Party Pics

Minneapolis College of Art and Design's 125th Anniversary Celebration

| Categories: Party Pics
Bookmark and Share Email

On September 17, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) celebrated its 125th anniversary with a unique party that brought together Pop icon (and MCAD alum) James Rosenquist, students, artists, and leaders of the Twin Cities’ cultural and creative communities.

In addition to an art auction of work by famed MCAD alumni, the evening featured a festive dinner, interactive art experiences and a show-stopping performance by multi-media artist DJ Spooky (aka Paul Miller).

The evening celebrated MCAD as a catalyst for creativity for 125 yearsand raised nearly $300,000 for scholarships for the next generation of artists and designers.

MCAD students Kara Gregory and Jacob Schroeder
Flickr

MCAD students Kara Gregory and Jacob Schroeder MCAD students Kara Gregory and Jacob Schroeder

MCAD President Jay Coogan and famed Pop artist James Rosenquist
Flickr

MCAD President Jay Coogan and famed Pop artist James Rosenquist MCAD President Jay Coogan and famed Pop artist James Rosenquist

Committee Co-Chair Betsy Massie and Brian Palmer
Flickr

Committee Co-Chair Betsy Massie and Brian Palmer Committee Co-Chair Betsy Massie and Brian Palmer

MCAD students
Flickr

MCAD students MCAD students

Janet Groenert '79, James Rosenquist, Emily Taylor '00
Flickr

Janet Groenert ‘79, James Rosenquist, Emily Taylor ‘00 Janet Groenert ‘79, James Rosenquist, Emily Taylor ‘00

A painting by alum Samantha French ’05 was the highlight of the live auction
Flickr

A painting by alum Samantha French ’05 was the highlight of the live auction A painting by alum Samantha French ’05 was the highlight of the live auction

Artist Ryan Hughes, Sarah Lindahl ‘82, Mimi Thompson, John Lindahl, James Rosenquist
Flickr

Artist Ryan Hughes, Sarah Lindahl ‘82, Mimi Thompson, John Lindahl, James Rosenquist Artist Ryan Hughes, Sarah Lindahl ‘82, Mimi Thompson, John Lindahl, James Rosenquist

Judy Dayton and Mimi Thompson
Flickr

Judy Dayton and Mimi Thompson Judy Dayton and Mimi Thompson

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Melinda Nelson with Lori Johnson and Heidi Libera '83
Flickr

<em>Mpls.St.Paul Magazine</em>’s Melinda Nelson with Lori Johnson and Heidi Libera '83 <em>Mpls.St.Paul Magazine</em>’s Melinda Nelson with Lori Johnson and Heidi Libera '83

Lee Lynch was MC for the event
Flickr

Lee Lynch was MC for the event Lee Lynch was MC for the event

Student-designed animations lit up the college’s exterior
Flickr

Student-designed animations lit up the college’s exterior Student-designed animations lit up the college’s exterior

DJ Spooky
Flickr

DJ Spooky DJ Spooky

DJ Spooky
Flickr

DJ Spooky DJ Spooky

Lars Mason
Flickr

Lars Mason Lars Mason

Lindsey Aho, Crystal Jensen, and Bruce Edwards ’87 of FAME
Flickr

Lindsey Aho, Crystal Jensen, and Bruce Edwards ’87 of FAME Lindsey Aho, Crystal Jensen, and Bruce Edwards ’87 of FAME

Jay Coogan, Michael Alexin, Anne Cashill ’83
Flickr

Jay Coogan, Michael Alexin, Anne Cashill ’83 Jay Coogan, Michael Alexin, Anne Cashill ’83

Steve Olson, MCAD Vice President of Institutional Advancement Joan Grathwol Olson, Laura DeBiaso, MCAD faculty Tom DeBiaso
Flickr

Steve Olson, MCAD Vice President of Institutional Advancement Joan Grathwol Olson, Laura DeBiaso, MCAD faculty Tom DeBiaso Steve Olson, MCAD Vice President of Institutional Advancement Joan Grathwol Olson, Laura DeBiaso, MCAD faculty Tom DeBiaso

Paul Miller and MCAD President Jay Coogan
Flickr

Paul Miller and MCAD President Jay Coogan Paul Miller and MCAD President Jay Coogan

Jane Tilka and Debra Cohen '78
Flickr

Jane Tilka and Debra Cohen '78 Jane Tilka and Debra Cohen '78

Sharon and Bill Hawkins
Flickr

Sharon and Bill Hawkins Sharon and Bill Hawkins

MCAD Trustee Julie Snow, David Hartwell, Craig Rice ‘76, Jack Snow
Flickr

MCAD Trustee Julie Snow, David Hartwell, Craig Rice ‘76, Jack Snow MCAD Trustee Julie Snow, David Hartwell, Craig Rice ‘76, Jack Snow