


Art of discovery takes MICA president to Guatemala
Art of discovery takes MICA president to Guatemala

Who knew that a man renowned for his progressive-minded accomplishments in advancing an educational institution would prefer to spend his leisure exploring underdeveloped lands and ancient civilizations? That, in a nutshell, describes Maryland Institute College of Art President Fred Lazarus IV. The Harvard graduate, widely acclaimed for launching Baltimore's once-local art college onto the world stage, is recognized as a leader in art and design education for more than three decades. Lazarus is also the brainchild behind Artscape, the free outdoor arts festival considered the largest in the country, and has led the transformation of the neighborhood bordering MICA into the arts and...