Nov.-Dec. 2011 - Maryland Institute College of Art

14 INNOVATION
that produces a variety show that works with under-served youth
in Kansas City. When applying to the College, he stated, “It is
important for my education to encompass both studio practice
and community engagement. As an artist, I hope to be able to
bridge this same gap between community-oriented arts and fine
arts on a large scale with my work.”
Audrey Gair of Miami, Florida, who also plans to major in
general fine arts, is another winner of two prestigious awards: the
Latino Art Beat scholarship and Scholastic Gold Award.
As a whole, students attending MICA in 2012 represent
bright and talented artists and designers from across the nation
and around the world. Total campus enrollment is 2,169, with
students hailing from 48 states and 54 countries. In addition to
the 520 entering freshmen, 85 transfer students, and 206 new
graduate students also joined the MICA community this fall.
Bedoya summed up her thoughts about this year’s class
when she said, “Once again, MICA is attracting students who
have already been recognized by major arts organizations and
foundations for their superior artistic achievements prior to
entering as freshmen. I’m thrilled to welcome these talented,
intelligent, and motivated men and women to our community
of artists.”
Artwork by Audrey Gair
Additional Admissions Trends
• Graduate enrollment has increased 60 percent over last year
as a result of adding six graduate programs.
• MICA annually serves an additional population of 1,314
School for Professional and Continuing Studies students.
• The increasing interest in MICA from around the world is
evident by the rise in the number of foreign and minority
students coming to the College—an additional 43 percent
and 19 percent, respectively, compared to last year.
• From China alone, the population has grown from three
students last year to 24 this year.
Sophomore Rose He has told prospective students from her native country, China, “If you really want to
learn something, you should come to MICA,” according to a Baltimore Sun front-page article.