MICA's Community Arts faculty are scholars, artists, and visionaries. We have devoted our practice and our teachings to providing a unique set of learning experiences grounded in art-based community development practice.
Nicoletta Daríta de la Brown is most passionate about connecting with, and the betterment, of humanity at large.
Oletha DeVane is an accomplished multi-media artist who explores political, social and cultural interpretations in a variety of mediums.
Tanya Garcia is an artist, curator, educator, and organizer based in Baltimore whose media include photography, video, installation.
Sheila Gaskins a veteran of the screen, television, radio and the stage.
Ken Krafchek has been a member of the MICA faculty since 1985 and received the Trustee Fellowship for Excellence in Teaching in 1998.
Fletcher Mackey currently teaches in the First Year Experience, Painting and Community Arts M.F.A. programs at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD.
Kara McDonagh works at the intersection of arts and culture, community building, and social justice organizing.
Ashley Minner is a community based visual artist and storyteller from Baltimore.
A native of East Baltimore, Dominic T. Moulden is a community-accountable photographer, social justice documentarian, and frequent lecturer at various universities and conferences.
Paula Phillips utilizes the disciplines of fibers, photography, ceramics, and sculptural form in metaphorical, narrative-based mixed media paintings and fiber pieces that explore community issues and themes through varied collaborative, educationally-based practices.