Presented as an annual collaboration with the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media and now celebrating its 28th ...

Art History is a central part of all students’ education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). The Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism offers courses that examine how ...

CHICAGO—The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), a global leader in art and design education, will welcome world-renowned Chicago artist Amanda Williams to deliver the Commencement address ...

The New Work 2025 exhibition showcases innovative projects by currently enrolled SAIC students from all departments each summer. Presented by the Department of Exhibitions and Exhibition Studies and ...

The culminating presentation of interdisciplinary Low-Residency MFA Candidates in SAIC’s class of 2025. Guest-curated by Denny Mwaura Opening reception: Saturday, July 12, 12:00-5:00 p.m Activations: ...

The undergraduate Fashion pathway curriculum consists of a scaffolded sequence of co-taught design and construction courses over the course of the sophomore, junior, and senior levels, providing a ...

Adult Continuing Education offers weeklong intensives that provide artists, designers, and travelers opportunities to advance their practice in one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world ...

SAIC’s Master of Arts (MA) in Teaching program educates graduate students (teacher candidates) for teaching art, design, and visual culture in elementary and secondary schools. Through this 42-hour ...

For student Cassandra Supak, receiving a philanthropically funded scholarship at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) wasn't just financial aid—it was the key to fully immersing herself ...

Graduating students from the Master of Fine Arts in Writing program read selections from their work. Join us for a surprising ...

Students graduating from SAIC’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing program read, perform, and otherwise represent their work in ...