ABSTRACT
Founded in 1826, the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the United States. MICA is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and is deeply connected to the community. MICA aspires to engage students in practices of critical thinking and action-based inquiry that prepares them to lead their lives as engaged creative citizens and professionals with the tools necessary to create and lead social change. MICA’s mission, strategic plan, and educational programming demonstrate the college’s commitment to integrating civic learning and democratic engagement throughout the institution. MICA hosts many public events and speakers to foster dialogue about and education on current and relevant issues—at local, national, and international levels that connect the dots between the impact of arts and design through the lens of global citizenship.
