Minneapolis Art Schools & Programs

Students have terrific options when choosing an art school in Minneapolis. One option available includes the Art Institutes International Minnesota for degree programs in advertising, graphic design, or media art and animation. Brown College offers programs in game design, interior design, and visual communication, while Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers specific studio majors such as drawing, furniture design, and painting.

The art and design industry is expected to see greater increases than the overall job market in Minneapolis through 2012 – increases of 18.6%, to be exact. Occupations such as graphic designers, interior designers, and art directors are forecasted to see the most gains in employment during this time period.


Art Schools, Programs & Courses in Minneapolis
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why Minneapolis is a Great Place to Study Art

In recent years, Minneapolis has become a hotbed for art and culture. Travel & Leisure magazine touts the city's hip factor, while MSN named Minneapolis Institute of the Arts one of the nation's top 10 art museums. In fact, more than 57 museums grace the Twin Cities metro area covering several art periods, science, and history. The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District helps showcase the city's art and local artists by hosting First Thursdays the first Thursday of every month.


Other Resources for Art Education and Careers in Minneapolis
  • Art-A-Whirl
  • Culture Minneapolis
  • Minneapolis Arts Commission
  • Minneapolis Institute of the Arts
  • Minneapolis Public Art
  • Art - Employers in Minneapolis
  • The Guthrie Theatre
  • Minneapolis Institute of the Arts
  • Walker Art Center

  • Art - Internship Opportunities in Minneapolis
  • Midway Contemporary Art
  • Minneapolis Star Tribune
  • Utne Magazine
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