  maryland institute college of art (mica) is an art and design college in baltimore, maryland, usa. it was founded in 1826 as the "maryland institute for the promotion of the mechanic arts", making it one of the first and oldest art colleges in the united states. in 2014, mica was ranked #7 in the nation among fine arts programs by u.s. news and world report, and its graphic design master of fine arts program was ranked #3 among graduate schools for graphic design in 2012. mica is also a member of the association of independent colleges of art and design (aicad), a consortium of 36 leading art schools in the united states, as well as the national association of schools of art and design (nasad). the school is located in the bolton hill neighborhood, along mount royal ave. the main campus is about  from downtown baltimore. mica hosts pre-college, post-baccalaureate, continuing studies, masters of fine arts, and bachelors of fine arts programs, as well as weekend young peoples' studio art classes. ==history== [[image:mdinst.jpg|right|thumb|"the maryland institute", above the old "centre market" on market place between east baltimore street and water street, ea
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