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Memphis College of Art (MCA) was a private art college in Memphis, Tennessee. It was in Overton Park , adjacent to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art . It offered Bachelor of Fine Arts , Master of Fine Arts , Master of Arts in Art Education and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees.
As one of only three independent regionally and nationally accredited art colleges in the South, MCA provided a rigorous curriculum in an intimate, diverse setting to empower generations of leading artists, designers, and educators.
The 81-year-old art school announced its permanent shutdown in October 2017, citing declining admissions, increasing real estate debt, and small endowment fund. The closure will affect the city's arts scene and the students' opportunities, but some remain hopeful for new alternatives.
May 7, 2020 · The Memphis College of Art closed it doors to COVID-19 but will remain closed for good as the school ends its 80+ year history.
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Memphis College of Art and Community Education, Memphis, TN. 6,650 likes · 2 talking about this. MCA was an 84-year old art institution in Memphis, TN. The college has closed, but its legacy contin
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Oct 8, 2017 · Learn about the history and programs of the only independent college in the South accredited by both SACS and NASAD. Founded in 1936, the college offers careers in fine arts, design, and digital media.
Memphis College of Art (MCA) was a private art college in Memphis, Tennessee. It was in Overton Park, adjacent to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. It offered Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts in Art Education and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees.
