Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artists – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media.
MICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future.
As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.
MICA is located at 1300 W Mount Royal Ave
Transportation options available:
MICA offers free Airport transportation to Thurgood Marshall BWI Airport at the end of each semester. This shuttle operates on a first come first serve basis and is scheduled to Depart form Founders Green.
A range of transportation options are available to MICA students. The MTA's Light Rail stops on a campus, and MTA Subway service is just a few blocks away, as is Amtrak, MARC Train and Bolt Bus services at Pennsylvania Station. In addition, the Charm City Circulator offers free service to shopping and social activities around town.
APARTMENTS LOCATED WITHIN A SHORT DISTANCE OF MICA CAMPUS AND TRANSPORTATION STOPS:
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1406 Park Avenue
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1 East Chase Street
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853 Park Avenue
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715 Park Avenue
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713 Saint Paul Street
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Security options
1) MICA Campus Safety officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. In addition, an off-duty Baltimore City Police officer patrols the campus during the evening hours when classes are in session.
2) All addresses nearby MICA are part of Downtown Safety Coalition, a cohort of police and private security providers in the area, at all levels of government; close coordination with the Baltimore Police Department on deployments, crime reporting, and monitoring safety cameras; hiring private security to supplement police patrols.
3) All MTVF apartments are all located inside small, historic buildings that feature secure access.
Addresses Cleanliness
We are using not only disposable gloves, but also masks, shoe covers and CDC approved cleaning products products that are discarded after each cleaning. After each cleaning, we wash all our mops and microfiber cleaning cloths to the manufacturer's recommended sanitizing temperature. We only use EPA-registered disinfectants, and disinfect all surfaces especially the touched surfaces (light switches, door knobs, sink faucets, handrails, etc) and floor for fighting COVID and other viruses.
Pest Control
All buildings are preventively treated for pests on a regular basis by the most effective and eco-friendly pest control services that are sure to guard against termites, carpenter ants, bed bugs, or any other pests you may encounter in Mount Vernon, MD
