Museum of Arts and Design | 17,185 followers on LinkedIn. MAD champions contemporary makers across creative fields and presents the work of artists, designers, and artisans. | The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) champions contemporary artists, designers, and artisans across creative fields. Since its founding in 1956, the Museum has celebrated all facets of making and the creative processes by which materials are transformed, from traditional techniques to cutting-edge technologies. Today, MAD offers a rich variety of exhibitions and public programs, presenting contemporary art and design through a craft lens.