Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Opposes Spray-Paint Vandalism

One of Maryland’s epicenters for cutting-edge creativity is opposed to spray-paint vandalism. The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)—no stranger to creativity outside the box— “considers defacement of public or private property to be vandalism, not artwork” according to their website. Their website also states that MICA “is strongly opposed to graffiti and other forms of vandalism.” However, MICA does support public art, as does the Maryland Citizens Against Vandalism (MCAV). Here is what MICA says on their website about the promotion of public art:

As a community of artists, we advocate for a broad range of opportunities for expression of our students’ creative vision through exhibitions, performances, and programs that provide opportunities for community-based art such as murals and public performances. 

For the full policy statement from MICA, visit https://www.mica.edu/mica-dna/policies-and-institutional-learning/policies/institutional-policies/graffiti-vandalism/.