased by a private collector and is no longer on display on the 3rd floor of the Tower. In its place, Nate Flink has installed another untitled piece for the duration of the Spring 2016 exhibit.
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Pieces Unlimited: Works by Toni Dachis May 13 - July 16 Opening Reception May 13, 7-9 PM
Pieces United features drawing and paper collages showcasing Toni Dachis's unique techniques that make ordinary items extraordinary.
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Save The Date! The Auction at MCAD May 20, 2016
The Auction at MCAD, an exclusive art party, is attended by a group of roughly 400 members of the creative community. The event features exceptional quality artworks created by MCAD alumni, faculty, and staff sold via silent and live auction.
Act now, space is limited!
Read MoreMade at MCAD 2016 (March 25 – April 17)
This annual juried exhibition features the best work submitted by current MCAD students pursuing degrees in design, fine arts, media arts, and entrepreneurial studies.
Read MoreBee Arts: Prototypes from the Hive (March 25 - April 17)
A collaboration between MCAD and the University of Minnesota Bee Squad, Bee Arts is an ongoing commitment to engage and support artists working with themes of pollinators and the environment.
Read MoreGetting the Most from the POTR Art Showcase
For the most part, using the site is self-explanatory, but there are a few tips that you should know about as you browse the "galleries".
Read MoreMFA Open Studio Night - March 3, 2016, 6pm
MCAD's master of fine arts candidates invite you to an evening of creativity and celebration at Open Studio Night 2016.
MFA Studios and Gallery Space, 2201 First Avenue South, Minneapolis
Read MoreSpring 2016 Exhibit Installs February 17th
Watch for the latest art from MCAD and new additions to the permanent collection.
Read MoreWelcome to the new collections gallery
The Art Committee has commissioned this web-based gallery to capture the history of the artwork exhibited at the Phoenix. Since artwork changes and items are added to our permanent collection, we have categorized the collections into:
- Seasonal Exhibitions
- Permanent Collection
- Photography Club
We hope you enjoy the collections and use them for reference in the years to come.
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