MICA is kicking off its 200th anniversary yearlong celebration this month. This comes from MICA President Cecilia M. McCormick: “Since 1826, the Maryland Institute College of Art has been a place where creative courage, rigorous inquiry, and a commitment to social impact have shaped artists, designers, and educators who change the world. Today’s official launch of the bicentennial is rooted in our history – Charter Day – the milestone moment when the State of Maryland granted MICA its charter 200 years ago.”
MICA was founded when a group of Baltimoreans led by 22-year-old John H. B. Latrobe founded the Maryland Institute for the Promotion of the Mechanical Arts. As Latrobe later reflected, “The idea [of a mechanics’ institute] took my fancy greatly, and I thought it might be carried out, perhaps, in Baltimore.” From that moment, the foundation of what would become MICA was set.
More from MICA’s President: “Join MICA as we honor two centuries of art and design education, spotlight the incredible transformation taking place today, and boldly imagine a more vibrant future together. At the Fête of Lights, bring your own creative vision to life in light-themed wearable art — a beautiful way to mark this special occasion.” Tickets are $350. More information at here.
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