Each week, we highlight a different artist and designer, exploring their background, inspiration, and unique artistic journeys. This week we interview MCAD student Alvaro Serrano.
What are you studying at MCAD?
“Film/Creative Entrepreneurship”
What is your favorite food?
“Tacos de Birria”
What is one goal you hope to accomplish?
“I want to (photo)shoot at least 3 new wedding films next year.”
What tips do you have for someone who may be replicating the workshop you designed?
“Highlighting other vendors and giving guests a taste of everything that is being offered. Raffle/scavenger hunt cards should be handed out right at the start, just so that people have the courage to interact with everyone at this event. They should have fun with my concept and explore it in whatever way they wish.”
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From all of us at Niriqatiginnga, we’re thankful to Alvaro and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Creative Entrepreneurship and Creative Leadership programs for contributing to the success of our community-based projects this year. As a small and grassroots, locally and regionally-focused program, it’s through volunteers like these emerging artists, academics and food sector entrepreneurs coming together that really makes the difference. The students and youth have demonstrated exemplary work and leadership for this international, collaborative pilot project. Thank you, Alvaro!
About the Creative Entrepreneurship Program
Artists, designers, and business leaders need creativity, imagination, and technical skills to make an impact. Creative practices are increasingly contributing to the overall economy, meaningful employment, sustainability jobs, and innovative businesses. To add real value, creatives need to address economic, environmental, and social complexities emerging from globalization. The growth of jobs in sustainability and mission-driven businesses calls for leaders who are adaptable, collaborative, innovative, and action-oriented.
In this program, students get hands-on experience to develop their creative and entrepreneurial skills. Using teamwork and collaboration, they gain the confidence to apply creativity to a project or business with transformative economic, social, and environmental results. As MCAD’s only Bachelor of Science degree, and the region’s only art and design college with this type of major, the program offers opportunities to work on real client or community-based projects. It’s also the first in the nation to offer a concentration in climate entrepreneurship, an exciting practice of engaging stakeholders, refining their designs, demonstrating success in the market, and then deploying solutions for greater global impact.
Click here to learn more about the MCAD Bachelor of Science in Creative Entrepreneurship.
