Graduate student open house

Prospective students are invited to an open house on Saturday, November 9, to learn more about the MFA and MArch programs available at Cranbrook Academy of Art, one of the top graduate-only programs in the United States. 

We offer an intense studio-based experience in Architecture, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Ceramics, Fiber, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Print Media, and Sculpture. Our singularly unique educational model hinges on the belief that extraordinary things can happen when people are given time and space to explore their work in a supportive and inclusive community.

Meet Artists-in-Residence (who are also the lead faculty and head of each department), tour studio spaces, learn about life on campus and enjoy a Collections Wing Tour at Cranbrook Art Museum. If you are considering pursuing your graduate degree and want to learn more about our unique program, join us for this Open House.

Schedule of events
9:15–9:30am: Check-in
9:30am: Academy Welcome and Educational Experience Conversation   
10:30am–noon: Breakout Session in Department of Your Choice 
Noon: Lunch 
1pm: Tours of Campus or Central Media and Materials Labs 
2pm: Critical Studies and Academy-wide Programming Presentation 
3pm: Admissions, Campus Life, and Financial Aid Q+A  
4pm: Optional Cranbrook Art Museum Collections Wing Tour or Campus Walking Tour 

Learn more, RSVP, and customize your experience here. Can’t attend the Open House but would still like to visit campus? Register for a monthly campus tour here. We may also be coming to a city near you! Visit our Admissions page for a list of upcoming events. Applications for the 2025–26 academic year are now being accepted. Apply now.