Painting at MICA is distinguished by both tradition and rebellion. The program celebrates the development of strong painting and drawing skills, an exploration of old and new forms (representational and abstract, 2D, and 3D), and an appreciation of independent, personal expression and risk-taking. Painting majors are consistently accepted into the country's top ten fine arts graduate programs, including those at MICA, Yale, Columbia, ISD, and the Cranbrook Academy.
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McMillan/Stewart Endowed Chairs in Painting
MICA is pleased to announce that the 2024-25 McMillan/Stewart Endowed Chairs in Painting are Patricia Renee' Thomas and Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann.
Given in memory of former faculty Reba Stewart, the endowment was created to bring individuals with a diversity of thought and experience to MICA's Painting Department.