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Located in the historic Nichols Tower, the program offers classes, workshops, and programming that lie at the intersection of art and civic engagement. For more than 155 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers, and scholars. Close.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers limitless opportunities and support, where you'll grow as an artist, designer, and scholar. Apply today!
The Art Education programs are uniquely situated within the vital and diverse cultural and artistic communities of Chicago, providing a wealth of experiences and opportunities for mentorship in museums, schools, and community settings. Emily Calderon teaches art at Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy.
For more than 155 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers, and scholars.
SAIC is distinct in the way that we provide graduate, post-baccalaureate, and undergraduate students an interdisciplinary curriculum and the necessary freedom to develop as artists, designers, and scholars. We strive for a level of rigor, investigation, and cultural relevance that makes SAIC truly special.
Master of Architecture with a Track in Interior Architecture. Post-Bacc Cert - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation. Study art & design at a world-class institution. Explore the graduate programs at SAIC, one of the best art schools in the U.S.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) awards a variety of merit and need-based scholarships and grants to students to help attract a talented group from diverse economic backgrounds to the school.
SAIC is the only art and design school anywhere whose daily teaching resource is the US’s third largest art museum. Classrooms and studios share a building with the museum, giving you free, backdoor access to the galleries and special collections—a source of inspiration for generations of students.
Learn about how to apply to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago as a freshman, from application deadlines to portfolio requirements.
Discover your artistic passion at SAIC. Explore our comprehensive array of academic departments and find the perfect program to refine your skills.
